JVC SR-9080 User Manual

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Printed in Japan

SR-9080 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SL96147 : U model SL96157 : E model

PREPARATION

RECORDING

ON-SCREEN/MENU

SWITCHES

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS AND

CONNECTORS

CONNECTIONS

PLAYBACK AND

SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

APPENDIXES

OPTIONAL

SA-K97U RS-232C

INTERFACE BOARD

INSTRUCTIONS

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SR-9080

SL96147 : U model SL96157 : E model

For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is

located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. SR-9080

Serial No.

Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

SR-9080U

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

HDR

OPERATE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS : U model

CAUTION ATTENTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

INFORMATION

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

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

CAUTION

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

NOTE:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the rear of the unit.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.

AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST

A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR.

SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INDIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit should be used with 120 V AC only.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant alternatif en 120 V.

ATTENTION: Afin d’éviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas utiliser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique.

REMARQUE:

La plaque d’identification (numéro de série) se trouve sur le panneau arrière de l’appareil.

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.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution de personnes.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le manuel d’instructions.

*Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu’aux Etats-Unis.

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.

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

WARNING:

The battery used in the SR-9080U must be replaced by a JVC authorized service dealer only.

2 (U)

2 (E)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning Notice

FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia)

1.Insert this plug only into effectively earthed threepin power outlet.

2.If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a qualified electrician.

3. Extension cord, if used, must be three-core correctly wired.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

POWER SYSTEM

Connection to the mains supply

This unit operates on voltages of 220 to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.

CAUTION

䡲 When you are not using the recorder for a long

period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

䡲 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing

to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

Note:

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.

WARNING:

THE UNIT CONTAINS A BUILT-IN LITHIUM BATTERY FOR MEMORY BACK-UP THAT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY SUITABLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT, TAKE THE UNIT TO YOUR DEALER OR A JVC SERVICE STATION.

Notes on the built-in lithium battery

This unit is produced to comply with Directives 76/889/

EEC, 82/499/EEC, 87/308/EEC and Standard IEC

Publ. 65.

(Danish)

ADVARSELI

Lithiumbatteri

— Eksplosionsfare.

Udskiftning ma kun foretages al en

sagkynding.

og som beskrevet i servicemanualen.

CAUTION

䡲 To prevent electric shock and to avoid damaging

the unit, first insert the smaller plug on the AC power cord into the VCR, making sure that it is securely connected, and then plug the larger end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

Printed in Japan

E model

”

By engaging the operation lock system [LOCK], you can prevent accidental or deliberate interference with recording operation or power supply.

When this function is activated, all operation buttons are disabled. However, you can still control the recorder with the remote control.

OPERATION LOCK

Engage the mode you want to lock (such as the Rec or Play mode).

While pressing the [LOCK] button, press the [TIME MODE+/

–] button. “LOCK” is shown on the display, indicating

that the Operation Lock mode is engaged.

To unlock the VCR, press the [TIME MODE+/

–] button while pressing the [LOCK] button. The

“LOCK” indication on

the display disappears and the unit can now be operated normally.

To prevent unauthorized use, detach this page and keep it in a safe place.

[TIME MODE+/

–] button

[LOCK] button

“LOCK” indicator

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SR-9080U

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 Major Features ............................................. 6

1-2 Periodical Maintenance................................ 7

1-3 Precautions .................................................. 7

1-4 Daily Inspection............................................ 8

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel .................................................. 9

2-2 Display ....................................................... 11

2-3 Rear Panel ................................................. 12

3 CONNECTIONS

3-1 Connecting to a Camera ............................ 14

3-2 System Using Sequential Switcher ............ 15

3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output

Terminal Connections ................................ 16

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-1 On-Screen Display ..................................... 17

4-2 Main Menu Display .................................... 18

4-3 Date and Time Setting ............................... 19

4-4 Hour Meter Display .................................... 20

4-5 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display ....... 21

4-6 Menu Switch Setting .................................. 22

4-7 Contents of Menu Switches ....................... 23

5 PREPARATION

5-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading ...................... 27

5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode

Selection .................................................... 28

6 RECORDING

6-1 Switch Setting During Recording ............... 29

6-2 Recording Basic Operation ........................ 30

6-3 Timer Recording ........................................ 31

• Timer Recording Program Setting .......... 31

• Holiday Timer Recording Setting ............ 35

• Canceling/Changing Timer Recording

Program .................................................. 36

• Notes on Timer Recording ...................... 37

6-4 Alarm Recording ........................................ 38

6-5 Sensor Recording ...................................... 40

6-6 Series Recording ....................................... 41

6-7 Repeat Recording ...................................... 43

6-8 Recording with External VCR Activation

Signal ......................................................... 44

6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power

Failure ........................................................ 45

6-10 External Timer Recording .......................... 45

6-11 Tape End Buzzer ....................................... 45

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

7-1 Preparation ................................................ 46

7-2 Playback .................................................... 46

7-3 Special-Effects Playback ........................... 47

• Still/Field Advance/Reverse Playback .... 47

• Shuttle Search ........................................ 48

7-4 Alarm Search/Date and Time Search ........ 49

7-5 Repeat Playback ........................................ 51

7-6 Counter Memory Function ......................... 51

7-7 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment ..................... 52

7-8 V. Pulse ..................................................... 52

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

8-1 Error Indications ......................................... 53

8-2 No Error Indication ..................................... 54

9 SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

(OPTIONAL)

9-1 Installation of the SA-K97U ........................ 55

9-2 SA-K97U Specifications ............................. 56

9-3 SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol &

Commands................................................. 57

10 APPENDIXES

10-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time

Table .......................................................... 64

10-2 Rear Panel’s Inputs/Outputs ...................... 65

10-3 Specifications ............................................. 66

JVC is not liable for compensation for loss or damage to recordings in the event this unit fails to record or play back properly because the unit malfunctions or a defective video cassette tape is used.

Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material recorded from TV broadcast programs or pre-recorded programs without the consent of the owner of copyright, except in cases where this material is recorded exclusively for personal use.

The SR-9080 is a video cassette recorder able to execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes. Use only video cassettes bearing the

mark.

This unit is designed for professional use.

1-1 Major Features

1 INTRODUCTION

Extended timelapse recording for up to 960 hours : U model

Recording times are selectable from 2 hours (SP mode), 6 hours (EP mode) and L12/L18/L24/24/48/72/120/168/ 240/480/960 (Timelapse mode) (when T-120 tape is used). In the L12, L18 and L24 Timelapse modes, sound is recorded as well.

Extended timelapse recording for up to 960 hours : E model

Recording times are selectable from 3 hours (SP mode) and L12/L24/48/72/120/168/240/480/960 (Timelapse mode) (when E-180 tape is used). In the L12 and L24 Timelapse modes, sound is recorded as well. * Recording and playback are not possible in the Long

Play (LP) mode.

5 High-resolution recording Delivers horizontal resolution of more than 300 lines

even in color mode. *When a tape recorded on this unit is played back on

another VCR, noise may appear on playback picture.

High-density recording (HDR) function : U model only

Using the EP head, the tape is advanced at a fine pitch

for timelapse recording. In this way, about three times more information is recorded in the same period than in conventional timelapse modes. While this results in some degradation of picture quality, the increased coverage allows you to analyze the development of a situation in greater detail. The actual recording duration on the tape is the same as that of an ordinary timelapse recording (select with menu switch <HDR RECORDING>).

5 Alarm recording function

When an alarm signal is input in the Record mode, the 2/6-hour mode is automatically engaged. Alarm recording time can be selected from 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120, or 180 sec., to tape end, or set manually. An index code is automatically recorded at the start point of the alarm recording for use as an alarm cue signal. Alarm recording points can be accessed quickly with the alarm search function.

5 Sensor recording

Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode

(Stop, Timer Recording Standby or Operating Off mode), the Record mode is automatically engaged.

5 Time/date generator

Superimposes date, month, year, hour, minute and second on the image during recording. Also allows you to display the number of alarms, alarm time, and the number of the power failures on a monitor.

5 Timer-recording function

Up to 8 programs can be set for daily, weekly, or weekday timer-recording. You can also set timer recording for up to 16 days a year by specifying the date (holidays, for example).

5 Tape position search function You can automatically search the start of an alarm

recording or search for a recording made at a specified date and time.

5 Recording check function

Recording conditions (quality) can be checked at any time during recording by pressing the recording check button.

5 Operation lock system

The secret operation lock system prevents an accidental or deliberate interference with VCR operation.

5 Camera switching signal output terminal 5 Warning function

Error indications are shown on the front panel display. Error warnings include condensation and problems with cassette loading, cassette unloading, or the rotating system operation mode.

5 Operating mode-off video throughout function

Even when the operating mode is off, the camera

’s EE

input can be output from the VCR.

5 Series recording function

Two or more SR-9080U can be connected for extended, long-term series recording. As the tape in each VCR reaches the end, the next unit in the series will automatically start recording.

5 Automatic re-start of recording after a power failure 5 Time adjust function

With the IN/OUT terminal for time adjustment, the time difference can be set to

“0” with multiple SR-

9080s

connected. (adjustment time: 00:00/12:00)

5 Digital hour meter display 5 Repeat playback/recording 5 Alarm recording, tape end and warning electronic

buzzer

5 Recording control with external activation signal 5 Counter end function 5 External timer connection 5 Summer time compensation function 5 Wired remote control (optional)

Used when an optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed.

5 RS-232C control

The SR-9080 can be controlled via a personal computer. Operation status can be monitored on the computer.

This VCR incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt over time and ultimately deteriorate and wear out. Over long periods of use, dirt and dust accumulates on the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms. Dust which penetrates the VCR (especially during outdoor use) also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing poor contact between tape and heads. This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels. To prevent wear and deterioration, clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape. However, because a head cleaning tape alone cannot clean the entire tape transport mechanism, this should also be inspected periodically to prevent any problems that could result from a sudden failure.

As replacement and adjustment of parts require advanced skills and specialized equipment, please contact the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent for servicing.

1-2 Periodical Maintenance

Monitoring Usage Time

The total operation time reached by an ordinary home VCR in 5 or 6 years may be reached by a professional VCR in as few as 5 or 6 months. Therefore, it is important that the total hours of operation be carefully monitored. An hour meter in the on-screen display (see page 20) shows the accumulated time. In the chart below, the hours accumulated in each month are shown in relation to the number of hours used per day. Times shown in the shaded area indicate that maintenance should be performed.

