Fisher TLS-9960 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TLS-9960

Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder English Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette Français Videograbador en lapsos de ti empo Español

Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The 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.

CAUTION:

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or other moisture.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufa cturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

For the customers in Canada

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Location

For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation:

œ Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from

sources of intense heat.

œ Avoid dusty or humid places. œ Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat

dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.

œ Install the VCR in a horizontal position only. œ Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations. œ Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations

(see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this page).

œ Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this

may cause playback or recording problems.

Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire

œ Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. œ Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it

from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

œ If any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power

cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a factory-authorized service center.

œ Do not place anything directly on top of this VCR.

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

This equipment ha s b ee n te ste d and fo un d to co mp ly wi th the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cau se harmf ul interf erence to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to ca use h arm fu l inte rfe ren ce in which case t he user will be required to correct the interfere nce at his own expense.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : TLS-9960 Trade Name : SANYO Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer Street,

Chatsworth, California 91311

Telephone No. : (818) 998-7322 œ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Moisture Condensation Problems

Cause:

When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity, dew (moisture) may form in the unit. The Dew indicator (À) blinks. If you operate the VCR with dew inside, damage may result.

Prevention:

1 Make all necessary connections. 2 Plug the power cord into a 120 V AC wall outlet. 3 Do not operate the VCR for approximately 2 hours.

When the VCR reaches room temperature, the Dew indicator (À) will turn off and the VCR will be ready to operation.

English

FEATURES

CONTENTS

œ Tape management function œ JOG/SHUTTLE operation œ Can also be controlled through an RS-232C or RS-485

connection

œ Clog detection œ High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind œ Field recording/playback œ 2, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 and

960-hour mode recording

œ In 2, 12, 24-hour modes audio recording is available œ Autorepeat recording œ Series recording function œ Alarm recording function œ Single image recording function œ On-screen mode setting œ Integrated time date generator œ Day/Time search function œ Alarm scan/search function œ Forward/Reverse frame advance function œ 30-day memory backup œ Security lock œ Recording check function œ Automatic head cleaning function œ Head switching function

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ACCESSORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND

INDICATORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND

DISPLAY SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . . 9

CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . 10

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

AUTOREPEAT RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ALARM RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

RECORDING USING AN

EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SERIES RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

ACCESSORY

Power cord

NORMAL PLAYBACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

SPECIAL PLAYBACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

TAPE COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SETTING THE BUZZER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

CLOCK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

SETTING THE RS-232C OR RS-485

DATA TRANSFER SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION AND

USAGE DURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

HEADS SWITCHING FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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LOCA TIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS

Front Panel

712 3 546 89 GHF

TIMER

]

SHIFT

COUNTER

RESET MEMORY

ON SCREEN

OFF

SHARPNESS

SOFT SHARP

MENU RESET ALL RESET

REC/PLAY

SPEED

TRACKING

– V.STILL +

REPEAT

REC

OFF

ALARM

SPEED DURATION

20S

12H

PROG.

POWER

REC

REPEAT

EJECT

PLAY

(REC CHECK)

STILL

PAUSE

AUDIO ON

STOP

IJKLMNOPQRSTUWV I

TIMER button

COUNTER RESET button

SHIFT ] or « (display position down or right) button

COUNTER MEMORY button

5 REC/PLAY SPEED l or j (decrease or increase

recording/playback speed mode) button

TRACKING/V. STILL – or + button

7 Cassette loading slot 8

PLAY (REC CHECK) button

STILL/PAUSE button

F JOG dial G SHUTTLE ring H MENU button I Front door J

SEARCH/AUDIO ON button

K STOP button

M Digital display panel N

POWER indicator

REPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator

REC (record) button

Q REPEAT REC (autorepeat recording) switch R

ALARM DURATION (alarm recording time) switch

S ALARM SPEED (alarm recording speed) switch T

ON SCREEN switch

ALL RESET button

V MENU RESET button W SHARPNESS control

NOTE:

œ Buttons 3 and 5 are also used for menu control.

L EJECT button

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Digital Display

123 5

OFF

1 Operation Indicators

œ They display the actual operation mode.

Operation Mode Indicator

Record (REC) Record pause (REC PAUSE) Playback (PLAY)

6789F

Mode display œ Recording/playback

speed mode

œ Alarm search mode

œ Alarm scan mode

œ Dew display

5, 6

Mode display

œ Day/Time search

mode

Still image (STILL) Fast forward (FF)

Rewind (REW) Forward picture search Reverse picture search

Reverse playback Field shift forward

Field shift backward

œ Clog detection indicator

Flashes when the recording quality deteriorates due to dirty VCR heads.

Cassette indicator Comes on when a cassette is loaded.

Alarm indicator Flashes when an alarm is

being recorded: Comes on after the alarm

has been recorded:

Counter display

œ Time display

œ Linear time counter

display

OFF indicator Comes on when the tape end has been reached after

a recording, except during autorepeat recording mode.

Counter memory indicator Comes on when the counter memory function is

engaged.

Timer Recording indicator Comes on when in timer recording stand-by mode, or

during a timer recording.

Security lock indicator Comes on when the security lock is engaged.

External input indicator E Comes on when recording using the EXT TIMER IN

input terminal.

OFF

HMS

Power failure indicator Comes on after a power failure.

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Back Panel

AC IN ~

Pin locations

(femele) on the VCR

1 6

NOTE:

Do not connect to

phone line.

Pin locations

(male) on the VCR

1 2 3

EXT

WARNING

TIMER IN

CLOCK SET OUT IN

MIC IN

COM

SERIES OUT/

NON REC OUT

RS485

ADDRESS

OFF

RS232C

485

232

TERMINATE

OFF

REMOTE

456789FG

WARNING

EXT

TIMER IN

CLOCK SET

OUT IN

TAPE

COM

OUT

END OUTSWOUT COM OUT IN

SERIES OUT/

SERIES

NON REC OUT

IN COM

TIMER

OUT

ALARM

1 SHOTINALARM

RESET IN

P O N M L K J I

TAPE

OUT

END OUTSWOUT COM OUT IN

SERIES

IN COM

AUDIO

OUT

TIMER

OUT

VIDEO

IN OUT

ALARM

1 SHOTINALARM

RESET IN

QRSTUV

NOTE:

This terminal board may be damaged by 5kg-cm or more torque and using φ6mm-tip or more size screwdrivers.

PUSH OPEN

1 RS485 A connector (RJ11 type) 2 RS485 B connector (RJ11 type) 3 DIP switches

œ Used when controlling the VCR through the RS485

or the RS232C connectors.

4 EXT TIMER IN (external timer input) terminal 5 COM (common) terminal 6 WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal 7 TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal 8 SW OUT (switch output) terminal 9 COM (common) terminal F ALARM OUT (alarm output) terminal G ALARM IN (alarm input) terminal H Battery compartment I ALARM RESET IN (alarm reset input) terminal J 1 SHOT IN (single image recording trigger input)

terminal

K TIMER OUT (timer recording output) terminal L COM (common) terminal M SERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal N SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT (series recording

trigger output/non recording output) terminal

O CLOCK SET IN (external clock set trigger input)

terminal

P CLOCK SET OUT (external clock set trigger output)

terminal

Q VIDEO OUT (video output) jack R VIDEO IN (video input) jack S AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack T AUDIO IN (audio input) jack U MIC IN (microphone input) jack V REMOTE (remote control input) jack W RS232C connector (D-sub 9-pin type) X AC power input

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CONNECTIONS

Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below.

NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

Monitor TV (sold separately)

Video camera (sold separately)

IN COM

OUT

jack

TIMER

OUT

VIDEO IN jack

ALARM

1 SHOTINALARM

RESET IN

VIDEO

IN OUT

Coaxial cable (sold separately)

PUSH OPEN

AC IN ~

Power cord

From an external audio source

To outlet

EXT

TIMER IN

REMOTE

MIC IN

CLOCK SET

OUT IN

COM

RS485

ADDRESS

OFF

RS232C

TERMINATE

485

OFF

232

To remote control

(sold separately)

WARNING

TAPE

OUT

END OUTSWOUT COM OUT IN

SERIES OUT/

SERIES

NON REC OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Power Cord Installation

1 Plug the supplied power cord firmly into the AC power

input AC IN ~ socket.

2 Insert the plug of this power cord into a outlet.

About the memory reset

If the VCR location is changed or to cancel previous settings, please reset the memory as described below.

All the settings as the time and date will be reset, and the security lock will be cancelled.

To reset the memory, press the ALL RESET button.

NOTES:

œ 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.

œ You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold

separately) to control remotely the VCR.

œ The grounded power cord (3 pin plug) must be

connected to a grounded power outlet.

œ If there is no video signal when the power is turned on,

“NO VIDEO” will be displayed on-screen.

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TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND DISPLAY SEQUENCE

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

Monitor TV screen (normal screen)

10-15-99 FRI 000 15:20:00 2

Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position

Press the

MENU button

SET UP 1 menu

Press the

MENU button

SET UP 2 menu

[9, 28, 39, 40]

To set various VCR functions

Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button

[10, 35]

To set various VCR functions

TAPE MANAGEMENT menu

Press the MENU button

Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button

TIMER SET menu

Press the MENU button

Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button

HOLIDAY SET menu

[13-15]

To set the tape management

function

[23-27]

To set timer recordings

[25]

To set the holidays

Press the

MENU button

SET UP 3 menu

Press the

MENU button

SET UP 4 menu

Press the MENU button

Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button

[20, 35, 12, 19, 38, 18, 28, 36]

DTo set various VCR functions

Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button

[39, 12, 17, 30] [37]

DTo set various VCR function

Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button

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Press the MENU button

Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button

ALARM TIME menu

Press the MENU button

Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button

POWER FAILURE/DEW/

USED TIME menu

<DEW>

Press the MENU button

Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button

[21]

To display the number, date and

time of the alarm recordings

To display the number and

duration of power failures

To display the number and duration

of failures due to condensation

To display the time used

TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND DISPLAY SEQUENCE

NOTES:

œ When a menu is displayed, recording will not be

possible.

