Ganz CTR-024N-2 Instruction Manual

REV.
PLAY

P/STILL

PLAY

REC CHECK

/

POWER

REC

STOP
EJECT

ALARM

KEY

R

E

W

F

F

LOCK

V-POS

H-POS

FIELD ADVANCE

TIME/CNT

/REM

TIMER

REC/PLAY HOURS

ALARM
INDEX

MENU

COUNTER

ENTER

CLEAR

LOCK

SHARPNESS

ON OFF

SOFT HARD

TRACKING

CURSOR

DOWN

UP

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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These Installation and Operating Instructions, (edition 01 - 10/2000) are for use with the

CTR-024N-2 time-lapse VCR (year 2000 model)

ContentsContents

ContentsContents

Contents

Introduction

Intended Use 4
European Directives 4
Identification Plate 4

Safety Measures

Electrical hazards 5
Installation 5
Maintenance and Repair 5
Operation 5
Symbols used in this manual 5

Product Description

Items Supplied 6
Recommended Accessories 6
Main functions in brief 6
Operating controls and display functions 7

Operation

On/Off 9
Handling your videocassettes 10
Playback 11
Search functions 12
Tape Counter 13
Image Sharpness 13
Recording 14
Alarm recall list 16
Power Cuts 17
Text display position adjustment 17

Installation

Connections on back of unit 18
Preparations 19
Connecting peripherals 19
Switching contacts 20

Programming

Basic operation 22
VCR SET UP menu 24
REC MODE SET UP menu 25
TIMER REC SET UP menu 26
ALARM SET UP menu 27
Keypad locked 28
Default settings 28

Care and maintenance

Cleaning the unit 29
Cleaning the recording/playback head 29
Regular inspections 29
Fuse replacement 29
Battery replacement 29

Appendix

Connection in series of several video recorders

30
Troubleshooting 31
Error codes 32
Resale, disposal 32
Technical specifications 33

Contents

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IntroductionIntroduction

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

These installation and operating instructions are
designed for the use of anyone concerned with the
setting-up or day-today use of the unit. All persons
involved in carrying out installation work (i.e.
qualified electricians or service engineers), must
ensure that they are familiar with the unitís electrical
and electronic systems and should follow the
applicable safety rules and other relevant legislation
at all times.

Intended Use

The CTR-024N-2 time-lapse VCR is designed for
professional use as part of a video surveillance
system. The purpose of the unit is to provide
recording and playback of video images on standard
videocassettes in either real time or time-elapsed
mode.

The installation and maintenance of this unit should
be carried out by qualified electrical service
technicians only.

If you have any queries that are not covered by this
manual, please contact the supplier at:

CBC (AMERICA) Corp.
55 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725

TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

CBC (AMERICA) Corp. LOS ANGELS OFFICE
20521 Earl Street Torrance, CA 90503

TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

T-CBC (TAIWAN) Co., Ltd.
3F, No. 40, Sec. 2, Min-Chuan East Rd.,

Taipei 104, Taiwan R.O.C.
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

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.

European Directives

The CTR-024--2 time-lapse VCR fulfils the
protection requirements established in European
directives 89/336 (electromagnetic compatibility)
and 73/23, as amended by 93/68 (low-voltage
devices).

Identification Plate

Precise identification of each device is provided by
the plate fixed to the rear of the unit, which shows its
model designation and serial number. Please copy
these details into the box below. This will ensure
that you have the required data to hand if a query
arises or whenever you need to order spares.

Model:

Serial number:

Plug wiring

This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13
Amp fused mains plug.
When replacing the fuse always use a 5 Amp BS 1362
approved type.
Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted.
To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your
supplying dealer, CBC (AMERICA) Corp or T-CBC
(TAIWAN) Co., Ltd..
If the mains sockets in your home differ, or arc not
suitable for the type of plug supplied then the plug
should be removed and a suitable type fitted.
If the mains plug becomes severed from the mains
lead it must be destroyed.
A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged
in a mains output line socket.
If a 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is not suitable or any other
type of plug used, then this appliance must be
protected by a 5 Amp fuse.

Should you need no change the plug

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following codes.
BLUE ~ Neutral
BROWN ~ Live
GREEN & YELLOW ~ No connection to be made
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows :
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.
DO NOT connect the wire which is coloured GREEN
& YELLOW or GREEN.

Introduction

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Safety MeasuresSafety Measures

Safety MeasuresSafety Measures

Safety Measures

Electrical hazards

- Ensure that the VCR and all associated ancillary
equipment are connected to a suitable mains
network power supply.

- Disconnect the VCR from the power supply (and
from all other devices) immediately if the
presence of smoke or an acrid smell suggests
that a malfunction has occurred.

- Disconnect the VCR from the power supply (and
from all other devices) immediately in the event of
a fault arising.

- Always disconnect the unit from the power supply
before opening its housing.

- Please note that only suitably qualified electrical
technicians are authorised to carry out installation
or servicing work on this unit.

