6 RECORDING
6-6 Series Recording
5When the first VCR ends recording, the second VCR
YIf the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR MODE> isstarts recording automatically, then the third and so on.
set to OOFF �, the Stop mode is engaged when the end
YWhen the tape end output is set, series recording
of the tape is reached during recording. If <AUTO
signals are output from the [SERIES REC OUT]
REW> is set to OON �, the tape rewinds to theterminal at the specified tape reel counter value,
beginning and stops.
signaling the next VCR to start recording.
YCounter value
The first VCR continues recording until the tape ends.
When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the
Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the
counter end output function, thetape reel counter
value is reset to O0000�.
Non-stop continuous series recording
The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely using two VCRs. Recording alternates between each VCR.
To use this function, connect and set the VCRs as follows.
5 Connection5 Setting
YConnect the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal of theYSet the <SRI/EXT REC> menu switch on both
first VCR to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal of theunits to OSERIES�.
second VCR, and the [SERIES REC OUT]YSet the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR
terminal of the second VCR to the [SERIES RECMODE> to OON �.
IN] terminal of the first VCR. The [COM]YSet the <AUTO REC CHECK> and <REPEAT
terminals of both VCRs should be connected.REC> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to OOFF �.
COMCLOCKSERIESCOMCLOCKSERIES
RESET INREC INRESET INREC IN5 For uninterrupted endless series recording, use the
WARNINGCLOCKSERIESWARNINGCLOCKSERIEScounter end output function together. Set <CNT
OUTRESET OUT REC OUTOUTRESET OUT REC OUT
TAPE END> so that the counter end signal is
output just before the tape end.
YSet <CNT TAPE END> in the <SRI/EXT MODE>
menu to O5500� (when a T-120 tape is used).
* When the tape is rewound to the beginning in
the Auto Rewind mode using the counter end
Second VCRoutput function, the tape reel counter is reset
First VCRautomatically to O0000�.
Note:
YConnect audio and video terminals as shown in
the connection diagram on page 41.YContinuous series recording over a long period
may produce excessive wear and tear on the
tapes and VCRs. Be sure to replace the tapes
periodically (refer to page 28).
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