Tape Recycle; Alarm Recording; Master System Reset; Playback - Philips LTC 3924 Instructions For Use Manual

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TAPE RECYCLE

The "RECYCLE FUNCTIONS" in the ALARM display
determine the mode after recording at the end of
tape.
When the "REWIND, STOP IF ALARM" is selected:
— If no alarm has been received during the re-
corded period, the VCR automatically rewinds to
the beginning of tape and continues recording.
— If an alarm has been received via the ALARM IN
terminal during the recording period, the VCR
automatically rewinds to the beginning of tape
and then enters the STOP mode.
Alarms Present on
Recycle
Recorded Tape
REWIND, STOP
IF ALARM
REWIND, STOP
REWIND,
RE-REC

ALARM RECORDING

This VCR can automatically record at one of three
speeds 08, 24 or 40 when an alarm command is
given.
To program the ALARM function refer to page 19.
The remote/contact switch must be connected to the
VCR. See page 10.
To operate the ALARM recording in the stop mode;
follow the TAPE RECORDING procedure, step 1,
then select "YES" of the ALARM READY menu in
the ALARM display.

MASTER SYSTEM RESET

Press the two reset buttons simultaneously to pro-
vide a MASTER SYSTEM RESET.
abnormal displays and operations. The program-
mable features must be re-programmed.

PLAYBACK

1. Rewind the tape to the desired beginning point.
(Press the REWIND button, and observe the digi-
tal counter until the desired number appears.)
Press the stop button.
2. Press the REC/PLAY HOURS button until the
desired tape speed is observed on the tape speed
indicator.
3. Press the PLAY button to initiate forward play-
back.
To select reverse playback; press the PLAY but-
ton and then press the REVERSE PLAY button.
Forward playback resumes when the PLAY but-
ton is pressed.
YES
Rewinds tape, then stops. Will not respond to alarm input.
NO
Rewinds tape then continues to record.
YES
Rewinds tape, then stops. Will not respond to alarm input.
NO
Rewinds tape, then stops. Will not respond to alarm input.
YES
Rewinds tape then continues to record.
NO
Rewinds tape then continues to record.
Use to reset
When "REWIND, STOP" is selected:
— When the tape reaches the end during recording,
the VCR automatically rewinds to the beginning
of tape and enters the STOP mode.
When "REWIND, RE-REC" is selected:
— When the tape reaches the end during recording,
the VCR automatically rewinds to the beginning
of tape and continues recording.
Note:
When "REWIND, STOP" or "REWIND,
RE-REC" is selected, the VCR operates whether an
alarm has occurred or not.
Results
Notes:
• When the REVERSE PLAY button is pressed in
the forward playback mode to set the VCR to
the reverse playback mode, the first several
frame images may be distorted.
• The VCR will automatically enter the STOP
mode if the reverse play is continued for
approx. 1 minute.
4. Press the STOP button to stop playback.
Notes:
— The tape speed mode can be changed during
playback.
— When a picture recorded in the 08 mode is
played back in the A24 or A40 mode, it includes
noise. It is recommended that you play back pic-
tures recorded in the 08 mode at modes 08 or 40.
— When the tape reaches the end, the unit auto-
matically rewinds to the beginning of the tape
and then goes to the STOP mode.
— If the monitor display exhibits distortion in the
upper part of the picture, adjust the horizontal
hold control on the monitor.
— Adjust the SLOW TRACKING control to minimize
noise when playing back at slow speed (40 hour
or FIELD ADVANCE/REVERSE).

SHARPNESS CONTROL

When the SHARPNESS CONTROL button is pressed
during playback, then within 5 seconds press the
SOFT or HARD button to change picture quality to
soft or hard by 5 steps.
LCD display:
SOFT
SOFT
1
2
0
HARD
HARD
2
1
22
PHILIPS L TC3924/62 (E) QR34071

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