Panasonic AG-TL950 Benutzerhandbuch
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1-3 Precautions
Video cassette
Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation
over a long period of time, a daily inspection is
recommended to ensure optimum performance. In
particular, be sure to check the repeat recording/playback
function on a daily basis.
over a long period of time, a daily inspection is
recommended to ensure optimum performance. In
particular, be sure to check the repeat recording/playback
function on a daily basis.
Inspection procedure
1
Turn on the power for all units connected to the
surveillance system.
surveillance system.
2
Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor.
3
Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are
correct.
correct.
4
Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several
seconds.
seconds.
5
Press the play button for playback.
6
Check that the playback picture is normal.
7
Check that the recorded date and time are correct.
5
This unit includes a Recording Check function (using the
[REC REVIEW] button). Use these features to quickly
check recording quality on a daily basis.
[REC REVIEW] button). Use these features to quickly
check recording quality on a daily basis.
1-4 Daily Inspection
Erasure prevention tab
• Only use video cassette bearing the
or
mark.
• To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape, break
the erasure prevention tab on the cassette. To use a
cassette with a broken tab, place a piece of cellophane
tape over the broken tab.
cassette with a broken tab, place a piece of cellophane
tape over the broken tab.
• Video cassettes cannot be used upside down.
• Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long
• Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long
time may damage the tape. Rewind the tape to the
beginning before storage.
beginning before storage.
To obtain the best picture quality, use an HG (high
grade) tape . Degradation of picture quality may
result with some types of tape. Make a test recording
before performing any important recording to check
the picture quality.
grade) tape . Degradation of picture quality may
result with some types of tape. Make a test recording
before performing any important recording to check
the picture quality.
1 INTRODUCTION
Timelapse recording (24H-960H mode) is
performed over very long periods of time
which means that a durable tape is required.
When using VHS tapes, do not use tapes with
recording times of more than 120 minutes
(T-160/T-180 etc.).
For best results, use a T-120 tape.
performed over very long periods of time
which means that a durable tape is required.
When using VHS tapes, do not use tapes with
recording times of more than 120 minutes
(T-160/T-180 etc.).
For best results, use a T-120 tape.
If any problems are found after inspection, turn the
power off, unplug the mains plug from the socket, and
contact your Panasonic dealer.
power off, unplug the mains plug from the socket, and
contact your Panasonic dealer.
1-5 Regarding S-VHS ET Recording
• Accidentally inserting a tape recorded in the S-VHS ET
format into a dedicated VHS deck that is not designed for
playback of this type could result in damage. To avoid this
kind of accident, mark cassettes labels in such a way that
you can easily distinguish between S-VHS ET and VHS
recordings when storing cassettes.
playback of this type could result in damage. To avoid this
kind of accident, mark cassettes labels in such a way that
you can easily distinguish between S-VHS ET and VHS
recordings when storing cassettes.
• As far as possible avoid operations that apply a load to
the tape, such as search playback, etc. This will result in
deteriorating picture quality.
deteriorating picture quality.
• Noise may appear in the playback picture during search
playback and field advance. This is not a malfunction.
• The S-VHS ET recording feature of this unit ensures a
picture quality (horizontal resolution of 400 lines) on a par
with S-VHS when a VHS tape is used. This function is
automatically activated when a VHS tape is inserted into
the unit and recording started. This unit does not perform
normal VHS recording.
with S-VHS when a VHS tape is used. This function is
automatically activated when a VHS tape is inserted into
the unit and recording started. This unit does not perform
normal VHS recording.
• S-VHS ET recording is not performed in the linear
slow (L12/L18/L24) mode.
• Playback of a tape recorded in the S-VHS ET format
should be performed on this unit, or on a video deck
equipped with function for S-VHS or S-VHS simple
playback (SQPB). (Playback may not be possible on
some video decks.)
equipped with function for S-VHS or S-VHS simple
playback (SQPB). (Playback may not be possible on
some video decks.)
• HG (high-grade) VHS tapes are recommended for S-VHS
ET recording. Depending on the characteristics of the
tape, correct recording may not always be possible. Use
the tape after making a test recording to ensure that
recording is conducted correctly.
tape, correct recording may not always be possible. Use
the tape after making a test recording to ensure that
recording is conducted correctly.