AG-6540 VHS Time-Lapse Video Cassette Recorder - bcs.tv

®PRODUCT FEATURES1 AG-6540 VHSTime-LapseVideo CassetteRecorderPRODUCT FEATURES• High density recording system• 960-hour maximum recording• Direct drive IQ mechanism• Emergency recording lets an externaltrigger signal shift from any of power off,stop and timer recording standby modesinto 6H/L18H/L24H/24H (or no change)recording mode• Daily/weekly timer recording• Automatic repeat recording• Alarm recording/search• Optional RS-232C interface AG-IA671allows use in large scale computercontrolled systems• Sequential switcher connectable headswitch pulse output• Repeat recording pass indicator• Blue screen indication in no videosituation• Tape remain warning buzzer• Warning signal output• Power failure recover recording• 1-month timer back-up• Quasi-V insertion on/off• Record review function automaticallyplays back the last 5 frames most recentlyrecorded to confirm correct operation• Built-in time/date generator andnonvolatile memory• Double fine slow, still, forward/reversefield advance, reverse play andforward/reverse 11X play• Horizontal resolution of over 370 lines inB/W Hi-Band mode*The Panasonic AG-6540 records for up to960 hours, and its 6-hour head enableshigh-density recording with up to 3 timesas much information as conventionalsystems. Many useful features like repeatrecording pass indicator, blue screenindication, tape remain warning buzzer,warning signal output and automaticrecording check are included. Theoptional RS-232C interface addsoutstanding system expandability withcomputer control.* You will not get the same high resolution whenusing a VCR to view images recorded in Hi-Bandmode.RECORDING MODESHead Rec Mode Rec Time Interval (Field) SoundVHS 6H 6 hrs. 1/60 sec.L18H 18 hrs. 0.05 sec. YesLinear ShowL24H 30 hrs. 0.08 sec.6-HourHeadTime-Lapse24H 30 hrs. 0.08 sec.48H 54 hrs. 0.15 sec.72H 78 hrs. 0.22 sec.96H 102 hrs. 0.28 sec.120H 126 hrs. 0.35 sec.180H 186 hrs. 0.52 sec.240H 246 hrs. 0.68 sec.480H 486 hrs. 1.35 sec.960H 966 hrs. 2.68 sec.1-Shot 000H 1, 2, or 3 min.*No*Approx. (manual)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS®AG-6540 VHS Time-Lapse VideoCassette RecorderGENERAL SPECIFICATIONSGENERALPower Source120VAC ±10%, 50/60HzPower Consumption 25WOperating Temperature 41°F–104°F (5°C–40°C)Operating Humidity 35%–80%Weight15.4 lbs. (7.0kg)Dimensions4 7 ⁄16"H x 14 15 ⁄16"W x 13 3 ⁄8"D(112 x 380 x 340mm)SYSTEMTelevision System EIA standard, NTSC colorsignal; 525, 60 fieldsVideo Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanningsystem (VHS mode)Modulation System Luminance: FM azimuthrecording; Chrominance:converted subcarrier phaseshift recordingAudio Track1 trackTAPE TRANSPORTTape FormatVHSTape Speed6H mode: 7 ⁄16 ips (11.12mm/s)Record/Playback Time (with T-120)L18/L24H mode (linear slowmode) 6H mode 24/48/72/96/120/180/240/480/960H and1-shot mode (time-lapse mode)FF/REW Time Less than 3 minutes with T-120VIDEOLine In (BNC)1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalancedLine Out (BNC)1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalancedHorizontal Resolution VHS: 370 lines* (monochrome/Hi-Band B/W ON); 240 lines(color)S/N Ratio42dB (color/monochrome, 6Hmode)Weights and dimensions shown are approximate.Specifications subject to change without notice.*Please note that you will not get the same high resolution whenusing a different VCR to view images recorded in Hi-Band mode.AUDIOLine In (RCA)-10dBV, 47K ohms unbalancedMic Line In (M3) -60dBV, 600 ohms to 4.7K ohmsunbalancedLine Out (RCA)-8dBV, 600 ohms unbalancedCONNECTORSTerminal InputAlarm, alarm reset, 1-shot rec.Terminal OutputAlarm recover, alarm, tape end,warningCamera Switching OutputTiming 15V/0V, pulse width: 4.7 msec.Timing 212V/0V, pulse width: 16.7 msec.Remote ControlSerial (for AG-A67 option)OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESAG-A67Wired remote controllerAG-IA671RS-232C I/F with TCRACK-MOUNT INFORMATIONRack-Mount Accessory RK-AG6540RMK** (optional)Rack Height (EIA) Units 3 unitsDimensions5.25"H x 19"W x 15.5"D**Manufactured by Bi-Tronics, Inc. Tel. (800) 666-0996Please note this product cannot be ordered from Panasonic VideoImaging Systems Co.5.25"15.5"19"5.25"1ARCHITECTS’ AND ENGINEERS’ BID SPECIFICATIONSThe industrial grade high density time-lapse field recorder shall be a Panasonic Model AG-6540 or equivalent. Thetime-lapse recorder shall not be a modified consumer unit. The time-lapse recorder shall be VHS compatible. Thetime-lapse recorder shall be built using a steel chassis with brushless direct drive motors and without belts for tapetransport. Tape tension shall be controlled electronically. The recorder shall have a built-in automatic head cleaner.The time-lapse recorder shall deliver a horizontal resolution of more than 240 lines in color and 370 lines inblack-and-white (Hi-Band mode). The time-lapse recorder shall provide on-screen programming, shall beprogrammable without a camera connected and shall provide limited programming on a built-in display without avideo monitor. The recorder shall have video heads for high density recording. 24-hour recording mode shall provideno less than 11.9 fields/sec. rate of recording. The recorder shall have a time-lapse recording capability of 960 hoursand intermittent, 1-shot recording capability of up to 900 days on a T-120 cassette. The time-lapse recorder shall have5 alarm recording speeds and an alarm search feature. The built-in time/date generator shall have a 7-day timer andbattery back-up of 30 days in case of a power failure. The time-lapse recorder shall have wire terminals for alarm in,alarm out, alarm reset, tape-end out, warning out and 1-shot operation. The time-lapse recorder shall have a recordlock feature for security or unwanted tampering. The AG-6540 high density time-lapse recorder shall have connectorsfor video, audio, camera switchers and other video equipment. Camera or head switch pulse output synchronize withexternal devices such as multiplexers or switchers.The time-lapse recorder shall be capable of controlling the timedswitching on a sequential switcher. The time-lapse recorder shall have a record review feature for instant operationcheck. The time-lapse recorder shall have an electronic hour meter and a precise CTL-type tape reading counter. Thetime-lapse recorder shall be UL listed. The AG-6540 shall not exceed 4 7 ⁄16"H x 14 15 ⁄16"W x 13 3 ⁄8"D and shall be poweredfrom 120VAC with a power consumption of 25W.