User manual SANYO TLS-9072

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL TLS-9072 English Français Español Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo Please read this manual and accompanying "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" sheet carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 product. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). [. . . ] X If "AL" is displayed on the digital display and the "TAPE END MODE" setting is R1, autorepeat recording is not possible. 1 Set the REPEAT REC switch to the "ON" position. ø The REPEAT indicator will light. 2 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is displayed. ø The "ALARM MODE" setting is flashing. @Y 3 Press the * (or +) button, until the "TAPE END MODE" setting is flashing. 4 Press the l (or j) button to set to "R 1" or "R 2". 5 (Please refer to page 18, "Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape. ") Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the setting. When the tape end is reached, the VCR will rewind it to the beginning, and recording will resume. ø When the end of the tape is reached, a buzzer will be heard (if in the (SETUP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section TAPE END is set to "Y") and "OFF" will be displayed until the rewinding operation starts. 6 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set 7 English 19 ALARM RECORDING By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a door switch, an interphone, etc. , a recording can be done only when necessary. If the ALARM DURATION switch is set to the "PROG. " position, please continue with steps 5 and 6. 5 Press the * button, until the "ALARM DURATION" 6 setting is flashing. Press the l (or j) button, to select the desired alarm recording duration (20S, 40S, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M, or CC). Recording only for the displayed duration CC . Recording as long as the alarm signal is being input (minimum 5 seconds) Alarm Recording Setting Alarm recording is performed when there is an input (trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal, "AL" is displayed on the digital display. X The alarm triggers are received while in recording and stop modes. X Follow the Before starting steps, under "NORMAL RECORDING". 7 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the settings. 1 Set the ALARM SPEED switch to the desired recording speed. Recording at the speed already set Set the ALARM DURATION switch to the desired recording duration. Recording for the duration set for the "ALARM DURATION" item in the (SET UP 3) menu. Recording as long as the alarm signal is being input (minimum 5 seconds) NOTES: X During alarm recording all buttons are disabled. X If "OFF" is displayed on the digital display, alarm recording is not possible in order to prevent the recorded tape to be recorded over. To cancel the "OFF" display, press the STOP, EJECT, FF, REW or PLAY button. X If an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording is in progress, recording duration for the second alarm will be calculated from that point. The alarm counter will register the alarm, but it will not be found during an alarm scan and alarm search. X If there is a power failure during alarm recording, and the power is restored within the recording set duration, alarm recording will continue. X If the alarm recording duration is short, the alarms may not be found during an alarm scan or an alarm search. If the alarms are going to be reviewed using alarm scan or alarm search, then in 2-hour mode, 20-second or more recording duration should be used. 2 3 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is displayed. [. . . ] As life may be shortened if foreign particles and dusts remain accumulated on the tape guides and rotating and contacting portions, clean if dirty. Dusts and other foreign particles on the tape guides may also shorten the tape life and lower picture quality, therefore clean thoroughly. 36 English TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table below. SYMPTOM No power No image displayed on the monitor TV The buttons do not respond POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not connected The connections are not correct The power to the camera and/or monitor TV is not turned on A cassette tape is not loaded All functions are suspended due to condensation Alarm recording The security lock is engaged The loaded cassette has no erasure-prevention tab "AL" is displayed on the digital display CORRECTIVE ACTION Connect the power cord Check that all connections are correct Turn all connected devices power on Load a cassette and turn the power on Wait for the "4" indicator to go off Wait for the alarm recording to end Cancel the security lock Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Display (ALARM TIME) menu, then press the MENU RESET button to turn off the "AL" indicator Set the date and time correctly Press the TIMER button to display "n" on the digital display Be sure to select "Y" for the programmed timer recordings Press the EJECT, STOP, FF, REW or PLAY button to turn the indicator off Clean the video heads Set the ON SCREEN switch to the "ON" position Unplug the power cord then plug it back in Try inserting the cassette one more time or using a new cassette. If it is ejected again, please consult your dealer. Recording is not possible (the tape is ejected) Autorepeat recording is not possible Timer recording is not possible The date and time are not set correctly The unit is not set to timer recording stand-by mode "N" is selected for the timer recordings "OFF" is displayed on the digital display The video heads need cleaning The ON SCREEN switch is set to the "OFF" position Problem with the system The tape is not threaded correctly Alarm recording is not possible Noise in the playback picture The date and time are not recorded The cassette tape cannot be ejected The cassette is ejected a few seconds after it has been inserted After a Power Failure If after a power failure the recording speed is reset to 2-hour mode, it is due to insufficient backup battery charge. [. . . ]