œ Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON or MENU button, the

setting procedure is now completed.

œ During recording or playback the menus cannot be

displayed.

œ To reset the settings of a menu to their original values,

select the desired menu then press the MENU RESET button. The (USED TIME) menu data cannot be reset.

œ To enter the settings use the JOG dial or SHUTTLE

ring.

Using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring

JOG dial

œ Put the tip of your index finger into the depression then

turn the dial in any direction.

œ When a menu is displayed, turn the dial clockwise and

the cursor will move to the right (or down). Turn the dial counterclockwise and the cursor will move to the left (or up).

SHUTTLE ring

œ When a menu is displayed, turn the ring of 10° or more

clockwise and the selected data setting will change or the selected setting value will increase. Turn the ring of 10° or more counterclockwise and the selected data setting will change or the selected setting value will decrease.

œ If held for 1 second or more the changes will be made

sequentially.

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK

Language Setting

English, French or Spanish can be selected by the user.

1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)

menu.

@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1> öDAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE @@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME @ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00 @OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00 öOUTPUT@@@@@@@@SERIES öCLOCK@SET @01-01-00@SAT@@00:00:00 öREMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT öLANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA @@@ENGLISH

3 Turn the JOG dial, until “ENGLISH” is flashing. 4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the language of

your choice.

5 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

Clock setting

Example: To set the clock to October 15, 1999 at 3:20

PM (15:20).

1 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)

menu.

2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the auto daylight

saving time/standard time adjustment.

NO USE. . . . No daylight saving time/standard

time adjustment is made.

USE . . . . . . . The auto daylight saving time/

standard time adjustment is made.

3 Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until “1ST” is flashing. 4 Set the day the daylight saving time adjustment is

made. œ Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the week, then turn

the JOG dial clockwise.

1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third, fourth or last)

œ Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the day of week,

then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,

Tuesday....Saturday)

5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the month the daylight

saving time adjustment is made, then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January,

February......November, December)

6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the time the daylight

saving time adjustment is made.

7 Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until “LST” is flashing. 8 Following the same procedure as above (steps 4 to

6), set when the time is changed back from daylight

saving time to standard time.

9 Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until the “CLOCK SET”

setting is flashing.

F Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the month (ex: 10),

then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The day of week is set automatically.

G Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the day (ex: 15), then

turn the JOG dial clockwise.

H Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the year (ex: 99 for

1999), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The last 2 digits only are displayed.

I Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the hours (ex: 15 for 3

PM), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

J Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the minutes (ex: 20),

then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1> öDAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@USE @@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME @ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00 @OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00 öOUTPUT@@@@@@@@SERIES öCLOCK@SET @10-15-99@FRI@@15:20:00 öREMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT öLANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA @@@ENGLISH

K For accurate clock setting, turn the SHUTTLE ring

counterclockwise timed with a time broadcast, or other accurate time signal, this will start the seconds counting from 00.

L Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON button.

The setting procedure is now completed.

NOTES:

œ Clock display is only 24 hours. œ In STOP mode, press and hold the STOP button then

press the TRACKING/V.STILL– button to reset the minutes and seconds to 00 (to the closest hour). For example, between 13:30:00 and 14:29:59 the clock is reset to 14:00:00.

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CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Selecting the On-screen Display

You can select to display or not the date, time, the number of alarm recordings and tape speed.

1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is

displayed.

@@@@@@@<SET@UP@2> öDISPLAY @@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y @@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y @@@ALARM@COUNT@@@@Y @@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@Y öBUZZER @@@ALARM@IN@@@@@@@Y @@@TAPE@END@@@@@@@Y @@@KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@N @@@WARNING@@@@@@@@Y

3 Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until the desired item for

which the display function will be set is flashing.

4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set “Y” for the functions

described below.

DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . The date is displayed

TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . The time is displayed

ALARM COUNT. . . . The number of alarm

recordings is displayed

SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . The recording/playback

speed mode is displayed

Changing the Date/Time Display Position

1 Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR. 2 Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.

The date and time are displayed.

10-15-99@FRI@000 15:20:00@@@2

3 Press the SHIFT « (or ]) button.

The display will move towards the right (or the

bottom).

NOTES:

œ If the SHIFT « (or ]) button is kept pressed for 1

second or more the display will move at a faster speed.

œ The display position cannot be changed while

recording.

5 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

settings.

NOTE:

œ If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,

the items for which “Y” is set are recorded. The items for which “N” was set at step 4 above are not recorded.

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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 cassette tapes, it is recommended to use T-120 standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance.

Handling Cassette Tapes

The 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 and never touch the tape with your fingers.

Protect the 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.

1 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.

Gently push the center of the cassette until it is loaded automatically.

The time display will switch to the reset counter “0:00:00” display.

After the cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism will operate for about 5 seconds to check that the tape has been threaded correctly and the cassette indicator period.

When the cassette is loaded, if the tape has been threaded correctly, the cassette indicator

“o”

will light on the digital display.

NOTE:

œ If you try to record on a cassette without

erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.

“o”

will blink during that

Erasure-prevention tab

Precautions concerning the video cassette tapes

œ Do not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have

been cut and repaired or tapes that have been altered in any way.

œ Some rewinders may entangle the tape, and therefore

their use is not recommended.

œ When tapes are recorded over and over again, the

recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to “Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on” on page 17, and replace the tape with a new tape as required.

Unloading

1 In stop mode, press the EJECT button.

The cassette is automatically ejected.

NOTES:

œ Do not insert any object in the cassette loading slot, as

that may cause injury and damages to the VCR.

œ 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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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Correct tape thread check function

If the correct tape thread check function is on, after the cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism will operate for about 5 seconds to check that the tape has been threaded (loaded) correctly and the cassette indicator “o” will blink during that period. If the tape is not loaded properly, the cassette will be ejected.

NOTES:

œ This function checks to make sure that the cassette

has been correctly loaded. It is recommended to use this function to make sure the recordings are conducted reliably.

œ If during the tape thread check operation, the REC,

PLAY or STOP button is pressed or if the SHUTTLE

ring is turned, the command will only be executed after the tape thread has been checked. Only the EJECT button will operate while the tape thread is being checked.

œ If in the (SET UP 3) menu “TAPE IN MODE” is set to

“REC”, the recording indicator “m” will light during the while the tape thread is checked. However, recording will only start after the tape thread check is completed. To cancel recording, press the STOP button.

Setting the Action to Take When a Cassette is Loaded

In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode the VCR will go into when a cassette is loaded.

1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is

displayed.

@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3> öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1 öALARM@DURATION@@@20S

öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00 öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N öRS-232C@@@@@@@@@@19200

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the “TAPE IN MODE” setting

is flashing.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.

STOP . . . . . . Stays in stop mode

REC . . . . . . . Goes into recording mode

4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is

displayed.

@@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4> öSW@OUT @@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01 @@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD @@2H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y öTHREAD@CHECK@@@Y öVIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N öREC@SPEED@@@@@@N ö1@SHOT@SET @@FIELD@@@@@@@@@1 @@INTERVAL@@@@@@1M

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the “THREAD CHECK”

setting is flashing.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.

Y . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check

function is on

N . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check

function is off

4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

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TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION

This VCR is equipped with a tape management function. Using this function you can protect previous recordings and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape protection term (number of days), the maximum number of re-recordings of the tape and the recording group. To use the tape management function, it must be set before recording is started. The tape management data is recorded at the beginning of the tape. For details on how to set this function, refer to “Setting the Tape Management Function”.

NOTE:

œ Before using this function, make sure that the clock is

set properly.

Operation

When recording is started, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning to check for the presence of tape management data. The message “T. MANAGE. CHK” will be displayed.

NOTES:

œ When a program timer recording is set, the tape

management data is checked after the TIMER button is pressed to complete the program timer recording setting.

œ When performing a single image recording, the tape

management function will not operate even if it is active.

After the tape management data is checked, if there is no conflict, recording starts and the data at the beginning of the tape is updated. The message “T. MANAGE. OK” is displayed on-screen while the data is updated.

If a conflict is found when the tape management data is checked, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and the conflicting setting will flash. This menu will show the settings taken from the data recorded on the tape and not the current data settings held in the VCR’s (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu setting. Refer to “Tape Management Conflict Display” for detailed information.

NOTES:

œ During Autorepeat recording, the tape management

data at the beginning of the tape will be checked and updated every time the tape is rewound to the beginning. However, the “PROTECT DAY” setting will be ignored. Also, even if there is a conflict with the “REC PASS SET” number, autorepeat recording will continue without any warning.

œ If an alarm trigger is received while the tape

management data is being set or checked, in order not to corrupt the data, the tape is advanced of a preset duration, then the alarm recording is conducted according to the alarm settings. Furthermore, when setting a program timer recording, in order to protect the data, no alarm trigger will be received until the first program timer recording starts.

If no tape management data is present on the tape

If the tape has already been recorded on:

The recording will start using the settings of the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.

The message “USED TAPE” will flash on-screen until recording starts.

If the tape is new:

The recording will start using the settings of the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.

If tape management data is present on the tape

The tape management data is checked and if there is no conflict, recording can be performed. If there is conflict that prevents recording, the VCR will go into stop mode, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and the conflicting setting that is preventing recording will flash.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

œ If the tape management data cannot be read, the

VCR will switch to stop mode and “INCORRECT DATA” will be displayed on-screen. This may indicate that the beginning of the tape (data recording/reading section) is damaged and the tape may be unusable. The message “INCORRECT DATA” will disappear when the EJECT, STOP or PLAY button is pressed.