Running time 1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H

Drum ass’y (including heads) ^ 䡬䡬䢇

Pinch rollers ^ 䡬䡬䢇

Drive parts ^^ ^ 䡬

1-3 Precautions

5 Condensation

When cold beer is poured into a glass, water drops appear on the glass

’s surface. This phenomenon is called “condensation”. When condensation occurs on the VCR’s head drum and tape guides it may damage the tape.

5 Condensation occurs in the

following cases.

• When the VCR is moved from a

cold place to a warm place.

• In a room that has just been heated

or in an area directly exposed to a cooler.

• When there is excessive humidity.

Condensation

5 When condensation is expected to occur

Turn the power of the VCR on before use.

5 If condensation has occurred

The VCR automatically ejects the cassette and the error indication “E-08” blinks on the display. Operation is disabled until the

“E-08” indication on the display goes out.

Periodic Maintenance

Check or replace the following mechanical parts according to the running time.

Head drum

Video tape

1 INTRODUCTION

^ : Cleaning

䡬 : Check or replace as required. 䢇 : Replace

• Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the operating environment and usage. The information above should be used as a reference guide. Replace the built-in lithium battery approximately every two years.

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SR-9080U

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

Usage

1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 12 months

time per day

2 hours 60 120 180 360 720

8 hours 240 480 720 1440 2880

12 hours 360 720 1080 2160 4320

24 hours 720 1440 2160 4320 8640

Handling and storage place

5 Avoid using the unit in places subject to the

following conditions:

• extreme heat or cold

• strong magnetic fields (do not use a transceiver within 2

meters of this unit)

• high humidity

• dust and soil

• vibrations

• variations in temperature

5 Use this unit in horizontal (flat position) only. 5 To avoid overheating the unit, do not block

ventilation slots or stack the units. If the internal temperature rises too high, the tape may be damaged.

5 Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause mode

for a long time as this may damage the tape.

After about 3 minutes, this unit automatically enters the Stop mode.

5 Handle the unit carefully

• Do not place anything heavy on the unit (a monitor, etc.). A malfunction may occur.

• Do not put any foreign substance into the cassette loading slot.

• Avoid violent shocks to the recording chassis during transportation. Remove the cassette tape from the unit for transportation.

5 Turn off the power to save electricity when not

using the unit.

See page 2-3 “2.2.2 Maintenance of main parts and periodical reference

”

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1-3 Precautions

Video cassette

Erasure prevention tab

• Only use video cassette bearing the

mark.

• To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape, break the erasure prevention tab on the cassette. To use a cassette with a broken tab, place a piece of cellophane tape over the broken tab.

• Video cassettes cannot be used upside down.

• Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long

time may damage the tape. Rewind the tape to the beginning before storage.

1 INTRODUCTION

Timelapse recording is performed over very long periods of time which means that a durable tape is required. When using VHS tapes, do not use tapes with recording times of more than 160 minutes (T160/T-180).

U model

Timelapse recording is performed over very long periods of time which means that a durable tape is required.

• Use an E-180 tape.

• Do not use an extended tape (such as E-240).

E model

Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation over a long period of time, a daily inspection is recommended to ensure optimum performance. In particular, be sure to check the repeat recording/playback function on a daily basis.

Inspection procedure

Turn on the power for all units connected to the surveillance system.

Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor.

Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are correct.

Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several seconds.

Press the play button for playback.

Check that the playback picture is normal.

Check that the recorded date and time are correct.

5 This unit includes a Recording Check function (using the

[REC CHECK] button). Use these features to quickly check recording quality on a daily basis.

1-4 Daily Inspection

If any problems are found after inspection, turn the power off, unplug the power plug from the AC outlet, and contact your JVC dealer.

2-1 Front Panel

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

[OPERATE] button

Press to turn the operating mode ON/OFF. When this button is ON, the OPERATE indicator

lights and the unit can be operated. When a cassette is loaded, operating mode is switched on and the OPERATE indicator lights automatically.

The OPERATE button does not completely shut off the mains power to the unit, but switches the operating current on and off.

[EJECT] button

Press to eject the cassette. * The cassette cannot be ejected during recording.

[REC] indicator

This indicator lights during recording if menu switch

<RECORD LED> on the <F. DISP> screen is set to

“ON”.

Cassette loading slot

Insert a cassette in this slot. Use a VHS cassette tape.

[REC CHECK] button

Use this button to check recording. When pressed in the Record mode, the VCR will rewind the tape for about 5 seconds of tape time and then play back the rewound section in the 2H/6H: U model, 3H: E model mode to check recording quality. Recording is resumed automatically after playback at the point where recording was interrupted.

• If picture quality is judged to be inferior during recording

check, the heads are cleaned automatically and the error code “E-09” is shown on the display for about 10 seconds. Recording will continue regardless of the results of the recording check.

[STOP] button

Press this button to stop the tape.

[REC] button

Press this button in the Stop mode to engage the Record mode.

[REW] button

• Press this button to rewind the cassette.

• Starts reverse playback when pressed in the Play mode.

• Starts reverse alarm search or date/time search when

the Search mode is specified with the

[SEARCH] button.

• Also controls field-by-field playback in the reverse direction.

[REVERSE] button

Starts reverse playback when pressed in any mode except Record, Record-Pause and Record Check.

[PAUSE] button

• Engages the Record-Pause mode when pressed in the Record mode.

• Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode.

• Field advance or reverse playback is executed each time

the [FF] or [REW] button is pressed while pressing this button in the Still mode. (When the [FF] or [REW] button is pressed for more than 2 seconds, Continuous Field Advance Playback mode is engaged. After about 3 minutes, the Stop mode is engaged.)

[PLAY] button

• Press to play back the tape.

• Press to engage the Record mode in the Rec-Pause

mode.

[FF] button

• Press to fast-forward the tape.

• Starts fast-forward playback when pressed in the Play mode.

• Starts forward alarm search or date/time search when the Search mode is specified with the

[SEARCH] button.

• Also controls field-by-field playback in the forward direction.

[TRACKING +/–] buttons

If picture noise appears during play or field advance, press these buttons to adjust tracking so that noise is reduced. When the [+] and [

–] buttons are pressed simultaneously,

tracking is reset to the preset level.

• Tracking adjustment is not possible in the L12H and L24H Linear Slow Timelapse Play modes.

[V. LOCK +/–] buttons

Press to reduce vertical picture jitter in the Still, Field

Advance Playback and Linear Slow Timelapse Play modes.

[TIMER] button

Normally use this button for timer recording. For details, refer to “Timer Recording

” on page 31.

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SR-9080U

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

2-1 Front Panel

[TIME MODE/SET +/–] buttons

• Use to select the recording and playback speed mode. Available recording/playback speed modes vary depending on the setting of menu switch <HDR RECORDING> on the <VTR MODE> screen. Each time these buttons are pressed, the recording/ playback speed mode changes as follows. The recording/ playback speed mode is shown on the display.

HDR recording: OFF HDR recording: ON 2H: Standard 2H: Standard 6H: 3x 6H: 3x L12H: 12-hour SP linear slow L18H: 18-hour EP linear slow L24H: 24-hour SP linear slow 24H: 24-hour EP timelapse 48H: 48-hour SP timelapse 48H: 48-hour EP timelapse 72H: 72-hour SP timelapse 72H: 72-hour EP timelapse 120H: 120-hour SP timelapse 120H: 120-hour EP timelapse 168H: 168-hour SP timelapse 168H: 168-hour EP timelapse 240H: 240-hour SP timelapse 240H: 240-hour EP timelapse 480H: 480-hour SP timelapse 480H: 480-hour EP timelapse 960H: 960-hour SP timelapse 960H: 960-hour EP timelapse

• Also use these buttons during date/time setting, timer program setting and menu switch setting to specify setting values.

[ON SCREEN/SHIFT 7/t] buttons

• Use these buttons on the normal screen to move the display position or recording position of on-screen information. The position can be moved down by pressing the 7 button and to the right by pressing the t button.

• Use these buttons on the menu screen to select the desired item in date/time setting, timer program setting and menu switch setting.

Display section

For details, refer to page 11.

[OPERATE] indicator

Lights when the [OPERATE] button is turned on.

[HDR] indicator

Lights in the HDR recording and HDR playback modes. * HDR: High Density Recording

• For details on HDR recording, refer to page 28.

[SEARCH] button

Use to search the alarm recorded section or a section recorded at a specified date and time. In the Stop mode, select the search mode by pressing this button.

• Press once to engage the Alarm Search mode.

• Press twice to engage the Alarm Scan mode.

• Press three times to engage the Date/Time Search mode.

• Press four times to release the search mode.

After the search mode is selected with this button, press the [FF] or [REW] button to execute the search operation in the selected mode. For details, refer to page 49.

[DISPLAY] button

Selects which data

— current time, control tape counter

(00

— 23

) or reel tape counter (0

—

9999) — is displayed. Each time this button is pressed, the display switches to the next item.

[LOCK] button

Press to activate the operation lock function.

(

[CNT RESET] button

When the display shows the control tape counter or reel tape counter, press this button to reset to

“00

” or “0000”.

)

[RESET/CANCEL] button

• In the Timer Program Setting mode, press this button to cancel the program settings. For details, refer to

“Timer

Recording” on page 36.

• Also press this button to interrupt alarm recording or to reset the alarm input data or power loss (power failure) data. For details, refer to pages 21 and 39.

• Resets the seconds in the currently displayed time to 00 when pressed together with the

(

[CNT RESET] button

(except in menu setting mode).

- When the seconds value is 29 or less, the minutes value

is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0. (eg. 12:34:29 [ 12:34:00)

- When the seconds value is 30 or more, the seconds value

is reset to “00” and the minutes value is increased by one. (e.g. 12:34:30 [12:35:00)

[MENU] button Press to display the date/time, timer program, and various other menu setting screens, as well as the hour meter, on the monitor. Press again to cancel the menu or hour meter display.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

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SR-9080U

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

U model

10 (U)

10 (E)

2-1 Front Panel

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

[SEARCH] button

Use to search the alarm recorded section or a section recorded at a specified date and time. In the Stop mode, select the search mode by pressing this button.

• Press once to engage the Alarm Search mode.

• Press twice to engage the Alarm Scan mode.

• Press three times to engage the Date/Time Search mode.

• Press four times to release the search mode.

After the search mode is selected with this button, press the [FF] or [REW] button to execute the search operation in the selected mode. For details, refer to page 49.

[DISPLAY] button

Selects which data

— current time, control tape counter

(00H 00M 00S

— 23H 59M 59S) or reel tape counter (0

—

9999) — is displayed. Each time this button is pressed, the display switches to the next item.

[LOCK] button

Press to activate the operation lock function.

