RF4QR/NA
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
œConnect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below.
œSet the “TAPE” item in the (GENERAL SET) menu according to the duration of the tape used.
1Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set the recording speed mode.
2Set the following items as indicated.
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 |
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Security lock | Canceled | Set |
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3Press the REC button on VCR No.1.
øRecording will start in series recording mode.
4Set the security lock on VCR No.1.
Connection
Operation
The output signal at the TAPE END OUT terminal will be present either at the point when the counter reading is 8H 00M 00S or when VCR No. 1 reaches the end of the tape, whichever is first.
When this signal is received by VCR No. 2, it will start recording.
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 based on the VHS standard, a single tape can be used to record 8H 00M 00S or more based on the counter setting (6H 00M 00S or more when the “TAPE” in (GENERAL SET) menu is set to
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 beginning of tape, or the series recording out will not function properly.
œEven if “OFF” is displayed, series recording will be conducted if there is an input at the SERIES IN terminal.
Loop recording
œConnect the output from the TAPE END OUT terminal of the last VCR to the SERIES 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 tape will be
Video camera
VCR No. 1
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To VIDEO OUT jack
To VIDEO IN jack
VCR No. 2
SERIES IN | COM TAPE END OUT | VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT | SERIES IN | COM TAPE END OUT | VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT |
To SERIES IN terminal
To COM terminal
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