1280 HR TIME LAPSE RECORDER WITH 40 HR REAL TIME REC
User’s Guide
EV-VCR960
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Be sure to read carefully and follow all the SAFETY
INFORMATION on page i.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
P/N : 97P95600D0-R8
Worth Knowing
Please keep the video machine's guarantee card and receipt safe for warranty purposes.
Precautions
Read carefully through this manual to familiarize yourself with this
high–quality Time Lapse video cassette recorder.
Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that
shown on the back of the Time Lapse video cassette recorder.
Refer to this chapter and the "Initial installation" chapter to help you install and adjust your Time Lapse video cassette recorder.
Do not ...
... expose the Time Lapse video cassette recorder to high levels of humidity
and heat, to avoid the risk of fire and electric shock.
... open the Time Lapse video cassette recorder. Have a qualified technician
carry out repairs.
... connect the Time Lapse video cassette recorder to the power supply if you have just moved it from a cold to warm environment. This can result
in condensation inside the recorder and cause serious damage to the
machine and cassettes. Wait around two hours to allow it to reach room
temperature.
Make sure ...
... the recorder is placed on a steady, flat surface.
... you place the recorder where there is good ventilation all around.
... you clean the recorder only with a soft, lint–free cloth; do not use aggressive or alcohol–based cleaning agents.
... you disconnect the power supply if the recorder appears to be working
incorrectly, is making an unusual sound, has a strange smell, has smoke
emitting from it or liquids have got inside it. Have a qualified technician
check the recorder.
... you disconnect the power supply and aerial if you will not be using the recorder for a long period or during a thunderstorm.
For your own safety!
There are no components in this Time Lapse video cassette recorder you can service or repair yourself.
Do not open the case of the Time Lapse video cassette recorder. Only allow qualified personnel to repair or service your set.
This Time Lapse video cassette recorder is designed for continuous operation. Switching it off does not disconnect it from the mains (stand–by). To disconnect it from the mains, you have to unplug it.
Recording any copyright protected material may infringe a copyright.
Disposal of Used Electrical & Electronic Equipment
The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical & electronic equipments waste. In the European Union and Other European countries which there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product. By ensuring the
correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potentially hazardous to the environment and to human health, which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product. The recycling
of materials will help conserve natural resources. Please do not therefore dispose of your old electrical and electronic equipment with your household waste. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Locations of controls and indicators .............................................................................................. |
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Front Panel .............................................................................................................. |
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Digital Display ......................................................................................................... |
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Back Panel .............................................................................................................. |
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Remote Control ....................................................................................................... |
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Connections ................................................................................................................................. |
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Video Cassettes Tapes .................................................................................................................. |
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Types of On–screen displays and Display Sequence ...................................................................... |
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Setting the Clock ........................................................................................................................ |
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Changing the On–Screen Display ................................................................................................ |
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Normal Recording ...................................................................................................................... |
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Program Timer Recording .......................................................................................................... |
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Alarm Recording ........................................................................................................................ |
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Panic Recording ......................................................................................................................... |
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Series Recording ........................................................................................................................ |
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Autorepeat Recording ................................................................................................................ |
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Normal Playback ....................................................................................................................... |
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Normal Playback ................................................................................................... |
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Tracking Control ................................................................................................... |
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Audio Playback ...................................................................................................... |
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Special Playback ........................................................................................................................ |
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Digital Shuttle ........................................................................................................ |
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Reverse Play / Picture Search / Still Image / Vertical Lock Control ........................ |
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Recording Check / Alarm Search .......................................................................... |
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Alarm Scan / Index Search ................................................................................... |
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Other Functions .......................................................................................................................... |
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Tape counter (Zero Search) .................................................................................. |
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Dew Sensor ........................................................................................................... |
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Setting the SW Out Terminal Output ...................................................................... |
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Setting the Buzzer .................................................................................................. |
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Checking the Alarm Recording Times .................................................................... |
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Checking Power Loss Times .................................................................................. |
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Setting In/Out terminals ......................................................................................... |
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Daily Inspection ......................................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................... |
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Specifications ............................................................................................................................. |
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Locations of controls and indicators
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POWER button |
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COUNTER button |
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8STOP button
9REW button
10PLAY button
11FF button
12CLEAR button
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Digital Display
1Operation Indicators display the actual operation mode.
2Cassette indicator :
Comes on when a cassette is loaded.
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Record (REC) |
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Record pause (REC PAUSE) |
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Playback (PLAY) |
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Still image (STILL) |
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Fast forward (FF) |
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Rewind (REW) |
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CUE (CUE)+ |
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Review (REVIEW)+ |
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Slow (Pause Still + FF, |
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Pause Still + REW) |
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3Record check indicator : REC
Flashes on during record check.
4Alarm indicator :
Flashes on when an alarm is being recorded and stops flashing after alarm recording.
5Timer Recording indicator :
Comes on when in timer recording stand–by mode, or during a timer recording.
6Power Loss indicator :
Flashes on after power loss.
7CNT indicator : CNT
Comes on when the tape or alarm counter is on.
8SPD indicator : SPD
Comes on when the play or recording speed is on.
9HIGH PICTURE indicator : H.P
Comes on when the HIGH PICTURE sw is set to the “ON” position.
