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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE INTRODUCTION 4 PREPARATION 11 RECORDING OPERATION 23 PLAYBACK OPERATION 39 NOTICE 44 POWER TAPE REMAIN TIME LAPSE VCR 4Head 168Hour DISPLAY PLAY STOP REV FWD TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT COUNTER ALARM RESET MEMORY + – PAUSE/STILL HIGH DENSITY Instruction Manual[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION Only cassettes marked can be used with this VCR. This VCR is not compatible with ordinary VCRs. PLEASE READ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the [...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 2 CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shoc[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION 3 10. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, AN[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE I NTRODUCTION FEA TURES Restart record function. This function enables the VCR to automatically restart the record- ing process in the event of a power failure. After power is restored, the VCR will restart the recording process. (See page 24.) Shuttle function. With the shuttle[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION INSTR UCTIONS IN BRIEF Front Panel 5 SHARP + TIMER POWER EJECT VIDEO MODE TAPE REMAIN TIME LAPSE VCR 4Head 168Hour DISPLAY PLAY STOP REV FWD TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT COUNTER ALARM RESET MEMORY AUTO B/W COLOR REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION BUZZER ON OFF REC REC CHEC[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 6 TAPE REMAIN button The approximate time remaining on the tape is displayed on the counter (in a 2 hour scale using a T-120 tape) while this button is being pressed. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT Insert a cassette into this compartment to load the tape. DISPLAY button Press to display t[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION VIDEO OUT connector (BNC) Output connector for video signal. Connect with a monitor TV. AUDIO IN jack (RCA type) Input jack for audio signal. Connect with an external audio source. AUDIO OUT jack (RCA type) Output jack for audio signal. Connect with an external audio equipment. [...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE A Word on the Exclusive 3N-100AAS Battery Pack The nickel-cadmium battery pack (3N-100AAS) is used for power source of the built-in clock and memory circuit. Charging the Battery Pack 1. Turn on the power of the VCR. 2. The battery pack in the VCR is charged. Battery Installatio[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION PLAY R E C ALARM COUNT. M ALARM M PW.FAIL DEW TIMER H SP EP VCR DISPLA Y 10 Cassette indicator Lights when a tape is inserted. Counter memory indicator Lights when the counter memory is selected. Alarm Memory indicator Lights when the alarm memory is selected. Alarm indicator Li[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE PLA Y ( ± ) PLA Y TIME (+) STOP REW FF STILL P AUSE / PICTURE SEARCH WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (Option) 10 PAUSE/STILL button • Press during recording to pause the recording. • Press during playback to play back a still picture. REW button • Press to rewind the tape. • Press[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION CONNECTIONS Connection with a Video Camera P REPARATION 11 ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN MIC IN IN GND RESET OUT GND OUT GND TAPE END ALARM REC TRIGG. IN OUT VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO SEE MANUAL SEE MANUAL Monitor TV To AC OUTLET (120V) To AC OUTLET (120V) QUAD ONLY SWITCHED OFF LOOP THROUGH IN [...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT 12345 CAMERA ALARM IN REMOTE 678 12345 678 ALARM OUT MONITOR VCR REC VCR PLAY Monitor TV. AC120V To AC outlet To ALARM IN To VCR playback Frame Sequential Switcher To VCR REC To ALARM OUTPUT To VIDEO OUT To GND To REC TRIGGER INPUT To REC TRIGG. OUT To VIDEO I[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION The normal MENU screen provides six menus after the initial screen for clock setting. Each MENU screen is shown below. Press the DISPLAY button for a MENU screen. The menu is selected by pressing the SHIFT button. Then press the SET button to proceed to the next screen. Use the [...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE M E N U CLOCK ADJUST SETUP SETUP DISPLAY MODE END=[DISPLAY] PROGRAM ALARM RECALL TIME DATE SEARCH TH2 ON --:-- --:-- 120 WE2 ON --:-- --:-- 120 WE1 ON --:-- --:-- 120 TU2 ON --:-- --:-- 120 TU1 ON --:-- --:-- 120 TH1 ON --:-- --:-- 120 PROGRAM MO1 ON --:-- --:-- 120 MENU=[DISPLA[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION DISPLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT + – DISPLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT + – An internal clock generates time and date for superimposing on the monitor screen. Adjust the time from the MENU screen (initial screen). After the clock is set,[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE Press the LOCATION SELECT button to adjust the display to desirable position. The display moves in the direction shown by the arrows. However, during the date-time display screen, pay attention to the following when setting the date and time display positions: When the display i[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION 17:30:02 A 2 8/28/97 THU SP 17:30:02 A 2 8/28/97 THU SP 17:30:02 A 2 8/28/97 THU SP 17:30:02 A 2 8/28/97 THU SP DISPLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT + – DISPLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT + – DISPLA Y SCREEN Set the MENU screen to DISPLAY