SERIES RECORDING

Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with VCRs of the same model as this one).

Series Recording Setup

Operation

The output signal at theSERIES OUT terminal will be present either at the point when the counter reading is 8:00:00 or when VCR No. 1 reaches the end of the tape, whichever is first.

œ Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustratedWhen this signal is receivedbelowby.VCR No. 2, it will start

1recording.

Set the following items as indicated.

Item

VCR No.1

VCR No.2

 

 

and on

Cassette tape

Loaded

Loaded

 

 

 

Operation mode

Stop

Stop

 

 

 

“TAPE END MODE”(in

REW,

REW,

(GENERAL SET) menu)

STOP or

STOP or

 

EJECT

EJECT

 

 

 

“SERIES REC” (in

 

 

(ALARM/SERIES REC

Y (YES)

Y (YES)

SET) menu)

 

 

 

 

 

Security lock

Canceled

Set

 

 

 

2PressRECthebutton on VCR No.1.

øRecording will start in series recording mode.

3Set the security lock on

When the tape end is reached, operation is then carried out according to the“TAPE END MODE” setting in the (GENERAL SET) menu.

NOTES:

œWhen using tapes that are base standard, a single tape can be or more based on the counter

œIf“SERIES REC” is set to “N” in the (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu, series recording will not be possible.

œThe counter must start from t

œEven“OFF”ifis displayed, series recording will be conducted if there is an input at the SERIES IN terminal.

VCR No.1.

Loop recording

œConnect the outputSERIES OUTfromterminaltheof the last VCR to theSERIES IN terminal of the first VCR.

œThe“TAPE END MODE” in (GENERAL SET) menu should be set to “REW” for all units without fail.

œIn loop recording mode, the t over. If you need to keep the please eject the tape after re insert a new tape.

Connection

Video camera

Monitor TV

 

 

Series recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loop recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

To VIDEO OUT jack

To VIDEO IN jack

VCR No. 1

 

VCR No. 2

 

SERIES IN COM SERIES OUT

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

SERIES IN COM SERIES OUT

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

To SERIES IN terminal

To COM terminal

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