Panasonic Agtl950 Operating Instructions Manual

							PREPARATION
RECORDING
ON-SCREEN/MENU
SWITCHES
INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS AND
CONNECTORS
CONNECTIONS
PLAYBACK AND
SPECIAL-EFFECTS
PLAYBACK
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
APPENDIXES
Operating
Instructions
Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
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Printed in Japan
VQT9726PLLT0004-001A
Professional/Industrial video
Model AG- 
						

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION ATTENTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPENRISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
INFORMATIONThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTIONTo assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized
modificaitons.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the rear of the unit.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.
AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST
A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This unit should be used with 120 V AC only.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT
use any other power source.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER
L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du
courant alternatif en 120 V.
ATTENTION:
Afin d’éviter tout resque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas utiliser d’autres sources
d’alimentation électrique.
REMARQUE:La plaque d’identification (numéro de série) se trouve sur le
panneau arrière de l’appareil.
Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la
présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée
dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante
pour provoquer l’électrocution de personnes.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la
présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au
sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent
dans le manuel d’instructions.
*Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu’aux Etats-Unis. 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.
WARNING:The battery used in the AG-TL950P must be replaced by a
PANASONIC authorized service dealer only.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST
CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
AVERTISSEMENT:La pile utilisée dans l’AG-TL950P ne devra être remplacée
que par un service après-vente PANASONIC agréé.
CAUTION:Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet
or in another confined space in order to keep well ventilation
condition. Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not
obstruct the ventilation condition to prevent risk of electric
shock or fire hazard due to overheating.
ATTENTION:Ne pas installer cet appareil dans une bibliothèque, un meuble
fermé ou autres endroits renfermés. Installer l’appareil dans
un endroit bien ventilé. S’assurer qu’aucun rideau ou autre
matériel ne bouche la ventilation du lecteur de cassetie vidéo
afin de prévenir tout risque de chocs électriques ou de
dangers d’incendie dû au surchauffement. 
						

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REC 
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PAUSE/
STILLMENU TIME MODE
SET ON SCREENSHIFT/REWPLAY FF/REV PLAYTRACKINGV.  LOCKTIMERSEARCH COUNTERLOCK CNT  RESET
RESET/CANCEL
STOP
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POWER
HDRPOWER
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By engaging the operation lock system [LOCK], you can prevent accidental or deliberate interference with recording
operation or power supply.
When this function is activated, all operation buttons are disabled.
OPERATION LOCK
1Engage the mode you want to lock (such as the Rec or Play mode).
2While pressing the [LOCK] button, press the [TIME MODE+/–] button. “LOCK” is shown on the display, indicating
that the Operation Lock mode is engaged.
3To unlock the VCR, press the [TIME MODE+/–] button while pressing the [LOCK] button.  The “LOCK” indication on
the display disappears and the unit can now be operated normally.
To prevent unauthorized use, detach this page and keep it in a safe place.
