Operating Instructions PAL Time Lapse Recorder Model AG- B E Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. FOR U.K. ONLY As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: • The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
Lithium Battery Warning The lithium battery in this equipment must only be replaced by qualified personnel. When necessary, contact your local Panasonic supplier. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. “The lithium battery is a critical component (type number VL2330/1HF manufactured by Panasonic.
Contents Auto Repeat Recording/Auto Rewinding . . . . . . . 18 Alarm Recording (Emergency Recording) . . . . . . 19 • Principle of alarm recording . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Regular Maintenance Service Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Parts And Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 • Alarm and display methods during alarm recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features Recording and playback up to 24-hour time modes In addition to the 3-hour/6-hour time modes, recording and playback can be performed in the time lapse modes (12-hour, 24-hour modes). Recording lock function A double recording mode lock function is provided for safeguarding against operational errors during recording. Connection to frame switcher Easy connection to a frame switcher is possible once the unit has been connected to the video input and camera SW connectors.
Parts And Their Functions 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 EJECT STOP REV ADV PAGE FWD ADV SHIFT INT TIMER OFF EXT TIMER REW FF TRACKING / V-LOCK RESET TIME MODE COUNTER / SEARCH ALARM SET 90qw e r 1 REC REC PAUSE/STILL MENU OFF REC LOCK REC REVIEW PLAY t y u (STANDBY/ON) switch The unit is turned on when this switch is pressed. When the switch is pressed again, the unit is in standby mode. i o pa EXT TIMER: When the external power is turned on, recording starts automatically.
t Tracking (–, +) buttons/V-LOCK buttons • Error messages An error code appears when trouble has occurred during operation. E-2: Trouble in video cassette insertion area E-3: Trouble in video cassette tape loading area E-4: Trouble in cylinder area E-5: Trouble in tape transport area d: Formation of condensation (dew) These buttons are used to adjust the tracking or to compensate the vertical dancing during still picture.
Parts And Their Functions 1 2 3 BATTERY PUSH OPEN CAMERA SW OUT IN IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT ALARM RESET IN MIC TAPE END OUT AC IN GND ALARM IN 4 COMMON REC IN WARNING/ REC OUT REMOTE 567 8 9 0 q w e 1 Camera switching output connector r 9 Tape end output connector Camera switching output connector; connect it to the frame switcher. When the cassette tape comes to its end during recording, the alarm device installed externally is activated.
Menu Screens One of the menu screens appears on the TV monitor when the MENU/REC LOCK switch is set to MENU. The display returns to the regular screen when this switch is set to OFF. • When a menu screen has appeared, the items are set using the page, shift and set buttons. • Advance through the pages (page up) of the menu screen using the page button. • Move the items (downward or toward the right) using the shift button. • Change the items (increment or decrement the values) using the set button.
Menu Screens MENU SCREEN 2 The time/date display position, monitor screen blue display and buzzer settings are performed on Menu Screen 2. 5 Display position selection To release the buzzer: ALARM: Release alarm recording. TAPE END: Transfer the mode from the tape end or press the STOP button. TAPE REMAIN: Transfer the mode (but not to PAUSE or REC REVIEW) from the recording mode or press the REC button. ERR WARN: Release the warning status.
MENU SCREEN 4 Recording mode and video output are selected on Menu Screen 4. w Recording time mode selection r Selection of operation when tape end is detected during recording (see page 18) STOP: Stop mode REW: The tape is automatically rewound to the start where it stops. REPEAT: The tape is automatically rewound to the start, and recording is repeated. EJECT: The tape is ejected. When recording starts, the set time mode is always established.
Date and Time Settings This unit comes with a time/date generator which enables the date and time to be superimposed on the recording. When the power is switched on, the date, time of the day and time mode are displayed (in the case of a regular screen). TV monitor 1 Date 3 Time STOP PLAY REV ADV PAGE The date appears as day/month/year.
7 When the MENU/REC LOCK switch is set to OFF, the clock automatically starts running from time and date set. TIME 03- 3-01 03:25:00 3H Flashing For the seconds, “00” is set. Even when the switch is set to MENU, the time will keep advancing if it has not been changed. • To clear the date and time display, set POSITION under (DISPLAY) on Menu Screen 2 to OFF.
Time Mode Selection EJECT REC REVIEW REC REC PULL OPEN TRACKING / V-LOCK RESET TIME MODE COUNTER / SEARCH ALARM TIME MODE button Refer to the table given below to select the mode that suits the intended purpose of use.