œ Set the security lock function to on in order to

protect the security of this feature.

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TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION

Setting the Tape Management Function

1 Press the MENU button until the (TAPE

MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed.

The “TAPE MANAGE.” setting is flashing.

@@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT> öTAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N öPROTECT@DAY@@@@@30

öREC@PASS@SET@@@@10

öGROUP@NO.@@@@@@@OFF

öOVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N

2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired mode.

N . . . . . . The tape management function is not

active.

Y. . . . . . . The tape management function is active.

When setting to “Y”, please continue with the settings below.

3 Turn the JOG dial, until the “PROTECT DAY” setting

is flashing.

4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired number

of days to protect the tape.

OFF . . . . The tape is not protected.

1-255 . . . Number of days to protect the tape

(prevent over-recording), from the date of the last recording on the tape (or the last expected recording date (calculated using the tape length (T-120) and the recording speed).

NOTES:

œ Since the last expected recording date is a

calculated date (using the tape length (T-120) and the recording speed), it may be different from the actual last recording date, this due to other settings such as (alarm recordings, program timer recordings, holiday settings).

œ When setting a program timer recording, the tape

protection term is checked when the VCR is set to program timer recording stand-by mode.

œ When a program timer recording is done, the data

is updated when recording starts. Even if the recording is stopped before the programmed time, the original data (last expected recording date) will remain as calculated.

6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired number

of re-recording times.

OFF . . . . The number of re-recording times will not

be checked.

1-100 . . . Maximum number of re-recording times.

(Refer to “Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on” on page 17.)

NOTES:

œ The data is updated at the beginning of the

recording. Even if the recording is stopped before the end, the original data will remain unchanged.

œ During Autorepeat recording, the re-recording

times count will be updated every time the tape is rewound to the beginning. Autorepeat recording will proceed even if the count exceeds the “REC PASS SET” setting. If in the BUZZER section WARNING is set to “Y”, the buzzer is heard.

7 Turn the JOG dial, until the “GROUP NO.” setting is

flashing.

8 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired group

number.

OFF . . . . The group number will not be checked.

1-15 . . . . Group number setting.

9 Turn the JOG dial, until the “OVERRIDE” setting is

flashing.

F Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired

override mode.

Y. . . . . . . In case of a conflict that prevents

recording, the next operation is executed. If recording is done, then the last recording date and the re-recording times count are updated.

N. . . . . . . In case of a conflict that prevents

recording, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and the conflicting setting preventing recording will flash. The only possible action is to press the EJECT button, in order to eject the tape. (Refer to “Tape Management Conflict Display”.)

G Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

settings.

5 Turn the JOG dial, until the “REC PASS SET” setting

is flashing.

NOTES:

œ Once the tape management data is recorded on

tape, it cannot be changed.

œ The criteria (condition) for allowing recording will be

based on the data recorded on the tape and not the settings in the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.

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TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION

Tape Management Conflict Display

If when the tape management function checks the tape data a conflict that prevents recording is found, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed with the conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop mode. If in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section WARNING is set to “Y”, the buzzer is heard. (To stop the buzzer, press the STOP button.)

NOTES:

œ If “OVERRIDE” is set to “N” (No), the conflicting setting

is displayed flashing and the message (PRESS EJECT) is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Recording under these conditions is not possible. Press the EJECT button to eject the tape. To record on the same tape, set the OVERRIDE setting to “Y” and modify the conflicting setting, then insert the same tape and press the REC button. However, if only “PROTECT DAY” and “REC PAS SET” are modified, the menu will be displayed again. Press the REC button one more time to start recording. Recording starts and the tape data is updated.

Conflict display sample

@@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT> öTAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N öPROTECT@DAY@@@@@30 @LAST@M/D@@@@@@@@NEXT@M/D @@@@@12/15@@@@@@@@@@@@1/16 öREC@PASS@SET@@@@10 @PASS@COUNT@@@@@@11 öGROUP@NO.@@@@@@@7 @REC@GR.NO.@@@@@@8 öOVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N @@@@@@(PRESS@EJECT)

œ If the “OVERRIDE” is set to “Y” (Yes), the (TAPE

MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and conflicting setting preventing recording will flash and VCR go into the stop mode. To enter the record mode, press the REC button.

PROTECT DAY CONFLICT

The tape is protected, the tape protection term (ex. 30 days) is not yet over.

Under LAST M/D, the date of the last recording on the tape (or the last expected recording date (calculated using the tape length (T-120) and the recording speed)) is displayed.

Under NEXT M/D, the date when it will be possible to record on the tape again is displayed.

REC PASS SET CONFLICT

The set number of recording passes has been exceeded.

The PASS COUNT shows the number of recording passes on the tape (ex. this would be the 11th time the tape is recorded over, since the maximum recording passes number is set to “10”, this prevents recording.)

NOTES:

œ When conducting Autorepeat recording, if the PASS

COUNT exceeds 100, “101ö” will be displayed flashing.

œ If using a tape recorded previously on a different

type of VCR (no tape data), when the set number of recordings is exceeded, “USED TAPE” will flash next to the PASS COUNT number.

GROUP NO. CONFLICT

The group numbers do not match. The REC GR. NO. shows the tape recording group

number (ex. this tape belongs to a different recording group number 8 than the one set 7.)

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NORMAL RECORDING

Normal Recording

Before starting

œ Turn the power on to all devices used. œ Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab.

NOTE:

œ If in the (SET UP 3) menu, TAPE IN MODE is set

to “REC”, recording will start after the tape thread has been checked.

œ Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.

1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the recording speed mode.

The recording speed mode is displayed on-screen and on the digital display.

2 Press the REC button.

The record indicator

ø ø

Recording starts.

When the end of the tape is reached, “OFF” will be displayed.

NOTES:

œ If in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section

TAPE END is set to “Y”, the buzzer will be heard as long as “OFF” is displayed on the digital display.

œ To cancel the “OFF” display, press the STOP,

EJECT or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE ring.

œ If recording stops due to a problem with the tape or

other reason, the unit will try once to resume recording. If the tape still does not advance, the VCR will go into stop mode.

“m”

light.

[Recording Speed Mode]

Recording speed mode (hour mode)

2 2 1/60

24 26 13/60 48 50 25/60 72 74 37/60 96 98 49/60 120 122 61/60 168 170 85/60 240 242 121/60 360 362 181/60 480 482 241/60 720 722 361/60 960 962 481/60 000 — 60-180

Maximum

recording

duration (with a

T-120 cassette

tape) (hours)

Recording

interval

(second)

Audio

recording

Possible Continuous 12 14 7/60

Not possible Intermittent

Tape motion

Record Pause

Recording can be interrupted temporarily.

1 Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.

The Pause/Still indicator “N” blinks.

NOTES:

œ The image appears on-screen but it is not recorded. œ If a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or

more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.

2 To resume recording, press the REC button, or press

the STILL/PAUSE button again.

3 To stop recording, press the STOP button.

NOTES:

œ A tape recording made on this VCR may not play back

with the same degree of clarity on a time lapse from another manufacturer.

œ If you press on the REC button and the loaded

cassette has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.

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NORMAL RECORDING

Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on

Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must be replaced after a certain number of recording times.

Refer to the table below for the maximum number of times a tape can be recorded on.

Recording speed mode

(hour mode)

2 100

12, 24 50

48 25 72 15

96, 120 10

168, 240 5

360 3 480 2

720, 960 1

1 SHOT 1

Maximum number of

recording times

(with a standard grade

tape)

Changes to the Recording Speed Mode During Recording

It is possible to permit or prevent changing the recording speed mode during recording.

1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is

displayed.

@@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4> öSW@OUT @@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01 @@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD @@2H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y öTHREAD@CHECK@@@Y öVIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N öREC@SPEED@@@@@@N ö1@SHOT@SET @@FIELD@@@@@@@@@1 @@INTERVAL@@@@@@1M

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the “REC SPEED” setting is

flashing.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.

Y. . . . . . . . . . Recording speed mode can be

changed

N . . . . . . . . . Recording speed mode can not be

changed

4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

NOTES:

œ The maximum number of recording times will vary

depending on the location and kind of tape used. Verify the recording quality and replace the tape when the quality starts to deteriorate. The maximum number of recording times indicated above are based on test tapes (T-120) used by the company.

œ If using longer tapes (i.e. T-160) the tape travel will not

be as stable and that may cause problems.

Action to Take when the Video Signal Deteriorates

If there is no video signal during recording, fast forward, rewind modes, when in stop mode or when a tape is not loaded the menus are not displayed, “VIDEO LOSS” can be displayed on-screen and a signal (0 V) can be output at the ALARM OUT terminal. If in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section WARNING is set to “Y”, the buzzer will be heard. To stop the buzzer, press the STOP button.

1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is

displayed.

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the “VIDEO LOSS” setting is

flashing.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.

N . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is not

active.

Y. . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is active.

4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

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NORMAL RECORDING

Recording Check

The image being recorded can be checked.

1 During recording, press the PLAY (REC CHECK)

button.

The tape will be rewound and then played back.

The VCR will then return to the previous recording mode.

NOTE:

œ During recording check operations, recording is

suspended momentarily.

Clog Detection

This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function. The recording quality is monitored automatically. When

the heads are dirty and the recording quality deteriorates, the output at the WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0V (Low), the “m” indicator flashes on the digital display, and the buzzer sounds.

If in the (SET UP 3) menu, CLOG DETECT. is set to “N”, the recording quality is not monitored.

