Panasonic Agtl950 Operating Instructions Manual

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AC~INRS-232C
CAM SW
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IN
COMCOM ALARM
REC OUT
ALARM
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END OUTWARNING
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RESET  INSERIES
RESET  IN
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RESET  OUT
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REC OUT
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RESET  IN
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RESET  OUT
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REC OUT
ALARM
RESETTAPE
END OUTWARNING
OUTCLOCK
RESET  INSERIES
RESET  IN
SERIES
RESET  OUT CLOCK
RESET  OUT
SPAREMICIN
OUTAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEO
SPAREMICIN
OUTAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEO 
SPAREMICIN
OUTAUDIOVIDEOS-VIDEO
6-6  Series Recording
The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected AG-TL950P.
As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording. Using the counter end output function
enables smoother switchovers during series recording, mostly eliminating interruptions between tapes.
6  RECORDING
5Connect the first VCR’s [SERIES REC OUT] terminal to the
second VCR’s [SERIES REC IN] terminal. Connect the
second VCR’s [SERIES REC OUT] terminal to the third
VCR’s [SERIES REC IN] terminal. Repeat for all connected
VCRs. Connect the VCR’s [COM] terminals as well.
5Connect a video camera and/or other source equipment to the
first VCR’s video and audio input connectors.
Connect the first VCR’s video and audio output connectors to
the second VCR’s video and audio input connectors. Connect
the second VCR’s video and audio output connectors to the
third VCR’s video and audio input connectors.
Repeat for all connected VCRs.
Connect the last VCR’s video and audio output connectors to
the monitor’s video and audio input connectors.
Connections
Video input signal
First VCR
Second VCR
Last VCR
Video outputRear panel
5Normally the next VCR starts recording when the tape
ends.  If the menu switch counter end output function is
on, a series recording signal is output when the selected
tape reel counter value is passed, and the next VCR starts
recording. Select the counter end value from “500”,
“1000” ...  “9500” with the  menu switch.
•The tape reel counter value from the beginning of the
tape to the end is about 5800 on a T-120 cassette tape.
(Reter to page 55.)
2Press the [MENU] button to restore the normal screen.
3Load cassettes with safety tab in place in all connected
VCRs.
5 To use the counter end output function, set the
counter to the tape reel counter display with the
[DISPLAY] button.
When a cassette is loaded, the counter is reset to
“0000”.
4Start recording on the first VCR.
Audio input signal
Audio output
Monitor TV
AC~INRS-232C
CAM SW
OUTALARM
IN
COMCOM
ALARM
REC OUT
ALARM
RESETTAPE
END OUTWARNING
OUTCLOCK
RESET  INSERIES
RESET  IN
SERIES
RESET  OUT CLOCK
RESET  OUT
COM
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OUTCLOCK
RESET  INSERIES
REC  IN
SERIES
REC  OUT CLOCK
RESET  OUTCOM
WARNING
OUTCLOCK
RESET  INSERIES
REC  IN
SERI
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RESET  OUT
COM
WARNING
OUTCLOCK
RESET  INSERIES
REC  IN
SERIES
REC  OUT CLOCK
RESET  OUT
SPAREMICIN
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Operation
1
To activate series recording, set the 
menu switch in  to “SERIES”.
(This setting should be done for all connected VCRs.)
Notes:
•If a cassette has not been loaded in any VCR in the series, series recording will stop when that VCR is reached.
•If VCRs are connected in series as shown above, the second and subsequent VCRs will record the previous VCR’s on-screen
information in addition to their own.  To avoid this, use a distributor to distribute only video signals to each VCR. •During recording, the input video signals can be checked on a monitor.
•When the second and subsequent VCRs are turned on, input
audio can be checked on the monitor in the 2H/6H/L12H/L18H/
L24H modes.
During timelapse recording, audio cannot be checked.
Set to “SERIES”.
Set the counter value. 
						