sc[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE DISPLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT + – Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Changes as shown below each time the SET button is pressed. OFF → V01 → V02 → V03 → V04 → V05 → V06 → V07 → V0[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION 2 Press the RESET button at the location you want to see. COUNTER DISPLA YS Counter Memory When the counter is set to “0000” at a location that you want to see again during recording and playback, the tape will stop in the vicinity of “0000” during rewind and fast forwar[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 20 Notes: In the cases shown below, Alarm Memory search may be not carried out. If the alarm recording is not carried out for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped. If the alarm recording interval is not left for more than those listed in t[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION SP A 2 2 H 2 H 40 M 1/60s 60.0 fields/s Possible Continuous EP A 6 6 H 8 H 1/60s 60.0 fields/s Possible Continuous SP A12 14 H 18 H 40 M 0.12s 8.57 fields/s Possible Continuous EP A18 18 H 24 H 1/20s 20.0 fields/s Possible Continuous (Virtual Real Time mode) SP A24 26 H 34 H 40 [...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE TIMER POWER EJECT VIDEO MODE TAPE REMAIN TIME LAPSE VCR 4Head 168Hour DISPLAY PLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT COUNTER ALARM RESET MEMORY AUTO B/W COLOR REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION BUZZER ON OFF REC REC CHECK + – PICTURE SOFT SHARP EJECT LO ADING AND UNLO ADING A[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING 1 Turn on the power for this VCR as well as associated devices of the surveillance system including the video camera and monitor TV. 5 Insert a video cassette to this VCR. • Check that the safety tab on the video cassette has not been removed. 2 Adjust the monitor TV[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE REST AR T RECORDING Setting the Restart Recording On the SETUP screen set RESTART REC to ON. 24 Note: When a power failure occurs (10 days or less in duration) during recording or timer recording, the VCR resumes automatically to the same mode when the power is restored regardle[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION TIMER RECORDING There are two kinds of timer recording. One is daily timer recording, and the other is weekly timer recording. Once the timer programs are set, the VCR can retain all programmed information in the event of a power failure (10 day maximum memory storage). Before s[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 26 IF A POWER FAILURE SHOULD OCCUR If a power failure occurs, the PW.FAIL display appears in the VCR display. To erase this display press one of the operations buttons. If the power failure is recovered within 10 days, and the battery is charged continuously for more than 48 hou[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION Weekly Timer Recording To record every week for certain period on a certain day of the week, set the weekly timer recording. With the weekly timer recording, 2 programs are possible for each day of the week. In case of setting EP A18 from 8:00 to 19:00 on all weekdays, and EP A1[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE DISPLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT + – 9 Press the + SET button to set to A18. 11 Set to WE1 and TH1 following the steps from 4 to 10. 10 Press the SHIFT button twice to blink the TU1 start time. Repeat steps from 5 to 9. TH2 ON --:-- --:-- 120 WE2 ON --:-- -[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION If an alarm condition arises, the alarm function operates with an alarm input signal. ALARM RECORDING 29 Operation at Alarm Input When there is an alarm during recording, recording pause or stop modes, the VCR automatically goes into alarm recording mode. The VCR can be programm[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE Connecting the Alarm Terminals Connecting the ALARM IN/OUT terminals • When the alarm switch is ON, alarm recording starts. It is possible to confirm the warning from outside by connecting the switching input of external interface devices such as alarm lamp or alarm buzzer to [...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION Each time the + SET button is pressed, the display changes as follows. → STOP → CONT. STOP ... Stops at tape end when any alarm condition has occurred. CONT .. Performs an operation selected by TAPE END MODE on MENU SCREEN when tape end is detected. Setting the Alarm Recordi[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 32 A UT O RECORDING Auto Recording is convenient when it is necessary to activate recording with a trigger input while the unit is in either timer record or timer standby mode. When there is a trigger input to the External Control terminal on the rear side, the unit will begin r[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION 33 DISPLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT + – DISPLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT + – 5 Press the + or – SET button to set the auto recording time mode. 7 Press the TIMER button to set the timer recording or timer standby mode. 6 Press the DI[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE OPERA TION AFTER T APE END DETECTION The VCR can be programmed to respond differently when the tape reaches its end. The following describes how to set the different modes of operation. 34 How to Set to Stop at End of Tape 1 Press the DISPLAY button. 2 Press the or SHIFT button [...