NOTES:

œ To cancel the “m” indicator display and reset the

WARNING OUT terminal output, press the STOP button.

œ Clog detection is not possible if recording in 2-hour

mode.

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AUTOREPEAT RECORDING

Autorepeat Recording

The same tape can be recorded over many times. œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL

RECORDING”.

1 Set the REPEAT REC switch to the “ON” position.

The REPEAT indicator will light.

2 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is

displayed.

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öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00 öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@R1 öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N öRS-232C@@@@@@@@@@19200

3 Turn the JOG dial, until the “TAPE END MODE”

setting is flashing.

4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set to “R 1” or “R 2”. (See

“Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape”)

5 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

6 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the recording speed mode.

7 Press the REC button.

Recording will start. When the tape end is

reached, the VCR will rewind it to the beginning, and recording will resume.

When the end of the tape is reached, a buzzer will be heard (if in the (SETUP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section TAPE END is set to “Y”) and “OFF” will be displayed until the rewinding operation starts.

NOTES:

œ If during autorepeat recording there is an alarm trigger,

“AL” is displayed on the digital display and alarm recording will take place. (Please refer to page 20, “ALARM RECORDING”.)

œ If the “TAPE END MODE” setting is R 1, the REPEAT

indicator will go off if there is an alarm trigger. The recording will continue to the end of the tape then it will be rewound to the beginning and stop. “OFF” will be displayed on the digital display. To turn off the buzzer (if in the (SETUP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section TAPE END is set to “Y”) and the “OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT or PLAY button, or turn the SHUTTLE ring.

œ If “AL” is displayed on the digital display and the “TAPE

END MODE” setting is R1, autorepeat recording is not possible.

Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape

In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode of the VCR mode when the tape reaches the end during recording.

1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is

displayed.

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öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00 öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N öRS-232C@@@@@@@@@@19200

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the “TAPE END MODE”

setting is flashing.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.

œ Setting when the REPEAT REC switch is set to the

“OFF” position.

REW. . . . . . . Rewinds the tape to the beginning,

then goes to stop mode

STOP . . . . . . Goes to stop mode

EJECT . . . . . The cassette is ejected

œ Setting when the REPEAT REC switch is set to the

“ON” position.

R1 . . . . . . . . Autorepeat recording mode is

automatically canceled if there was

an alarm trigger

R2 . . . . . . . . Autorepeat recording mode is

active even if there was an alarm

trigger

4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

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ALARM RECORDING

By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be done only when necessary.

Alarm Recording Setting

Alarm recording is performed when there is an input (trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal, “AL” is displayed on the digital display.

œ Make all necessary connections. œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL

RECORDING”.

1 Set the ALARM SPEED switch to the desired

recording speed.

2H . . . . . 2-hour mode recording

12H . . . . 12-hour mode recording

NC . . . . . Recording at the speed already set

2 Set the ALARM DURATION switch to the desired

recording duration.

20S. . . . . 20-second recording

PROG. . . Recording for the duration set for the

“ALARM DURATION” item in the (SET UP 3) menu.

CC . . . . . Recording as long as the alarm signal is

being input (minimum 5 seconds)

3 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is

displayed.

@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3> öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1 öALARM@DURATION@@@20S

öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00 öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N öRS-232C@@@@@@@@@@19200

4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the desired alarm

mode.

Y1. . . . . . Alarm recording is done when there is an

alarm trigger.

Y2. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when there

is an alarm trigger during programmed timer recording.

Y3. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only if there is

an alarm trigger and the VCR is not in programmed timer recording mode.

Y4. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when there

is an alarm trigger during programmed timer recording duration. Timer recording is not possible.

N . . . . . . Alarm recording is not performed even if

there is an alarm trigger.

If the ALARM DURATION switch is set to the “PROG.” position, please continue with steps 5 and 6.

5 Turn the JOG dial, until the “ALARM DURATION”

setting is flashing.

6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired alarm

recording duration (20S, 40S, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M, or CC).

20S-5M. . Recording only for the displayed duration

CC . . . . . Recording as long as the alarm signal is

being input (minimum 5 seconds)

7 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

settings.

NOTES:

œ During alarm recording all buttons are disabled. œ If “OFF” is displayed on the digital display, alarm

recording is not possible in order to prevent the recorded tape to be recorded over. To cancel the “OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE ring.

œ If an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording is

in progress, recording duration for the second alarm will be calculated from that point. The alarm counter will register the alarm, but it will not be found during an alarm scan and alarm search.

œ If there is a power failure during alarm recording, and

the power is restored within the recording set duration, alarm recording will continue.

œ If the alarm recording duration is short, the alarms may

not be found during an alarm scan or an alarm search. If the alarms are going to be reviewed using alarm scan or alarm search, then in 2-hour mode, 20-second or more recording duration should be used.

œ To do alarm recording during series recording, set

“ALARM MODE” to “Y1” or “Y3”. Alarm recording will be conducted only if the VCR is recording.

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ALARM RECORDING

Alarm Recording Counter Display

œ During alarm recording, “AL” will be flashing on the

digital display.

œ If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,

the number of alarms will flash on the monitor screen.

œ The maximum display number of alarm recordings is

“999”, at the next alarm recording the counter will indicate “000”.

œ When the (ALARM TIME) menu is displayed, press the

MENU RESET button to reset the alarm counter to “000” (all the data of the (ALARM TIME) menu is reset).

Connections to the ALARM IN/OUT Terminals

œ Alarm input signal

Connect a make-contact (no voltage) switch between the ALARM IN and COM terminals.

œ Alarm output signal

Normally DC 5V are output between the ALARM OUT and the COM terminals. When an alarm input (trigger) is received and the unit is recording, the output falls to 0V. Once the alarm recording is over, the output returns to DC 5V.

Checking the Alarm Recordings Time

1 Press the MENU button until the (ALARM TIME)

menu is displayed.

The number of alarm recordings, and the 8 most

recent alarm recording times are displayed.

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NOTE:

œ The data for the previous alarm recordings is

erased.

2 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button, the normal

screen is displayed.

NOTE:

œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the

(ALARM TIME) menu is displayed, the displayed data is erased. “AL” will be erased from the digital display.

ALARM RESET IN terminal

œ If the circuit between the ALARM RESET IN terminal

and COM terminals is closed during alarm recording, alarm recording mode is canceled.

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ALARM RECORDING

Alarm Search

To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording.

1 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button during stop

mode.

“AL SEARCH 01” will be displayed on screen.

2 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the desired alarm number (1 to 99), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or counterclockwise).

The desired alarm is searched and a still image of the beginning of the alarm recording will appear on-screen.

NOTE:

œ The alarm number is relative to the actual tape

position. (Please refer to the illustration below.)

Playback

Alarm number 2

Alarm trigger input point

Rewind direction

112

Actual position

Fast-forward direction

Alarm Scan

To look for an alarm recording by viewing the first 5 seconds of each alarm recording.

1 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button twice during

stop mode.

“AL SCAN” will be displayed on screen.

2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or

counterclockwise).

The unit will advance (or rewind) the tape at high speed and playback the first 5 seconds of every alarm recording.

To cancel the alarm scan mode, press the button.

3 While the desired recording is being played back,

press the PLAY button.

Playback will start, alarm scan mode is cancelled.

STOP

3 Press the PLAY button.

Playback will start.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

There are two program timer recording methods, daily recording or recording on certain days of the week.

Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00

AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour mode (recording speed).

œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL

RECORDING”.

1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu

is displayed. œ “SUN” (Sunday) will be flashing.

@@@@@@<TIMER@SET> WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N THU@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N FRI@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N SAT@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N DLY@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N EXT@@ццццц@@ццццц@@---@N

2 Turn the JOG dial, until “SAT” (Saturday) is flashing. 3 Turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The recording start hour position starts flashing.

4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording start hour

(ex: 09), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The recording start minutes position starts flashing.

5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording start

minutes (ex: 00), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The recording stop hour position starts flashing.

6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording stop hour

(ex: 17), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The recording stop minutes position starts flashing.

7 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording stop

minutes (ex: 00), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The “SPD” (recording speed) position will start flashing.

NOTE:

œ If the set stop time is earlier than or the same time

as the set start time, the VCR will consider the stop time to be the following day, and “T” will be displayed next to the recording stop time.

8 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the recording speed

mode (ex: 24), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

“N” will start flashing.

9 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the desired program

timer recording mode.

Y. . . . . . . . . . Recording will take place

N . . . . . . . . . Recording will not take place

@@@@@@<TIMER@SET> WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N THU@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N FRI@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N SAT@@09:00@@17:00@@@24@Y DLY@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N EXT@@ццццц@@ццццц@@---@N

Repeat steps 2 to 9 to program timer recordings for other days of the week.

F Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

settings.

G Press the TIMER button.

The timer recording indicator

digital display, the VCR is now in timer recording stand-by mode.

NOTES:

œ To modify, cancel or stop timer recording, press

the TIMER button to cancel the timer recording mode.

œ To record everyday at the same time, at step 2

select the “DLY” line.

“n”

will light on the

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

A timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be set on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DLY) lines of the (TIMER SET) menu.

Example 2: To record every week from Saturday at

9:00 PM (21:00) to Mond ay at 7:00 AM, in 48-hour mode (recording speed).

œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL

RECORDING”.

1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu

is displayed. œ “SUN” (Sunday) will be flashing.

2 Turn the JOG dial, until “SAT” is flashing. 3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the desired start day of

the week (ex: SAT), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The recording start hour position starts flashing.

4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording start hour

(ex: 21), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The recording start minutes position starts flashing.

5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording start

minutes (ex: 00), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The recording stop hour position starts flashing.

6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set “öö” for the recording

stop hour.

