RQ4Q/EX
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 theTAPE END OUT terminal will be present either at the point when the counter reading is 3H 00M 00S 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 recording.
When the tape end is reached, operation is then carried1 PressREC/PLAYthe SPEED l (orj) button toout accordingset to the“TAPE END MODE” setting in the the recording speed mode.
2 Set the following items as indicated.
NOTES:
Item | VCR No.1 | VCR No.2 |
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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 |
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(ALARM/SERIES REC | Y (YES) | Y (YES) |
SET) menu) |
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Timer recording | OFF (not | OFF (not |
| set) | set) |
Power | ON | |
Security lock | Canceled | Set |
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øRecording will start in series recording mode.
œWhen using tapes that are based on th standard, a single tape can be used t 00S or more based on the counter sett
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 the begin the series recording out will not fun
œEven“OFF”ifis displayed, series recording will be conducted if there is an input at the SERIES IN terminal.
Loop recording
œConnect the outputTAPE END fromOUT terminalthe of 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.
4 Set the security lock on VCR No.1. | ||
| œ In loop recording mode, the tape will | |
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| over. If you need to keep the recorde |
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| please eject the tape after recording |
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| insert a new tape. |
Connection |
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Video camera | Monitor TV | Series recording |
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| Loop recording |
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| To VIDEO OUT jack |
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| To VIDEO IN jack |
VCR No. 1 | VCR No. 2 |
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SERIES IN COM TAPE END OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT | SERIES IN | COM TAPE END OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT |
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| To SERIES IN terminal |
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| To COM terminal |
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