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•If the  menu switch in  is
set to “OFF”, the Stop mode is engaged when the end
of the tape is reached during recording.  If  is set to “ON”, the tape rewinds to the
beginning and stops.
•Counter value
When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the
Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the
counter end output function, the tape reel counter
value is reset to “0000”.
6-6  Series Recording
5When the first VCR ends recording, the second VCR
starts recording automatically, then the third and so on.
•When the tape end output is set, series recording
signals are output from the [SERIES REC OUT]
terminal at the specified tape reel counter value,
signaling the next VCR to start recording.
The first VCR continues recording until the tape ends.
5 Connection
•Connect the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal of the
first VCR to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal of the
second VCR, and the [SERIES REC OUT]
terminal of the second VCR to the [SERIES REC
IN] terminal of the first VCR.  The [COM]
terminals of both VCRs should be connected.
COM
WARNING
OUTCLOCK
RESET  INSERIES
REC  IN
SERIES
REC  OUT CLOCK
RESET  OUTCOM
WARNING
OUTCLOCK
RESET  INSERIES
REC  IN
SERIES
REC  OUT CLOCK
RESET  OUT
First VCRSecond VCR
•Connect audio and video terminals as shown in
the connection diagram on page 41.
6  RECORDING
Non-stop continuous series recording
The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely using two VCRs.  Recording alternates between each VCR.
To use this function, connect and set the VCRs as follows.
5 Setting
•Set the  menu switch on both
units to “SERIES”.
•Set the  menu switch in  to “ON”.
•Set the  and  menu switch in  to “OFF”.
5 For uninterrupted endless series recording, use the
counter end output function together.  Set  so that the counter end signal is
output just before the tape end.
•Set  in the 
menu to “5500” (when a T-120 tape is used).
* When the tape is rewound to the beginning in
the Auto Rewind mode using the counter end
output function, the tape reel counter is reset
automatically to “0000”.
Note:
•Continuous series recording over a long period
may produce excessive wear and tear on the
tapes and VCRs.  Be sure to replace the tapes
periodically (refer to page 28). 
						

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6-7  Repeat Recording
When the tape comes to the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning.
6  RECORDING
5To execute repeat recording, set  in
 to “ON”.
•The “REPEAT” indication in the VCR’s display lights.
5Setting the  menu switch in

•If this menu switch is set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is
forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is
an alarm or sensor recording.
To continue repeat recording even if an alarm
recording or sensor recording takes place during
recording, set  to “OFF”.
When the Tape End Forced Stop mode and Repeat
Rec mode are engaged and an alarm or sensor
recording takes place, the “REPEAT” indication goes
out.
5 Automatic recording check function
This unit is provided with an automatic recording
check function which automatically determines
whether or not recording is satisfactory at the tape
beginning in repeat recording.
•To activate the automatic recording check
function, set the  menu
switch in  to “ON”.
5
 Operation of the automatic recording check
function
•Recording is performed from the beginning of the
tape for several seconds during repeat recording.
Then the recorded section is automatically played
back to check whether or not the signals have
been recorded properly.  If the recording is
satisfactory, recording resumes.
•If the recording is unsatisfactory, the heads are
cleaned automatically. Recording is restarted for
several seconds and then the recording is
checked again.  If the recording is still
unsatisfactory, the error code “E-09” is shown on
the display and recording resumes.
Tape beginning position
Auto recording for
several secondsRepeat recording
Recording check
Recording Normal
Auto head
cleaningRecording Recording check
The error code “E-09”
remains on the display.Auto head
cleaning
Auto recording for
several seconds
DisplayRecording Normal
DefectDefect VIDEO/VTR MODE screen
ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen
5 When the  menu switch is set
to “ON”
* When repeat recording is executed, any previously
executed alarm recordings will be erased.
Note:
•Continuous repeat recording over long periods
may produce excessive wear and tear on the
tape and VCR. Be sure to replace the tape
periodically (refer to page 28).
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External control 
equipment
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AC120V~50/60HzRS-232C
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6-8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal
Recording start/stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal on the
AG-TL950P rear panel.
6  RECORDING
Connection
VCR control signal (ground signal)Connect the [SERIES REC IN] terminal and [COM] terminal
on the AG-TL950P rear panel to the external control equipment.
Start of recordingStop or operating mode offLV: 0 V
Alarm search/date and time search
•Alarm recording or sensor recording should continue for
at least 5 seconds.
•When recording is performed in the long-time timelapse
mode, date/time search will not function correctly if the
recording duration is too short.
To ensure that the date/time search operates correctly,
the recording duration must be equivalent to at least
5 seconds at Standard (2H) or EP (6H) speed.
(Example)  With a 960-hour normal timelapse recording,
a recording time of 40 minutes or more is necessary.
Operation
1
Set the  menu switch in  to “EXT” to use the external recording function.
•Use the  menu switch to select the
mode engaged when externally activated recording
ends.
When set to “NORMAL”, the VCR enters the Stop
mode.
When set to “POWER OFF”, the operating mode is
turned off.
2Press the [MENU] button to set the on-screen display to
the time/date display.
3Load a cassette with a safety tab in place and engage the
Stop mode or turn the operating mode off.
•When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is input to
the rear panel’s [SERIES REC IN] terminal, recording
starts automatically and continues for as long as the
activation signal is input.
When the activation signal stops, the Stop mode is
engaged or the operating mode is turned off (according
to menu switch setting).
•When the activation signal is input again, recording starts.
SRI/EXT MODE screen
Note:
When the TIMER indication lights or the menu switch
 in the  menu is set to
“ON”, externally activated recording is not executed.
To execute repeat recording via the external recording function,
set  to “OFF” and  to “ON”.
•In addition to the Stop mode and the operating mode
off status, the external recording function also
operates in the Pause mode.
•If recording is already in progress when the VCR
activation signal is input, recording continues and
stops when the activation signal is no longer input.
Set to “EXT”
* If the external recording function is activated a hundred
times a day or more, a malfunction may occur because
the guaranteed range is exceeded.
If you want to use this unit more than a hundred times a
day, set the recording speed mode to 2H/6H and
perform regular maintenance, replacing parts as
necessary. 
						