[LOCK] button “LOCK” indicator
[TIME MODE+/–] button 
						

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 Major Features ............................................. 6
1-2 Periodical Maintenance ................................ 7
1-3 Precautions .................................................. 7
1-4 Daily Inspection ............................................ 8
1-5 Regarding S-VHS ET Rcording ................... 8
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
2-1 Front Panel .................................................. 9
2-2 Display ....................................................... 11
2-3 Rear Panel ................................................. 12
3 CONNECTIONS
3-1 Connecting to a Camera ............................ 14
3-2 System Using Sequential Switcher ............ 15
3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output
Terminal Connections ................................ 16
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
4-1 On-Screen Display ..................................... 17
4-2 Main Menu Display .................................... 18
4-3 Date and Time Setting ............................... 19
4-4 Hour Meter Display .................................... 20
4-5 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display ....... 21
4-6 Menu Switch Setting .................................. 22
4-7 Contents of Menu Switches ....................... 23
5 PREPARATION
5-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading ...................... 27
5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode
Selection .................................................... 28
6 RECORDING
6-1 Switch Setting During Recording ............... 29
6-2 Recording Basic Operation ........................ 30
6-3 Timer Recording ........................................ 31
•Timer Recording Program Setting .......... 31
•Holiday Timer Recording Setting ............ 35
•Canceling/Changing Timer Recording
Program .................................................. 36
•Notes on Timer Recording ...................... 37
6-4 Alarm Recording ........................................ 38
6-5 Sensor Recording ...................................... 40
6-6 Series Recording ....................................... 41
6-7 Repeat Recording ...................................... 43
6-8 Recording with External VCR Activation
Signal ......................................................... 44
6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power
Failure ........................................................ 45
6-10 External Timer Recording .......................... 45
6-11 Tape End Buzzer ....................................... 45
7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS
PLAYBACK
7-1 Preparation ................................................ 46
7-2 Playback .................................................... 46
7-3 Special-Effects Playback ........................... 47
•Still/Field Advance/Reverse Playback .... 47
•Shuttle Search ........................................ 48
7-4 Alarm Search/Date and Time Search ........ 49
7-5 Repeat Playback ........................................ 51
7-6 Counter Memory Function ......................... 51
7-7 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment ..................... 52
7-8 QUASI-V .................................................... 52
8  TROUBLESHOOTING
8-1 Error Indications ......................................... 53
8-2 No Error Indication ..................................... 54
9 APPENDIXES
9-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time
Table .......................................................... 55
9-2 Rear Panel’s Inputs/Outputs ...................... 56
9-3 Specifications ............................................. 57
Panasonic is not liable for compensation for loss or
damage to recordings in the event this unit fails to
record or play back properly because the unit
malfunctions or a defective video cassette tape is used.
Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material
recorded from TV broadcast programs or pre-recorded
programs without the consent of the owner of
copyright, except in cases where this material is
recorded exclusively for personal use. The AG-TL950P is a video cassette recorder able to
execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes.
Use only video cassettes bearing the 
 or  mark.
This unit is designed for professional use. 
						

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1-1 Major Features
1  INTRODUCTION
5S-VHS/S-VHS ET recording
S-VHS or S-VHS ET is employed as the recording
mode. Employing the S-VHS ET recording mode
enables recording with a horizontal resolution of 400
lines on a VHS cassette. The VHS mode is only
available for playback.
5Extended timelapse recording for up to 960 hours
Recording times are selectable from 2 hours (SP mode),
6 hours (EP mode) and L12/L18/L24/24/48/72/120/168/
240/480/960 (Timelapse mode) (when T-120 tape is
used).
5High-resolution recording
     Delivers horizontal resolution of more than 400 lines
even in color mode.
* When a tape recorded on this unit is played back on
another VCR, noise may appear on playback picture.
5High-density recording (HDR) function
     Using the EP head, the tape is advanced at a fine pitch
for timelapse recording. In this way, about three times
more information is recorded in the same period than in
conventional timelapse modes. While this results in
some degradation of picture quality, the increased
coverage allows you to analyze the development of a
situation in greater detail. The actual recording duration
on the tape is the same as that of an ordinary timelapse
recording (select with menu switch ).
5Alarm recording function
When an alarm signal is input in the Record mode, the
2/6/L12/L18/L24/24/48-hour mode is automatically
engaged. Alarm recording time can be selected from 5,
10, 15, 30, 60, 120, or 180 sec., to COUNTINUE, or set
manually.
An index code is automatically recorded at the start
point of the alarm recording for use as an alarm cue
signal. Alarm recording points can be accessed quickly
with the alarm search function.
5Sensor recording
     Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode
(Stop, Timer Recording Standby or Operating Off
mode), the Record mode is automatically engaged.
5Time/date generator
Superimposes date, month, year, hour, minute and
second on the image during recording.  Also allows you
to display the number of alarms, alarm time, and the
number of the power failures on a monitor.
