14Time Mode SelectionRefer to the table given below to select the mode that suits the intended purpose of use.This unit is designed with the NV-E180 cassette tape as a reference.Depending on the type of video cassette used, the recordable time will differ.The actual recording enable time will be slightly longer than the “Recording enable time” given in the abovetable although this will depend on the tape used.For instance, it is possible to record for about 27 hours using a 180-minute tape in the 24H mode.The 12- and 24-hour modes are time lapse modes. Pictures are recorded with frames skipped to enablelengthy recording and playback.A tape recorded in a time lapse (12-/24-hour) mode can be played back in quick motion in the 3-hour mode.A tape recorded in the 3-hour mode can be played back in slow motion using the time lapse (12-/24-hour)mode.A tape recorded in the 6-hour (or 3-hour) mode cannot be played back in the 3-hour (or 6-hour) mode.When a tape recorded on the 6-hour mode is played back in another mode, colour programme is played backin black and white, but this is not a malfunction.(With still picture, field FWD ADV and field REV ADV operations, the colours at the top of the screen maydisappear at some tracking positions, but this is not a malfunction.)Tapes recorded on this machine cannot be played back other VHS video recorder as they are not compatible.•••••••••ModeTIME MODE buttonRecording enable time(in hours)180-minutetape120-minutetapeTapereplacementstandard(recordingtimes)Videorecordinginterval(in seconds)AudiorecordingType oftape travelContinuous travelContinuous travelat low speedContinuous travelat low speedPossiblePossiblePossible3H12H24H31224281650501/500.10.18Notes on operationThe unit is designed as a product required to exhibit high reliability in surveillance, security, monitoring, etc. Inorder to maintain its recording reliability, it is recommended that the Panasonic video tapes listed below be used.•Selecting the cassette tapeNV-E180NV-E120NV-E90NV-E60Avoid using 240-minute tapes with this unit. •••••Continuous travelPossible6H 6 4 1/50TRACKING /V-LOCK RESETPULL OPENCOUNTER /RECALARMTIME MODE SEARCHEJECT REC REVIEW REC