(

[CNT RESET] button

When the display shows the control tape counter or reel tape counter, press this button to reset to

“00

H00M00S” or

“0000”.

)

[RESET/CANCEL] button

• In the Timer Program Setting mode, press this button to cancel the program settings. For details, refer to

“Timer

Recording” on page 36.

• Also press this button to interrupt alarm recording or to reset the alarm input data or power loss (power failure) data. For details, refer to pages 21 and 39.

• Resets the seconds in the currently displayed time to 00 when pressed together with the ( [CNT RESET] button (except in menu setting mode).

- When the seconds value is 29 or less, the minutes value

is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0.

(e.g. 12:34:29 [ 12:34:00)

- When the seconds value is 30 or more, the seconds value

is reset to “00” and the minutes value is increased by one. (e.g. 12:34:30 [12:35:00)

[MENU] button

Press to display the date/time, timer program, and various other menu setting screens, as well as the hour meter, on the monitor. Press again to cancel the menu or hour meter display.

[TIME MODE/SET +/

–] buttons

• Use to select the recording and playback speed mode. Each time these buttons are pressed, the recording/ playback speed mode changes as follows. The recording/ playback speed mode is shown on the display.

3H: Standard L12H: 12-hour linear slow L24H: 24-hour linear slow 48H: 48-hour timelapse 72H: 72-hour timelapse 120H: 120-hour timelapse 168H: 168-hour timelapse 240H: 240-hour timelapse 480H: 480-hour timelapse 960H: 960-hour timelapse

• Also use these buttons during date/time setting, timer

program setting and menu switch setting to specify setting values.

[ON SCREEN/SHIFT 7/t] buttons

• Use these buttons on the menu screen to select the desired item in date/time setting, timer program setting and menu switch setting.

Display section

For details, refer to page 11.

[OPERATE] indicator

Lights when the [OPERATE] button is turned on.

E model

10 (E)

(E) 11

2-2 Display

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

Operation mode display

Shows the operation modes.

Playback Recording

Rewind

Fastforward

Timelapse playback

Still

Recordpause

Rewind search

Fast-forward search

Reverse playback

Recording/playback speed display

• Normally shows the recording/playback speed mode set with the [TIME MODE] button.

• Shows the following indications in the Alarm Search mode. During alarm search: Shows the specified alarm number (example: AL12) During alarm scan: Shows the alarm scan mode (ALSC). During date/time search: Shows the specified date and time (example 2310).

• Shows setting details in menu switch setting.

• When an error occurs, the error indication

“E-**” blinks (if

the menu switch <WARNING> on the <F. DISP> screen is set to “ON”). For error indications, refer to page 53.

* Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.

In this case, the [LP] indication blinks in this section.

[TIMER] indication

Lights during timer recording programming/operation.

[REPEAT] indication

When <REPEAT REC> in the <VTR MODE> menu is set to “ON”, this indication is shown. When <TAPE END MODE> in the <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> menu is set to

“STOP” and the Repeat Record mode is engaged, the [REPEAT] indication goes out if alarm recording or sensor recording takes place.

[OVERLAP] indication

Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap.

Timer program number

All programmed timer recording numbers light. During timer recording, the number of the program being recorded blinks. When the timer recording ends, this number goes out.

[AL] (alarm) indication

Shown during alarm recording or sensor recording. Blinks when alarm recording or sensor recording ends.

[LOCK] indication

Lights when the operation lock function is activated.

[AL REC] (alarm recording) indication

Lights when the menu switch <REC MODE> on the <ALARM/ SENSOR MODE> screen is set to

“ALARM” or “ALL”.

[SENSOR REC] (sensor recording) indication

Lights when the menu switch <REC MODE> on the <ALARM/ SENSOR MODE> screen is set to

“SENSOR” or “ALL”.

* (

) mark in the Rec/Pause mode is shown in red.

Cassette indication

Lights when a cassette is loaded. Blinks when a cassette is being ejected.

[SP] indication

Shows the standard (SP) mode during recording/playback. During timelapse recording/playback, the [SP] indication is shown.

Tape counter/clock indication

• Shows the current time (hour: minute: second), tape control counter (00H 00M 00S

— 23H 59M 59S) or tape

reel counter (0 — 9999) when the operating mode is on.

The display can be selected with the [DISPLAY] button.

Shows the current time when the operating mode is off. When a cassette is ejected, the tape control counter and tape reel counter are reset automatically.

• When the cassette is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function, the tape control counter and tape reel counter are reset.

• The control and reel counter counts slowly in the Timelapse mode.

• In the timelapse mode, the control counter shows the time equivalent to that shown when a tape is played back in the 3H mode. (Example: The control counter advances 1 second for about 5 minutes and 20 seconds in the 960H timelapse mode.)

• During date/time search setting and operation,

“td” is

shown in place of the seconds.

• Shows the setting item during menu switch setting.

E model

11 (E)

2-2 Display

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

Operation mode display

Shows the operation modes.

Playback Recording

Rewind

Fastforward

Timelapse playback

Still

Recordpause

Rewind search

Fast-forward search

Reverse playback

Recording/playback speed display

• Normally shows the recording/playback speed mode set with the [TIME MODE] button.

• Shows setting details in menu switch setting.

• When an error occurs, the error indication

“E-**” blinks (if

the menu switch <WARNING> on the <F. DISP> screen is set to “ON”). For error indications, refer to page 53.

[TIMER] indication

Lights during timer recording programming/operation.

[REPEAT] indication

When <REPEAT REC> in the <VTR MODE> menu is set to “ON”, this indication is shown. When <TAPE END MODE> in the <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> menu is set to “STOP” and the Repeat Record mode is engaged, the [REPEAT] indication goes out if alarm recording or sensor recording takes place.

[OVERLAP] indication

Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap.

Timer program number

All programmed timer recording numbers light. During timer recording, the number of the program being recorded blinks. When the timer recording ends, this number goes out.

[AL] (alarm) indication

Shown during alarm recording or sensor recording. Blinks when alarm recording or sensor recording ends.

[LOCK] indication

Lights when the operation lock function is activated.

[AL REC] (alarm recording) indication

Lights when the menu switch <REC MODE> on the <ALARM/ SENSOR MODE> screen is set to

“ALARM” or “ALL”.

[SENSOR REC] (sensor recording) indication

Lights when the menu switch <REC MODE> on the <ALARM/ SENSOR MODE> screen is set to

“SENSOR” or “ALL”.

* (

) mark in the Rec/Pause mode is shown in red.

Cassette indication

Lights when a cassette is loaded. Blinks when a cassette is being ejected.

[SP/EP] indication

Shows the standard (SP) mode or extended (EP) mode during recording/playback. During ordinary timelapse recording/playback, the [SP] indication is shown. The [EP] indication is shown during recording in the HDR (High-Density Record) mode or during playback of a tape section recorded in the HDR mode.

Tape counter/clock indication

• Shows the current time (hour: minute: second), tape control counter (00

— 23

) or tape reel

counter (0 — 9999) when the operating mode is on.

The display can be selected with the [DISPLAY] button.

Shows the current time when the operating mode is off. When a cassette is ejected, the tape control counter and tape reel counter are reset automatically.

• When the cassette is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function, the tape control counter and tape reel counter are reset.

• The control and reel counter counts slowly in the Timelapse mode.

• In the timelapse mode, the control counter shows the time equivalent to that shown when a tape is played back in the 2H or 6H mode. (Example: The control counter advances 1 second for about 8 minutes in the 960H ordinary timelapse mode.)

• During date/time search setting and operation,

“td” is

shown in place of the seconds.

• Shows the setting item during menu switch setting.

U model

11 (U)

2-1 FRONT PANEL

2-3 Rear Panel

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal

When a sequential switcher is connected, this terminal outputs camera switching timing control signals. For details on these signals, refer to page 65.

[COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected unit.

[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording.

[ALARM RESET] alarm signal reset input terminal

Receives signals to cancel alarm recording. * Alarm input data is not reset.

[ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal

Outputs +12 V signals during alarm recording.

[TAPE END OUT] tape end signal output terminal

Outputs a signal when the tape ends during recording. If the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the <SRI/EXT MODE> screen is set, signals are output when the specified tape reel counter value is exceeded.

• Outputs a +12 V signal during recording. When the tape ends or the specified counter value is passed, a 0 V (GND level) signal is output.

• When the tape ends during auto repeat recording or auto rewind recording, 0 V signal is output for about 2 seconds.

• Connect an external alarm or buzzer via an external interface.

• To cancel the output, press the [EJECT] button, [PLAY] button, [FF] button or [REW] button.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT ALARM RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES REC IN

SERIES REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT ALARM RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

[AC IN] connector

Connect to an AC 120 V : U model, AC220 -240 V : E model, 50/60 Hz power outlet using the provided AC power cable.

[REMOTE] remote connector (RCA)

Connect the optional RM-G30U remote control.

[MIC IN] mic input connector

Connect a microphone with 3.6-mm dia. plug. When signals are input from both the microphone connector and the audio input connector, audio signals are mixed and recorded.

[AUDIO IN] audio input connector (RCA)

Receives audio signals from a connected audio source.

[AUDIO OUT] audio output connector (RCA)

Outputs audio signals. No signal is output in the Timelapse Recording/Playback mode (except in the L12H/L18H/L24H mode : U model, L12H/L24H mode : E model).

[VIDEO IN] video input connector (BNC)

Receives composite video signals from a connected camera or other video source.

[VIDEO OUT] video output connector (BNC)

Outputs composite video signals. Even when the power is not supplied to this unit, input signals (composite video signals) from a camera can be output through this connector (Operating mode-Off Video Throughout function).

Signal ground terminal

This ground terminal is not provided for safety purposes. It is used to ground signals. Connect this terminal to ground the signal between VCRs.

2-3 Rear Panel

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

[COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected unit.

[WARNING OUT] warning signal output terminal

Outputs warning signals (+12 V) when a tape running or mechanism problem occurs.

[CLOCK RESET IN] clock reset input terminal

Connect to a master clock or another SR-9080

’s [CLOCK RESET OUT] terminal. When the clock reset signal is input, the time is automatically synchronized with the master clock or another SR-9080

’s clock. However, the time difference between VCRs should be within ±30 seconds. When the clock reset signal is input, the clock in this unit is reset as shown below.

• When the seconds value is 29 or less, the minutes

value is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0. (eg. 12:34:29 —> 12:34:00)

• When the seconds value is 30 or more, the second

value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased by one. (e.g. 12:34:30

—> 12:35:00)

[CLOCK RESET OUT] clock reset output terminal

Outputs the clock reset signal. The clock reset signal is output in the following cases.