5Timer-recording function
Up to 8 programs can be set for daily, weekly, or
weekday timer-recording.  You can also set timer
recording for up to 16 days a year by specifying the date
(holidays, for example).5Tape position search function
     You can automatically search the start of an alarm
recording or search for a recording made at a specified
date and time.
5Recording check function
Recording conditions (quality) can be checked at any
time during recording by pressing the REC REVIEW
button.
5Operation lock system
The secret operation lock system prevents an accidental
or deliberate interference with VCR operation.
5Camera switching signal output terminal
5Warning function
Error indications are shown on the front panel display.
Error warnings include condensation and problems with
cassette loading, cassette unloading, or the rotating
system operation mode.
5Operating mode-off video throughout function
Even when the operating mode is off, the camera’s EE
input can be output from the VCR.
5Series recording function
Two or more AG-TL950P can be connected for
extended, long-term series recording. As the tape in
each VCR reaches the end, the next unit in the series
will automatically start recording.
5Time adjust function
With the IN/OUT terminal for time adjustment, the time
difference can be set to “0” with multiple AG-TL950P
connected. (adjustment time: 00:00/12:00)
5Digital hour meter display
5Repeat playback/recording
5Alarm recording, tape end and warning electronic
buzzer
5Recording control with external activation signal
5Counter end function
5External timer connection
5Summer time compensation function 
						

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This VCR incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt over time and ultimately deteriorate and wear out.
Over long periods of use, dirt and dust accumulates on the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms.  Dust which
penetrates the VCR (especially during outdoor use) also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing
poor contact between tape and heads. This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels.
To prevent wear and deterioration, clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape.  However, because a head cleaning
tape alone cannot clean the entire tape transport mechanism, this should also be inspected periodically to prevent any
problems that could result from a sudden failure.
As replacement and adjustment of parts require advanced skills and specialized equipment, please contact the person in
charge of professional video equipment at your nearest Panasonic-authorized service agent for servicing.
1-2 Periodical Maintenance
Monitoring Usage Time
The total operation time reached by an ordinary home VCR
in 5 or 6 years may be reached by a professional VCR in
as few as 5 or 6 months.  Therefore, it is important that the
total hours of operation be carefully monitored.  An hour
meter in the on-screen display (see page 20) shows the
accumulated time. In the chart below, the hours
accumulated in each month are shown in relation to the
number of hours used per day.  Times shown in the shaded
area indicate that maintenance should be performed.
Running time 1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H
Drum ass’y (including heads)^
Pinch rollers^
Drive parts^^ ^
1-3  Precautions
5Condensation
When cold beer is poured into a glass, water drops
appear on the glass’s surface. This phenomenon is
called “condensation”. When condensation occurs on
the VCR’s head drum and tape guides it may damage
the tape.
5Condensation occurs in the
following cases:
•When the VCR is moved from a
cold place to a warm place.
•In a room that has just been heated
or in an area directly exposed to a
cooler.
•When there is excessive humidity.
Condensation
5When condensation is expected to occur
Turn the power of the VCR on before use.
5If condensation has occurred
The VCR automatically ejects the cassette and the error
indication “E-08” blinks on the display. Operation is
disabled until the “E-08” indication on the display goes out.
Periodic Maintenance
Check or replace the following mechanical parts according
to the running time.
Head drum
Video tape
1  INTRODUCTION
^: Cleaning
: Check or replace as required.
: Replace
•Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the
operating environment and usage.  The information
above should be used as a reference guide.
Replace the built-in lithium battery approximately every
two years.
REC 
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STILLMENU TIME MODE
SET ON SCREENSHIFT/REWPLAY FF/REV PLAYTRACKINGV.  LOCKTIMERSEARCH COUNTERLOCK CNT  RESETRESET/CANCELSTOP
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POWERHDRPOWER
Usage      
1 month   2 months   3 months   6 months   12 months time per
day
2 hours 60 120 180 360 720
8 hours 240 480 720 1440 2880
12 hours 360 720 1080 2160 4320
24 hours 720 1440 2160 4320 8640
Handling and storage place
5Avoid using the unit in places subject to the following
conditions:
•extreme heat or cold
•strong magnetic fields (do not use a transceiver within 2
meters of this unit)
•high humidity
•dust and soil
•vibrations
•variations in temperature
5Use this unit in horizontal (flat position) only.
