Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TLS-9072 Sanyo
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INSTR UCTION MANU AL TLS-9072 Time Lapse Video Cassette Recor der English Mag nétoscope time laps e à cassette Français Videogra bador e n la psos d e tiempo Español Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TR UCTIONS” sheet care fully bef ore connecting your VCR and operating it f or the firs t time.
PRECA UTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RI SK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE CO VER ( OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
FEA TURES œ Tape management function œ Clog detection œ High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind œ Field recording/playback œ 2, 12, 24, 48 and 72-hour mode recording œ In 2, 12, 24-hour modes audio recor.
LOCA TIONS OF CONTR OLS AND INDICA T ORS Front Panel 1 TIMER button 2 MENU button 3 COUNTER RESET button 4 SHIF T ] , * (display position down, right) buttons + , * (on-screen menu cursor left, right).
LOCA TIONS OF CONTR OLS AND INDICA T ORS Digital Display 1 Operation Indicators X They display the actual operation mode. Operation Mode Indicator Record (REC) Record pause (REC P AUSE) Playback (PLAY.
LOCA TIONS OF CONTR OLS AND INDICA T ORS Back Panel 1 EXT TIMER IN (external timer input) terminal 2 COM (common) terminal 3 WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal 4 TAPE END OUT (tape end output) term.
CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and monitor TV as s hown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected fr om the power outlet.
ON-SCREEN MENUS 1 When no menu is displayed on- screen, press the MENU button. ø The (SET UP 1) menu appears. ø Press the MENU button to save any setting made and switch menu screens. NOTES: X If the (POWER FAILURE)/(DE W)/(USED TIME) menu is displayed, pressing the MENU button will r eturn to the monitor screen display.
ON-SCREEN MENUS TIME R SET me nu @@@@@@<TIMER@SET> [23-27] WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N THU@@--:--@@.
SETTING THE LANGU A GE AND CLOCK Language Setting English, French or Spanish c an be selected by the user. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1) menu.
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Selecting the On-screen Display You can select to dis play or not the date, time, the number of alarm recordings and tape speed. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 2) menu is displayed.
VIDEO CASSETTE T APES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 cassette tapes, it is recommended to use T-120 standar d grade VHS video cas sette tapes for optimal performance.
VIDEO CASSETTE T APES Correct tape thread check function If the correct tape thread check func tion is on, after the cassette tape is loaded, a mec hanism will operate for about 12 seconds to check that the tape has been threaded (loaded) correctly and the cass ette indicator “ o ” will blink during that period.
T APE MANA GEMENT FUNCTION This VCR is equipped with a tape management function. Using this function you can protec t previous recordings and prevent overuse of the tape by c ontrolling the tape protection term (number of days), the maximum number of re-recordings of the tape and the recor ding group.
T APE MANA GEMENT FUNCTION Setting the Tape Management Function 1 Press the MENU button until the (T APE MANAGEME NT) menu is displayed. @@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT> *TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N *PROTECT@DAY@@@@@30 *REC@PASS@SET@@@@10 *GROUP@NO.@@@@@@@OFF *OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N 2 Press the l (or j ) button to select the desired mode.
T APE MANA GEMENT FUNCTION Tape Management Conflict Display If when the tape management function checks the tape data a conflict that prevents rec ording is found, the (TAPE MANAGEME NT) menu is displayed with the conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop mode.
NORMAL RECORDING Normal Recording Before starting X Turn the power on to all devices used. X Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab. NOTE: X If in the (SET UP 3) menu, TAPE IN MODE is set to “REC”, recor ding will start after the tape thread has been checked.
NORMAL RECORDING Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must be replaced after a certain number of recor ding times. Refer to the table below for the maximum number of times a tape can be recorded on.
NORMAL RECORDING Recording Check The image being recorded can be checked. 1 During recording, press the PLAY (REC CHECK) button. ø The tape will be rewound and then played back. The VCR will then return to the previous recording mode. NOTE: X During recording check operations, rec ording is suspended momentarily.
A UT OREPEA T RECORDING Autorepeat Recording The same tape can be recorded over many times. X Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMA L RECORDING”. 1 Set the REPEAT REC switch to the “ON” position. ø The REPEA T indicator will light. 2 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 3) menu is displayed.
