1280 HR TIME LAPSE RECORDER WITH 40HR REAL TIME REC
User’s Guide
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 : 97P95600D0-8A
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.
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Contents |
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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 / Vertical Lock 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 ................................................................................. |
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Still Image ............................................................................................................ |
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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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Setting the Security Lock (Set Lock) ...................................................................... |
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Setting the HIGH PICTURE ..................................................................................... |
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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
Front Panel
1STOP button
2REC button
3REC CHECK button
4EJECT button
5CASSETTE LOADING DOOR
6DISPLAY PANEL
7PLAY button
8REW button
9FF button
10PAUSE/STILL button
11REMOTE SENSOR
12HIGH PICTURE switch
13SET LOCK switch
14RESET button
15MENU button
16SHIFT(†) / TRACKING (–) button
17SHIFT(√) / TRACKING (+) button
18REC/PLAY SPEED(†) button (SET – button)
19REC/PLAY SPEED(…) button (SET + button)
20AUDIO ON button
21DISPLAY button
22STANDBY/ON button
23COUNTER button
24CLEAR button
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Digital Display
1Operation Indicators display the actual operation mode.
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Operation Mode |
Indicator |
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Record (REC) |
REC |
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Record pause (REC PAUSE) |
REC + » |
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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) |
œœ |
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CUE (CUE)+ |
√ + √√ |
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Review (REVIEW)+ |
√ + œœ |
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Slow (Pause Still + FF, |
√ + » + |
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Pause Still + REW) |
√ + » + |
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2Cassette indicator :
Comes on when a cassette is loaded.
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.
12SET LOCK SW indicator :
Comes on when the SET LOCK sw is set to the “ON” position.
13Mode 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.
• AUDIO ON display (eg: A:Audio , 18H:Play Speed)
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Back Panel
1AC POWER CORD
2WARNING OUT terminal
3SERIES IN terminal
4COM terminal
5SERIES OUT terminal
6SW OUT terminal
7VIDEO OUT jack
8VIDEO IN jack
9AUDIO IN jack
10TAPE END terminal
11PANIC IN terminal
12COM terminal
13ALARM OUT terminal
14ALARM IN terminal
15MIC(microphone input) jack
16AUDIO OUT jack
Remote Control
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POWER button |
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PLAY/STILL TRACKING + button |
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PLAY/STILL TRACKING – button |
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DIGITAL SHUTTLE + button |
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DIGITAL SHUTTLE – button |
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PLAY √ button |
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FF √√ button |
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STOP ■ button |
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EJECT button |
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REC/PLAY SPEED… button |
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SHIFT√ button |
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SHIFT† button |
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SET + button |
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SET – button |
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DISPLAY button |
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COUNTER button |
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CLEAR button |
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PAUSE/STILL button |
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REW œœ button |
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AUDIO ON button |
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REVERSE PLAY button |
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● REC button |
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REC/PLAY SPEED† button |
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REC CHECK button |
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MENU button |
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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 |
Monitor TV (sold separately) |
(sold separately) |
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To VIDEO IN |
From an |
terminal |
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external audio |
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To VIDEO OUT terminal
Power Cord Installation
Insert the plug of the power cord into an outlet.
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Video Cassettes Tapes
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the $ logo.
•If you try to record on a cassette without the erasureprevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.
•If the TIMER button is pressed when a cassette without the erasureprevention 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.)
•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.
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
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 STANDBY/ON(POWER) button, to cancel the recording stand-by mode, then proceed with the VCR programming. When finished, press the STANDBY/ON(POWER) 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. (First time) |
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Press the SHIFT† button to move the arrow mark (√) downward for the |
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desired item. |
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Press the SHIFT√ button to select the desired item, then the desired menu is |
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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 SHIFT√ button to select the desired item. |
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Press the SET – (or +) button to set or Press the SHIFT√ button to select |
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“YES” or “NO”. |
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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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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 previous menu. |
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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”.
Initial MENU
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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