Sanyo TLS-1960P Instruction Manual

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Page 1 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 TLS-1960P INSTRUCTION MANUAL TLS-9924P Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder English Time Lapse-Videorecorder Deutsch Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette Français Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo Español Videoregistratore a cassette, a fotogrammi differenziati Italiano Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.
Page 2: Precautions
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 PRECAUTIONS WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE VCR TO Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen DRIPPING OR SPLASHING, AND NEVER PUT ANY geleverd. OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u VASES, ON TOP OF THE VCR.
Page 3 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 PRECAUTIONS Location Moisture Condensation Problems For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your Cause: VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 CONTENTS FEATURES œ Tape management function PRECAUTIONS ....... 1 œ...
Page 5: Locations Of Controls And Indicators
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel REC CHECK MENU PLAY SHUTTLE HOLD STILL/PAUSE AUDIO ON TRACKING REC/PLAY V.LOCK SPEED TIMER ON SCREEN SEARCH SHIFT REPEAT MENU RESET ALL RESET STANDBY/ SECURITY COUNTER MENU EXIT...
Page 6 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Digital Display Mode display œ Warning display M flashes: Problem with mechanism. V flashes: Video loss has occurred. A flashes: Alarm recording in progress. When alarm recording finishes, AL lights at 4.
Page 7 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS [With the RS-485/232C interface board] Counter memory indicator œ Display when set to RS-485 Lights when the counter memory function is being used. œ Display when set to RS-232C...
Page 8 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel (With the RS-485/232C interface board) E F G RS232C RS485 B TERMINATE OFF ON Do not connect to phone line. OPEN COLLECTOR (Max. 1=500mA, 2=50mA) DC12-24V IN...
Page 9: Connections
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. TV Monitor (sold separately) Video camera...
Page 10: On-Screen Menu
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 ON-SCREEN MENU Main Menu Sub-menus To access on-screen menu To enter or modify settings within a sub-menu Press the STANDBY/ON button. When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, turn the JOG dial to select one of the sub-menus, then turn When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
Page 11 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 ON-SCREEN MENU WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET menu OTHERS menu <WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP <OTHERS> ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y *ALARM@LOG NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N *POWER@FAILURE/DEW MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y *TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1 VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y *RS-485@SET CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y @@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y @@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y <CONTROL@SET> EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1 OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE NOTES: NOTE: œ The “VIDEO LOSS” line does not appear if “VIDEO œ...
Page 12: Setting The Language And Clock
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Language Setting Clock setting English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2002 at 3:20 or Russian can be selected by the user.
Page 13 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Turn the JOG dial to select the “OFF” line setting, Automatic Summer Time Adjustment then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting” on ø...
Page 14: Superimpose Display
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY Selecting the Superimpose Display Changing the Superimpose Display Position You can select to display or not the date, time, tape speed mode and number of alarm recordings. Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.
Page 15: Video Cassette Tapes
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo. Loading This VCR was primarily designed for use with E-180 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot. cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use E-180...
Page 16 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Correct tape thread check function Setting the Action to Take When a Cassette is Loaded This function checks to make sure that the cassette has been correctly loaded so that recording can be carried You can set the mode the VCR will go into when a out.
Page 17: Tape Management
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT This VCR is equipped with a tape management function. If tape management data is present on the tape Using this function you can protect previous recordings The tape management data is checked and if there is no...
Page 18: Setting The Tape Management Function
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT Setting the Tape Management Function Turn the JOG dial until the “REC PASS SET” setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. Press the STANDBY/ON button. Turn the JOG dial to select the desired number of Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
Page 19 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT Tape Management Conflict Display PROTECT DAY CONFLICT The tape is protected, and the tape protection term If a conflict that prevents recording is found when the (ex. 30 days) is not yet over.
Page 20: Normal Recording
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Normal Recording [Recording Speed Mode] œ The available recording speed modes vary depending Before starting on the VCR model. œ Turn the power on to all devices used. (TLS-1960P only) œ Load a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tab Maximum intact.
Page 21 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Record Pause Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on Recording can be interrupted temporarily. Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.
Page 22 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Clog Detection Action to Take when the Video Signal Deteriorates This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function. If there is no video signal during recording or when a The recording quality is monitored automatically. When...
Page 23 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape Setting the video input signal You can select the mode on the VCR when the tape The video input signal during recording can be set to reaches the end during recording.
Page 24: Autorepeat Recording
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 AUTOREPEAT RECORDING Autorepeat Recording NOTES: œ If there is an alarm trigger during autorepeat The same tape can be recorded over many times. recording, “A” is displayed on the digital display and œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL alarm recording will take place.
Page 25: Alarm Recording
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 ALARM RECORDING By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a normally Turn the JOG dial to set the desired alarm recording open door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be speed, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
Page 26 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Reset Function Checking the Alarm Recordings Time To stop the recording of an alarm, close the connection Press the STANDBY/ON button. between the ALARM RESET IN terminal and the COM Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
Page 27: Alarm Search
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Search Alarm Scan To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording. To look for an alarm recording by viewing the first 5 seconds of each alarm recording. Press the STANDBY/ON button.
Page 28: Programme Timer Recording
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING There are three programme timer recording methods, Turn the JOG dial to set the recording stop minutes daily recording, weekly recording or recording on certain (ex: 00), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
Page 29 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING A timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be set Turn the JOG dial to select “Y”. on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DAILY) lines of the (TIMER <TIMER@SET>...