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6-9  How to Restore Recording After Power Failure
If a power failure occurs during recording, recording will
restart in the same mode as soon as power is restored.
To use this function, set the  menu
switch in  to “ON”.
If this menu switch is set to “ON” and operating mode
is turned off and on again in the Stop mode, the VCR
enters the Record mode automatically. Be careful.
6-10  External Timer Recording
External timer recording can be performed by connecting the AG-TL950P to an external timer.
2Set the  menu switch in  to “ON”.
Power is supplied from the external timer at the
specified time and recording starts.
•Recording is performed at the preset recording speed.
If alarm recording or sensor recording is executed
before the power is supplied, the Alarm Record mode
or Sensor Record mode is released and normal
recording starts.1Check that a cassette is loaded in the VCR.
* If the cassette’s safety tab has been removed,
recording will not take place.
* This function does not work when the Timer Record
mode is engaged.
6-11 Tape End Buzzer
You can switch the buzzer sound which lets you know
when the tape ends during recording ON/OFF.
5To sound the buzzer, set the menu switch 
in  to “ON”.
•If  in the  menu
is set to any position except “OFF”, the buzzer sounds
when the reel counter value is reached.
5The buzzer continues to sound.  To stop the buzzer
sound, set the menu switch  to “OFF”,
perform another operation (such as pressing the [REW]
button) or press the [POWER] button.
5During repeat recording and auto rewind, the buzzer
sounds for about 2 seconds.
VTR MODE screen
BUZZER screen
Set to “ON”
Set to “ON” 
						

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SET ON SCREENSHIFT/REWPLAY FF/REV PLAYTRACKINGV.  LOCKTIMERSEARCH COUNTERLOCK CNT  RESET
RESET/CANCEL
STOP
 REV ADV FWD ADV AG-
HDR POWER
POWER
7  PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK
[STOP] button
Playback mode indicator[POWER] indicator
[PLAY] button [TIME MODE+/–] button
1Press the [POWER] button to turn the operating mode
on.
The [POWER] indicator lights.
2Press the [TIME MODE +/–] button to set the play mode
to 2H (SP) or 6H (EP) mode.
The [2H] or [6H] indication is shown on the display.
•To play back a tape recorded in the timelapse mode
at slow speed, press the [TIME MODE +/–] button
to set the desired mode (24H, 48H..... 960H) (slow
play).
•Avoid using slow-motion playback continuously for
long periods (more than several hours).
3Load the recorded cassette correctly.
* If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off,
the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto
operate on function).
If the cassette’s safety tab has been removed, the
operating mode is turned on and play starts
automatically (auto play function).
4Press the [PLAY] button to start play.
The play indicator is shown on the display and
the Play mode is engaged.
When a tape recorded in the HDR mode is played back,
the [HDR] indicator lights.
* No sound is output in the Timelapse Play mode.
When the play mode is set to 2H (SP) or 6H (EP),
playback operates as follows.
•Cassettes recorded in the 2H or ordinary (SP)
Timelapse modes are played back in the 2H (SP)
mode. [2H] is shown on the display.
•Cassettes recorded in the 6H or HDR Timelapse
mode are played back in the 6H (EP) mode. [6H] is
shown on the display
To stop playback
5Press the [STOP] button.
The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.
7-1  Preparation 7-2  Playback
Connection
Connect the output connectors on the rear panel correctly.
Menu switch setting
Set the menu switches in  as
required.
5[DETAIL] ... Factory setting: OFF
Set to “ON” to improve reproduction of picture detail.
However, the S/N ratio will be degraded.
5[QUASI-V] ... Factory setting: OFF
Set to “ON” to add V. pulse in the normal play (2H or
6H) mode.
5[MEMORY STOP] ... Factory setting: ON
Counter memory ON/OFF.
•Set to “ON” to use the counter memory function.
5[AUTO REW] ... Factory setting: OFF
Automatic rewind ON/OFF.
•Set to “ON” to rewind the tape to the beginning when
the tape ends.
5[REPEAT PLAY] ... Factory setting: OFF
Repeat playback ON/OFF.
•Set to “ON” to execute repeat playback.
* Noise may appear in the picture with tapes not
recorded on the AG-TL950P.
Notes on playback
Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on
standard VHS VCRs.  Use this VCR, an S-VHS VCR or a
VCR with SQPB function to play back tapes recorded on
this unit.  Also be aware that not all S-VHS VCRs will be
able to play back tapes recorded on this unit, because
some use different S-VHS/VHS detection methods.
Try to avoid operations such as shuttle search or field
advance playback as much as possible.  These put a
comparatively high stress load on the tape and can lead
to picture degradation over time.
During shuttle search or field advance playback, noise may
appear.  This is normal with this unit and is not a malfunction.
[POWER] button 
						