5To avoid overheating the unit, do not block ventilation
slots or stack the units. If the internal temperature rises
too high, the tape may be damaged.
5When playing back a tape recorded on another VTR, there
may be some noise output even when tracking
adjustments are carried out. This is not a malfunction.
5Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause mode for a
long time as this may damage the tape.After about 3 minutes, this unit automatically enters the Stop
mode.
5Handle the unit carefully
•Do not place anything heavy on the unit (a monitor, etc.). A
malfunction may occur.
•Do not put any foreign substance into the cassette loading
slot.
•Avoid violent shocks to the recording chassis during
transportation. Remove the cassette tape from the unit for
transportation.
5Turn off the power to save electricity when not using the
unit.
5To clean the unit, just wipe it with a soft cloth.
Use of thinner or benzene may dissolve or tarnish the surface.
To remove stains, wipe it using a cloth dipped in water mixed
with a little amount of neutral detergent, and wipe it again with
a dry cloth later on.
5Never put your hand into the front-loading tape door.
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1-3  Precautions
Video cassette
Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation
over a long period of time, a daily inspection is
recommended to ensure optimum performance. In
particular, be sure to check the repeat recording/playback
function on a daily basis.
Inspection procedure
1Turn on the power for all units connected to the
surveillance system.
2Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor.
3Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are
correct.
4Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several
seconds.
5Press the play button for playback.
6Check that the playback picture is normal.
7Check that the recorded date and time are correct.
5This unit includes a Recording Check function (using the
[REC REVIEW] button). Use these features to quickly
check recording quality on a daily basis.
1-4  Daily Inspection
Erasure prevention tab
• Only use video cassette bearing the  or  mark.
• To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape, break
the erasure prevention tab on the cassette. To use a
cassette with a broken tab, place a piece of cellophane
tape over the broken tab.
• Video cassettes cannot be used upside down.
• Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long
time may damage  the tape.  Rewind the tape to the
beginning before storage.
To obtain the best picture quality, use an HG (high
grade) tape .  Degradation of picture quality may
result with some types of tape.  Make a test recording
before performing any important recording to check
the picture quality.
1  INTRODUCTION
Timelapse recording (24H-960H mode) is
performed over very long periods of time
which means that a durable tape is required.
When using VHS tapes, do not use tapes with
recording times of more than 120 minutes
(T-160/T-180 etc.).
For best results,  use a T-120 tape.
If any problems are found after inspection, turn the
power off, unplug the mains plug from the socket, and
contact your Panasonic dealer.
1-5  Regarding S-VHS ET Recording
• Accidentally inserting a tape recorded in the S-VHS ET
format into a dedicated VHS deck that is not designed for
playback of this type could result in damage. To avoid this
kind of accident, mark cassettes labels in such a way that
you can easily distinguish between S-VHS ET and VHS
recordings when storing cassettes.
• As far as possible avoid operations that apply a load to
the tape, such as search playback, etc. This will result in
deteriorating picture quality.
• Noise may appear in the playback picture during search
playback and field advance. This is not a malfunction. • The S-VHS ET recording feature of this unit ensures a
picture quality (horizontal resolution of 400 lines) on a par
with S-VHS when a VHS tape is used. This function is
automatically activated when a VHS tape is inserted into
the unit and recording started. This unit does not perform
normal VHS recording.
•S-VHS ET recording is not performed in the linear
slow (L12/L18/L24) mode.
• Playback of a tape recorded in the S-VHS ET format
should be performed on this unit, or on a video deck
equipped with function for S-VHS or S-VHS simple
playback (SQPB). (Playback may not be possible on
some video decks.)
