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406-5 Sensor RecordingSensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode (Stop, Timer Record Standby or Operating Off mode)and an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s ALARM IN terminal.Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for “Alarm Recording” on page 39.The mechanism of the AG-TL950P cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently (100 times/day or more).6 RECORDINGPreparation Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal.1 Press the [POWER] button to turn the operating modeon.2 Open the main menu’s andset the sensor recording-related menu switches.1 REC MODESet to “SENSOR” or “AL/SENSOR” to activate sensorrecording.• When set to “AL/SENSOR”, both alarm recordingand sensor recording will be performed.• The [SENSOR REC] indication lights on the display.2 DURATIONSet the sensor recording duration to 5 sec., 10 sec.,15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec., 120 sec., 180 sec.,CONTINUE (to tape end) or MANUAL (for as long asalarm signals are input).* The sensor recording time will be shorter than thespecified value.* When the sensor recording time is set to“MANUAL”, the alarm cue signal (index code) willnot be recorded correctly if sensor input lasts forless than 5 seconds.* When sensor recording duration is set with anexternal switcher, set the sensor recording durationto “MANUAL”.3 TAPE END MODESelects whether or not the Stop mode is forciblyengaged when the tape ends during sensorrecording.• When set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged attape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind isset.• When set to “OFF”, VCR operation is determined bythe repeat recording or auto rewind setting3 Set the other menu switches.5 Setting the alarm buzzerSet the menu switch in to “ON” to sound the alarm buzzer duringsensor recording.5 Setting the on-screen brightness and display itemsSelect the monitor display setting with the menu switch.On-screen information is recorded together with thevideo signals.You can change the on-screen display position with the[ON SCREEN 7/f] buttons on the front panel.4 Turn the operating mode on to engage the Stop mode.5 • When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s[ALARM IN] terminal, recording starts automatically inthe specified recording mode (2H/6H/L12H/L18H/L24H/24H/48H/NORMAL) and the “AL” indication is lit.The “ALARM” indication is shown on screen.• After the specified recording duration expires,recording stops.* As sensor recording starts from the Stop mode, ittakes several seconds before actual recordingstarts.6 To stop sensor recording and clear the “ALARM”indication, press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.• In this case, even if the menu switch MODE> is set to “STOP”, the operation executed atend of the tape is determined by the setting of the or menu switch in the menu.7 To release the Sensor Record mode, set the MODE> menu switch in to“OFF” or “ALARM”.* During playback, there may be some noise orpicture distortion at the point where one sensorrecording stops and another starts. This is not amalfunction.* When a new alarm is input during sensorrecording, sensor recording restarts from thatpoint.*123*123442**...*......4*SEC[RRDTRWF*RXNAEEUAEAI*ITTLCCRPCRN[/.EA**AE*N*SERTRMST*TIDRXEAMOPOEANEITCP/DENNLG*/*AESEE*D*MERE*EDD****EXENEN*ESM**NTCDNS***O**U***DO**CD***M***R**NE***O**MO*TT****D**.M4IA***E***O*5NY***]*N*DS*E]*****O*EE*6******R*]N*0*****OMO*S*SO****FAF*O2EFOO**FLF*RHCFNN*ALARM/SENSOR MODE screenSet to “SENSOR” or “AL/SENSOR”. |