• When the internal clock is at 0:00 or 12:00

When this unit is connected to another SR-9080

’s

[CLOCK RESET IN] terminal, the other VCR

’s clock can be set to the clock in this unit. However, the time difference should be within ±30 seconds.

(

[SERIES REC IN] series recording/VCR activation signal input terminal

Receives series recording signal or VCR activation signal from an external control device. Select the input signal with the menu switches in the <SRI/EXT MODE> menu.

Series recording input

A series recording signal is input when [SRI/EXT REC] is set to “SERIES”.

• Connect to another VCR

’s series recording signal

output terminal.

• When the tape in the preceding VCR ends, a signal is delivered to this terminal and recording starts automatically. When the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the <SRI/EXT MODE> screen is set, the signals are delivered when the specified tape reel counter value is reached. Recording starts automatically.

VCR activation signal input

When [SRI/EXT REC] is set to

“EXT”, recording is

started and stopped with an external signal.

• Connect to an external control device. If a VCR activation signal (ground input) is input to this terminal, the VCR starts recording automatically and continues recording for as long as the VCR activation signal is input.

)

[SERIES REC OUT] series recording signal output terminal

Outputs series recording signals. A series recording signal is output when [SRI/EXT REC] is set to “SERIES”.

• Connect to another VCR

’s series recording signal

input terminal.

• Outputs a signal when the tape being recorded in this unit ends. When the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the <SRI/EXT MODE> screen is set, the signals are output when the specified tape reel counter value is reached.

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW OUT

ALARM IN

COM

ALARM

REC OUT ALARM RESET

TAPE END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES REC IN

SERIES REC OUT

CLOCK RESET OUT

AC~IN

AC220-240V~50/60Hz

D.GND

AT 1

AT 0

CS1 0

CS0 1

TMP1

SODT

SLV/MST

–

OUT

IN/OUT

D.GND

AT 0

AT 1

CS0 1

CS1 0

TMP0

SODT

D. +5 V

–

OUT

IN/OUT

OUT

SW-501/SW-502 JK102/JK202

JK103/JK203

TIMER INPUT connector

TIMER OUT connector

Sequential switcher SW-501/SW-502

CCD

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT ALARM RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

3-1 Connecting to a Camera

3 CONNECTIONS

Microphone

Amplifier

RCA

BNC

Microphone

M3.5 minijack

Video camera

RCA

BNC

ALARM INCOM

AC 120 V 50/60 Hz

Provided power cable

Alarm sensor

Monitor TV

Connect the monitor

’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9080

’s video/audio output connectors.

Connect the video camera

’s video output connector to the SR-9080

’s video input connector.

Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier.

When connecting an alarm sensor, connect it to the SR-9080

’s alarm input terminal.

When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V : U model, AC 220 - 240 V : E model, 50/60 Hz outlet.

CONNECTION TO THE SW-501/SW-502 SEQUENTIAL SWITCHER

Connect pin 6 on the sequential switcher's TIMER INPUT connector to the VCR's CAMERA SW OUT terminal. Connect pin 1 to the GND terminal.

2. Connect pin 8 on the sequential switcher's TIMER INPUT connector to pin 8 on its TIMER OUT connector.

Note:

● Be sure to use two DIN connectors for connections.

COM

CAMERA SW OUT

CCD

1 2 3 4 5 6

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT ALARM RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES REC IN

SERIES REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

3-2 System Using Sequential Switcher

Connect video cameras and alarm sensor to a sequential switcher (frame switcher).

Connect the sequential switcher

’s (frame switcher) alarm signal output, camera switching signal input and video output to

the SR-9080.

Connect the monitor

’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9080

’s video/audio output connectors.

When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V : U model, AC 220 - 240 V : E model, 50/60 Hz outlet.

Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras.

Video camera

Alarm sensor input

Alarm sensor

Microphone

Alarm signal output

Camera switching signal input

Sequential switcher

BNC

RCA

Amplifier

Monitor TV

RCA

AC 120 V 50/60 Hz

3 CONNECTIONS

Provided power cable

CAM SW OUT

ALARM IN

BNC

Video output

3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal

[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

[ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal

[ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal

[CLOCK RESET] clock reset terminal

When setting the clock to the first VCR

’s clock

When setting the clock to the external master clock

External interface example

Example: Lamp lights with HIGH signal

Use appropriately rated devices.

ALARM

COMIN

Sequential switcher alarm output terminal

ALARM

REC OUT COM

Switch

ALARM

RESET

External interface

Alarm lamp

COM

Vcc: 5V–12V

Vcc

ALARM

RESET

Switch

COM

CAM SW

OUT

Sequential switcher camera switching signal input

[TAPE END OUT] tape end output terminal

[WARNING OUT] warning signal output terminal

COM

WARNING

OUT

External interface

Alarm lamp

COM

TAPE

END OUT

External interface

Alarm lamp

Relay

(Lamp, etc.)

Power supply

Control signal

GND

COM

CLOCK

COM

CLOCK

OUT

First VCR Second VCR Last VCR

COM

CLOCK

3 CONNECTIONS

COM

CLOCK

COM

CLOCK

COM

CLOCK

First VCR Second VCR Last VCR

External master clock

[MENU]

00:00:01 24H

12–24–1998 THU

AL–056 PL–04

[MENU]

00:00:01 24H

12–24–1998 THU

AL–056 PL–04

[ON SCREEN MODE]

1. TONE 100IRE

**********

2. DATE ON

3. TIME ON

4. REC SPEED ON

5. ALARM CNT ON

6. POWER LOSS CNT ON

[FRONT DISPLAY]

1. REC TALLY ON

2. WARNING ON

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SR-9080U

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

RESET/

CANCEL

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

SET

–

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-1 On-Screen Display

Displays the time date (date and time), recording speed, number of alarms and number of power losses (power failures) on screen in the Stop mode, Record mode and Record-Pause mode. During recording, the on-screen data is recorded together with video signals.

• The on-screen display position can be moved with the [ON SCREEN] buttons.

• The type of data shown and display brightness can be selected on the <ON SCREEN /F. DISP MODE> screen.

[ON SCREEN t] button[ON SCREEN 7] button

Time (hour, minute, second)

Date (month, day, year)

Number of alarms

Recording speed (ALARM indication during alarm/ sensor recording)

Number of power losses (power failures)

[ON SCREEN 7] button

[ON SCREEN t] button

Display items

Preparation

Connect the video output connector of this unit to the monitor’s video input connector.

Turn on the monitor and VCR.

When a video signal from a camera is input to the video input connector, on-screen data is superimposed on the picture.

When there is no input signal, on-screen data is shown

on a black background.

Changing the on-screen display position

Move horizontally.

Press the [ON SCREEN t] button.

[ The display position is moved to the right

Move downward.

Press the [ON SCREEN 7] button. [ The display position is moved down.

Selecting the data display

The data displayed on-screen can be selected on the <ON SCREEN MODE> screen. Set the <ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE> setting to

“ON”.

When you do not want to display or record on-screen data, set the corresponding menu item to

“OFF”.

Changing the on-screen display brightness

Set the brightness with the menu switch <TONE> on the <ON SCREEN MODE> screen. Select 0IRE, 30IRE, 70IRE or 100IRE.

• The higher the number, the brighter the characters.

* For details on menu operation, refer to page 22.

ON SCREEN MODE screen

On-screen display

U model

17 (U)

(E) 17

[MENU]

00:00:01 48H

18–02–1999 THU

AL–056 PL–04

[MENU]

00:00:01 48H

18–02–1999 THU

AL–056 PL–04

[ON SCREEN MODE]

1. TONE 100%

**********

2. DATE ON

3. TIME ON

4. REC SPEED ON

5. ALARM CNT ON

6. POWER LOSS CNT ON

[FRONT DISPLAY]

1. REC TALLY ON

2. WARNING ON



SR-9080E

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

RESET/

CANCEL

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

SET

–

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-1 On-Screen Display

• The on-screen display position can be moved with the [ON SCREEN] buttons.

• The type of data shown and display brightness can be selected on the <ON SCREEN /F. DISP MODE> screen.

[ON SCREEN t] button[ON SCREEN 7] button

Time (hour, minute, second)

Number of alarms

Recording speed (ALARM indication during alarm/ sensor recording)

Number of power losses (power failures)

[ON SCREEN 7] button

[ON SCREEN t] button

Display items

Preparation

Connect the video output connector of this unit to the monitor’s video input connector.

Turn on the monitor and VCR.

When a video signal from a camera is input to the video input connector, on-screen data is superimposed on the picture.

When there is no input signal, on-screen data is shown

on a black background.

Changing the on-screen display position

Move horizontally.

Press the [ON SCREEN t] button.

[ The display position is moved to the right

Move downward.

Press the [ON SCREEN 7] button. [ The display position is moved down.

Selecting the data display

The data displayed on-screen can be selected on the <ON SCREEN MODE> screen. Set the <ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE> setting to

“ON”.

When you do not want to display or record on-screen data, set the corresponding menu item to

“OFF”.

Changing the on-screen display brightness

Set the brightness with the menu switch <TONE> on the <ON SCREEN MODE> screen. Select 0%, 30%, 70% or 100%.

• The higher the number, the brighter the characters.

* For details on menu operation, refer to page 22.

ON SCREEN MODE screen

On-screen display

Date (day, month, year)

E model

17 (E)

SR-9080U

REC

EJECT

OPERATE

RESET/

CANCEL

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

SET

–

[MENU]

CLOCK SET

ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE

VIDEO/VTR MODE

SRI/EXT MODE

ALARM/SENSOR MODE

BUZZER/IN OUT

PROGRAM TIMER

HOLIDAY SET

HOUR METER

OTHER

4-2 Main Menu Display

You can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs, as well as the hour meter (drum rotating time) by selecting the desired item in the main menu. The date/time setting screen, menu switch setting screen for each application, and timer recording program setting screen can also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu. Date/time setting, menu switch setting and hour meter can be checked on the VCR

’s display as well.

Contents of the main menu items

CLOCK SET (VCR's display cLSET)

Displays the date/time setting screen. * Set the clock before operating the VCR (refer to

page 19).

ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE (VCR's display DISP)

Let’s you choose whether or not to display on- screen display items, brightness selection, [REC] indicator and warning indicator.

VIDEO/VTR MODE (VCR's display VIDEO)

For VCR operation settings such as V. Pulse ON/ OFF, HDR recording, counter memory function and repeat recording/playback.

SRI/EXT MODE (VCR's display SRi ET)

For setting series recording or automatic recording with an external signal.

ALARM/SENSOR MODE (VCR's display ALSEN)

For setting alarm recording or sensor recording operation.

