Philips MP3 Player TL960A5T User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS TL960A5T  
Power supply: AC 120V, 60 Hz only  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits  
If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period and it is not  
intended to use the unit, it is recommended that the unit be  
completely switched off by removing the plug.  
for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set  
out in the Interference-causing equipment standard  
entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Department  
of Communications.  
Illustrated below is molded on the back of your unit.  
Safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, turn  
off the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel  
before operating it any further.  
To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug.  
Never pull the cord itself.  
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated  
voltage within the unit may have sufficient mag-  
nitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is  
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any  
inside part of this unit.  
Installation  
Choose a location in which air can pass through the  
ventilation holes in the bottom, top and back of the unit to  
prevent it from overheating.  
Do not install the unit near sources such as radiators or air  
ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive  
dust, mechanical vibrations or shock.  
Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR  
because it will adversely affect the performance of the  
VCR.  
This symbol alerts the user that important litera-  
ture concerning the operation and maintenance  
of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should  
be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE  
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
Do not install the unit in an inclined position.  
The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position.  
Operation  
Condensation  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
If you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor in the air  
will condense on the surface of class.  
This is the condensation moisture.  
Condensation on the head drum, one of the most crucial  
parts of the VCR, will cause damage to the tape.  
The VCR should not be operated for at least 2 hours after  
being removed from a cold to a hot environment to avoid  
condensation from occurring on the head drum.  
Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15  
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the  
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate frequency and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the operating  
instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
Cleaning  
Be careful; when surface of the case is wiped with a  
volatile agent such as benzine, alcohol, thinner, etc., or a  
chemically processed cloth, the surface finish may be  
degraded or its coating may peel off.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to  
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be  
required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
Repacking  
It is wise to save the packing materials and box in case  
you ever need to ship or store your unit.  
CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY  
APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE  
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE  
EQUIPMENT.  
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Accessories - Do not place this video product on  
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.  
The video product may fall, causing serious injury  
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the  
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table recommended by the manufac-  
turer, or sold with the video product. Any mount-  
ing of the product should follow the  
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Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video  
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following  
conditions.  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damag-  
ed.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen  
into the video product.  
manufacturers instructions, and should use a  
mounting accessory recommended by the manu-  
facturer.  
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
d. If the video product does not operate normally  
by following the operation instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are covered by the  
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of  
other controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the video product to its normal opera-  
tion.  
11A An appliance and cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,  
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance  
and cart combination to overturn.  
e. If the video product has been dropped or the  
cabinet has been damaged.  
USE  
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct  
change in performance - this indicates a need for  
service.  
12  
Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall  
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners  
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for clean-  
ing.  
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Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are  
required, have the service technician verify that  
the replacements he uses have the same safety  
characteristics as the original parts. Use of  
replacements specified by the video product  
manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or  
other hazards.  
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Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of  
any kind into this video product through openings  
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or  
short-out parts that could result in a fire or  
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the  
video product.  
Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to this video product, ask the service  
technician to perform safety checks recommend-  
ed by the manufacturer to determine that the  
video product is in save operating condition.  
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Lightning - For added protection for this video  
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time,  
unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent  
damage to the video product due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
SERVICE  
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Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video  
product yourself as opening or removing covers  
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
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Congratulations on your purchase. You are now the  
owner of a Time Lapse Recorder (TLR), one of the most  
advanced and simple-to-use VHS standard video record-  
ers on the market.  
Were sure you can hardly wait to use it. However, its  
worth taking a moment to read through the operating  
manual. That way youll find out how to use it properly.  
Whatever button you press, you wont damage your video  
recorder, so you can quite safely practice operating it.  
Please also read the chapter on safety.  