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION The VCR can be programmed to automatically rewind the tape when the tape reaches its end. How to Set to Auto Rewind at End of Tape 35 1 Press the DISPLAY button. Note: Alarm recording does not operate during auto-rewind. 2 Press the or SHIFT button to blink SETUP and press the +[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE The VCR can be programmed to automatically restart recording when the tape reaches its end. With this function, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape and begin recording. 36 How to Set to Repeat Record at End of Tape 1 Press the DISPLAY button. 2 Press the or SHIFT button t[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING WITH THE SEQUENTIAL SWITCHER This VCR can work with a sequential switcher connected for recording. Connection with the Sequential Switcher For detailed operations and connections of the switcher, consult the Instruction Manual of the sequential switcher. Timing for Cam[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE REC Trigger Output Selection in the Alarm Recording REC Trigger output can be selected during the alarm recording. 1 Press the DISPLAY button. 2 Press the SHIFT button to blink SETUP. 3 Press the + SET button. 4 Press the SHIFT button. And press the + SET button to set the REC t[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION 39 1 Turn the power ON for the monitor TV. PLA YB A CK 2 Insert a tape which has been recorded on. 3 Press the PLAY button. 4 Select the playback time mode. 123 H PLAY SP TIME MODE SET + – PLAY STOP P LAYBACK OPERATION TIMER POWER EJECT VIDEO MODE TAPE REMAIN TIME LAPSE VCR 4H[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 40 If you release the dial, it turns to the center position. Notes: • As the SHUTTLE dial is turned in the stop mode, the VCR is set to the FF or REW mode and it does not go back to stop mode until you press the STOP button. Turning the dial back to initial position does not r[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION PLA YB A CK IN V ARIOUS MODES The following operations are possible during playback. Picture Search It is possible to carry out fast forward and rewind while viewing picture and thus quickly locate the section you wish to view (image played back at speed of 5 times faster than S[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE TIME D A TE SEARCH Searching a picture at a desired day and time is possible by specifying the day and hour on the MENU screen. The VCR automatically records the current date and time (day/hour/minute). Accordingly, make sure before recording that the date and time is exactly ad[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION ALARM SEARCH With the alarm search function, it is possible to search for alarm that has been recorded on the tape. Search Operation 1 Press the STOP button. 2 Press the COUNTER MEMORY button twice to make “ALARM M” to light. 3 Turn the SHUTTLE dial to set rewind or fast for[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE Additional remarks Input/Output Terminal Signal level SIGNAL LEVELS OF INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS N OTICE 44 ALARM IN ALARM RESET ALARM OUT REC TRIGG. OUT TAPE END OUT EXT CONT. IN IN 100 10K 10K 10K 10K 0.001 µ GND DC5V 200 ms or greater Ground input 0V ± 0.5V Open IN 100 10K 10K[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION Order of Daily Checks 1 Turn the power ON for this VCR and for the connected devices in the surveillance system including the video camera and monitor TV. 6 Press the PLAY button. 2 Does the correct picture appear in the monitor TV? 3 Is the date-time display correct on the moni[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE Steps to Take after Daily Checks If an abnormality is found, turn the power switch to OFF and remove the power plug from the household AC outlet. Then consult with your dealer. Tape Usage Frequency Replace tapes using the table below as a guide. A Request for Periodic Checks Thi[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION Dew Condensation CAUTIONS DURING USE This VCR includes a safety function to prevent operation when dew condensation occurs and thus protects against damage to tapes, the video heads and other parts. What is condensation? If you pour cold beer in a glass, water droplets gather on[...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE Installation Power does not go ON. There is no camera picture. The camera picture is indistinct. Function/Operation The VCR does not operate even when the control buttons are pressed. The clock does not run after restoration of power following a power failure. The buzzer does no[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION Playback Adjust with the TRACKING button. The video head may be clogged or worn out. Consult with your dealer. Press the TRACKING button in a still playback mode and adjust. Are you using an external synchronous or gen-lock synchronous video camera? Consult with your dealer. Is [...]
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RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 50 Accessories • Instruction manual (1) • Dew caution sheet (1) SPECIFICA TIONS Power supply 120V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 18W External dimensions 17 × 3-5/8 × 12-1/2 inch (W × H × D), 430 × 92 × 318 mm (W × H × D) Weight 11 lbs (5.0 kg) Signal system Standard NTS[...]
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NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION The Imaging Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (“ISD”) makes the following limited warranties with regard to this Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder (“Product”). These limited warranties extend to the Original End-User (“You[r]”). One (1) Y[...]