10S.REC indicator : S.REC
Comes on when “YES” is selected in the menu for the series recording.
11R.REC indicator : R.REC
Comes on when “YES” is selected in the menu for the repeat recording.
12Mode display
• TAPE COUNTER display (eg:10:HOUR,59:MINUTE)
– Maximum Hour : 19 – Maximum Minute : 59
• ALARM COUNTER display (eg: A:Alarm , 32:Alarm No.)
• PLAY/REC SPEED display (eg: 30H:Play/Recording Speed)
• TIME display (eg: 7:HOUR , 07:MINUTE)
• ERROR display (eg: E:Error , 04:Error No.)
– E–01 : The cassette cannot be loaded or unloaded.
–E–02 : The tape stops.
–E–03 : The drum can not rotate properly.
–E–04 : The tape is cut/broken.
–E–05 : The DEW Sensor Error
• AUDIO ON display (eg: A:Audio , 18H:Play Speed)
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PLAY √ button |
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WARNING OUT terminal |
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SW OUT terminal |
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TAPE END terminal |
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COM terminal |
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PAUSE/STILL button |
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ALARM OUT terminal |
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REW œœ button |
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ALARM IN terminal |
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AUDIO ON button |
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VIDEO OUT jack |
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REVERSE PLAY button |
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VIDEO IN jack |
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● REC button |
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AUDIO IN jack |
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REC/PLAY SPEED† button |
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AUDIO OUT jack |
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REC CHECK button |
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MIC(microphone input) jack |
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MENU button |
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18REMOTE IN jack
19RESET button
20DC POWER CORD
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Connections
Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below.
NOTE : Make sure to turn the power off on all devices before making the connections.
Video camera |
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To VIDEO IN
terminal From an external audio source
To VIDEO OUT terminal
Power Cord Installation
Insert the plug of the power cord into an outlet.
• For more details, please refer to the manuals accompanying all other devices. If the connections are not made properly, it may cause a fire or damage the equipment.
Video Cassettes Tapes
•If you try to record on a cassette without the erasure–prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.
•If the TIMER button is pressed when a cassette without the erasure–prevention tab is loaded, the VCR will eject the cassette, the timer recording indicator () will start flashing and a buzzer will sound if “YES” is set in the menu for buzzer.
•When the cassette is loaded, the cassette indicator “ “ will light on the display panel.
•The counter display will switch to the reset counter “0H 00M 00S” display on the monitor screen. (“0H 00M” on the display panel.)
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the $ logo.
This VCR was primarily designed for use with E–180 cassette tapes. It is recommended to use E–180 VHS or E–240 VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance.
Handling Cassette Tapes
Cassette tapes should always be stored vertically in their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to mold formation.
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism. Never touch the tape with your fingers.
Protect cassette tapes from shocks or strong vibrations.
To Protect your recordings
After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the recording, use a flathead screwdriver to break off the erasure–prevention tab on the cassette.
To record again on a tape without erasure–prevention tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Erasure–prevention tab
To prevent accidental erasure, remove the tab after recording.
To record again, cover the hole with vinyl tape.
Loading
•Do not insert any object in the cassette loading slot, as that may cause injury and damage to the VCR.
•If your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot, unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull the hand out as that may cause severe injuries.
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Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot. Gently push the center of the cassette until it is loaded automatically.
Unloading
In STOP mode, press the EJECT button. The cassette is automatically ejected.
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Types of On–screen displays and Display Sequence
•If the VCR is in timer recording stand–by mode (the “ ” indicator is displayed on the display panel), the on–screen displays will not be available. First press the POWER(STANDBY/ON) button, to cancel the recording stand–by mode, then proceed with the VCR programming. When finished, press the POWER(STANDBY/ON) button again to return the VCR to timer recording stand–by mode.
•When a menu is displayed, recording will not be possible.
•Press the MENU button three times, the setting procedure is now completed and the normal screen is displayed.
•During recording or playback the menus cannot be displayed.
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Press the MENU button to return to the normal screen from the initial menu. |
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Press the SET – (or +) button to set or Press the SHIFT√ button to select |
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Press the MENU button to return to the initial menu. |
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Press the SHIFT√ (or SHIFT†)button to select the desired item. |
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Setting the Clock
Example: To set the clock to April 12, 2010 at 9:30
Clock Setting
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button, the initial MENU is displayed. The arrow mark (√) is located in “VCR Mode Set”.
3Press the SHIFT √ button, the VCR MODE SET menu is displayed. The arrow mark (√) is located in “Clock Set”.
4Press the SHIFT √ button, the CLOCK SET menu is displayed.
5Press the SET – (or +) button to set the hours (eg : 09), then press the SHIFT √ button.
6Press the SET – (or +) button to set the minutes (eg : 30), then press the SHIFT √ button.
7The seconds are already set to “00”.
8Press the SHIFT √ button.
9Press the SET – (or +) button to set the day (eg : 12), then press the SHIFT √ button.
10Press the SET – (or +) button to set the month (eg : 04), then press the SHIFT √ button.
11Press the SET – (or +) button to set the year (eg : 10 for 2010).
•The last 2 digits only are displayed.
•The day of the week is set automatically.
12Press the MENU button three times, the normal screen is displayed.
•The setting procedure is now complete.
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