The rest of the line settings will change to

“öö:öö ööö ö”

change to the next day and the start time will change to

“öö:öö”

, the day of the next line will

automatically.

8 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired stop day

of the week (ex: MON), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The recording stop hour position starts flashing.

9 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording stop hour

(ex: 07), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The recording stop minutes position starts flashing.

F Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the recording stop

minutes (ex: 00), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The “SPD” (recording speed) position will start flashing.

G Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the recording speed

mode (ex: 48), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

“N” will start flashing.

H Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select “Y”.

@@@@@@<TIMER@SET> WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N THU@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N FRI@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N SAT@@21:00@@цц:цц@@ццц@ц MON@@цц:цц@@07:00@@@48@Y EXT@@ццццц@@ццццц@@---@N

I Follow steps F and G under “PROGRAM TIMER

RECORDING” on page 23.

7 Turn the JOG dial clockwise.

The day of the week of the 8th line is flashing.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

Setting the Holidays

By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted on those days, as set for Sundays.

1 Press the MENU button until the (HOLIDAY SET)

menu is displayed.

@@@@@<HOLIDAY@SET> @@1@@-----@@@11@@----@@2@@-----@@@12@@----@@3@@-----@@@13@@----@@4@@-----@@@14@@----@@5@@-----@@@15@@----@@6@@-----@@@16@@----@@7@@-----@@@17@@----@@8@@-----@@@18@@----@@9@@-----@@@19@@----@10@@-----@@@20@@-----

2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the month of the

holiday, then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the day of the holiday. 4 Turn the JOG dial, until the next line to set starts

flashing.

Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set up to 20 holidays.

5 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

settings.

NOTES:

œ If setting holidays, be sure that a timer recording is set

for Sunday. If not, this function will not operate.

œ If a timer recording for Sundays is entered, the holidays

timer recording will not function if the program timer recording mode is set to “N”.

œ To erase a setting, follow the same procedure as

above, but at step 2 and 3, enter “--” instead of a setting.

Changing a Program Timer Recording

1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu

is displayed.

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the setting to correct is

flashing.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to correct the setting. 4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

settings.

5 Press the TIMER button.

To Cancel a Program Timer Recording

1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu

is displayed.

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the “Y” corresponding to the

timer recording to cancel is flashing.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select “N”. 4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

settings.

5 Press the TIMER button.

To Cancel all Program Timer Recordings

1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu

is displayed.

2 Press the MENU RESET button.

All programmed timer recordings are erased.

3 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button, the normal

screen is displayed.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

NOTES:

œ During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all

the buttons on the VCR, except the TIMER button and the buttons to set/cancel the security lock (see page

34), are disabled.

œ If the power fails, the recording will be interrupted.

When the power is restored, the recording will resume if the stop time has not yet been reached, and “P” will be displayed on the digital display. The VCR internal battery is completely recharged after the VCR has been connected to a live outlet for 48 hours, and it will maintain all the VCR settings memory for up to 30 days.

œ Set the timer recordings so that the recording times do

not overlap. If they do, the one with the earliest recording start time will have priority. (See chart below.)

7:00PM

Program 1 Program 2 Program 3

These portions will not be recorded

10:00PM8:00PM 9:00PM

œ To set two or more timer recordings for a same day of

the week, turn the JOG dial, until the day of the week for the second recording is flashing, then turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired day of the week.

œ If no timer recording is set or a cassette without

erasure-prevention tab is loaded, when the TIMER button is pressed the timer recording indicator “n” will start flashing and a buzzer will be heard.

œ If “OFF” is displayed on the digital display, timer

recording is not possible in order to prevent the recorded tape to be recorded over.

œ If “SPD” (speed) is set “000”, this will set the single

image recording mode. However, pressing the REC button will not activate the recording.

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RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT

Recording can be controlled by an external start/stop signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal.

Example 3: To record using the signal input at the

EXT TIMER IN terminal, in 24-hour

mode.

œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL

RECORDING”.

NOTE:

œ External timer input recording can only be set on the

9th line (EXT) of the (TIMER SET) menu.

1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu

is displayed.

2 Turn the JOG dial, until “EXT” (External) setting is

flashing.

The “SPD” (recording speed) position will start

flashing.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the recording speed

mode (ex: 24), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

“N” will start flashing.

5 Follow steps F and G under “PROGRAM TIMER

RECORDING on page 23”.

When an external signal is input, “E” will light on the digital display and recording will take place.

NOTES:

œ Other timer recordings using the standard procedure

can also be programmed.

œ The external input signal must be input at the EXT

TIMER IN terminal.

4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select “Y”.

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SERIES RECORDING

Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with VCRs of the same model as this one).

Series Recording Setup

œ Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below.

1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the recording speed mode.

2 Set the following items as indicated.

Item VCR No.1 VCR No.2

and on

Cassette tape Loaded Loaded Operation mode Stop Stop REPEAT REC switch OFF OFF Counter memory Canceled Canceled “OUTPUT” (in (SET UP

1) menu) “SERIES REC IN” (in

(SET UP 3) menu) Timer recording OFF (not set) OFF (not set) Security lock Canceled Set

3 Press the REC button on VCR No.1.

Recording will start in series recording mode.

4 Set the security lock on VCR No.1.

SERIES SERIES

Y (YES) Y (YES)

The SERIES OUT signal will be presence either at the point when the counter reading is 1

H57M00S

or when VCR No. 1 reaches the end of the tape, whichever is first. The signal will stop 70 seconds after the tape end point of VCR No. 1.

When this signal is received by VCR No. 2, it will start recording. During the period when the SERIES OUT signal is being received by VCR No. 2, if the STOP button of VCR No. 2 is accidentally pressed, VCR No. 2 will go into the stop mode for an instant and then return to the record mode.

To prevent this form occuring, the security lock of VCR No. 2 should be set to the on condition.

If TAPE END MODE is set to “REW”, when the end of the tape is reached “OFF” is displayed, the tape is rewound then stops.

NOTES:

œ If the counter reading on VCR No.1 is 1H57M00S or

more, when the REC button is pressed (step 3), the recording will start on VCR No.2.

œ If in the (SET UP 3) menu “SERIES REC IN” is set to

“N” and in the (SET UP 1) menu “OUTPUT” is set to “NON REC”, series recording will not be possible.

œ The counter must start from the beginning of tape, or

the series recording out will not function properly.

œ Even if “OFF” is displayed, series recording will be

conducted if there is an input at the SERIES IN terminal.

Series recording connections

Video camera

VCR No.1

AC IN ~

EXT

TIMER IN

RS485

CLOCK SET OUT IN

ADDRESS

TERMINATE

485

OFF

232

MIC IN

REMOTE

RS232C

SERIES OUT

terminal

COM

WARNING

TAPE

OUT

END OUTSWOUT COM OUT IN

SERIES OUT/

SERIES

NON REC OUT

AUDIO

TIMER

IN COM

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

IN OUT

To COM terminal

To VIDEO IN jack

ALARM

1 SHOTINALARM

RESET IN

To VIDEO OUT jack

Monitor TV

To VIDEO OUT jack (VCR)

WARNING

TAPE

ALARM

EXT

COM

OUT

END OUTSWOUT COM OUT IN

TIMER IN

SERIES OUT.

SERIES

TIMER

1 SHOTINALARM

CLOCK SET

NON REC OUT

IN COM

OUT

OUT IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

IN OUT

MIC IN

REMOTE

To COM terminal

To SERIES IN terminal (VCR No. 3)

VIDEO IN jack

RESET IN

PUSH OPEN

To VIDEO OUT jack

To VIDEO IN jack (VCR No. 3)

To COM terminal (VCR No. 3)

VCR No.2

RS485

ADDRESS

TERMINATE

485

PUSH OPEN

AC IN ~

OFF

232

RS232C

SERIES OUT

terminal

SERIES IN

terminal

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SERIES RECORDING

Continous Loop Recording Setup

It is possible to configure at least two this VCR for continous loop recording.

Under loop recording when the recording finishes on the first unit, the new recording will start on the second unit. When the recording finishes on the second unit, recording will start on the first unit.

œ The SERIES OUT terminal of VCR No.2 and the

SERIES IN terminal No.1 should be connected (See

diagram).

1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the recording speed mode.

2 Set the following items as indicated.

Item VCR No.1 VCR No.2

Cassette tape Loaded Loaded Operation mode Stop Stop REPEAT REC switch OFF OFF Counter memory Canceled Canceled “OUTPUT” (in (SET UP

1) menu) “TAPE END MODE” (in

(SET UP 3) menu) “SERIES REC IN” (in

(SET UP 3) menu) Timer recording OFF (not set) OFF (not set) Security lock Canceled Set

SERIES SERIES

REW REW

Y (YES) Y (YES)

3 Press the REC button on VCR No.1.

Recording will start in series recording mode.

4 Set the security lock on VCR No.1.

NOTES:

œ The “TAPE END MODE” in (SET UP 3) menu should

be set to “REW” for both units without fail.

œ In loop recording mode, the tape will be re-recorded

over. If you need to keep the recorded infomation, please eject the tape after recording is complete and insert a new tape.