BUZZER/IN OUT (VCR's display BUSSiO)

Turn ON/OFF buzzers such as the tape end buzzer and alarm/sensor buzzer and set camera switch signal output.

PROGRAM TIMER (VCR's display PRG)

Shows timer recording program settings with the day of the week.

HOLIDAY SET (VCR's display HOLiDY)

Shows timer recording program settings at specified dates.

HOUR METER (VCR's display HOUR)

Shows the VCR

’s operating time (drum rotation time).

OTHER (VCR's display OTHER)

Shows the date and time when an alarm was input or a power failure occurred.

[SHIFT t] button

[SHIFT 7] button

[MENU] button

[SET –] button

[SET +] button

Cursor

Main menu screen

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

Operation

Connect the video output connector of this unit to the monitor’s video input connector.

Turn on the monitor and VCR.

Press the [MENU] button. [ The main menu screen is shown on the monitor

screen.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to move the cursor to the item you want to display.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to display the selected menu

screen on the monitor (see below).

To restore the main menu screen, press the [MENU] button. To cancel the main menu mode, press the [MENU] button again. The normal screen is restored.

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

RESET/

CANCEL

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

SET

–

4-3 Date and Time Setting

The time/date generator and timer recording will not function if the time and date are not set. Set the month/day/year, hour/minute and Summer Time Compensation ON/OFF on the CLOCK SET screen. The setting can be checked even on the display.

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

[SET –] button

Operation

Turn on the monitor and VCR.

Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on <CLOCK SET> on the main menu.

Press the [SET +/

–] button.

[The <CLOCK SET> screen is shown. The cursor shows

the <TIME> setting item and the hour digit blinks. * Check that <SUMMER TIME> on the last line is set to

“OFF.

Set the “hour” by pressing the [SET +/

–] button. This VCR

uses the 24-hour system.

• Press the [SET +] button to increase the numerical value and the [SET –] button to decrease it (same for minute, month, day and year setting).

During summer time period, set the time with a one-hour delay.

During standard time period, set the actual time.

Press the [SHIFT t] button so that the minutes digit blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the minutes.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button. [The <DATE> setting item is shown by the cursor and the

month item blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the month.

Press the [SHIFT t] button so that the day item blinks and set the day with the [SET +/

–] button.

In the same way, press the [SHIFT t] button so that the year item blinks and set the year with the [SET +/–] button.

For summer time compensation

• Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor to <SUMMER TIME> and press the [SET +/

–] button to set <SUMMER

TIME> to “ON”.

[The time is automatically adjusted one hour forward in

the summer.

End date/time setting.

• Press the [MENU] button.

[The monitor screen returns to the main menu screen

and the time count starts from 00 second.

• Press the [MENU] button again to restore the normal screen.

[SET +] button

[SHIFT 7/t] and [SET +/–] buttons

CLOCK SET screen

Normal screen

Press twice the [MENU] button.

Cursor indication

Main menu screen

VCR's display

[SET +] button

[MENU] button

[RESET/CANCEL] button

[CNT/RESET] button

[MENU]

CLOCK SET

ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE

VIDEO/VTR MODE

SRI/EXT MODE

ALARM/SENSOR MODE

BUZZER/IN OUT

PROGRAM TIMER

HOLIDAY SET

HOUR METER

OTHER

[CLOCK SET]

––– TIME –––

00:00

––– DATE –––

10–10–2000

SUMMER TIME OFF

[CLOCK SET]

––– TIME –––

12:30

––– DATE –––

12-24

–1998

SUMMER TIME OFF

[MENU]

12:30:01 48H

12–24–1998 THU

[

cL SET

12241998

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4-3 Date and Time Setting

Summer Time Compensation

• When setting the time, make sure the <SUMMER TIME> item is set to

“OFF”.

When this unit is shipped, this item is set to

“OFF”.

Standard time

Set the clock to the actual time.

When daylight savings start, set the <SUMMER TIME> item to “ON”.

• The time advances one hour on the display.

During daylight savings time

Set the time with a one-hour delay.

After setting the time, set the <SUMMER TIME> item to

“ON”.

• The set time advances one hour.

At the end of the daylight savings time season, set the <SUMMER TIME> item to

“OFF”.

• The standard time instead of <SUMMER TIME> is

displayed.

4-4 Hour Meter Display

Drum rotation time is displayed on the monitor

’s screen and the VCR's display in the form of an hour meter. Use this data to

schedule maintenance.

Operation

Turn on the VCR and monitor.

Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the <HOUR METER> on the main menu.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to show the hour meter (drum

rotating time) on the monitor.

Press the [MENU] button twice to restore the normal screen.

[MENU]

CLOCK SET

ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE

VIDEO/VTR MODE

SRI/EXT MODE

ALARM/SENSOR MODE

BUZZER/IN OUT

PROGRAM TIMER

HOLIDAY SET

HOUR METER

OTHER

[HOUR METER]

DRUM ON 000047H

HOUR

Main menu screen

[SET +/–] button

Hour meter screen

VCR's display

Notes:

• If the power plug has been disconnected from an AC outlet for a long time, make sure the set time is correct before using the unit. (Clock time may be affected by environmental factors.)

• When the built-in backup battery capacity is low, the error indication E-10 appears on the display. Contact your local JVC dealer to replace the built-in battery.

Time setting for 29 seconds or less

When the seconds value is 29 or less, you can reset it to 00 by pressing the [CNT RESET] button while pressing the [RESET/ CANCEL] button.

• For 30 or more, the seconds value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased by one.

[MENU]

CLOCK SET

ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE

VIDEO/VTR MODE

SRI/EXT MODE

ALARM/SENSOR MODE

BUZZER/IN OUT

PROGRAM TIMER

HOLIDAY SET

HOUR METER

OTHER

[OTHER]

ALARM IN LIST

POWER

LOSS LIST

[ALARM IN]

AL–001 12:00:00 9

–21–98

AL–003 21:44:30 10

–6–98

AL–002 14:30:00 9–25–98

AL–––– ––:––:–– ––– ––––

[POWER LOSS]

PL–01 7:35:27 9

–21–98

PL–03 17:44:20 11

–7–98

PL–02 10:30:30 10

–30–98

PL––– –:––:–– ––– ––––

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4-5 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display

Cursor indication

[SET +/–] button

Alarm/power loss list screen

[SET +/–] button

Alarm list screen

First alarm

Hour

Minute

[MENU] button

The dates and times of up to 8 alarm inputs or 4 power losses (failures) can be displayed.

Operation

Turn on the VCR and monitor.

Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu on the monitor.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on <OTHER>.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to display the <OTHER>

screen.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the item you want to display (ALARM LIST or POWER LOSS LIST).

Press the [SET +/–] button to display the alarm or power loss list.

• Alarm list: Up to 8 alarms are shown. When 9 or more alarms are input, the most recent data will replace the earliest data (beginning with the second item).

• Power loss list: Up to 4 power losses are shown. When 5 or more power losses are input, the most recent data will replace the earliest data (beginning with the second item).

Press the [MENU] button three times to restore the normal screen.

• Press the [MENU] button once to restore the <OTHER>

screen and press once more to restore the main menu.

Resetting alarm input/power loss (failure) data

Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button on the alarm list screen to reset the alarm input data stored in memory. Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button on the power loss list screen to reset the power loss data stored in memory.

Power loss list screen

Second

Last power loss

First power loss

Last alarm

Second alarm

Second power loss

Year

Month

Day

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STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

RESET/

CANCEL

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

SET

–

[MENU]

CLOCK SET

ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE

VIDEO/VTR MODE

SRI/EXT MODE

ALARM/SENSOR MODE

BUZZER/IN OUT

PROGRAM TIMER

HOLIDAY SET

HOUR METER

OTHER

[ON SCREEN MODE]

1. TONE 100IRE

**********

2. DATE ON

3. TIME ON

4. REC SPEED ON

5. ALARM CNT OFF

6. POWER LOSS CNT OFF

[FRONT DISPLAY]

1. REC TALLY ON

2. WARNING ON

[VIDEO MODE]

1. V. PULSE OFF

[VTR MODE]

1. HDR

OFF

2. CNT MEM SW

OFF

3. POWER ON REC

OFF

4. AUTO REC CHECK OFF

5. AUTO REW O FF

6. REPEAT PLAY OFF

7. REPEAT REC OFF

[SRI/EXT MODE]

1. SRI/EXT REC OFF

2. EXT REC END

NORMAL

3. CNT TAPE END OFF

[ALARM/SENSOR MODE]

1. REC MODE

OFF

2. REC SPEED 2H

3. DURATION 180SEC

4. TAPE END MODE OFF

[BUZZER]

1. TAPE END OFF

2. AL/SENSOR IN

OFF

3. WARNING OFF

[IN/OUT]

1. CAMERA SW

OFF

2. RS232C B. RATE 9600

4-6 Menu Switch Setting

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

You can customize the VCR

’s functions to suit the requirements of your application using the four menu switch setting screens

accessible from the main menu screen.

• ON SCREEN/F. DISPLAY MODE

• VIDEO/VTR MODE

• SRI/EXT, ALARM/SENSOR MODE

• BUZZER/IN OUT

Each menu switch setting screen can be accessed independently from the main menu.

[MENU] button

[SHIFT 7] button

[SET +] button

[SET –] button

Main menu screen

[MENU] button

ON SCREEN/F. DISPLAY MODE screen

[SET +/–] button

SRI/EXT, ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen

BUZZER/IN OUT screen

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

[MENU] button

Operation

Turn on the VCR and monitor.

Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu on the monitor.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select the menu switch setting screen you want to set or check.

• Set the cursor on the desired menu switch setting screen.

Press the [SET +/

–] button.

[ The selected menu switch setting screen is shown on

the monitor.

• The menu switch setting screen consists of several menu

switch items.

To change the menu switch setting

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the

menu switch item setting you want to change.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to specify the set value.

䡲 To set more than one menu switch, repeat the above

steps

and

To check or set the other menu switch setting screens Press the [MENU] button to restore the main menu screen and repeat steps 3 to 5.

End menu switch setting. To restore the normal screen from the menu switch setting screen, press the [MENU] button twice.

• The specified setting value is stored in the VCR

’s

memory and retained even if the operating power is turned off.

• For details on menu switch items, refer to pages 23 to 26.

Normal screen

Only shown when the SAK97 is installed.

U model only 

4-7 Contents of Menu Switches

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

[ ]: Factory setting

• The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what

’s on the VCR’s display.

Screens Items Set values Function

ON TONE 0 IRE SCREEN 30 IRE MODE 70 IRE

[100] IRE

30 70

100

The higher the numeric value, the brighter the display. The brightness is shown on the line under the setting value.