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PAUSE/
STILLMENU TIME MODE
SET ON SCREENSHIFT/REWPLAY FF/REV PLAYTRACKINGV.  LOCKTIMERSEARCH COUNTERLOCK CNT  RESET
RESET/CANCEL
STOP
 REV ADV FWD ADV AG-
HDR POWER
POWER
7  PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK
[PAUSE/STILL] button [REV PLAY] button[REW] button [FF] button
Still playback
1Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button during playback.
The still indicator is shown on the display and
the still picture is shown.
2Press the [PLAY] button to restore the Normal Play
mode.
The Stop mode is automatically engaged if the VCR
remains in the Still mode for 3 minutes (approx.).
Field advance playback
1Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button in the Play mode to
engage the Still mode.
2While pressing the [PAUSE/STILL] button, press the
[FF] button or [REW] button.
The operation varies depending on how the [FF] or
[REW] button is pressed.
5 Each time the [FF] button or [REW] button is pressed,
the picture is advanced or reversed one field.
5 When the [FF] button or [REW] button is pressed for
more than 2 seconds, the picture is
advanced or reversed continuously field
by field (continuous field advance
playback).
3Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button in the Continuous Field
Advance Play mode to restore the Still mode.
Press the [PLAY] button to restore normal playback.
•In the Continuous Field Advance Play mode, no
sound is output.
•When continuous field advance playback continues
for about 3 minutes, the Stop mode is automatically
engaged to protect the tape.
•When forward field-by-field playback is switched to
reverse field-by-field playback, noise may appear in
the picture for several seconds.
•During reverse field-by-field playback, noise may
appear in the picture.
Reverse playback
1Press the [REV PLAY] button in any mode except
Record, Record-Pause or Record Check.
The reverse indicator is shown on the display and
the Reverse mode is engaged.
•The tape is played back in reverse in the 2H or 6H
mode regardless of the playback speed mode setting.
* No sound is output.
2Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button to engage the Still
mode.
To restore the normal playback, press the [PLAY]
button.
7-3  Special-Effects Playback
[PLAY] button 
						

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SET ON SCREENSHIFT/REWPLAY FF/REV PLAYTRACKINGV.  LOCKTIMERSEARCH COUNTERLOCK CNT  RESET
RESET/CANCEL
STOP
 REV ADV FWD ADV AG-
HDR POWER
POWER
Type of
recording
Press the button once.
Hold the button pressed
for more than 2 seconds.
5 Reverse shuttle search
Press the [REW] button during play.
The rewind search indicator is shown on the
display and the Reverse Shuttle Search
mode is engaged.
7-3  Special-Effects Playback
[PLAY] button
Shuttle search (reverse and fast-forward) playback
Press the [FF] button or [REW] button in the Play mode to engage the Fast-Forward Shuttle Search mode or Reverse Shuttle
Search mode.
5 Fast-forward shuttle search
Press the [FF] button during play.
The fast-forward search indicator is shown
on the display and the Fast-Forward Shuttle
Search mode is engaged.
7  PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK
•The operation varies depending on how the [FF] or [REW] button is pressed. Refer to the table below for details.
Operation of
the [REW] and [FF]
buttonsTape recorded in the 2H (SP) mode or
the ordinary Timelapse mode
7 times 2H (SP) speed (latch).
Press the [PLAY] button to restore the
normal play mode
7 times 2H (SP) speed.
Release the button to restore the normal
play mode.Tape recorded in the 6H (EP) mode or
the HDR Timelapse mode
21 times the 6H (EP) speed (latch).
Press the [PLAY] button to restore the
normal play mode.
13 times the 6H (EP) speed.
Release the button to restore the normal
play mode.
[FF] button
[REW] button
• Latch: Even if the button is released, shuttle search
continues.
* During shuttle search, no sound is output. 
						

