User manual SANYO TLS-9960

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL TLS-9960 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). [. . . ] ø The number of alarm recordings, and the 8 most recent alarm recording times are displayed. 09-25@10:52 Connections to the ALARM IN/OUT Terminals oe Alarm input signal Connect a make-contact (no voltage) switch between the ALARM IN and COM terminals. oe Alarm output signal Normally DC 5V are output between the ALARM OUT and the COM terminals. When an alarm input (trigger) is received and the unit is recording, the output falls to 0V. Once the alarm recording is over, the output returns to DC 5V. NOTE: oe The data for the previous alarm recordings is erased. 2 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button, the normal screen is displayed. NOTE: oe If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the (ALARM TIME) menu is displayed, the displayed data is erased. "AL" will be erased from the digital display. ALARM RESET IN terminal oe If the circuit between the ALARM RESET IN terminal and COM terminals is closed during alarm recording, alarm recording mode is canceled. English 21 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Search To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording. Alarm Scan To look for an alarm recording by viewing the first 5 seconds of each alarm recording. 1 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button during stop mode. ø "AL SEARCH 01" will be displayed on screen. 1 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button twice during stop mode. ø "AL SCAN" will be displayed on screen. 2 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set the desired alarm number (1 to 99), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or counterclockwise). ø The desired alarm is searched and a still image of the beginning of the alarm recording will appear on-screen. 2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or counterclockwise). ø The unit will advance (or rewind) the tape at high speed and playback the first 5 seconds of every alarm recording. ø To cancel the alarm scan mode, press the STOP button. NOTE: oe The alarm number is relative to the actual tape position. (Please refer to the illustration below. ) Playback Alarm number 2 Alarm trigger input point Rewind direction Fast-forward direction 1 1 2 3 While the desired recording is being played back, press the PLAY button. ø Playback will start, alarm scan mode is cancelled. Actual position 3 Press the PLAY button. ø Playback will start. 22 English PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING There are two program timer recording methods, daily recording or recording on certain days of the week. 7 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording stop minutes (ex: 00), then turn the JOG dial clockwise. ø The "SPD" (recording speed) position will start flashing. Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour mode (recording speed). oe Follow the Before starting steps, under "NORMAL RECORDING". NOTE: oe If the set stop time is earlier than or the same time as the set start time, the VCR will consider the stop time to be the following day, and "T" will be displayed next to the recording stop time. 1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu is displayed. oe "SUN" (Sunday) will be flashing. ---@N 8 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the recording speed mode (ex: 24), then turn the JOG dial clockwise. ø "N" will start flashing. 9 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the desired program timer recording mode. ---@N 2 Turn the JOG dial, until "SAT" (Saturday) is flashing. 3 Turn the JOG dial clockwise. ø The recording start hour position starts flashing. 4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording start hour (ex: 09), then turn the JOG dial clockwise. ø The recording start minutes position starts flashing. 5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording start minutes (ex: 00), then turn the JOG dial clockwise. ø The recording stop hour position starts flashing. ø Repeat steps 2 to 9 to program timer recordings for other days of the week. F Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the settings. 6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording stop hour (ex: 17), then turn the JOG dial clockwise. [. . . ] 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. English 43 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 "À" 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 or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE ring 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 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 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 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. [. . . ]