0 IRE: ********** (black indication) 30 IRE: *** 70 IRE: *******

100 IRE: ********** (white indication)

POWER [ON] LOSS CNT OFF

ON OFF

05D 1

DAY [ON]

OFF

ON OFF

Sets whether or not the year, month and day are shown on screen. ON: Shown. OFF: Not shown.

05D 2

TIME [ON]

OFF

ON OFF

Sets whether or not the time is shown. ON: Shown. OFF: Not shown.

05D 3

Sets whether or not the recording speed mode is shown on screen. ON: Shown. OFF: Not shown.

REC SPEED ON

[OFF]

ON OFF

05D 4

ALARM CNT ON

[OFF]

ON OFF

Sets whether or not the number of alarms is shown on screen. ON: Shown. OFF: Not shown.

05D 5

05D 6

F. DISP REC TALLY [ON]

OFF

ON OFF

FDiP 1

VIDEO MODE V. PULSE [OFF]

OFF ON

ViD 1

Sets whether or not a warning indication (error code display) is shown when a problem occurs. ON: Shown. OFF: Not shown.

Sets whether or not the [REC] indicator lights in the Record mode. ON: Lights. OFF: Does not light .

Sets whether or not the number of power losses is shown on screen. ON: Shown. OFF: Not shown.

WARNING [ON]

OFF

ON OFF

Sets whether or not the V. pulse is added during ordinary playback (2H and 6H modes : U model, 3H mode : E model). OFF: V. pulse is not added. Normally set to this position. ON: V. pulse is added.

• When a camera synchronized with the power supply is switched with a switcher, the picture may be distorted at the switching point. In this case, set this switch to

“ON”. This locks the monitor, preventing the picture distortion at switching points (only in the 2/6H mode : U model, 3H mode : E model).

• V. pulse is always added in the Still mode and Timelapse mode.

(VCR's display)

FDiP 2

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VTR MODE HDR [OFF]

OFF ON

[ ]: Factory setting

• The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what

’s on the VCR’s display.

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

Sets the mode during timelapse recording. OFF: Records in the normal timelapse mode (timelapse recording with

the SP heads).

ON: Records in the HDR timelapse mode (timelapse recording with

the EP heads). Refer to page 28.

FunctionScreens Items Set values

UTR 1

(VCR's display)

Enables or disables automatic external timer recording or automatic restart of recording after a power failure. OFF: External timer recording or automatic recording after power

failure does not function regardless of whether power is supplied or not.

ON: Recording starts automatically when power is turned on.

POWER ON [OFF] REC ON

OFF ON

Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode. OFF: Automatic recording check function is disabled. ON: Automatic recording check function is enabled.

AUTO REW [OFF]

OFF ON

Sets whether or not the tape is rewound automatically when the tape ends. OFF: The tape stops at the end. ON: The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode (auto

REW).

* When the repeat recording/playback function is set to

“ON”, the

repeat function has priority.

* If the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the <ALARM/SENSOR

MODE> screen is set to

“STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged when the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording. The tape does not rewind.

Sets whether or not the counter memory function is activated. OFF: The counter memory function is not activated. ON: The counter memory function is activated.

When the tape reel counter value reaches 0000 in the FF/REW mode, the VCR enters the Stop mode automatically.

* The counter memory function is not available during repeat recording/

playback, auto REW, alarm search, alarm scan and date/time search.

CNT MEM SW [OFF]

OFF ON

UTR 2

UTR 3

UTR 5

Enables or disables the repeat playback function. OFF: The repeat playback function is disabled. ON: When the tape ends, it is automatically rewound and played back

again from the beginning.

REPEAT PLAY [OFF]

OFF ON

UTR 6

Enables or disables the repeat recording function. OFF: The repeat recording function is disabled. ON: When the tape ends, it is automatically rewound and recording

starts again from the beginning. When set to

“ON”, the [REPEAT]

indication on the VCR

’s display lights.

* If the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the <ALARM/SENSOR

MODE> screen is set to

“STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged when

the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording. The repeat recording is not executed.

* When this menu switch is set to

“ON”, externally activated recording

is not executed.

REPEAT REC [OFF]

OFF ON

UTR 7

AUTO REC [OFF] CHECK ON

OFF ON

UTR 4

U model on

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[ ]: Factory setting

• The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what

’s on the VCR’s display.

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

FunctionScreens Items Set values

CNT TAPE END [OFF]

500 1000

. . .

9500

OFF 500

. . .

9500

Outputs a tape end signal from the rear panel

’s [TAPE END OUT] terminal when the tape reaches the set tape reel counter value during recording. During series recording, a series recording signal is output to a connected VCR for continuous recording. OFF: The counter end output function is disabled. 500 : A tape end signal is output when the set tape reel counter value is

reached during recording. A buzzer sounds when the menu switch <END BUZ> on the <BUZZER/IN OUT> is set to

“ON”. For more information on the relationship between the tape reel counter value and the tape remaining time, refer to page 64.

SR ET 2

. .

9500

SR ET 3

ALARM/ REC MODE [OFF] SENSOR ALARM MODE SENSOR

ALL

OFF ALAR SENS ALL

Selects the alarm recording or sensor recording function.

• Alarm recording: When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel

’s

[ALARM IN] terminal during recording, the mode switches to the 2H (SP) or 6H (EP) : U model, 3H (SP) : E model recording mode for realtime recording of the alarm event.

• Sensor recording: When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel

’s

[ALARM IN] terminal in the Stop mode (Stop mode, Timer Recording Standby or Operating Off mode), recording starts in the 2H (SP) or 6H

(EP) mode : U modeo, 3H (SP) mode : E model. OFF: Alarm or sensor recording is not executed. ALARM: Alarm recording is executed. SENSOR: Sensor recording is executed. ALL: Both alarm and sensor recording are executed.

AL SE 1

(VCR's display)

SR ET 1

SRI/EXT SRI/EXT REC [OFF] MODE SERIES

EXT

OFF SERI EIT

Selects series recording or automatic recording with an external VCR activation signal. OFF: The series recording and automatic recording with an external

signal functions are disabled. SERIES: The series recording function is enabled. EXT: The automatic recording function with an external signal is enabled. * When the menu switch <REPEAT REC> is set to

“ON”, externally

activated recording is not executed.

EXT REC END [NORMAL]

OPE OFF

NORn POFF

Selects the mode engaged when externally activated automatic recording ends. NORMAL: The Stop mode is engaged. OPE OFF: The Stop mode is engaged and the operating power mode

is turned off.

REC SPEED [2H]

2H 6H

Selects the recording mode for alarm or sensor recording. 2H: Records in the 2H (SP) mode. 6H: Records in the 6H (EP) mode.

AL SE 2

DURATION 5

10 15 30 60 120 [180] TAPE END MANUAL

. . .

180 TPEN NANU

AL SE 3

Selects the recording duration for alarm or sensor recording. 5 — 180: Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the specified time (5

sec. to 180 sec.) TAPE END: Alarm or sensor recording continues to the end of the tape. MANUAL: Alarm or sensor recording continues for as long as alarm

signals are input. Set to this position when specifying the alarm recording time with a switcher. *To ensure accurate alarm search and alarm scan operation,

be sure to set the recording time to 5 seconds or more.

U model on

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4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

[ ]: Factory setting

• The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what

’s on the VCR’s display.

Screens Items Set values

Function

ALARM/ TAPE END [OFF] SENSOR MODE STOP MODE

Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is an alarm or sensor recording. OFF: The forced Stop mode is not engaged.

• When the tape ends, the mode set with the menu switch <AUTO REW> or <REPEAT REC> on the <VTR MODE> screen is engaged.

ON: The Forced Stop mode is engaged.

Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when the tape ends in the Record mode. OFF: The buzzer does not sound. ON: The buzzer sounds when the tape ends during recording. Also,

the buzzer sounds when the tape reel counter value set with the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the SRI/EXT MODE screen is reached. When the mode is changed by pressing the [REW] button, [EJECT] button or [OPERATE] button, the buzzer sound stops.

BUZZER TAPE END [OFF]

OFF ON

AL/SENSOR [OFF] IN ON

OFF ON

Selects whether or not the buzzer sounds during alarm or sensor recording. OFF: The buzzer does not sound. ON: The buzzer sounds.

OFF STOP

BU 22 1

RS-232C B. RATE

600 1200 2400 4800 [9600]

600

. . .

9600

Selects the RS-232C data transfer rate (600 bps, 1200 bps, 2400 bps, 4800 bps and 9600 bps).

IN/OUT CAMERA SW [OFF]

1 FIELD 2 FIELD

OFF 1FRD 2FRD

Sets the camera switching signal output interval. OFF: No camera switching signal is output. 1 FIELD: Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 field. 2 FIELD: Set to this position to switch cameras every two fields (1

frame).

This screen is shown only when the optional SA-K97U RS-232C board is installed.

BU 22 2

WARNING [OFF]

OFF ON

Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when a warning occurs. OFF: The buzzer does not sound. ON: The buzzer sounds. When the warning is released, the buzzer

sound stops.

BU 22 3

iO 1

iO 3

(VCR's display)

AL SE 4

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STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

5-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading

Insert the cassette with its label side facing you. Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading.

Notes:

• To avoid damage or injury, do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot.

• For best results, use a T-120 tape : U model, E-180 tape : E model.

5 PREPARATION

Unloading

Press the [EJECT] button.

[The cassette is ejected.

• The tape reel counter is reset to

“0000”.

If the operating mode is not on when the [EJECT] button is pressed, operating mode is automatically switched on and the cassette is ejected. Once the cassette is unloaded, the operating mode turns off again automatically.

If the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged (TIMER indication is shown on the display), the cassette will not be ejected when the [EJECT] button is pressed. To unload the cassette, press the [TIMER] button to release the Timer Recording Standby mode, then press the [EJECT] button.

(

) indication

[EJECT] button

[TIMER] indication

Auto operate on

When a cassette is loaded, the oprating mode automatically turns on and the (

) cassette indication

appears.

Auto play

When a cassette with no erasure prevention tab is loaded, playback starts automatically.

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STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode Selection

5 PREPARATION

Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on.

Select whether or not the HDR mode is engaged with the <HDR> menu switch on the <VTR MODE> screen. When the During HDR recording or HDR playback, the [HDR] indicator lights.

Select the Record or Playback speed with the [TIME MODE +/

–] button. Refer to the table below.

The selected recording or playback speed mode is shown on the display.

• Available modes differ depending on whether HDR is ON or OFF.