• HG (high-grade) VHS tapes are recommended for S-VHS
ET recording. Depending on the characteristics of the
tape, correct recording may not always be possible. Use
the tape after making a test recording to ensure that
recording is conducted correctly. 
						

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2-1  Front Panel
2  CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
1[POWER] power on/off button
Press to turn the operating mode ON/OFF. When this
button is POWER indicator 
8 lights and the unit can be
operated. When a cassette is loaded, operating mode is
switched on and the POWER indicator lights automatically.
The POWER button does not completely shut off the
mains power to the unit, but switches the operating current
on and off.
2[STOP] button
Press this button to stop the tape.
3Cassette loading slot
Insert a cassette in this slot.  Use a VHS cassette tape.
4[EJECT] button
Press to eject the cassette.
5[REC] indicator
This indicator lights during recording if menu switch  on the  screen is set to “ON”.
6[REC] button
Press this button in the Stop mode to engage the Record mode.
Press to engage the Record mode in the Rec-Pause mode.
7[REC REVIEW] button
Use this button to check recording.
When pressed in the Record mode, the VCR will rewind the
tape for about 5 seconds of tape time and then play back
the rewound section  in the 2H/6H mode to check recording
quality. Recording is resumed automatically after playback
at the point where recording was interrupted.
•If picture quality is judged to be inferior during recording
check, the heads are cleaned automatically and the error
code “E-09” is shown on the display for about 10 seconds.
Recording will continue regardless of the results of the
recording check.
8[POWER] indicator
Lights when the 
1 [POWER] button is turned on.
9Display section
For details, refer to page 11.
0[ON SCREEN/SHIFT 7/t] buttons
•Use these buttons on the normal screen to move the
display position or recording position of on-screen
information.  The position can be moved down by pressing
the 7 button and to the right by pressing the t button.
•Use these buttons on the menu screen to select the desired
item in date/time setting, timer program setting and menu
switch setting.
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PAUSE/
STILLMENU TIME MODE
SET ON SCREENSHIFT/REWPLAY FF/REV PLAYTRACKINGV.  LOCKTIMERSEARCH COUNTERLOCK CNT  RESET
RESET/CANCEL
STOP
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POWERPOWER
HDR
S-VHS tape VHS tape
HDR recording HDR recording Playback speed
On Off On Off
 2H* 2H  2H* 2H Standard
6H  6H* 6H  6H* 3x
—L12H——12-hour SP linear slow
L18H———18-hour EP linear slow
—L24H——24-hour SP linear slow
—24H—24H 24-hour SP timelapse
24H—24H—24-hour EP timelapse
—48H—48H 48-hour SP timelapse
48H—48H—48-hour EP timelapse
—72H—72H 72-hour SP timelapse
72H—72H—72-hour EP timelapse
—84H—84H 84-hour SP timelapse
84H—84H—84-hour EP timelapse
—120H—120H 120-hour SP timelapse
120H—120H—120-hour EP timelapse
—168H—168H 168-hour SP timelapse
168H—168H—168-hour EP timelapse
—240H—240H 240-hour SP timelapse
240H—240H—240-hour EP timelapse
—480H—480H 480-hour SP timelapse
480H—480H—480-hour EP timelapse
—960H—960H 960-hour SP timelapse
960H—960H—960-hour EP timelapse
![TIME MODE/SET +/–] buttons
•Use to select the recording and playback speed mode.
Available recording/playback speed modes vary
depending on the setting of menu switch  on the  screen.
Each time these buttons are pressed, the recording/
playback speed mode changes as follows.  The recording/
playback speed mode is shown on the display.
•The speed selection display - when a cassette tape is not
yet inserted - becomes a display when the S-VHS tape is
being used. If the VHS cassette tape is inserted after
setting the speed that can only be selected during the
time the S-VHS tape is used, it automatically changes
over to the speed that can be selected when the VHS tape
is being used.