Contents  
Page  
1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS . 6  
The front of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
The rear of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
2. INSTALLATION. HOW TO INSTALL YOUR VIDEO  
RECORDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Connecting the television/monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Connecting to an input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Connections on the control socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
On-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Setting the time/date on the video recorder . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
3. PLAYING A PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Fast forward and rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
The time-lapse/picture search function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Still picture/slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Tape position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Rectifying picture disturbances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Safety tips  
Dangerous high voltage inside video recorder. Do not  
open the set. The appliance does not contain any  
components that can be repaired by the customer. When  
the appliance is connected to the mains there are some  
components that are constantly operational. You can only  
switch it off completely by unplugging it from the mains.  
Note that this video recorder is designed for a power  
supply of 110-120V/60Hz.  
4. RECORDING DIRECTLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Erase protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Alarm chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
5. PROGRAMMING RECORDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
TIMER settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Interrupting a TIMER recording and standby mode . . . 13  
Checking or changing a TIMER block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Ensure that air can flow freely through the ventilation  
openings on the appliance. Do not place the appliance on  
soft surfaces.  
Do not place the appliance near a heat source (e.g.:  
radiator).  
Ensure that no objects or liquids are allowed to penetrate  
the appliance. If liquid is spilt on it, unplug it immediately  
from the mains and call the customer service department.  
6. SPECIAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Connecting two recorders in series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Record Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
The lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
7. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
8. SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Recommended servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
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1. SUMMARY OF BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS  
You will find exact details of the various functions in the corresponding chapters.  
The front of the appliance  
0-9  
S/CL  
OK  
nREC.  
RSTILL  
hSTOP  
mSTANDBY  
!
Digit buttons  
Record  
Select/Delete  
Confirm  
Still picture  
Stop  
MENU/TRACKING  
Menu/Tracking position  
Up/Plus, Down/Minus  
Cassette eject  
Playback  
Switch off  
Rewind  
TU  
JEJECT  
GPLAY  
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Fast forward  
Jog (inner dial)  
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The rear of the appliance  
4
Mains socket  
Control socket:  
EXT 1  
Scart socket (AV Euroconnec-  
tor)  
Pin1 ALARM IN  
Pin2 SERIAL IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
CINCH audio input socket  
CINCH audio output socket  
BNC video input socket  
BNC video output socket  
Pin3 ALARM RESET/REC OUT  
Pin4 GND (earth)  
Pin5 ALARM OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
Pin6 SERIAL OUT  
Pin7 CAM. SW. OUT  
Pin8 TAPE END OUT  
Pin9 RECORD CHECK  
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2. INSTALLATION. HOW TO INSTALL YOUR VIDEO RECORDER.  
Connecting the television/monitor  
Connections on the control socket  
Do not connect any external voltage sources to the 9  
contacts on the control terminal as this could damage the  
inputs and outputs.  
To connect the wire, remove 5 - 10 mm of the insulation and  
insert the bare wire into the relevant opening right up to the  
insulation.  
Connect your monitor/television set to the corresponding  
VIDEO OUT socket on the video recorder with a BNC cable.  
Connect your monitor/television set to the corresponding  
AUDIO OUT socket on the video recorder with a cinch cable.  
Instead of using the BNC-cable you can also use the scart  
cable as a connection between scart socket and televi-  
sion/monitor.  
Select programme number EXT’, ’0’ or AV’ on your moni-  
tor/television set to play recordings.  
Consult the operating manual for your monitor/television set  
for further information.  
Connecting to an input source  
Connect your video source (e.g.: camera) to the corresponding  
VIDEO IN socket on the video recorder with a BNC cable.  
Connect your audio source (e.g.: camera with a microphone)  
to the corresponding AUDIO IN socket on the video recorder  
with a CINCH cable.  
See "Technical Data" for more information on the signal level  
at the control terminal.  
On-Screen Display (OSD)  
Connecting to the mains  
MENU/TRACKING  
1 Press button  
with the recorder in  
STOP mode to call up the On-Screen Display (OSD).  
1 Connect the appliance end of the power cable into mains  
4
TU  
socket  
at the rear of the video recorder.  