Loop recording connection (example with 2 VCRs)

Video camera

EXT TIMER IN

CLOCK SET OUT IN

MIC IN

REMOTE

terminal

WARNING

COM

SERIES OUT/ NON REC OUT

TAPE

OUT

END OUTSWOUT COM OUT IN

SERIES IN COM

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO IN jack

ALARM

TIMER

1 SHOTINALARM

OUT

RESET IN

VIDEO

IN OUT

To VIDEO OUT jack

To COM terminal

PUSH OPEN

VCR No.1

AC IN ~

RS485

ADDRESS

TERMINATE

485

OFF

232

RS232C

SERIES OUT

SERIES IN

terminal

VCR No.2

AC IN ~

Monitor TV

To VIDEO IN jack

EXT

TIMER IN

RS485

CLOCK SET OUT IN

ADDRESS

TERMINATE

485

OFF

232

MIC IN

REMOTE

RS232C

SERIES OUT

terminal

SERIES IN

terminal

COM

WARNING

TAPE

OUT

END OUTSWOUT COM OUT IN

SERIES OUT/

SERIES

NON REC OUT

IN COM

AUDIO

TIMER OUT

OUT

IN OUT

To COM terminal

1 SHOTINALARM

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

ALARM

RESET IN

PUSH OPEN

jack

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SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING

The single image recording function of this VCR can be used to create image data files or animations.

Single Image Recording Setup

1 In stop mode, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j)

button, to set the recording speed to “0 00”.

2 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is

displayed.

@@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4> öSW@OUT @@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01 @@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD @@2H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y öTHREAD@CHECK@@@Y

NORMAL PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor. 2 Load the video cassette tape. 3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to

select the playback speed mode.

The selected playback speed mode is displayed

on the digital display.

NOTE:

œ A slow motion effect or accelerated playback effect

can be achieved by using a slower or faster playback speed than the speed used for recording.

4 Press the PLAY button.

Playback starts.

ø ø

If necessary, adjust the tracking to eliminate the noise from the picture.

If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust the vertical lock control to correct.

5 To stop playback, press the STOP button.

To advance or rewind the tape, turn the

SHUTTLE

NOTES:

œ If a tape recorded in SP mode on a standard VCR is

loaded, playback will be done in 2-hour mode.

œ A tape recorded on a time lapse VCR produced by

another manufacturer may not play back with the same degree of clarity on this unit.

ring clockwise or counterclockwise.

Tracking Control

If there is noise in the image during playback,

1 While looking at the playback picture, press and hold

the TRACKING/V. STILL+ button to minimize the noise.

2 If it cannot be minimized, press the TRACKING/V.

STILL– button.

Vertical Lock Control

During still image mode,

1 Press and hold the TRACKING/V. STILL+ button to

reduce the vertical rolling of the image.

2 If it cannot be corrected, press the TRACKING/V.

STILL– button.

Sharpness Control

Turn the SHARPNESS control clockwise or counterclockwise for the desired sharpness of the image.

Audio Playback

œ Audio playback is only possible in 2-hour, 12-hour and

24-hour modes.

œ The playback speed has to be the same as the

recording speed, for normal playback of the audio.

œ For a tape recorded in 12-hour and 24-hour recording

modes, to playback the audio, press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button after pressing the PLAY button. “?” will be displayed to the left of the playback speed on the digital display.

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NOTE:

œ Noise will appear in the image when audio playback is

used in 12- or 24-hour modes.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK

Picture Search (Forward and Reverse)

1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or

counterclockwise), during normal playback. See “SHUTTLE Ring Operation”.

The image can be seen while the tape is

advanced (or rewound) at high speed.

2 To return to normal playback, release the SHUTTLE

ring.

NOTES:

œ During picture search, noise (horizontal bars) will

appear in the picture.

œ The sound is muted.

Still Image

1 Press the STILL/PAUSE button, during normal

playback.

A still image can be viewed.

2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.

NOTES:

œ If still mode continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR

will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.

œ If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust the

vertical lock control to correct.

Frame Advance

1 Turn the JOG dial clockwise (or counterclockwise),

during still image mode.

The still image is advanced (or rewound) of one image (field).

Turn the dial faster to increase the speed of the frame advance.

Reverse Playback

1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise and hold it,

during normal playback. See “SHUTTLE Ring Operation”.

Reverse playback will start.

2 To return to normal playback, release the SHUTTLE

ring.

NOTES:

œ During reverse playback, noise will appear in the

picture.

œ If operated from normal playback mode, reverse

playback is only possible during 2-hour playback speed mode.

œ The sound is muted.

Slow motion (Forward and Reverse)

1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or

counterclockwise) and hold it, during still image mode. See “SHUTTLE Ring Operation”.

Forward (or reverse) slow motion playback will start.

2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.

NOTES:

œ If slow motion mode continues for 5 minutes or more,

the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.

œ The sound is muted.

2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.

NOTES:

œ During reverse frame advance, noise will appear in the

picture.

œ If frame advance mode continues for 5 minutes or

more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK

Day/Time Search

1 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button three times

during stop mode.

“T/D SEARCH 01 00:00” will be displayed on

screen.

1H22M33S T/D SEARCH

Day Minutes

2 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the desired day, then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the desired hour, then turn the JOG dial clockwise.

4 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the desired minutes.

NOTES:

œ The setting can be made in 10 minutes increments

only.

œ For recordings made on other VCRs, the exact

time may not be found even if the minutes are entered. For tapes recorded on older models of VCRs produced by this company (the ones without a minutes setting for the day/time search function), make sure to set the minutes to “00”.

01 00:00

Hour

SHUTTLE Ring Operation

From normal playback, still image, stop mode, etc., turn the clockwise or counterclockwise to select a mode as indicated below.

1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring in either direction where the

desired mode is selected.

: Operation will not return to the original mode when

the SHUTTLE ring is released.

Reverse

Slow

motion

Original

mode

Normal

playback

Still

image

Normal playback

Slow

motion

playback

Normal

Forward picture search (Locked)

Forward picture

Reverse direction Forward direction

Rewind Fast forward

Reverse picture search (Locked)

Reverse picture

Reverse playback

5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or counterclockwise).

The desired day/time is searched and a still

image of the recording will appear on-screen.

6 Press the PLAY button.

Playback will start.

NOTES:

œ If during a search the end of the tape is reached, the

tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape is reached, it will stop.

œ The alarm and day/time data are recorded on the tape

in a similar format. If they overlap, the alarm data will have the priority. Therefore, when searching for a day/time when an alarm recording was done, the day/time search will not stop at the desired location. In such a case, use alarm scan to find the desired recording location.

œ The day/time search function may not operate correctly

if searching for a timer recording time or if the clock on the recording VCR has been adjusted using the CLOCK ADJUSTMENT function.

œ If the recording has been made in 120-hour or more

mode, the day/time search with a minutes setting (see step 4 above) will not operate. When using the day/time search function on such a recording, set the minutes (see step 4 above) to “00”.

*1: Stop mode, Forward picture search or Reverse picture

search.

*2: Fast forward or Rewind

NOTES:

œ If operated from still image mode and playback mode,

operation will return to the original mode when the SHUTTLE ring is released.

œ If operated from normal playback mode, reverse

playback is only possible during 2-hour playback speed mode.

œ The sound is muted.

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TAPE COUNTER

Using the counter, it is easy to find a desired recording.

1 Press the COUNTER RESET button, at the beginning

of the desired recording.

The counter will be reset to “0H 00M 00S”.

2 Press the COUNTER MEMORY button.

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SETTING THE BUZZER

During alarm recording, if the tape reaches the end, if buttons are pressed, or if there is a VCR mechanical failure, the tape will stop or be ejected and a buzzer can be sounded.

1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is

displayed.

@@@@@@@<SET@UP@2> öDISPLAY @@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y @@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y @@@ALARM@COUNT@@@@Y @@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@Y öBUZZER @@@ALARM@IN@@@@@@@Y @@@TAPE@END@@@@@@@Y @@@KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@N @@@WARNING@@@@@@@@Y

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the desired item for which the

buzzer function will be set is flashing.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set “Y” for the functions

described below.

ALARM IN . . The buzzer will be heard during

alarm recording.

TAPE END. . The buzzer will be heard when the

end of the tape is reached during recording. To stop the buzzer, press the STOP, EJECT or PLAY button, or turn the SHUTTLE ring.

KEY IN . . . . . The buzzer will be heard when one

of the VCR buttons is pressed or when the JOG dial or the SHUTTLE ring is turned.

WARNING . . The buzzer will be heard if the

heads are dirty and recording qualtiy deteriorate, or if the tape stops or is ejected due to a problem with the internal mechanism. To stop the buzzer, press the STOP button.

4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

NOTES:

œ If “N” is set, the buzzer will not be heard. œ During timer recording mode, security lock engaged

mode and alarm recording mode, the buzzer will not be heard when a button related to one of these modes is pressed, even if “Y” is set for the “KEY IN” item.

CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

When using 2 or more VCRs of this same model, the clock on the second VCR and on, can be synchronized with the clock on the first VCR, using the CLOCK ADJUSTMENT function.

1 Connect the CLOCK SET OUT terminal on VCR 1 to

the CLOCK SET IN terminal on VCR 2.

2 Repeat the procedure for all the other VCRs,

connecting the CLOCK SET OUT terminal on VCR 2 to the CLOCK SET IN terminal on VCR 3, and so on.

3 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is

displayed.

4 Turn the JOG dial, until the “EXT TIME ADJ.” setting

is flashing.

5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the hour at which the

adjustment will be conducted.

NOTES:

œ Be sure to set the same time on all the VCRs. œ The clock adjustment cannot be set to “00:00”.

Example

@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3> öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1 öALARM@DURATION@@@20S

öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@03:00 öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N öRS-232C@@@@@@@@@@19200

6 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

The setting procedure on the first VCR is now

completed.

7 Repeat the procedure for all the other VCRs, setting

“EXT TIME ADJ.” (to the same time as set on the first VCR).

NOTES:

œ Connect the COM terminal on all VCRs used. œ This function will not operate on the day the daylight

saving/standard time is changed.

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SETTING THE RS-232C OR RS-485 DATA TRANSFER SPEED

The VCR can be controlled by a computer connected to the RS-232C connector. It can also be controlled through a special controller connected to the RS-485 connector.