ALARM RECORDING By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be done only when necessary. Alarm Recording Setting Alarm recording is performed when there is an input (trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal, “AL” is displayed on the digital display.
ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Counter Display X During alarm recor ding, “AL” will be flashing on the digital display. X If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position, the number of alarms will flash on the monitor scr een.
ALARM RECORDING Alarm Scan To look for an alarm recording by v iewing the first 5 seconds of each alarm rec ording. 1 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button twice during stop mode. ø “AL SCAN” will be displayed on screen. 2 Press the FF (or REW ) button.
PR OGRAM TIMER RECORDING There are two program timer recording methods, daily recording or recording on cer tain days of the week. Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour mode (recording speed). X Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMA L RECORDING”.
PR OGRAM TIMER RECORDING A timer recording of more than 24 hours c an only be set on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DLY) lines of the (TIMER S ET) menu. Example 2: To record ev ery week from Sat urday at 9:00 PM (2 1:00) to Mo nday at 7:00 AM, in 48-hour mode (recordin g speed).
PR OGRAM TIMER RECORDING Setting the Holidays By setting the holidays , timer recording will be conducted on those days, as s et for Sundays. 1 Press the MENU button until the (HO LIDAY SET) menu is displayed.
PR OGRAM TIMER RECORDING NOTES: X During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all the buttons on the VCR, except the TIM ER button and the buttons to set/cancel the security lock (see page 31), are disabled. X If the power fails, the record ing will be interrupted.
RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT Recording can be controlled by an ex ternal start/stop signal input at the EXT TI MER IN terminal. Example 3: To record using the signal input at the EXT TI MER IN terminal, in 24-hour mode. X Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMA L RECORDING”.
NORMAL PLA YB A CK Normal Playback 1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor. 2 Load the video cassette tape. 3 Press the REC/PLAY SPE ED l (or j ) button to select the playback speed mode. ø The selected playbac k speed mode is displayed on the digital display.
SPECIAL PLA YB A CK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) 1 Press the FF (or REW ) button, during normal playback. ø The image can be seen while the tape is advanced (or rewound) at high speed. 2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button. NOTES: X During picture search, nois e (horizontal bars) will appear in the picture.
D A Y/TIME SEARCH Day/Time Search 1 Press the SEARCH button three times dur ing stop mode. ø “T/D SEARCH 01 00:00” will be displayed on screen. 1H22M33S T/D@SEARCH 01@@00:00 DAY@TIME 2 Press the REC/PLAY SPE ED l (or j ) button to set the desired day, then press the * button.
T APE COUNTER Using the counter, it is easy to find a des ired recording. 1 Press the COUNTER RESET button, at the beginning of the desired recording. ø The counter will be reset to “0 H 00 M 00 S ”. 2 Press the COUNTER MEMORY button. ø “ [ ” is displayed on the digital display .
SETTING THE B UZZER A buzzer can be set to s ound during alarm recording, if during recording the tape reaches the end, if buttons are pressed or if there is a mechanical failur e that causes the tape to stop or be ejected, etc. 1 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 2) menu is displayed.
OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal X During recording, when the end of the tape is reached or when the tape counter reading indicates 1 hours 57 minutes or more, the output becomes 0V (Low).
OUTPUT TERMINALS REMOTE Jack You can use a VA -RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold separately) to control remotely the VCR. NOTE: X The functions not available on the VCR will not operate. Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a remote controller with a circuit such as indic ated below, to the REMOTE jack.
MAINTENANCE Daily Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in or der to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit. The daily inspections are par ticularly important if using autorepeat recording. Inspection Procedure 1 Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor and other connected devices.
MAINTENANCE Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism To maintain the VCR functions and features wor king properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below. For detailed information, please contact your dealer .
TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table below.
SPECIFICA TIONS General Specifications Video heads system Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical sc anning system: Dual azimuth 2-head for r ecord and standard playback Dual azimuth 4- head for forward picture search, reverse picture search and still mode Audio recording In 2-, 12- and 24-hour modes Tape speed 33.
SANYO INDUSTRIAL VCR WARRANTY OBLI GATION S In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at t he user’s expense, unless specifically stated otherwise i n this warranty.
1AC6P1P2341– –B SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. RC4Q/NA 2 (0601KP-01) Issue No. 3 Copyright SANYO, 2000 All rights reserved. Printed in Japan RC4Q/NA2 (TLS-9072 E) Wed.
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