Recording Procedure 1 Switch on the power to the connected equipment. 5 Set the timer recording, auto repeat recording, alarm recording, restoration-of-power-after-failure recording or other recording function. 2 Adjust so that the images of the video cameras appear properly on the TV monitor. 6 Select the time mode for the recording. 3 Check that the date and time displayed on the TV 7 Press the REC button. monitor have been adjusted properly.
Timer Recording There are two methods of timer recording: one uses the internal timer and the other uses an external timer. Internal timer recording Start time and stop time Bear in mind the following points when setting these times. • When the stop time is set later than the start time: Recording will commence at the start time on the day concerned and stop at the end time on the same day.
Daily Recording (Daily Timer)/Weekly Recording (Weekly Timer) Example: When recording from 8:30 to 12:00 from Sunday through Thursday and from 9:00 to 12:00 on Fridays and Saturdays 1 Check that OFF or ON for Sunday (SUN) is 6 When the shift ( flashing. If the setting is OFF, press the set (+, –) buttons to display ON. [INTERNAL TIMER REC] [TIMER]START SUN OFF MON OFF END SUN ON SUN ON T-M 8:00 SUN ON 0:00 SUN ON 8:30 12:00 8:30 12:00 ) button and set the recording time mode.
Timer Recording External Timer Recording The unit can be made to record using an external timer to turn on its power. EJECT REC REVIEW REC AG-TL350 PULL OPEN TRACKING / V-LOCK RESET TIME MODE REC Power Cord (supplied) COUNTER / SEARCH ALARM (Audio timer available from dealer) To AC IN Timer External timer recording operations 1 Check that a video cassette with its tab intact has 2 Set the TIMER MODE (REC MODE) switch to EXT been inserted. TIMER so that EXT lights on the display.
Alarm Recording (Emergency Recording) When an emergency occurs at the monitoring site during prolonged monitoring and recording, the alarm function is automatically triggered, and alarm recording is performed.
Alarm Recording (Emergency Recording) Alarm recording operation 1 Check that a video cassette with its tab intact has 4 Press the shift ( ) button to move the flashing to been inserted. DURATION. Press the set (+ or –) button to set the recording duration. 2 Set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to MENU to display the menu screens. Press the page button to display the alarm recording setting screen (Menu Screen 3) on the TV monitor.
Playback Procedure Before operating the unit, check that the internal/external timer recording displays (INT/EXT) have been cleared from the display. (If INT or EXT is displayed, set the TIMER MODE switch to OFF to clear it.) 1 Switch on the power to the unit and TV monitor. 4 Press the PLAY button. 2 Insert the recorded cassette tape into the unit. 3 Select the time mode. Notes on operation 1.
Routine & Regular Inspection Request This unit is designed to withstand many hours of operation. Nevertheless, it is recommended that routine inspections be conducted to help ensure trouble-free operation. CAUTION Do not forget to conduct the routine inspection with auto repeat recording. Routine inspection procedure 1 Set the power switches on the unit, video cameras, TV monitor and other equipment connected in the monitoring system to the ON position.
Troubleshooting Trouble with installation • Is the power plug inserted properly into the AC outlet? • Is the unit connected properly with the TV, video cameras, etc.? • Are any of the connecting cables making faulty contact? • Has the focus on the video cameras been adjusted correctly? No power. No picture. Indistinct picture.
Troubleshooting No timer recording. • Are the present time and start/stop times for the timer No alarm recording. • Has INT or EXT lighted on the display? • Have the alarm sensors and alarm input connectors been recording correct? connected properly? • Has the alarm recording mode been selected on Menu Screen 3? Trouble with playback • Adjust the tracking buttons. (See page 21) Noise sometimes appears on the playback pictures. Dirty playback picture.
Specifications Power Source: Power Consumption: 220 – 240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz 20 W Audio General Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Dimensions: Weight: Video Recording/ Playback System: Tape Speed: Tape Format: Recording Time: FF/REW Time: Line Input (Phono): Mic Input (3 mm): Line Output (Phono): Track: Recording/ Playback mode: 5°C to 40°C 35% to 80% 430 (W) × 88 (H) × 293.5 (D) mm Approx. 3.7 kg 4 rotary heads, Azimuth recording system, VHS format 23.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O.
