User manual PANASONIC AG-RT850

[. . . ] Operating Instructions PAL Time Lapse Recorder Model AGP ® Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. Printed in Japan VQT9333-1 S0401H1091Î P IMPORTANT "Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. " CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. [. . . ] · Due to temperature fluctuations and other factors, the clock time may run fast or slow with a monthly error of up to ±60 seconds. This is not indicative of malfunctioning. Reset the time at regular intervals. Time/Date Display Position The position of the date and time displays on the TV monitor changes as shown below when (DISPLAY) on Menu Screen 2 is changed. Top left corner Top right corner Bottom left corner Bottom right corner Center No display q Set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to MENU to display to menu screens. Press the page button to display Menu Screen 2 on the TV monitor. POSITION : L-UPPER e Upon completion of the settings, set the MENU/ REC LOCK switch to OFF. The regular screen is restored, and the date and time appear at the selected position. w Press the set (+, ­) buttons to position the display as desired. POSITION : L-BOTTOM TIME/DATE display position adjustment function When the unit is in STOP or EJECT mode, the position of the displayed time/date can be adjusted by pressing the TRACKING (­) or TRACKING (+) button. · Pressing the TRACKING (­) button moves the position vertically. (Pressing the button 3 times will return the display to its original position. ) · Pressing the TRACKING (+) button moves the position horizontally. (Pressing the button 3 times will return the display to its original position. ) · Pressing the (­) and (+) buttons simultaneously will return the display to its original position (factory setting). 13 Time Mode Selection EJECT REC REVIEW REC REC PULL OPEN REV TRACKING / V-LOCK RESET TIME MODE COUNTER / SEARCH ALARM FWD TIME MODE button Refer to the table given below to select the mode that suits the intended purpose of use. Tape type Mode 6 hours L18 hours L24 hours 48 hours 72 hours 96 hours 120 hours 168 hours 180 hours 240 hours Recordable time (hours) T-160 8 24 40 --* --* --* --* --* --* --* T-120 6 18 24 48 72 96 120 168 180 240 Video recording interval (sec. ) 1/60 0. 05 0. 083 0. 150 0. 217 0. 283 0. 350 0. 483 0. 517 0. 683 Pictures per second (fields) 60 20 12 6. 67 4. 62 3. 53 2. 86 2. 07 1. 94 1. 46 Sound recording Camera switching interval (sec. ) 1/30 0. 05 0. 083 0. 150 0. 217 0. 283 0. 35 0. 483 0. 517 0. 683 Tape replacement standard (recording times) Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No ---- ---- 50 50 25 20 20 15 10 10 10 *: Avoid using 160-minute tapes with any of the modes from 48 hours to 240 hours. Notes on operation · This unit is designed with the T-120 cassette tape as a reference. · Recording is possible up to 240 hours with this unit when the T-120 cassette tape is used. · Depending on the type of video cassette used, the recordable time will differ. · Depending on the type of tape used, it may be possible to record for slightly longer than the times shown in the "Recordable time" column in the table above. For example, 30 hours of recording are possible when a 120-minute tape is used with L24-hour mode. · Sound can be recorded in 6, L18 and L24 hour modes. · The L18-hour to 240-hour modes are time lapse modes. Pictures are recorded with frames skipped to enable lengthy recording and playback. · A tape recorded in a time lapse (L18-hour to 240-hour) mode can be played back in quick motion in the 6-hour mode. · A tape recorded in the 6-hour mode can be played back in slow motion using the time lapse (L18-hour to 240-hour) mode. · A tape recorded in the 2-hour mode on a different VTR can be played back in the 2-hour mode. · Tapes recorded on this machine cannot be played back other VHS video recorder as they are not compatible. · Recording and playback in the 6H, L18H and L24H time modes with this unit are in the same format as in the 8H, 24H and 40H time modes with the AG-RT650. The time mode display differs from the AG-RT650. [. . . ] (See page 21) · Has the stop button been pressed during auto rewinding?· Are the present time and start/stop times for the timer recording correct?· Has INT or EXT lighted on the display?· Have the alarm sensors and alarm input connectors been connected properly? [. . . ]