Example: If the VHS tape is inserted - when a cassette
tape is not yet inserted - after selecting L18H,
the recording speed comes to 24H mode.
@[MENU] button
Press to display the date/time, timer program, and various other
menu setting screens, as well as the hour meter, on the
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2-1  Front Panel
#[RESET/CANCEL] button
•In the Timer Program Setting mode, press this button to
cancel the program settings.  For details, refer to “Timer
Recording” on page 36.
•Also press this button to interrupt alarm recording or to
reset the alarm input data or power loss (power failure)
data.  For details, refer to pages 21 and 39.
•Resets the seconds in the currently displayed time to 00
when pressed together with the 
$ [CNT RESET] button
(except in menu setting mode).
- When the seconds value is 29 or less, the minutes value
is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0. (eg.
12:34:29 [ 12:34:00)
- When the seconds value is 30 or more, the seconds value
is reset to “00” and the minutes value is increased by one.
(e.g. 12:34:30 [12:35:00)
$[CNT RESET] button
When the display shows the control tape counter or reel tape
counter, press this button to reset to “00
H00M00S” or “0000”.
%[LOCK] button
Press to activate the operation lock function.
^[COUNTER] button
Selects which data — current time, control tape counter
(00
H 00M 00S — 23H 59M 59S) or reel tape counter (0 —
9999) — is displayed.  Each time this button is pressed, the
display switches to the next item.
&[SEARCH] button
Use to search the alarm recorded section or a section
recorded at a specified date and time.  In the Stop mode,
select the search mode by pressing this button.
•Press once to engage the Alarm Search mode.
•Press twice to engage the Alarm Scan mode.
•Press three times to engage the Date/Time Search mode.
•Press four times to release the search mode.
After the search mode is selected with this button, press
the [FF] or [REW] button to execute the search operation
in the selected mode.
For details, refer to page 49.
*[TIMER] button
Normally use this button for timer recording.  For details,
refer to “Timer Recording” on page 31.
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PAUSE/
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SET ON SCREENSHIFT/REWPLAY FF/REV PLAYTRACKINGV.  LOCKTIMERSEARCH COUNTERLOCK CNT  RESET
RESET/CANCEL
STOP
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POWERPOWER
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([V. LOCK +/–] buttons
Press to reduce vertical picture jitter in the Still, Field
Advance Playback and Linear Slow Timelapse Play  modes.
)[TRACKING +/–] buttons
If picture noise appears during play or field advance, press
these buttons to adjust tracking so that noise is reduced.
When the [+] and [–] buttons are pressed simultaneously,
tracking is reset to the preset level.
* You cannot make any tracking adjustment at L12H and
L24H Linear Slow Time-lapse Playback modes.
q[FF] button
•Press to fast-forward the tape.
•Starts fast-forward search when pressed in the Play mode.
•Starts forward alarm search or date/time search when the
Search mode is specified with the 
& [SEARCH] button.
•Also controls field-by-field playback in the forward direction.
w[PLAY] button
•Press to play back the tape.
e[PAUSE/STILL] button
•Engages the Record-Pause mode when pressed in the
Record mode.
•Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode.
•Field advance or reverse playback is executed each time
the [FF] or [REW] button is pressed while pressing this
button in the Still mode.  (When the [FF] or [REW] button
is pressed for more than 2 seconds, Continuous Field
Advance Playback mode is engaged.  After about 3
minutes, the Stop mode is engaged.)
r[REV PLAY] button
Starts reverse playback when pressed in any mode except
Record, Record-Pause and Record Check.
t[REW] button
•Press this button to rewind the cassette.
•Starts rewind search when pressed in the Play mode.
•Starts reverse alarm search or date/time search when
the Search mode is specified with the 
& [SEARCH] button.
•Also controls field-by-field playback in the reverse direction.
y[HDR] indicator
Lights in the HDR recording and HDR playback modes.
* HDR: High Density Recording
•For details on HDR recording, refer to page 28.