[HDR] indicator

Record/playback speed indication

[TIME MODE +/

–] buttons

Available recording time (hour)

T-120

2H 2H* Standard (SP) 2 —

6H* 6H 3x (EP) 6 —

L12H — 12-hour SP linear slow 12 0.1 Possible

— L18H 18-hour EP linear slow 18 —

L24H — 24-hour SP linear slow 24 0.2

— 24H 24-hour timelapse 24 —

48H 48H 48-hour timelapse 48 0.4

72H 72H 72-hour timelapse 72 0.6

120H 120H 120-hour timelapse 120 1.0 Impossible

168H 168H 168-hour timelapse 168 1.4

240H 240H 240-hour timelapse 240 2

480H 480H 480-hour timelapse 480 4

960H 960H 960-hour timelapse 960 8

Recording/ playback interval (sec.) (with HDR mode OFF)

Display

Mode

OFF

HDR REC

Audio recording

*HDR ON/OFF can

be activated in any recording mode except the 2H/6H mode.

High-Density Recording

HDR is performed with the EP heads. When HDR is set to

“OFF”, recording is performed with the SP heads. In the HDR mode, the interval between frames (fields) is reduced by about a third, allowing three 3 times as many frames to be recorded as in the ordinary timelapse mode. This does not affect the actual recording time of the tape (the recording time is the same as it would be if recorded in the normal (SP) Timelapse mode). The quality of the picture recorded in the HDR mode is inferior to that in ordinary timelapse recording (equivalent to the EP mode).

• Available recording time may vary depending on the type of cassette used.

• In the L12H, L18H and L24H Linear Slow mode, the tape runs continuously while sound is recorded. Pictures are timelapse-

recorded.

• The L12H and L24H modes can be set only when HDR is set to

“OFF”.

The L18H and 24H modes can be set only when HDR is set to

“ON”.

• For best results, use a T-120 tape.

• Replace the cassette at least once every 15 days when using the 2H - 168H modes. In the 240 - 960H modes,

replace the cassette with a new one at the completion of recording.

U model

28 (U)

28 (E)

5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode Selection

5 PREPARATION

Record/playback speed indication

[TIME MODE +/

–] buttons

Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on.

Select the Record or Playback speed with the [TIME MODE +/

–] button. Refer to the table below.

The selected recording or playback speed mode is shown on the display.

Recording/ playback interval (sec.)

Available recording time (hour)

E-180 Audio

recording

Display

Mode

• Available recording time may vary depending on the type of cassette used.

• In the L12H and L24H Linear Slow mode, the tape runs continuously while sound is recorded. Pictures are timelapse-

recorded.

• For best results, use a E-180 tape.

• Replace the cassette at least once every 15 days when using the 3H - 168H modes. In the 240 - 960H modes,

replace the cassette with a new one at the completion of recording.

3H Standard (SP) 3 —

L12H 12-hour linear slow 12 0.1 Possible

L24H 24-hour linear slow 24 0.18

48H 48-hour timelapse 48 0.34

72H 72-hour timelapse 72 0.52

120H 120-hour timelapse 120 0.82 Impossible

168H 168-hour timelapse 168 1.14

240H 240-hour timelapse 240 1.62

480H 480-hour timelapse 480 3.22

960H 960-hour timelapse 960 6.42

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STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

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REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

[OPERATE] button

E model

28 (E)

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STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

6 RECORDING

[REC] indicator

[ON SCREEN f] button

[TIME MODE +/

–] buttons

6-1 Switch Setting During Recording

Connection

Connect the input and output connectors on the rear panel correctly. Refer to

“CONNECTIONS

” on pages 14 to 16.

Menu switch settings

Set menu switches as required.

ON SCREEN/F. DISPLAY MODE

• Select the brightness and ON/OFF for each indication (date, time and recording speed, etc).

During recording, the selected on-screen data is

recorded together with video signals. If you do not want to display or record a specific item, set it to “OFF”.

• <REC TALLY> setting

Set whether or not the [REC] indicator lights in the

Record mode.

VTR MODE

• HDR

Set to “ON” to record in the High-Density Recording

mode during timelapse recording.

• POWER ON REC

Set to “ON” for external timer recording or automatic

restart of recording after a power failure. For details, refer to “6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure” and “6-10 External Timer Recording

” on page

45.

• AUTO REW

Select the mode engaged when the tape ends. “OFF”: The Stop mode is engaged.

“ON”: The tape automatically rewinds to the

beginning.

When the <REPEAT REC> menu switch is set to

“ON”, repeat recording takes place regardless of the setting of this switch.

• REPEAT REC Set to “ON” to perform repeat recording. For details,

refer to “6-7 Repeat Recording

” on page 43.

• AUTO REC CHECK

Set to “ON” to perform Recording Check automatically

at the beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode.

SRI/EXT MODE

• SRI/EXT REC

- Set to “SERIES” to perform series recording. For details, refer to

“6-6 Series Recording

” on page 41.

- Set to “EXT” to execute automatic recording when activated by an external signal. For details, refer to

“6-8 Recording with External

VCR Activation Signal

” on page 44.

ALARM/SENSOR MODE

• REC MODE

- For alarm recording, set to

“ALARM” or “ALL”. For

details, refer to 6-4 Alarm Recording

” on page 38.

- For sensor recording, set to

“SENSOR” or “ALL”. For

details, refer to 6-5 Sensor Recording

” on page 40.

BUZZER

• TAPE END Set to “ON” if you want the buzzer to sound when the tape ends during recording.

IN/OUT

• CAMERA SW Set the camera switching timing signal output to an external sequential switcher during recording.

- To switch cameras every 1 field or 1 frame, set this

menu switch to “1 FIELD” or “2 FIELD”.

Front panel settings

Select the recording speed mode with the [TIME MODE +/–] button.

For details, refer to

“5-2 Recording/Playback Speed

Mode Selection

” on page 28.

Select the on-screen display position with the [ON SCREEN 7/f] button.

[ON SCREEN 7] button

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

6 RECORDING

6-2 Recording Basic Operation

Note:

• When a tape recorded in this unit is played back on another VCR (except another SR-9080), noise may appear in the picture.

If the recording speed is as shown below, the VCR cleans the heads automatically and continues recording whenever continuous 24-hour recording is performed. Normal timelapse mode: 72H or more HDR timelapse mode: 240H or more (U model only) Images recorded during the cleaning period may be unstable due to the interference with the servo control. This is not a malfunction.

[STOP] button

[REC] button

Recording

check

Recording

Normal

[REC CHECK] button

Error code “E-09” is shown for 10 seconds.

Auto head cleaning

Recording

Defective

During recording

Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on.

[The [OPERATE] indicator lights.

Insert a cassette with safety tab in place.

[The (

) cassette indicator lights on the display.

* If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off,

the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto operate on function).

Press the [REC] button to start recording.

[ The recording indictor lights on the display,

showing that the Record mode is engaged.

* No sound is recorded during Timelapse Recording

(except in the L12H/L18H/L24H mode) : U model (except in the L12H/L24H mode) : E model.

To stop recording temporarily

Press the [PAUSE] button.

[ The record-pause indicator is shown on

the display and the Pause mode is engaged.

* If the VCR remains in the Record-Pause mode for

about 3 minutes, the head drum stops rotating to protect the tape. Although the Record-Pause mode remains engaged, there may be some distortion in the picture at the recording transition when you start recording again.

To start recording again

Press the [PLAY] button.

[ The record-pause indicator on the display

goes out and the Recording mode is engaged.

To stop recording

Press the [STOP] button.

[The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

[REC CHECK] button

[PAUSE] button

[PLAY] button

[OPERATE] button

To check the recording

● To check recording in the Timelapse mode, the

recording duration must be equivalent to at least 8 seconds at 2H(SP) or 6H(EP) speed : U Model, 3H (SP) : E model speed. Recording check cannot be performed correctly if the recording duration is too short. (Example : In the 960-hour normal timelapse mode, the recording duration shoud be 64 : U model, 43 : E model minutes or more.)

● During recording check, the audio signal is not output.

Press the [REC CHECK] button during recording.

→ The tape is automatically played back in reverse for

about 5 seconds, then the Play mode is engaged to allow you to check recording. After the sequence has played back, the recording mode is automatically re-engaged at the point where the recording was interrupted.

• During playback in the Recording Check mode, check the picture to ensure that the recording is satisfactory.

If the signals are not recorded properly, the built-in

head cleaner cleans the heads and recording continues. In this case, the error code

“E-09” is shown

on the display for about 10 seconds.

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STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

RESET/

CANCEL

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

SET

–

6-3 Timer Recording

This unit is provided with 2 different setting screens for timer recording program; one allows you to specify the day of week,

the other allows you to specify a date (a holiday, for example). You can select the desired setting screen from the main menu screen.

• Program timer setting: Day-of-the-week (Sun. to Sat.) timer recording program and daily timer recording program are

available (for up to 8 programs).

• Holiday setting: Timer recording can be programmed for a specified date.

* The holiday setting has priority over the program timer setting.

6 RECORDING

[TIMER] button

[SET +] button

[SET –] button

[SHIFT7] button [SHIFT4] button

[MENU] button

Timer Recording Program Setting

Timer recording programming for the specified day of the week

(Example) HDR is performed in the 24-hour recording speed mode from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Turn on the VCR and monitor and engage the Stop mode.

Press the [MENU] button. [The main menu is shown on the monitor.

Select the HDR mode.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to move the cursor to <VIDEO/VTR

MODE> on the main menu. Then press the [SET +/

–] button.

[The <VIDEO/VTR MODE> menu is shown on the monitor.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to put the cursor on <HDR>.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set <HDR> to

“ON”.

Press the [MENU] button to restore the main menu screen.

[MENU]

CLOCK SET

ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE

VIDEO/VTR MODE

SRI/EXT MODE

ALARM/SENSOR MODE

BUZZER/IN OUT

PROGRAM TIMER

HOLIDAY SET

HOUR METER

OTHER

[VIDEO MODE]

1. V. PULSE OFF

[VTR MODE]

1. HDR OFF

2. CNT M EM SW OFF

3. POWER ON REC

OFF

4. AUTO REC CHECK OFF

5. AUTO REW O FF

6. REPEAT PLAY OFF

7. REPEAT REC OFF

Main menu screen

HDR

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

Notes:

• Timer programming is not possible if the date and time are not set. If you select program timer or holiday setting from the main menu when the date and time have not been set, the clock setting screen opens. Set the date and time.

• Do not try to program the regular timer or holiday timer when the Timer Record mode is engaged. To do so, you must first release the Timer Record mode by pressing the [TIMER] button.