2 Press buttons  
to go to the required line in the  
main menu.  
2 Plug the other plug into the wall socket.  
MAIN MENU  
CLOCK SETTINGS  
BASIC SETTINGS  
ALARM SETTINGS  
ALARM MEMORY  
20:00  
TIMER SETTINGS  
HEAD USAGE TIME  
000000H  
Note:  
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vw  
OK/MENU  
* The video recorder switches on automatically when  
mSTANDBY  
you insert a cassette or press button  
* When SET CLOCK’ appears in the display or if the  
.
3 If there is more than one choice, select the one you  
S/CL  
require by pressing button  
.
clock time flashes in the display, e.g.:20:00, you must set  
the clock.  
* When PL(POWER LOSS) appears on the screen,  
OK  
4 To confirm, press button  
.
MENU/TRACKING  
5 To exit from the OSD, press button  
.
S/CL  
press button  
.
The bottom line of the screen displays information on  
operation.  
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Setting the time/date on the video recorder Basic settings  
TU  
In all the steps below, press buttons  
or digit buttons Define the basic settings on your appliance: input via SCART  
or BNC socket, position of OSD, camera synchronisation and  
locking function.  
0-9  
.
MENU/TRACKING  
1 Press button  
. Select CLOCK SETT-  
OK  
INGS in the main menu. Now press button  
.
1 In the main menu, select the BASIC SETTINGS’ line.  
The word MENU’ will appear in the display on the video  
recorder during the next steps.  
2 Select the SCART’ or BNC’ socket as the recording  
source (REC SOURCE).  
2 Set the current time (TIME).  
When you enter minutes, seconds will automatically be  
set to 0’.  
If no recording source has been connected or if the  
recording source has been incorrectly selected in the  
basic settings, NO VIDEO’ appears in the display.  
OK  
3 Now press button  
again.  
3 Select the position of the OSD (OSD POS): bottom left  
(L-BOTTOM), bottom right (R-BOTTOM), top left (L-UP-  
PER), top right (R-UPPER), OFF.  
Set the current date (DATE).  
OK  
4 Now press button  
again.  
Now set the current month (MONTH).  
4 Select artificial synchronisation’ (V SYNC) INT or EXT.  
OK  
5 Now press button  
again.  
5 Select the lock function (SEC CODE) with (ON) or (OFF).  
Now set the current year (YEAR).  
See the chapter Special Features’ for more information.  
OK  
6 Press button  
again, followed by  
. You have now finished setting the  
BASIC SETTINGS  
MENU/TRACKING  
REC SOURCE  
RS 232  
OSD  
BNC  
time and date.  
ON  
R-BOTTOM  
INT  
V SYNC  
BEEP  
N
MENU/TRACKING  
7 Press button  
to exit from the main  
PLAY MODE  
24HA  
menu.  
SEC CODE  
OFF  
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vw/S  
OK/MENU  
Note:  
TIME :  
DATE :  
13:45  
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* Always leave the video recorder connected to the  
mains so as not to lose the basic settings.  
MONTH: 02  
YEAR : 98  
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vw/0-9 OK/MENU  
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3. PLAYING A PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE  
1 Switch the monitor/television set on.  
Note:  
* The picture quality is poorer when using the picture  
search function. The sound is switched off.  
2 Insert the cassette into the appliance with the window  
facing upwards.  
Inserting the cassette automatically switches on the  
appliance.  
Still picture/slow motion  
GPLAY  
3 Press button  
.
The word PLAY’ will appear in the display, along with the  
current total recording time for time-lapse recordings,  
e.g.: 24h.  
In the 24h mode, in the menu BASIC SETTINGS, you can  
select between 24HA’ (audio on) and 24H’ (audio off).  
GPLAY  
1 Press button  
.
RSTILL  
2 Press button  
. The picture will stop.  
RSTILL  
Every time you press  
move on one frame.  
again, the picture will  
RSTILL  
Keep button  
pressed. The recording will be  
hSTOP  
4 To interrupt playback, press button  
.
played back in super slow motion.  
