To connect a time-lapse VCR to a color monitor using our cables (KO-780), match up the labels on the colored RCA plugs to the corresponding jacks on both the monitor and on the VCR. Look closely - the colored plugs are stamped video out, video in, audio out, and audio in.

Power up both the monitor and the VCR. Press the "VCR" button on the monitor so the indicator light comes on. The VCR button in the on condition allows the signals coming from the VCR to be viewed on the monitor. When properly connected the camera views will still show on the monitor.

Note: VCR clock setting information and the menu information will be viewed on the monitor screen (not on the VCR itself).

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Using Standard RCA Patch Cables (Interconnects)

To connect a time-lapse VCR to a color monitor using standard RCA patch cables (interconnects):

• Connect the video out on the monitor to the video in on the VCR.
• Connect the video out on the VCR back to the video in on the monitor.
• Connect the audio out on the monitor to the audio in on the VCR.
• Connect the audio out on the VCR back to the audio in on the monitor.
• Use silver twist on (BNC to RCA) adapters on the video ports of the VCR.
• RCA patch cables purchased separately

General Tips For Time-Lapse VCR Settings

• If both the monitor and time-lapse VCR have time and date stamps, turn the time and date display "OFF" on the monitor. Recording with both displays on will cause picture distortion when the tape is played back.
• A tape recorded using the "time-lapse" mode on a time-lapse VCR will not play back properly on a standard VCR. Time lapse records fewer frames per second than the standard 30 frames per second used by a home VCR. Time lapse recordings must be played back on time-lapse VCRs for proper viewing.