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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS TL960A5T
Power supply: AC 120V, 60 Hz only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period and it is not for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
intended to use the unit, it is recommended that the unit be out in the Interference-causing equipment standard
completely switched off by removing the plug. entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Department
of Communications.
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6 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality stan- extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed dards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or yo
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11 Accessories - Do not place this video product on 16 Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to The video product may fall, causing serious injury qualified service personnel under the following to a child or adult, and serious damage to the conditions. appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damag- bracket, or table recommended by the m
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Congratulations on your purchase. You are now the Contents Page owner of a Time Lapse Recorder (TLR), one of the most advanced and simple-to-use VHS standard video record- 1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS . 6 ers on the market. The front of the appliance .......................... 6 We’re sure you can hardly wait to use it. However, it’s The rear of the appliance .......................... 6 worth taking a moment to read through the operating 2. INSTALLATION. HOW TO INSTALL YOUR VIDEO
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1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS You will find exact details of the various functions in the corresponding chapters. The front of the appliance 0-9 nREC. Digit buttons Record S/CL RSTILL Select/Delete Still picture OK hSTOP Confirm Stop MENU/TRACKING mSTANDBY Menu/Tracking position Switch off TU ! Up/Plus, Down/Minus Rewind JEJECT " Cassette eject Fast forward GPLAY $ Playback Jog (inner dial) The rear of the appliance 4 Mains socket Control socket: EXT 1 Scart socket (AV Euroconnec-
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2. INSTALLATION. HOW TO INSTALL YOUR VIDEO RECORDER. Connecting the television/monitor Connections on the control socket Do not connect any external voltage sources to the 9 Connect your monitor/television set to the corresponding contacts on the control terminal as this could damage the VIDEO OUT socket on the video recorder with a BNC cable. inputs and outputs. Connect your monitor/television set to the corresponding To connect the wire, remove 5 - 10 mm of the insulation and AUDIO OUT socket
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Setting the time/date on the video recorder Basic settings TU In all the steps below, press buttons or digit buttons Define the basic settings on your appliance: input via SCART 0-9 . or BNC socket, position of OSD, camera synchronisation and locking function. MENU/TRACKING 1 Press button . Select CLOCK SETT- OK INGS in the main menu. Now press button . 1 In the main menu, select the ’BASIC SETTINGS’ line. The word ’MENU’ will appear in the display on the video recorder during the next steps. 2
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3. PLAYING A PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE 1 Switch the monitor/television set on. Note: * The picture quality is poorer when using the picture search function. The sound is switched off. 2 Insert the cassette into the appliance with the window facing upwards. Inserting the cassette automatically switches on the appliance. Still picture/slow motion GPLAY 3 Press button . The word ’PLAY’ will appear in the display, along with the GPLAY 1 Press button . current total recording time for time-lapse recordin
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Some more useful tips: * The video recorder has to calculate the tape position when a new cassette is inserted. The video recorder will therefore display ’ - : - -’ first,and after a few seconds the used playing time will be displayed. * Only use T120 cassettes. Other cassettes will indicate a wrong tape position. Rectifying picture disturbances. Every time you insert a cassette in the video recorder, it automatically sets the right tracking position. You can adjust the automatic tracking positi
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4. RECORDING DIRECTLY To make a recording, proceed as follows: Erase protection 1 Insert a cassette. The video recorder will switch on To prevent an important recording from being deleted ac- automatically. You can also switch it on by pressing hSTOP cidentally, you can remove the erase protection tab on the button . narrow side of the cassette with a screwdriver. To undo the erase protection, seal the gap again with nREC. 2 To start the recording, press button . adhesive tape. The word ’REC’ an
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Alarm settings Alarm chart Defining the alarm settings on your appliance: automatic To view a chart displaying the most recent alarm recordings alarm recording, alarm reset time and repeat recording. with their number, date and time, proceed as follows: 1 In the main menu, select the ’ALARM SETTINGS’ line. 1 In the main menu, select the ’ALARM MEMORY’ line. GPLAY 2 Select the alarm recording function (ALARM ENABLE) 2 Select an alarm line. Start playback by pressing . (A2H, A12H, A24H, N). S/CL 3
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5. PROGRAMMING RECORDINGS TIMER settings Interrupting a TIMER recording and standby mode You can programme up to 7 TIMERS within any 31-day (1 month) period. You can select between a one-off, daily or You cannot operate the video recorder manually while a weekly recording. programmed recording is being made. The settings you made in the BASIC and ALARM SETTINGS To interrupt the programmed recording, press button menu will apply. hSTOP and hold for a few seconds. You will then see a chart of all
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6. SPECIAL FEATURES Besides the functions described above, your video recorder The lock function has a number of other special features for additional ease of use. Find out more about them below. You can lock the video recorder to prevent unauthorised use. 1 In the main menu select the ’BASIC SETTINGS’ line. Connecting two recorders in series 2 Select the ’SEC CODE’ line and switch the function ’ON’ S/CL by pressing button . You can connect two recorders in series. This enables you to perform un
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause The video recorder does not react when you press * No power. any buttons. * A programmed recording is currently being made. * Technical fault - Disconnect from the mains for 30 seconds and then reconnect. If that does not help, you can: 1. Disconnect from hSTOP the mains. 2. Press and hold button on the machine and reconnect to the mains. All the data memories will be reset (deleted). No playback from video recorder * No recording on the cassette. * The
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8. SAFETY TIPS Precautionary safety measures/Tips Recommended servicing This machine is designed for longevity. The operating hours are displayed in the main menu (HOUR METER). In order to ensure Do not take the appliance straight from a cold room into a hot that your video recorder runs smoothly, we recommend servic- room or vice versa immediately after transportation. Do not use ing it every 1000 hours as follows: in an extremely humid environment. To give the appliance time to acclimatise
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Technical data Signallevel on control socket Connection Signallevel Note Pin 1 HIGH: 5V min. 0,5 sec. Input active with LOW ALARM IN LOW: GND signal level Alarm input Pin 2 HIGH: 5V - 12V min. 0,5 sec. Input active with LOW SERIAL IN LOW: GND signal level Starting the recording on a second video recording Pin 3 HIGH: 5V min. 0,5 sec. Input active with LOW RESET/REC OUT LOW: GND signal level Alarmreset Output active with HIGH signal level Pin 4 Mass GND Pin 5 HIGH: 12V Setting the menu in ALARM O
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Mains power 110 to 120V Mains frequency 60Hz Power consumption typically 15W (typically 9,5 W in standby) Distributed by: Wind/Rewind time typically 95s for an E120 Philips Consumer Electronics Company Ambient temperature during operation +10˚C to +35 ˚C Relative humidity 30% to 80% Knoxville Tennessee 37914 Recording: 2, 12, 24, 48, 72, 168, 336, 720, 960 hours Operating position max. 15˚ inclination in all directions Size 380 x 338 x 86 mm (incl. feet) Weight approx. 4,6 kg