The word STOP’ will appear in the display.  
!
"
3 Turn outer rotary control  
. You can change  
JEJECT  
5 To remove the cassette, press button  
.
the speed of the playback in several stages.  
The sound is switched off during slow motion playback.  
Note:  
* The video recorder automatically cleans the video  
heads before playing back every tape. This keeps the  
playback quality as good as possible.  
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4 Turn inner dial  
. You can play back individual pictures  
forwards and backwards.  
* The sound on 12h + 24h recordings may be poorer  
than on 2h recordings. There is no sound on other long  
time recordings.  
GPLAY  
5 Press button  
to play back at the normal speed  
again.  
Note:  
* If the still picture vibrates vertically, press button  
MENU/TRACKING  
TU  
and then button  
until the vi-  
Fast forward and rewind  
OK  
bration is minimal. Confirm by pressing button  
.
hSTOP  
1 To stop the tape, press the  
button. Turn outside  
!
"
rotary control  
to the left or right. The tape  
Tape position.  
will be fast forwarded or rewound at high speed.  
Establishing your current position on the  
tape.  
hSTOP  
2 Press button  
as soon as you have found the  
required tape position.  
The tape length is indicated on the cassette in minutes, e.g.:  
’E120’ is 120 minutes of playing time (= 2:00 hours).  
You will find the tape length printed on the left hand side of  
the front narrow edge.  
However, the actual playing time might be a little longer than  
specified (e.g.: 2:05 hours).  
The time-lapse/picture search function  
GPLAY  
1 Press button  
.
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You can read the exact number of minutes played in the  
display during fast forward, rewinding, recording, playing  
back and pause/stop, e.g.: U1:25’.  
2 With the inner dial  
you can play back the tape in  
different time-lapse speeds, e.g.: 12, 24, ... hours.  
!
"
3 Turn outer rotary control  
to select different  
picture search speeds.  
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Some more useful tips:  
* The video recorder has to calculate the tape position  
when a new cassette is inserted. The video recorder will  
therefore display ’ - : - -’ first,and after a few seconds  
the used playing time will be displayed.  
* Only use T120 cassettes.  
Other cassettes will indicate a wrong tape position.  
Rectifying picture disturbances.  
Every time you insert a cassette in the video recorder, it  
automatically sets the right tracking position.  
You can adjust the automatic tracking position for recordings  
recorded on another machine. If you need to do so, proceed  
as follows:  
GPLAY  
1 Press button  
twice.  
MENU/TRACKING  
2 Press button  
.
TU  
3 Press button  
until the playback quality is op-  
timised.  
OK  
4 Press button  
. This setting will be retained until the  
cassette is removed.  
Note:  
* Cleaning function: Select the 3h-playback mode. Dur-  
MENU/TRACKING  
ing playback, hold the  
button for sev-  
eral seconds. The video head cleaning function starts.  
* Some cassettes have poor picture and sound quality.  
This is not a malfunction on your video recorder.  
* If the picture jumps vertically, switch the V SYNC’  
function in BASIC SETTINGS to (INT).  
* If playback is poor (12h + 24h), press button  
S/CL  
.
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4. RECORDING DIRECTLY  
To make a recording, proceed as follows:  
Erase protection  
1 Insert a cassette. The video recorder will switch on  
To prevent an important recording from being deleted ac-  
cidentally, you can remove the erase protection tab on the  
narrow side of the cassette with a screwdriver.  
To undo the erase protection, seal the gap again with  
adhesive tape.  
automatically. You can also switch it on by pressing  
hSTOP  
button  
.
nREC.  
2 To start the recording, press button  
.
The word REC’ and the current total recording time, e.g.:  
2h, will appear in the display on the video recorder. The  
video recorder will start recording.  
hSTOP  
3 Stop recording by pressing button  
4 Select the total recording time with button  
Some general tips:  
.
