User manual PANASONIC AG-TL750

[. . . ] Time Lapse Recorder Model AGB E Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. APPENDIXES TROUBLESHOOTING PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK RECORDING PREPARATION ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 625 VHS PAL CONNECTIONS Operating Instructions CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. FOR U. K. ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark A A or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. [. . . ] During recording, the mode becomes the S-VHS mode. · The S-VHS indication disappears when a VHS cassette is inserted. During recording, the mode becomes the S-VHS ET mode. Notes: · To avoid damage or injury, do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot. · For best results, use a E-180 tape. Auto operate on When a cassette is loaded, the oprating mode automatically ) cassette indication appears. turns on and the ( Auto play When a cassette with no erasure prevention tab is loaded, playback starts automatically. Unloading 5 Press the [EJECT] button. [The cassette is ejected. · The tape reel counter is reset to "0000". If the operating mode is not on when the [EJECT] button is pressed, operating mode is automatically switched on and the cassette is ejected. Once the cassette is unloaded, the operating mode turns off again automatically. If the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged (TIMER indication is shown on the display), the cassette will not be ejected when the [EJECT] button is pressed. To unload the cassette, press the [TIMER] button to release the Timer Recording Standby mode, then press the [EJECT] button. 27 5 PREPARATION 5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode Selection REC STOP EJECT RESET/ CANCEL REC REVIEW ON SCREEN SHIFT TIME MODE SET REC /REW REV PLAY PAUSE/ STILL PLAY FF/ TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET MENU AG- REV ADV FWD ADV [ ] button [TIME MODE +/­] buttons Record/playback speed indication 1 Press the [ ] button to turn the operating mode on. 2 Select the Record or Playback speed with the [TIME MODE +/­] button. Refer to the table below. The selected recording or playback speed mode is shown on the display. Display 3H L12H L24H 24H 48H 72H 120H 168H 240H 480H 960H Mode Standard (SP) 12-hour linear slow 24-hour linear slow 24-hour timelapse 48-hour timelapse 72-hour timelapse 120-hour timelapse 168-hour timelapse 240-hour timelapse 480-hour timelapse 960-hour timelapse E-180 Available recording time (hour) 3 12 24 24 48 72 120 168 240 480 960 Recording/ playback interval (sec. ) -- 0. 1 0. 18 0. 18 0. 34 0. 52 Audio recording Possible Impossible 0. 82 1. 14 1. 62 3. 24 6. 48 · Available recording time may vary depending on the type of cassette used. · In the L12H and L24H Linear Slow mode, the tape runs continuously while sound is recorded. When a VHS tape is used, the Linear Slow Mode cannot be used. · When the L24H Linear Slow mode is used, distortions may occur in the playback picture. When recording of sound is not required, it is recommended to the 24H timelapse mode. · For best results, use an SE-180 or E-180 tape. · Replace the cassette at least once every 15 days when using the 3H - 168H modes. In the 240H-960H mode, replace the cassette with a new one at the completion of recording. 28 6 RECORDING 6-1 Switch Setting During Recording "REC" indicator REC STOP EJECT RESET/ CANCEL REC REVIEW ON SCREEN SHIFT TIME MODE SET REC /REW REV PLAY PAUSE/ STILL PLAY FF/ TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH COUNTER LOCK CNT RESET MENU AG- REV ADV FWD ADV Connection Connect the input and output connectors on the rear panel correctly. [. . . ] (Record the tape in the L12H or L24H mode. ) During playback, sound is highpitched and hard to hear. Play back the tape in the same mode (L12H or L24H) as that used for recording. Recording is impossible. Timer recording is not working. Paste a piece of cellophane tape over the hole. Press the [TIMER] button so that the "TIMER" indication goes out. If you feel it is too noisy, install the VCR in a rack. The clock cannot be set. [. . . ]