CBC CTR-030NC-2 User Manual

TIME LAPSE VCR

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: CTR-030NC-2

Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this
product, please read this instruction booklet
carefully and completely.

POWER

V-POS

ON OFF

H-POS

TIMER

REC/PLAY HOURS

CURSOR

MENU

ENTER

TRACKING

SHARPNESS

LOCK

HARD

SOFT

TIME/CNT/REM

ALARM/INDEX

COUNTER

CLEAR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANU­AL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFER­ENCE.

This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following proce­dures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper-

ating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.

2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and
use instructions should be retained for future refer­ence.

3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this product near water. – For example:
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
other areas located near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over- heating. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in instal­lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven­tilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radi­ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. D

o not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro­vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/product combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has
been damaged in any way, such as power-sup­ply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
the product has been exposed to rain or mois­ture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

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INTRODUCTION

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

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.

CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTEN­SION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUT­LET UNLESS THE PLUG CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED WITHOUT EXPOSING ANY PARTS
OF THE BLADES.

This lightning flash with arrowhead sym­bol within an equilateral triangle is intend­ed to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of suffi­cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilater­al triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a con­fined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed
to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed
on the apparatus.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: Many
television programs and films are copyrighted.
In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply
to private in-home video taping of copyrighted
materials.

If you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor
in the air will condense on the surface of the
glass. This is moisture condensation. Moisture
condensation on the head drum, one of the most
crucial parts of the unit, will cause damage to the
tape.
When the VCR is exposed to a rapid temperature
change from cold to warm, some condensation
will occur. Under this condition, connect the power
cord to the AC line, press POWER button on and
allow at least two hours for the VCR to dry out.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

The serial number is found on the back of this
unit. This number is unique to this unit and not
available to others. You should record requested
information here and retain this guide as a per­manent record of your purchase.

Model No.
Serial No.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or
use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifica­tions to this equipment may cause harmful interfer­ence unless the modifications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This product 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 product is
operated in a residential installation. This product
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
product does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the product off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the product

and receiver.

 Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

In case of using with a portable radio closely, the VCR may not operate normally.

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CONTENTSFEATURES

INTRODUCTION

Features/Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

PREPARATION

Control Names and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Installation/VCR to Monitor and CCD Camera

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Multiplexer/Matrix Switcher Connections . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Alarm Record Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Series Record Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setting the On Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setting the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setting the Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Video Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

PLAYBACK

Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Tape Counter Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

RECORDING

Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Repeat Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Series Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Alarm Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Check the Alarm Record Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recording Time Table Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Check the Power Fail Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Use to Lock On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Self-Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Service Guide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

VIDEO Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

•Time Lapse VCR Function

•Trigger Function

• Buzzer Function

• Auto Switcher Functionality

•Tape Compatibility

• Elapsed Time Display

• Series Recording Function

•Alarm Recording Function

Warning : The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mis-

treated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat above 212°F (100°C). Replace the
battery with Matsushita Elec. Ind., Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) part no. VL2330 only. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of used batteries. Keep away from
children. Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.

INTRODUCTION

CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS

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PREPARATION

FRONT

1. TIME/CNT/REM BUTTON

To switch among the clock, tape counter
and tape remaining time.

2. POWER BUTTON

To turn the VCR on and off.

3. TIMER BUTTON

To set timer recording.

4. REC/PLAY HOURS BUTTON

To change the Play or Record speed to a
lower or higher value.

5. V-POS BUTTON

To move the position of the Time/Date
display in the vertical direction.

6. H-POS BUTTON

To move the position of the Time/Date
display in the horizontal direction.

7. MENU BUTTON

Displays the programming menu on the
monitor or TV screen.

8. CURSOR (UP/DOWN) BUTTONS

To select the item on the menu.

9. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

Where the video cassette is inserted.

10. STOP BUTTON

To stop the tape.

11. PLAY/REC CHECK BUTTON

To playback a recorded tape and used
for the Record Check function.

12. P/STILL(PAUSE STILL) BUTTON

To still playback or to pause recording.

13. SHUTTLE RING

To fast forward or rewind the tape.

14. JOG DIAL

Rotate to advance or reverse advance
video picture while viewing a still
picture.

15. RECORD BUTTON

To record Video.

16. EJECT BUTTON

To eject a stopped cassette.

17. VCR FUNCTION INDICATOR PANEL

Details are on page 6.

18. ENTER BUTTON

To select items on the menu screen.