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.
* If you have forgotten to insert a cassette, the display  
will read NO CASSETTE’.  
* If you accidentally try to start recording on a cassette  
that is erase protected, the word PROTECTED’ will  
appear in the display.  
The cassette will be automatically ejected.  
* If the end of the cassette is reached during recording,  
the appliance will stop automatically. If you have ac-  
tivated repeat recording (REPEAT REC), the tape will  
wind back to the beginning. The video will then start  
recording at the beginning of the tape.  
* Existing recordings on the tape will be automatically  
deleted if you make a new recording on the tape.  
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Alarm settings  
Alarm chart  
Defining the alarm settings on your appliance: automatic  
alarm recording, alarm reset time and repeat recording.  
To view a chart displaying the most recent alarm recordings  
with their number, date and time, proceed as follows:  
1 In the main menu, select the ALARM SETTINGS’ line.  
1 In the main menu, select the ALARM MEMORYline.  
GPLAY  
2 Select the alarm recording function (ALARM ENABLE)  
2 Select an alarm line. Start playback by pressing  
.
(A2H, A12H, A24H, N).  
S/CL  
3 If you want to delete all entries, press the  
button  
3 Select the reset time (RESET TIME) after an alarm  
for a few seconds. If you remove the cassette all entries  
will be deleted as well.  
recording.  
4 Select the repeat record function (REPEAT REC) with (Y)  
or (N) or ’NOT IF ALARM’.  
ALARMDATE  
TIME  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
01.12.98 13:25  
01.12.98 18:10  
01.13.98 19:30  
01.14.98 20:25  
01.15.98 22:12  
01.16.98 00:15  
01.16.98 12:01  
01.16.98 17:50  
ALARM SETTINGS  
ALARM ENABLE  
RESET TIME  
REPEAT REC  
N
5 MIN.  
N
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vw/y CL MENU  
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vw/S OK/MENU  
Note:  
* Alarms will only be recorded if there are alarm  
sensors connected to your video recorder.  
* Alarm recordings can only be interrupted by an  
external alarm reset (RESET).  
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5. PROGRAMMING RECORDINGS  
TIMER settings  
Interrupting a TIMER recording and  
standby mode  
You can programme up to 7 TIMERS within any 31-day (1  
month) period. You can select between a one-off, daily or  
weekly recording.  
The settings you made in the BASIC and ALARM SETTINGS  
menu will apply.  
You will then see a chart of all programmed TIMERS with  
their dates, start times and stop times, recording speed,  
TIMER on or off.  
You cannot operate the video recorder manually while a  
programmed recording is being made.  
To interrupt the programmed recording, press button  
hSTOP  
and hold for a few seconds.  
Checking or changing a TIMER block  
1 In the main menu select the TIMER SETTINGS’ line.  
hSTOP  
1 Press and hold button  
for several seconds.  
DATE START STOP MOD TIM  
MENU/TRACKING  
y --  
--:-- --:-- --- ---  
2 Press button  
. Select the TIMER SET-  
TINGS menu.  
3 The TIMER blocks will appear in time order on the  
screen.  
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vw OK/MENU  
CL  
0-9  
4 Now press one of the digit buttons  
recording date, start time, stop time, TIMER-activation  
and recording speed.  
to change the  
OK  
2 To activate a new TIMER line, press button  
.
3 To select the DATE, the START time and the STOP time,  
OK  
5 Finally press button  
. If you have changed the  
0-9  
press digit buttons  
.
settings, the new settings will now be stored in the video  
recorder.  
DATE START STOP MOD TIM  
19 17:00 17:01 12H ON  
MENU/TRACKING  
6 Press button  
twice. The video record-  
er is now in standby.  
------------------------  
v1 v2 v3  
w4 S w5 w6 OK/MENU  
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4 Select the recording speed (MOD’).  
5 Switch the TIMER on or off (’TIM’).  
6 When you have finished your entry in the TIMER line,  
OK  
confirm with  
.