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7-4  Alarm Search/Date and Time Search
7  PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK
[REW] button [FF] button [SEARCH] button [SHIFT f] button
There are three different ways you can search a tape position.
When the [SEARCH] button is pressed, the Search mode is engaged.  Each time the [SEARCH] button is pressed, the Search
mode changes.
•(Once) alarm search: To search the start of an alarm recording.
(Twice) alarm scan: To play back around the start of each alarm recording for several seconds.
(Three times) date/time search: To search for a recording made at a specified date and time.
Press the [SEARCH] button four times to cancel the Search mode.
Note on date/time search
Recording duration is especially important with timelapse recordings. If the duration is too short, date/time search will not
function correctly.  The recording duration must be equivalent to at least 5 seconds at Standard (2H) or EP (6H) speed.
(Example)  In the 960-hour normal timelapse mode, the recording time should be 40 minutes or more.
Alarm search
A specified alarm recording is searched and the Stop mode
is engaged.
1 Press the [SEARCH] button once in the Stop mode.
[The VCR enters the Alarm Search mode and the
alarm search setting screen is shown on the monitor.
The “AL01” indication blinks in the record/playback
speed mode indication section on the display.
* To cancel the Alarm Search mode, press the
[SEARCH] button three times.
2 Specify the alarm recording you want to search.
Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to specify an alarm
number from 01 to 99.
The specified alarm number is shown on the monitor
and the VCR’s display. The alarm number is not
absolute; it depends on the current tape position.
3 Press the [FF] or [REW] button.
[The VCR fast forwards or rewinds.
When the start of the alarm recording with the
specified alarm number is located, search stops and
the Stop mode is engaged.
The Alarm Search mode is automatically canceled.
Alarm search setting screen
Alarm number VCR’s display Control or reel counter
Alarm number
(01- 99)
To specify the alarm
recording to be
cued, enter the alarm
number with respect
to the current tape
position in the
forward or reverse
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Alarm scan screen
Alarm scan
The section around the start of each alarm recording is played back for
about 5 seconds.
* Playback may start a few seconds after the actual start of the alarm
recording.
* If the interval between alarm recordings is short, the tape may play
back continuously for 5 seconds or more.
* Sound is not output.
1 Press the [SEARCH] button twice in the Stop mode.
[The Alarm Scan mode is engaged and the “ALARM SCAN” indication
is shown on the monitor screen. The “ALSC” indication is shown in
the display’s record/playback speed mode indication section.
* To release the Alarm Scan mode, press the [SEARCH] button twice.
2 Press the [FF] or [REW] button.
[The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape from the current
position and the section around the start of each alarm recording
is played back for about 5 seconds.
3 Press the [PLAY] button when you want to start playback.
[Normal playback starts and the Alarm Scan mode is canceled.
•To cancel alarm search or alarm scan, press the [STOP] button,
[PLAY] button, [REV PLAY] button or the [REW]/[FF] button
(whichever is opposite to the current tape running direction).
•When the end or beginning of the tape is reached during
alarm search or alarm scan, the mode is canceled and the
Stop mode is engaged.
VCR’s displayDate/time search setting screen
“Time” setting
Date/time search
A section recorded at a specified date and time is searched and the
Stop mode is engaged.
1 Press the [SEARCH] button three times in the Stop mode.
[The Date/Time Search mode is engaged and the date/time
search setting screen is shown on the monitor.
“td 0100” is shown on the VCR’s display.
* To cancel the Date/Time Search mode, press the [SEARCH]
button once.
2 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to set the “date” you want to
search (01 - 31).
3 Press the [SHIFT f] button so that “hour” blinks.
4 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the “hour” you want to search (00 - 23).
5 Press the [FF] button or [REW] button.
[The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape from the current
position to search the specified date and time. When the recording
is located, the Stop mode is engaged.
The Date/Time Search mode is canceled.
•During date/time search, the month, day, hour and minute which are
being searched are shown on-screen.
•If the specified date and time cannot be found and the tape ends, the
Date/Time Search mode is canceled and the Stop mode is engaged.
Notes:
•If the specified date and time is near the start of an alarm
recording, the date/time search may not be successful.
•If the specified date/time is the same as the timer-recording start
time, the VCR may not operate correctly.
•Date/time search cannot be executed if no date and time are
available in the search direction.
Control or reel counter
Search data during tape
running (month, day,
hour, minute) “Day” setting
“Day” setting“Hour” setting
Search data
during tape
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(15:30 on
Oct. 10) Set value
19:00 on 12