19. SHARPNESS CONTROL

To adjust the playback quality.

20. TRACKING (

EE/DD

) BUTTON

To adjust the manual tracking.

21. LOCK ON/OFF SWITCH

To switch lock and unlock.

22. COUNTER CLEAR BUTTON

To set the counter to zero or erase the
information on the menu screen.

23. ALARM INDEX

To active and deactivate (toggle) the
alarm index function.

12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

POWER

TIME/CNT/REM

ALARM/INDEX

COUNTER

CLEAR

LOCK

ON OFF

TIMER

CURSOR

TRACKING

V-POS

REC/PLAY HOURS

SHARPNESS

SOFT

H-POS

MENU

ENTER

HARD

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PREPARATION

CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS (cont’d)

1. POWER CORD

Connect only to an AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
outlet.

2. AUDIO IN/OUT JACK

Connect the audio input and output
terminal.

3. VIDEO IN/OUT JACK

Connect the video input and output
terminal.

4. RESET BUTTON

Use this button to reset the VCR.

5. 12-PIN TERMINAL BLOCK

Connect external signals.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

1 2 3 456 7 8 9 10 11 12

RESET

1

ALARM IN

2

ALARM OUT

3

ALARM RESET

4

GND

5

SERIES IN

6

SERIES OUT

7

WARNING OUT

8

TRIGGER OUT

9

GND

10

LOW TAPE OUT

11

1 SHOT REC IN

12

GND

REAR

1

2

3

4

5

TERMINAL SIGNAL LEVEL IN/OUT

1. ALARM IN INPUT

2. ALARM OUT OUTPUT

3. ALARM RESET INPUT

5. SERIES IN INPUT

6. SERIES OUT OUTPUT

7. WARNING OUT OUTPUT

8. TRIGGER OUT OUTPUT

10. LOW TAPE OUT OUTPUT

11. 1-SHOT REC IN INPUT

4, 9, 12. GND COMMON

VIH

VIL

T

VOH

VOL

T

VIH

VIL

T

VIH

VIL

T

VOH

VOL

T

VOH

VOL

T

VOH

VOL

T

VOH

VOL

T

VIH

VIL

T

Terminal Signal Levels

VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec

VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: ALARM REC STATE
VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec

VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec

VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec

VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: until any key is pressed
VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: above 8~10msec

VOH: 4~5V, VOL: 0~0.6V
T: below 5 min, end of tape

VIH: 4~5V, VIL: 0~0.6V
T: above 250msec

0V

–

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PREPARATION

ALARMHSERIES TIMER

INDEX
P. FAIL

K.LOCK

REPEAT

REC

INDICATOR PANEL

1. TIME LAPSE VCR TIME Indication

2. ALARM Indication
(ALARM REC ON indication)

3. SERIES Indication

4. RECORD Indication

5. TIMER Indication

6. CASSETTE Indication

7. INDEX Indication

8. POWER FAILURE Indication

9. KEY LOCK indication

10. REPEAT Indication

11.FUNCTION Indication
(CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER, ERROR)

12. VCR FUNCTION Indication

VCR FUNCTION Indication

PLAYBACK INDICATION RECORDING INDICATION

PLAYBACK

PAUSE STILL

FAST FORWARD

REWIND

CUE

REVIEW

RECORDING

TIMER RECORDING

ALARM INDEX

ALARM RECORDING

SERIES RECORDING

FORWARD SLOW PICTURE/
FORWARD FIELD ADVANCE

REVERSE SLOW PICTURE/
REVERSE FIELD ADVANCE

CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS (cont’d)

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12 11 10 9 8

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PREPARATION

INSTALLATION

VCR TO MONITOR AND CCD CAMERA CONNECTION

•

Connect your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks to the A/V input jacks on back of your
monitor.
If your monitor does not have A/V input jacks, exchange the monitor or TV for one with A/V
input jacks.

• Connect the CCD camera to VCR’s VIDEO input jack.

• The cables for audio and video connection are not provided with your VCR.

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PREPARATION

MULTIPLEXER CONNECTIONS

HOW TO CONNECT MULTIPLEXER WITH TRIGGER INPUT TERMINAL

If the multiplexer has two output terminals (monitor OUT, PB OUT), connect monitor to the PB
OUT terminal if you want to see the playback picture.
To use the multiplexer and trigger function properly, refer to the multiplexer instruction manual.