S/CL  
7 To delete a TIMER line, press button  
.
MENU/TRACKING  
8 Press button  
twice. The video record-  
er is now in standby and cannot be operated.  
Notes:  
* If a timer is programmed, DATE’, ’START’, ’STOP,  
’TIMER’ will appear in the display on the video recorder.  
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6. SPECIAL FEATURES  
Besides the functions described above, your video recorder  
has a number of other special features for additional ease of  
use.  
The lock function  
Find out more about them below.  
You can lock the video recorder to prevent unauthorised use.  
1 In the main menu select the BASIC SETTINGS’ line.  
Connecting two recorders in series  
2 Select the SEC CODE’ line and switch the function ON’  
S/CL  
by pressing button  
.
You can connect two recorders in series. This enables you to  
perform uninterrupted surveillance. The first recorder starts  
the second at the appropriate time. The first recorder will be  
in RECORD mode. The second will be in STOP or STANDBY.  
OK  
3 To confirm, press button  
. The words LOCKED  
XXXX’ will appear in the display on the video recorder.  
4 To enter your personal 4-digit security number, use digit  
0-9  
buttons  
.
OK  
5 To confirm, press button  
.
6 To unlock the video recorder, press any button and enter  
0-9  
your security number with digit buttons  
The machine is now ready for use again.  
.
Note:  
Note:  
* If you have forgotten your number, contact your dealer  
or customer service point.  
* On the first recorder the REPEAT RECORD’ function  
must be switched off.  
Record Check  
nREC.  
If you press the  
button while recording, the last few  
seconds of the recording will be shown.  
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Possible cause  
The video recorder does not react when you press  
any buttons.  
* No power.  
* A programmed recording is currently being made.  
* Technical fault - Disconnect from the mains for 30 seconds and  
then reconnect. If that does not help, you can: 1. Disconnect from  
hSTOP  
the mains. 2. Press and hold button  
on the machine and  
reconnect to the mains. All the data memories will be reset  
(deleted).  
No playback from video recorder  
* No recording on the cassette.  
* The wrong VCR channel number on the television set has been  
selected, or the channel has been set wrong.  
* The connecting cable between the monitor/television set and the  
video recorder has been disconnected.  
Bad playback quality on video recorder  
* Use TRACKING function if the recording was made on another  
machine.  
* Poor quality or worn cassette.  
The programmed recording function does not work  
* Time wrongly programmed.  
* Time/date not properly set.  
* A cassette with erase protection has been inserted.  
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8. SAFETY TIPS  
Precautionary safety measures/Tips  
Recommended servicing  
This machine is designed for longevity. The operating hours are  
displayed in the main menu (HOUR METER). In order to ensure  
that your video recorder runs smoothly, we recommend servic-  
ing it every 1000 hours as follows:  
Do not take the appliance straight from a cold room into a hot  
room or vice versa immediately after transportation. Do not use  
in an extremely humid environment. To give the appliance time  
to acclimatise, do not install the appliance for at least 3 hours  
after unpacking.  
Do not use the appliance in dusty rooms, near strong magnetic  
fields or in places where it will be exposed to vibration.  
We recommend disconnecting the appliance from the mains  
during thunderstorms to prevent lightning damage.  
There must be a vertical gap of at least 20 cm between the  
video recorder and the television set/monitor.  
Inserting fingers or foreign bodies into the cassette compart-  
ment can damage the mechanics of the appliance.  
This video recorder operates with standard VHS cassettes.  
To ensure that the picture quality on your video recorder is as  
good as possible, only use branded VHS cassettes.  
Operating hours 1000 2000 3000 4000  
etc.  
Inspectionpoint  
Transport system  
A/C head  
1
1
1
1
1
-
1
1
"
"
1
-
1
1
1
1
1
-
1
1
"
"
1
-
Upper drum  
Lower drum  
Capstan Axle  
Capstan Motor  
Pressure roller  
Cleaning the heads  
This operating manual is printed on recycled paper. This helps  
to preserve our environment.  