You must specify which connector (RS-232C or RS-485) is used. (Refer to “Data Transfer Speed Setup.”)

DIP Switches Setup

The DIP switches need to be set when a computer, special controller, etc. connected to the RS-232C or RS-485 connectors is used to control the VCR. Make sure to turn the VCR power off before setting the DIP switches.

ADDRESS

12345678910

OFF

SW No.

1-7: To setup the VCR address (only when using the

RS-485 connector). œ Switch 1 is the least significant bit (LSB) and

switch 7 the most significant bit (MSB) (Down: 0, Up: 1)

Example:

œ If the address is 1, set switch 1 to the ON side

(up)

œ If the address is 10, set switches 2 and 4 to the

ON side (up)

œ If the address is 127, set all the switches to the

ON side (up) 8: Available (Not used) 9: To select the connector used. [232] side (down) for

RS-232C, [485] side (up) for RS-485.

10: To setup the termination (only when using the

RS-485 connector). OFF side (down): Not terminated

ON side (up): Terminated

NOTE:

œ Refer to the RS-232C and RS-485 command section or

to the special controller and/or to the computer instruction manual.

TERMINATE

485

232

OFF

Data Transfer Speed Setup

1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is

displayed.

@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3> öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1 öALARM@DURATION@@@20S

öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00 öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N öRS-232C@@@@@@@@@@19200

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the “RS-232C” or “RS-485”

setting is flashing.

NOTE:

œ The display will depend on the DIP switch 9

setting. When down “RS-232C” is displayed and when up “RS-485” is displayed.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the desired transfer

speed.

2400 4800 960019200

4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

RS232C 9-pin connector layout

number

2RXD 3 TXD Send data VCR → Computer 7RTS

5GND

The signal transmission is compatible with RS-232C specifications.

Signal Operation Signal direction

Receive

data

Request

to send

VCR ← Computer

VCR → Computer

Signal

ground

SETTING THE RS-232C OR RS-485 DATA TRANSFER SPEED

RS485 RJ-11 connector layout

RS-485 Connection

This VCR can use the straight type or crossed type connecting cables.

If using a straight type cable, connect it from the “A” to the

NOTE:

Pin number

1 6

Do not connect to phone line.

Connector A

signal

Connector B

signal

1 Not used Not used 2 Not used Not used 3AB 4BA 5 Not used Not used

“A” or from the “B” to the “B” RS-485 connector. If using a crossed type cable, connect it from the “A” to

the “B” or from the “B” to the “A” RS-485 connector.

Types of cables

Straight type: A cable with pin connection number

correspondence (e.g. pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, etc.).

Crossed type: A cable without pin connection number

correspondence.

6 Not used Not used

A: Non-inverting driver output/receiver input B: Inverting driver output/receiver input

CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION

1 Press the MENU button until the (POWER FAILURE),

(DEW) and (USED TIME) menu is displayed.

(POWER FAILURE). . . The number of power

failures, and the date and time of the most recent power failure and recovery are displayed.

(DEW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . The number of failures due

to condensation, and the date and time of the most recent failure and recovery are displayed.

(USED TIME). . . . . . . . The video heads usage

duration an d th e po we r o n duration are displayed.

2 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button, the normal

screen is displayed.

NOTE:

œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while t he

(POWER FAILURE) and (DEW) menu is displayed, the data is erased. The (USED TIME) data cannot be reset. “@” will be erased from the digital display.

@@@@<POWER@FAILURE> 002@FAILURE@@12-25@07:15 @@@@RECOVERY@12-25@07:30

@@@@@@@@@<DEW> 001@FAILURE@@12-25@11:00 @@@@RECOVERY@12-25@12:00

@@@@@@<USED@TIME> @@@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@00003H @@@@POWER@@@@@@@@@@00007H

Example

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OUTPUT TERMINALS

TAPE END OUT Terminal

œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reached

or when the tape counter reading indicates 1 hours 57 minutes or more, the output becomes 0V (Low).

œ To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button. œ During autorepeat recording, when the end of the tape

is reached, the output becomes 0V (Low) for about 2 seconds only.

Tape end or 1H57M00

TAPE END OUT Terminal Output Setting

1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is

displayed.

@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3> öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1 öALARM@DURATION@@@20S

öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00 öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N öRS-232C@@@@@@@@@@19200

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the “TAPE END OUT” setting

is flashing.

Output reset

5V (H)

(Output impedance: 5.7 kΩ)

0V (L)

WARNING OUT Terminal

œ If the tape stops or other problem, the output becomes

0V (Low).

œ To reset the output, press the STOP or ALL RESET

button or unplug the power cord then plug it back in.

Tape movement stop

Output reset

5V (H)

(Output impedance: 5.7 kΩ)

0V (L)

NOTE:

œ If the output is 0V (Low) due to the clog detect function,

it can be reset by simply pressing the STOP button.

TIMER OUT Terminal

œ During timer recording DC 12 V (High) are output.

(During timer recording stand-by mode, the output is 0V (Low).)

Timer recording

12V (H)

(Output impedance: 5.7 kΩ)

0V (L)

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired output

mode.

–3M . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V (Low)

when the tape counter reaches “1

H57M00S

” and/or when the tape

reaches the end.

END . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V (Low)

when the tape reaches the end.

4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

COM Terminal

œ Common GND (ground) terminal when connecting

other terminals to external devices.

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OUTPUT TERMINALS

SW OUT Terminal

When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT terminal.

This terminal is usually connected to the switch input (SW IN) of devices like a camera switcher unit, or a quad compressor.

SW OUT Terminal Output Setting

1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is

displayed.

The FIELD (or FRAME) setting is flashing.

@@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4> öSW@OUT @@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01 @@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD @@2H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y öTHREAD@CHECK@@@Y öVIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N öREC@SPEED@@@@@@N ö1@SHOT@SET @@FIELD@@@@@@@@@1 @@INTERVAL@@@@@@1M

NOTE:

œ If “TIMING” is set to FRAME (see step 4),

“FRAME” will be indicated instead of “FIELD”.

2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired pulse

signal interval.

Available settings are:

OUTPUT TERMINALS

REMOTE Jack

You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold separately) to control remotely the VCR.

NOTE:

œ The functions not available on the VCR will not operate. Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a

remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below, to the REMOTE jack.

NOTES:

œ Use a 3.5 mm mini-jack type plug. œ The connection should be done using a shielded cable

no more than 5 meters long.

œ The functions not available on the VCR will not operate.

Remote control circuit

R0 1.2K

R1 0.3K

SW0: EJECT

SW1: STOP

Remote control setting

The remote control switch 7 can be set to either eject the tape or access the menus.

1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 1) menu is

displayed.

2 Turn the JOG dial, until the “REMOTE” setting is

flashing.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired switch

mode.

EJECT . . . . . Switch 7 will eject the tape.

MENU. . . . . . Switch 7 will display the menu.

4 Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the

setting.

R2 0.43K

R3 0.51K

R4 0.62K

R5 0.75K

R6 0.91K

R7 1.1K

R8 1.3K

R9 2.0K

R10 2.4K

R11 3.6K

R12 5.6K

SW2: STILL/PAUSE

SW3: REW

SW4: FF

SW5: PLAY

SW6: REC

SW7: EJECT (or MENU)

SW8: REV

SW9: REC/PLAY SPEED j, j

SW10: REC/PLAY SPEED l, l

SW11: SHIFT ], »

SW12: SHIFT «, «

The resistance tolerance is 2% or less.

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HEADS SWITCHING FUNCTION

This unit is equipped with 4 double azimuth heads. Under normal conditions, recording and playback is done using the main heads “A1” and “B1”.

B2 (secondary)

B1 (main)

If case of problem with the main heads, for example if only one channel is being recorded and playback cannot be done, you can temporarily switch to the secondary heads so that the playback picture can be viewed. (In case of problem with the main heads, it is recommended to have the unit repaired as soon as possible.)

A1 (main)

A2 (secondary)

Switching heads combination and azimuth display

The heads that are used can be switched to any of the combinations (1, 2 or 3) indicated in the table below, until the playback picture can be viewed. When switching to a combination other than the main heads, the corresponding azimuth indicator will be displayed.

1 Start playback.

Azimuth indicator

NOTES:

œ When the end of the tape is reached, the heads

combination automatically returns to the normal setting. The heads combination will also automatically return to the normal setting when the tape is stopped, the cassette is ejected or after a power interruption.

œ When using the heads combination 1 or 2 during

playback, note the following points.

2-hour mode

Satisfactory image quality (may require tracking control adjustment)

12 or 24-hour mode

Noise bars will be visible

48 - 960-hour mode

Noise bars will appear and disappear

Frame advance

Noise bars will appear and disappear

2 Press and hold the MENU button, then press the

SHIFT « button.

3 Release the MENU button.

œ The selected heads combination will change in the

order indicated in the table below.

To select another heads combination, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

1 234

Heads

combination

A1 and A2 + B1 and B2 – A2 and B2 SC

A1 and B1

(Displayed on the digital panel)

Azimuth indicator

No indicator

(Normal heads combination)

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MAINTENANCE

Daily Inspection

The following daily inspections are recommended in order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit.

The daily inspections are particularly important if using autorepeat recording.

Inspection Procedure

1 Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor

and other connected devices.

2 Check that the image received on the TV monitor is

correct.

3 Check that the on-screen display of the date and time

is correct.

4 To check the recording condition of the previous day,

rewind the recorded tape a few seconds.

5 Press the PLAY button and check that the playback

image is correct.

6 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.

NOTES:

œ If the security lock is engaged, it has to be released

before proceeding to the inspection.