- If you intend to take the VCR out of service for an
extended period, disconnect it from the power
supply and ensure that it is stored in a dry,
weather-protected location.

- Do not allow liquids of any type to get inside the
unit (e.g. by placing a full container on top of the
device, or when cleaning).

- If liquid does enter the housing, shut the unit
down at once and have it examined by the
installer or a qualified service technician.

- Take care to ensure that no cable or wire fitted to
the unit becomes pinched, trapped or otherwise
damaged. Replace any damaged wiring at once.

- If hazard-free operation of the unit cannot be
guaranteed, take it out of service immediately and
ensure that it cannot be reconnected by accident.

Hazard-free operation is no longer possible in the
following situations (among others):

- visible damage to the housing or wiring,

- objects have been inserted,

- after long-term storage in unfavourable

conditions (e.g. damp) or after particularly
rough handling during transport.

Have the unit examined by CBC then.

Installation

- The installation tasks described in this manual are
to be carried out by adequately trained electrical
technicians only, who should ensure that relevant
electrical standards and legislation are observed
at all times.

- Any modifications to the unit are likewise the
exclusive preserve of trained electrical specialists.

Maintenance and Repair

- All maintenance and repair operations should be
carried out by trained electrical specialists only.

- Unauthorised repairs can lead to personal injury,
material damage or harm to the unit itself.

Operation

- Operate this unit strictly according to the instruc­tions contained in this manual.

- Unauthorised operation can lead to personal
injury, material damage or harm to the unit.

Symbols used in this manual

The safety instructions given in this manual are
classified into two groups:

DANGER of electric shock

Failure to observe safety warnings
identified with this symbol can lead to
electric shock injuries. The symbol is used
to identify immediate hazards.

Caution

This symbol identifies hazards likely to
cause harm to the unit itself or other
material damage.

You will also find instructions designed to simplify
the operation of the unit:

Note

This symbol is used to identify special
operating features of the unit.

Safety Measures

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Product DescriptionProduct Description

Product DescriptionProduct Description

Product Description

Items Supplied

1 CTR-024N-2 time-lapse VCR
1 Installation and operating instructions
1 Quick start-up guide

Recommended Accessories

- ZS-DX and ZS-SX-type multiplexers, supplied by
CBC

- All cameras should operate on standard EIA or
NTSC video signals

- All monitors should be suitable for receiving these
EIA- or NTSC-standard signals

- E-180 VHS videocassettes suitable for use with
time-lapse VCR units

Note

Do not use “High Grade” videocassettes or
those designed for entertainment use.

The use of E-240 VHS tapes specially
designed for time-lapse VCR units is
possible under exceptional circumstances.
Ensure in this case that you take proper
account of the altered running time of the
cassette.

Main functions in brief

The CTR-024N-2 time-lapse VCR, which is
designed for professional use as part of a video
surveillance system, is configured for fast
installation and ease of operation. All the main
operating controls are easily accessed from the front
panel of the unit. Menu-based programming is
carried out using the on-screen display of the
monitor that forms part of the system. The operating
controls can be blocked with a key to prevent
unauthorised or accidental activation or shutdown of
the unit’s functions.

Video and audio connections are provided by the
standard sockets fitted to the back of the unit.

The display on the front of the device shows the
usual VCR operating, running-time and tape position
indications, along with all required information
regarding operating status, active functions,
recordings, malfunctions or alarms.

A terminal strip fitted to the back of the unit provides
the connection point for any required alarm
recording signals or the linking in cascade of various
recorders. Alarm outputs are activated when the
tape runs out or if a recording malfunction occurs.

The connection in cascade of various units permits
continuous recording over an extended period, with
each recorder in the sequence starting up automati­cally as soon as the tape in the preceding machine
runs out.

A wide range of playback functions - such as
search, slow motion, frame-by-frame forward wind
and freeze-frame - are provided to ensure easy and
efficient operation.

A concealed “Reset” button allows the video
recorder to be returned to its default settings if
required.

Product Description

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Operating controls and display functions

Front panel

1 STOP/EJECT button

for stopping tape and ejecting cassette

2 REC button

for activating the manual recording function

3 POWER button

for switching the unit on and off

4 REV. PLAY button

for reproduction in tape rewind mode

5 P/STILL button

for pausing the tape during recording and
for capturing a single image during playback
(freeze-frame)

6 Shuttle control and PLAY button

for running the tape in fast-forward or rewind
mode, and for starting normal playback

7 Display

for indication of operating data and other
information

8 Cassette compartment

for loading the videotape

9 Control panel

for configuring, adjusting and
programming the unit

Product Description

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P/STILL

PLAY

REC CHECK

/

POWER

REC

STOP
EJECT

ALARM

KEY

R

E

W

F

F

LOCK

V-POS

H-POS

FIELD ADVANCE

TIME/CNT

/REM

TIMER

REC/PLAY HOURS

ALARM

INDEX

MENU

COUNTER

ENTER

CLEAR

LOCK

SHARPNESS

ON OFF

SOFT HARD

TRACKING

CURSOR

DOWN

UP

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Display

Product Description

1 Tape running time

shows the tape running time currently selected:
3, 12 or 24 hours.