Use your local facilities for environmentally friendly disposal of  
packaging.  
This electronic appliance contains many materials that can be  
recycled. Find out whether your old one can be recycled in any  
way.  
1
-
"
"
1
-
"
"
1... Cleaning  
"... Servicing, replacing components  
The capstan motor and A/C head should also be replaced every  
10,000 hours.  
This table is only a rough guide to servicing. You should adapt  
the actual servicing intervals according to the conditions in  
which the video recorder is used.  
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Technical data  
Signallevel on control socket  
Connection  
Signallevel  
Note  
Pin 1  
ALARM IN  
Alarm input  
HIGH: 5V  
LOW: GND  
min. 0,5 sec.  
min. 0,5 sec.  
Input active with LOW  
signal level  
Pin 2  
SERIAL IN  
HIGH: 5V - 12V  
LOW: GND  
Input active with LOW  
signal level  
Starting the recording  
on a second video  
recording  
Pin 3  
RESET/REC OUT  
Alarmreset  
HIGH: 5V  
LOW: GND  
min. 0,5 sec.  
Input active with LOW  
signal level  
Output active with HIGH  
signal level  
Pin 4  
GND  
Mass  
Pin 5  
ALARM OUT  
Alarm output  
HIGH: 12V  
Iout = max. 50mA  
Short circuit protected  
Setting the menu in ALARM  
SETTINGS  
Output active with HIGH  
signal level  
Pin 6  
SERIAL OUT  
Output for starting a  
second video recorder  
HIGH: 12V  
Iout = max. 50mA  
Short circuit protected  
10 sec.  
Output active with LOW  
signal level  
Pin 7  
HIGH: 5V  
LOW: max. 0,8V  
Internal pullup 5kOhm  
4 frames after the recorded  
frame  
Output active with LOW  
signal level  
CAMERA SW OUT  
Camera switching pulse  
Pin 8  
TAPE END OUT  
Tape end warning  
HIGH: min. 11V  
Iout = max. 50mA  
Short circuit protected  
15 Minutes be- EJECT or  
fore end of tape REWIND  
Output active with LOW  
signal level  
Pin 9  
RECORD CHECK  
HIGH: 5V - 12V  
LOW: GND  
at least 0,5 sec.  
Input active with LOW  
signal level  
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Mains power 110 to 120V  
Mains frequency 60Hz  
Power consumption typically 15W (typically 9,5 W in standby)  
Wind/Rewind time typically 95s for an E120  
Ambient temperature during operation +10˚C to +35 ˚C  
Relative humidity 30% to 80%  
Recording: 2, 12, 24, 48, 72, 168, 336, 720, 960 hours  
Operating position max. 15˚ inclination in all directions  
Size 380 x 338 x 86 mm (incl. feet)  
Weight approx. 4,6 kg  
Video resolution VHS 240 lines  
Audio (SP) 500Hz - 10KHz (8dB) in 2h mode  
Power failure protection: 24 hours.  
VIDEO IN/OUT socket: 1 V p-p, 3dB, 75 Ohm  
AUDIO IN socket: -10dB, 50 kOhm  
Distributed by:  
Philips Consumer Electronics Company  
Knoxville Tennessee 37914  
AUDIO OUT socket -6dB, less than 1kOhm  
Accessories supplied  
Operating instructions  
Power cable  
BNC cable (2)  
Double CINCH cable  
CINCH-BNC adapter (2)  
To be able to identify your appliance if it is stolen, please enter  
the serial number (PROD.NO.) in the illustration. You will find  
the serial number on the type plate on the reverse of the  
appliance. It will also be quicker for us to answer any  
customer service queries if you can give the information on the  
type plate when you contact us. You should therefore keep this  
page in a safe place.  
TYPE  
TL960A5T  
VN xx  
PROD.NR. . . . . .  
Printed in Hungary  
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