Page 30 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING Setting the Holidays Changing a Programme Timer Recording Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAMME By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted on those days, as set for Sundays.
Page 31 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING NOTES: œ During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all the buttons on the VCR, except the TIMER button and the buttons to set/cancel the security lock (see page 38), are disabled.
Page 32: Recording Using An External Timer Input
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT Recording can be controlled by an external start/stop signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal. While there is input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal, the external input indicator “E” will light on the digital display and the input will be recorded.
Page 33: Series Recording
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SERIES RECORDING Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets Operation you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with The output signal at the TAPE END OUT terminal will be VCRs of the same model as this one).
Page 34: Single Image Recording
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING The single image recording function of this VCR can be NOTES: used to create image data files or animations. œ The trigger at the 1 SHOT IN terminal should be on for 0.1 sec.
Page 35: Normal Playback
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 NORMAL PLAYBACK Normal Playback Vertical Lock Control Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor. During still image mode, Press the V. LOCK+ button repeatedly to reduce the Load the video cassette tape.
Page 36: Special Playback
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SPECIAL PLAYBACK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) Reverse Playback Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise and hold counterclockwise), during normal playback. See it, during normal playback. See “SHUTTLE Ring “SHUTTLE Ring Operation”.
Page 37 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SPECIAL PLAYBACK SHUTTLE Ring Operation NOTES: œ If operated from still image mode and playback mode, From normal playback, still image, stop mode, etc., turn operation will return to the original mode when the the clockwise or counterclockwise to select a mode as SHUTTLE ring is released.
Page 38: Day/Time Search
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 DAY/TIME SEARCH Day/Time Search NOTES: œ If the end of the tape is reached during a search, the This searches for a specified day/time for still images to tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape be played back.
Page 39: Security Lock
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SECURITY LOCK This VCR is equipped with two types of security lock: a 4 Digit Security Lock quick method security lock and a 4 digit security lock. When the security lock is applied, the VCR cannot be...
Page 40: Clock Adjustment
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT The time for the second and subsequent VCRs can be Example set to the same time as the first VCR. <GENERAL@SET> TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP A signal from a separate device can also be used to set...
Page 41: Setting The Cassette Eject Mode
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE Cassette Eject Setup Connection When using two or more VCRs, the cassette tapes of all VCR No. 1 VCR No. 2 the VCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected at the...
Page 42: Synchronization Control
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL When two or more VCRs are connected together, the Operator Mode VCRs can be operated simultaneously just by operating This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting, the VCR that has been set to “MASTER”, without using a recording, stopping, rewinding, changing the recording system controller (sold separately).
Page 43 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL Setting the Cassette Eject Mode Administrator/Installer Mode Operator mode can be used to eject cassettes for all This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting, VCRs or for specified VCRs. recording, stopping, rewinding, changing the recording speed mode and power on/stand-by) and also make Follow steps 1 to 5 under “Operator Mode”.
Page 44: Setting For Rs-485 Or Rs-232C Use
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SETTING FOR RS-485 OR RS-232C USE The RS-485 interface can be used to operate the VCR Settings when using RS-485 using a SANYO brand system controller. Furthermore, Press the STANDBY/ON button. the RS-232C interface can be used to operate the VCR using a computer.
Page 45: Checking Power Failure, Failure Due To Condensation And Usage Duration
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION Press the STANDBY/ON button. NOTE: œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
Page 46: Output Terminals
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal COM Terminal œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reached œ Common GND (ground) terminal when connecting or when the tape counter reading indicates 3 hours, other terminals to external devices.
Page 47: Sw Out Terminal
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS Turn the JOG dial to select the desired “3H” mode, SW OUT Terminal then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT Y..When recording in 3-hour mode, a terminal.
Page 48: Warning Out Terminal
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS WARNING OUT Terminal VIDEO LOSS ..The output becomes 0 V and “V” appears on the œ The WARNING OUT terminal output becomes 0 V digital display when there is...
Page 49: Remote Jack
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS REMOTE Jack Remote control setting Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a The remote control switch 7 (see illustration at left) can remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below, be set to either eject the tape or access the menus.
Page 50: Head Switching Function
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 HEAD SWITCHING FUNCTION This unit is equipped with 4 double azimuth heads. Azimuth indicator Under normal conditions, recording and playback is done using the main heads “A1” and “B1”. B2 (secondary) A1 (main) NOTES: œ...
Page 51: Maintenance
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 MAINTENANCE Daily Inspection Periodic Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of to your dealer. the unit. If there is noise in the playback picture, and it cannot be...
Page 52 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 MAINTENANCE Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism To maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below.
Page 53: Troubleshooting Guide
RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No power The power cord is not connected...
Page 54: Specifications
Specified video cassette tape VHS 1/2 inch video cassette tape Recording/playback time (TLS-1960P only) 3, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 and 960 hours (when using E-180 tape) Recording/playback time (TLS-9924P only) 3, 12 and 24 hours (when using E-180 tape)
Page 55 RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002 SPECIFICATIONS Other Specifications Operating temperature range 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F) Operating humidity range 80% or less Power requirements (TLS-1960P only) 220-240V AC, 50Hz (or DC power: 12 to 24V DC)
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