2 ALARM

lights up whenever the alarm-activated recording
function is running.

3 SERIES

lights up whenever various machines are
connected in cascade to provide continuous
recording.

4 REC

lights up while the unit is recording.

5 TIMER

lights up whenever the timed recording function
has been activated (by pressing the TIMER
button).

6 Cassette symbol

lights up whenever a tape is present in the
machine.

7 Status information

INDEX

flashes while the alarm index search function is
active.

P.FAIL

lights up to indicate that the unit has restarted
after a power failure during operation.

K.LOCK

lights up to indicate that the operating controls
are blocked.

REPEAT

lights up when the tape runs out, indicating
automatic rewind and re-recording.

8 Counter

displays information according to the operating
mode selected: time, tape position, total re­cording head operating time, error numbers,
tape counter or tape remaining.

9 Tape running mode

indicates current tape function: fast rewind,
reproduction in rewind mode, pause, normal
playback or fast forward.

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OperationOperation

OperationOperation

Operation

On/Off

Do not plug the video recorder into the power supply
until all the required connections have been carried
out and the unit has been checked for correct
configuration and possible loose wiring.

Before operating the video recorder, ensure that the
technician responsible has installed and
programmed the unit correctly and that all functions
are in full working order.

Note

The installer will normally carry out all the
required machine programming operations
before initial start-up. Further installation
and programming instructions are provided
elsewhere in this manual (from page 18
onwards).

You may find that the video recorder
operating controls are blocked, making
them inoperable (further information on
page 28).

- If not already done, connect the video recorder to
the power supply. The unit is now in standby
mode, as indicated by the dimmed information
display (showing time, etc.)

- Press the POWER button to activate the video
recorder. The information shown will now change
and the display will light up more brightly.

- Press the POWER button again to shut down the
unit.

Operation

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Handling your videocassettes

The videotapes used in time-lapse recording units
are subjected to particularly high levels of wear and
tear. For this reason, ensure whenever possible that
you use only E-180 cassettes that have been
specifically designed for use in time-lapse video
recording systems.

Note

Do not use “High Grade” videocassettes or
those designed for entertainment use.

The use of E-240 VHS tapes specially
designed for time-lapse VCR units is
possible under exceptional circumstances,
but ensure in this case that you take proper
account of the altered running time of the
cassette.

Take care to observe all the information given on the
cassette packaging and note the following points:

- Protect the cassette from extremes of heat and
damp, and from magnetic fields.

- Keep the protective cover shut at all times and
never pull the tape out of the cassette or touch it
with your fingers.

- Keep unused cassettes in their protective cases
at all times.

- Do not tamper with the tape cassette mechanism.

Recording protection

Proceed as follows to prevent tapes being wiped
accidentally:

- After recording on the tape, snap off the small tab
at the back of the cassette. The tape is now avail­able for playback only, and will be automatically
ejected from the machine whenever the REC
button is pressed.

- If you wish to re-use this tape for recording at a
later date, cover the hole left by the broken tab
with a small length of adhesive tape.

Operation

Cassette loading and removal

Videocassettes are normally marked with an arrow
on the top to indicate the direction of insertion in the
machine.

Tapes can be loaded and ejected even when the
unit is off. The video recorder switches on
automatically when a cassette is inserted.

- Load the cassette (with the transparent window
facing upwards and the tape-protection cover
towards the machine) by pushing it gently into the
tape compartment until it is taken up
automatically.

- If the VCR is running, press STOP before ejecting
the tape.

- Press the EJECT button, and the cassette will be
pushed slowly out. Carefully remove the cassette
completely.

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Playback

Any videocassette recorded using a CBC time-lapse
VCR can be reproduced on this machine.

Note

Ensure that the selected tape recording
and playback times match one another.

- Activate the video recorder and monitor, if not
already done.

- If not yet done, open the flap on the front of the
recorder and press the arrow keys marked REC/
PLAY HOURS to select the tape running speed
for playback. The tape running time will now
appear on the display (e.g. “24H”).

- Load a cassette and press the PLAY button to
begin playback.

- You may have to use the arrow keys marked
TRACKING to adjust the running position of the
tape and so improve the picture quality.

- Press the P/STILL button to pause the
reproduced image (freeze-frame).

- Press the FIELD ADVANCE arrow keys to
advance or rewind by one frame at a time.

- Press the STOP button to cancel the playback
function.

- Briefly turn the shuttle control anti-clockwise to
rewind the tape, or clockwise to fast-forward.

- Hold the shuttle control in position to activate the
slow rewind or tape advance functions.

- Press the REV. PLAY button to reproduce the
image in rewind mode.

Note

The freeze-frame function shuts down
automatically after five minutes to prevent
excessive wear to the recording head and
tape.

When the tape runs out, the recorder rewinds it
automatically, ejects the cassette and shuts itself
down.

Operation