œ If any problem is discovered during the inspection,

unplug the power cord then consult your dealer.

Periodic Inspection

Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred to your dealer.

If there is noise in the playback picture, and it cannot be corrected using the tracking control, it may indicated that the video heads need cleaning.

The video heads should be inspected every 1,000 hours of use to determine if they need to be replaced.

The video heads usage can be checked using the (USED TIME) menu.

Cabinet Cleaning

Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean, soft cloth, moistened with lukewarm water and wrung dry.

DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR OTHER TYPES OF CLEANERS. THESE CHEMICALS CAN CRACK OR DISCOLOR THE CABINET.

About the Backup Battery

The date and time settings are maintained for up to 30 days by a rechargeable lithium battery that is fully charged after the VCR has been connected to a power source for 48 hours or more.

Depending on the battery usage it may become necessary to change it. For replacement and disposal of the old battery, please contact your dealer.

After the battery has been replaced, press the ALL RESET button, then enter all the time, date, etc. settings as required.

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MAINTENANCE

Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism

To maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below. For detailed information, please contact your dealer.

Maintenance Table F : Cleaning E : Confirmation v : Lubrication k : Change

PARTS 2000H 4000H 6000H 8000H NOTES

Tape Path System ASSY, BRAKE BAND EkEk

ASSY, LEVER BT (tape guide) FFFF FULL ERASE HEAD FFFk ASSY, ROLLER CLEANER EkEk ASSY, GUIDE ROLLER FFFF ASSY, MOUNTING INCLNE S FFFk ASSY, MOUNTING INCLNE T FFFk ACE HEAD FFFk ASSY, LEVER PINCH ROLLER FkFk MOUNTING, LIFT PINCH k CAM, LIFT PINCH k GEAR, CAM PINCH k ASSY, EARTH CYL kk COMPL, CYLINDER FF(k) FF(k) ASSY, CYLINDER UPPER F(k) F(k) F(k) F(k)

Reel Drive System ASSY, REEL SUPPLY Fv Fv Fv Fv

ASSY, REEL TAKEUP Fv Fv Fv Fv GEAR, REEL S vvvv GEAR, REEL T vvvv PULLEY, REEL vvvv SPECIAL, WASHER 2.4 X 6 X 0.25 EE COMPL, MOUNTING CLUTCH vk vk BELT, REEL Ek k MOTOR, CAPSTAN FE(k) E(k) k ASSY, GEAR FRICTION vvk vvk

Brake ASSY, BRAKE S EEEE

ASSY, BRAKE T EEEE ASSY, BRAKE CAPSTAN EEEE ASSY, BRAKE SOFT T Ek

Loading Drive System

Performance Check

ASSY, LOADING MOTOR Ek DAMPER k COMPL, GEAR WORM Ek CAM, MAIN k SPECIAL WASHER 3.6 X 0.5 Ek GEAR, WHEEL 1 k GEAR, WHEEL 2 Ek MODE SWITCH Ek SLIDE, CRECENT Ek GEAR, LOAD S Ek GEAR, RACK FRONT Ek GEAR, RACK START Ek GEAR, PINON Ek BACK TENSION TORQUE EEEEPB BACK TENSION TORQUE 25~50g⋅cm FWD, REW TORQUE EEEEFWD, REW TORQUE ≥ 600g⋅cm PLAY TORQUE EEEEPLAY 55 ~ 110g⋅cm REV TORQUE EEEEREV 100 ~ 210g⋅cm

NOTE:

1. This table shows the maintenance for up to 8000 hours. After this, repeat from the start or the table.

2. For places with symbols such as E (k) and F (k), carry out checking and cleaning, and replace if necessary.

3. This periodic maintenance check table changes considerably according to the using conditions and environment.

4. Refer to (USED TIME) menu for the length of time the unit has been used.

5. As life may be shortened if foreign particles and dusts remain accumulated on the tape guides and rotating and contacting portions, clean if dirty.

6. Dusts and other foreign particles on the tape guides may also shorten the tape life and lower picture quality, therefore clean thoroughly.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table below.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power The power cord is not connected Connect the power cord No image displayed on

the monitor TV

The buttons do not respond

Recording is not possible (the tape is ejected)

Autorepeat recording is not possible

Timer recording is not possible

Alarm recording is not possible

Noise in the playback picture

The date and time are not recorded

The cassette tape cannot be ejected

The cassette is ejected a few seconds after it has been inserted

The connections are not correct Check that all connections are correct The power to the camera and/or monitor TV

is not turned on A cassette tape is not loaded Load a cassette and turn the power on All functions are suspended due to

condensation Alarm recording Wait for the alarm recording to end The security lock is engaged Cancel the security lock The loaded cassette has no

erasure-prevention tab

“AL” is displayed on the digital display Display (ALARM TIME) menu, then press

The date and time are not set correctly Set the date and time correctly The unit is not set to timer recording

stand-by mode “N” is selected for the timer recordings Be sure to select “Y” for the programmed

“OFF” is displayed on the digital display Press the EJECT, STOP or PLAY button or

The video heads need cleaning Clean the video heads

The ON SCREEN switch is set to the “OFF” position

Problem with the system Unplug the power cord then plug it back in

The tape is not threaded correctly Try inserting the cassette one more time or

Turn all connected devices power on

Wait for the “À” indicator to go off

Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape

the MENU RESET button to turn off the “AL” indicator

Press the TIMER button to display “n” on the digital display

timer recordings

turn the SHUTTLE ring to turn the indicator off

Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position

using a new cassette. If it is ejected again, please consult your dealer.

After a Power Failure

If after a power failure the recording speed is reset to 2-hour mode, it is due to insufficient backup battery charge. This is not a malfunction.

System Down

If the unit does not function at all, try the following.

1 Unplug the power cord then plug it back in. 2 Reset the memory. (Press the ALL RESET button.

Under normal conditions, do not touch the ALL RESET button.)

3 If the problem is not corrected after performing steps

1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.

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SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Video heads system Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical scanning system:

Dual azimuth 2-head for record and standard playback Dual azimuth 4-head for forward picture search, reverse picture search

and still mode Audio recording In 2-, 12- and 24-hour modes Tape speed 33.35 mm /sec (2-hour mode) Specified video cassette tape VHS 1/2 inch video cassette tape Recording/playback time 2, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 and 960 hours (when using

T-120 tape) Fast forward/rewind time approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds (when using T-120 tape) Television system NTSC color TV system RS-232C/RS-485 data transfer speed 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400 baud

Video

Recording method Luminance signal: FM recording

Chrominance signal: Down-converted direct recording Video input 1 V(p-p), BNC, 75 Ω, unbalanced Video output 1 V(p-p), BNC, 75 Ω, unbalanced Horizontal resolution Black & white mode 350 line or more

Color mode 300 line or more

Audio

Input –8 dBs, RCA pin jack, 27 kΩ, unbalanced Output –8 dBs, RCA pin jack, 600 Ω, unbalanced Microphone input –60 dBs, 3.5 mm mini jack, 10 kΩ, unbalanced

Connectors

Alarm input Low level active (0V 100msec or more) Alarm output DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, Low at alarm Alarm reset input Low level active (0V 100msec or more) Switch output DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, Low at switching Tape end output DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, Low at tape end Warning output DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, Low at warning Ext timer input Low level active (0V 100msec or more) Timer output DC 12 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, High at timer recording Series input Low level active (0V 100msec or more) Series output/Non rec output DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ Clock set input Low level active (0V 100msec or more) Clock set output DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, Low at clock set in 1 shot record input Low level active (0V 100msec or more) Common 0 V (GND) Remote control input 3.5 mm mini jack

Other Specifications

Operating temperature range 5°C to 40°C Operating humidity range 80% or less Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 17 W Dimensions 420 (W) x 99.5 (H) x 295.5 (D) mm Weight approximately 4.4 kg

NOTE: The specifications and external appearance of this unit are subject to change without notice.

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SANYO INDUSTRIAL

VCR WARRANTY

OBLIGATIONS

In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user’s expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by calling the toll-free number listed below.

For product operation, authorized service center referral, service assistance or problem resolution, call

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 1-800-421-5013 Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time

For accessories and/or parts, call

PARTS ORDER INFORMATION 1-800-726-9662 Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time

THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED OR RENTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCLUDING ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND PROTECTORATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OR END-USER. THE ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE, SALES SLIP OR RENTAL AGREEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORIZED SANYO SERVICE CENTER AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.

Subject to the OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO Fisher Company warrants this SANYO product against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods specified below. SFC will repair or replace (at its option) the product and any of its parts which fail to conform to this warranty. The warranty period commences on the date the product was first purchased or rented at retail.

LABOR PARTS VIDEO HEADS

90 DAYS 1 YEAR 90 DAYS

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated controls as explained in the appropriate model’s instruction manual, or (B) the repair of any product whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed. This warranty shall not apply to the cabinet or cosmetic parts, batteries or routine maintenance. This warranty does not apply to uncrating, setup, installation, removal of the product for repair or reinstallation of the product after repair. This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of SFC including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished instructions, shipping or transit accidents, modification or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect power line voltage, fire, flood or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear. The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties and SFC does not assume or authorize any party to assume for it any other obligation or liability. SFC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THIS PRODUCT (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS). IN NO EVENT SHALL SFC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY DELAY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND ITS CONTROL. SFC’S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR OWNERSHIP OF THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTOR’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGED OR DEFECTIIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.

ATTENTION

For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below for you own personal records.

Model No. _____________________________________________ Serial No. ______________________________________________

Date of Purchase _______________________________________ Purchase Price _________________________________________

(Located on back or bottom side of unit.)

Where Purchased _________________________________________________________________________________________________

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