Preparation

Make sure all equipment is connected correctly.

Check the current time.

Load a cassette with safety tab in place. If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off, the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto operate on function).

U model

31 (U)

(E) 31

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

RESET/

CANCEL

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

SET

–

6-3 Timer Recording

This unit is provided with 2 different setting screens for timer recording program; one allows you to specify the day of week,

the other allows you to specify a date (a holiday, for example). You can select the desired setting screen from the main menu screen.

• Program timer setting: Day-of-the-week (Sun. to Sat.) timer recording program and daily timer recording program are

available (for up to 8 programs).

• Holiday setting: Timer recording can be programmed for a specified date.

* The holiday setting has priority over the program timer setting.

6 RECORDING

[TIMER] button

[SET +] button

[SET –] button

[SHIFT7] button [SHIFT4] button

[MENU] button

Notes:

• Do not try to program the regular timer or holiday timer when the Timer Record mode is engaged. To do so, you must first release the Timer Record mode by pressing the [TIMER] button.

Preparation

Make sure all equipment is connected correctly.

Check the current time.

Load a cassette with safety tab in place. If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off, the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto operate on function).

Timer Recording Program Setting

Timer recording programming for the specified day of

the week

(Example) Recording is performed in the 48-hour timelapse mode from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Turn on the VCR and monitor and engage the Stop mode.

Press the [MENU] button. [The main menu is shown on the monitor.

E model

31 (E)

6-3 Timer Recording

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM TIMER> in the main menu and press the [SET +/

–]

button.

[The <PROGRAM TIMER> menu is shown on the

monitor and “SUN” blinks.

Set the day of the week (SAT). Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the day of the week to

“SAT”.

Set the hour for the start time (8). Press the [SHIFT f] button so that

“hour” for “START”

blinks. Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the hour of the

start time to “8”.

Set the minute for the start time (00). Press the [SHIFT f] button so that

“minute” for

“START” blinks. Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the

minute of the start time to

“00”.

In the same way, set the hour (17) and minute (00) for the stop time.

* When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the

same as the start time,

“T” is added to the beginning of the stop time, showing that the stop time is for the next day.

Set the recording speed mode (H/D 24). Press the [SHIFT f] button so that

“SPD” blinks and

press the [SET +/

–] button to set the recording speed to

(H/D 24).

* When the HDR mode is selected, H/D is shown for

“SPD”.

Set the program item. Press the [SHIFT f] button so that

“PGM” blinks and

set the program item with the [SET +/

–] button.

1ST: Timer recording is executed only once on the most

recent specified day of the week (Saturday).

RPT: Timer recording is executed on the specified day

of the week (Saturday) every week.

OFF: Programmed timer recording is not executed.

To program timer recording at another time or day,

press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the next setting line blinks and repeat steps 6 to 11.

* If changing the HDR mode, do so before programming

the timer again.

End timer program setting.

• Press the [MENU] button twice. [The normal screen is restored.

Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication and effective timer-recording

programmed numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer-Recording Standby mode.

6 RECORDING

PROGRAM

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

[MENU]

CLOCK SET

ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE

VIDEO/VTR MODE

SRI/EXT MODE

ALARM/SENSOR MODE

BUZZER/IN OUT

PROGRAM TIMER

HOLIDAY SET

HOUR METER

OTHER

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START

STOP SPD PGM

SUN ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START

STOP SPD PGM

SAT 08:00 17:00

–24 RPT

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

H D

PROGRAM TIMER screen

OFF : Operation is

disabled. 1ST : 1st week RPT : Every week

Stop time

Recording speed

Start time

Day of the week

Main menu screen

16:30:00

TIMER

VCR display

Timer

Program No.

U model

32 (U)

32 (E)

[MENU]

CLOCK SET

ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE

VIDEO/VTR MODE

SRI/EXT MODE

ALARM/SENSOR MODE

BUZZER/IN OUT

PROGRAM TIMER

HOLIDAY SET

HOUR METER

OTHER

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START

STOP SPD PGM

SUN ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET SUN MON

TUE WED THU FRI SAT

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START

STOP SPD PGM

SAT 08:00 17:00

–48 RPT

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET SUN MON

TUE WED THU FRI SAT

6-3 Timer Recording

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM TIMER> in the main menu and press the [SET +/

–]

button.

[The <PROGRAM TIMER> menu is shown on the

monitor and “SUN” blinks.

Set the day of the week (SAT). Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the day of the week to

“SAT”.

Set the hour for the start time (8). Press the [SHIFT f] button so that

“hour” for “START”

blinks. Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the hour of the

start time to “8”.

Set the minute for the start time (00). Press the [SHIFT f] button so that

“minute” for

“START” blinks. Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the

minute of the start time to

“00”.

In the same way, set the hour (17) and minute (00) for the stop time.

* When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the

same as the start time,

“T” is added to the beginning of the stop time, showing that the stop time is for the next day.

Set the recording speed mode (48). Press the [SHIFT f] button so that

“SPD” blinks and

press the [SET +/

–] button to set the recording speed to

(48).

Set the program item. Press the [SHIFT f] button so that

“PGM” blinks and

set the program item with the [SET +/

–] button.

1ST: Timer recording is executed only once on the most

recent specified day of the week (Saturday).

RPT: Timer recording is executed on the specified day

of the week (Saturday) every week.

OFF: Programmed timer recording is not executed.

To program timer recording at another time or day,

press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the next setting line blinks and repeat steps 4 to 9.

End timer program setting.

• Press the [MENU] button twice. [The normal screen is restored.

Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication and effective timer-recording

programmed numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer-Recording Standby mode.

6 RECORDING

PROGRAM TIMER screen

Stop time

Recording speed

Start time

Day of the week

16:30:00

TIMER

VCR display

Timer

Program No.

Main menu screen

OFF : Operation is

disabled. 1ST : 1st week RPT : Every week

PROGRAM

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

RESET/

CANCEL

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

SET

–

6-3 Timer Recording

6 RECORDING

[TIMER] button

[SHIFT f] button

[SET –] button

[SET +] button

[SHIFT 7] button

[MENU] button

Programming timer recording for more than 24 hours

(Example) HDR is performed with the 48-hour recording speed from 9:00 p.m. on every Friday to 8:00 a.m. on every Monday.

Follow steps 1 to 5 in

“Timer Recording Program

Setting” on page 31.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the 7th line

“SAT” blinks on the <PROGRAM TIMER>. Programs lasting for more than 24 hours can only be set on the seventh line.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the day of the week to

“FRI” and press the [SHIFT f] button. [“Hour” for the start time blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the hour of the start

time to “21” and press the [SHIFT f] button. [“Minute” for the start time blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the minute of the start

time to “00” and press the [SHIFT f] button. [“Hour” for the stop time blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the hour of the stop

time to “**”.

[“**:** **** **” is shown for the items after

“STOP”,

the “DAY” on the 8th line changes to the next day of the week (SAT) automatically and

“**:**” is shown for

“START”.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the day of the week on the 8th line blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the day of the week to

“MON” and press the {SHIFT f] button three times. [“Hour” for the stop time blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the hour of the stop

time to “8”.

In the same way, press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET +/–] button to set the minute of the stop time to

“00”, the

recording speed to

“H/D 48” and “PGM” to “RPT”.

End timer program setting. Press the [MENU] button twice. [The normal screen is restored.

Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication and program number

“7” light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the TimerRecording Standby mode.

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD

PGM

SUN ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD

PGM

SUN ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –––– –––

FRI 21 :00

**:**

****

SAT

**:**

––: –– –––– –––

DAYLY SET

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD

PGM

SUN ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

FRI 21:00

**:**

****

** MON **:** 08:00 ––48 RPT

DAYLY SET

SUN MON TUE WED

THU FRI SAT

H D

Day of the week

Start time

Stop time

Recording speed

OFF : Operation is

disabled. 1ST : 1st week RPT : Every week

PROGRAM TIMER screen

U model

33 (U)

(E) 33

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD

PGM

SUN ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET SUN MON

TUE WED THU FRI SAT

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD

PGM

SUN ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –––– –––

FRI 21:00

**:**

****

SAT

**:**

––: –– –––– –––

DAYLY SET SUN MON

TUE WED THU FRI SAT

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD

PGM

SUN ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

FRI 21:00

**:**

****

MON

**:**

08:00 –120 RPT

DAYLY SET SUN MON

TUE WED THU FRI SAT

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STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

RESET/

CANCEL

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

SET

–

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[TIMER] button

[SHIFT f] button

[SET –] button

[SET +] button

[SHIFT 7] button

[MENU] button

Programming timer recording for more than 24 hours

(Example) Recording is performed in the 120-hour timelapse mode from 9:00 p.m. on every Friday to 8:00 a.m. on every Monday.

Follow steps 1 to 3 in

“Timer Recording Program Setting

”

on page 31.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the 7th line

“SAT” blinks on the <PROGRAM TIMER>. Programs lasting for more than 24 hours can only be set on the seventh line.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the day of the week to

“FRI” and press the [SHIFT f] button. [“Hour” for the start time blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the hour of the start time

to “21” and press the [SHIFT f] button. [“Minute” for the start time blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the minute of the start time

to “00” and press the [SHIFT f] button. [“Hour” for the stop time blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the hour of the stop time

to “**”.

[“**:** **** **” is shown for the items after

“STOP”, the

“DAY” on the 8th line changes to the next day of the

week (SAT) automatically and

“**:**” is shown for

“START”.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the day of the week on the 8th line blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the day of the week to

“MON” and press the {SHIFT f] button three times. [“Hour” for the stop time blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the hour of the stop time

to “8”.

In the same way, press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET +/

–] button to set the minute of the stop time to

“00”, the

recording speed to

“120” and “PGM” to “RPT (every

week)”.

End timer program setting. Press the [MENU] button twice. [The normal screen is restored.

Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication and program number

“7” light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer-Recording Standby mode.

Day of the week

Start time

Stop time

Recording speed

OFF : Operation is

disabled. 1ST : 1st week RPT : Every week

PROGRAM TIMER screen

E model

33 (E)

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD PGM

SUN ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD PGM

DAY 10:00 17:00

–48 ON

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

H D

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD PGM

DAY 10:00 17:00

–48 ON

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET

––– MON ––– WED ––– ––– SAT

H D

6-3 Timer Recording

Programming timer recording for more than one day

(every day) This programming is to timer-record at the same time on specified days of the week.

(Example) HDR is performed in the 48-hour mode from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Repeat steps 1 to 5 in

“Timer Recording Program

Setting” on page 31.

Set the day of the week on <PROGRAM TIMER> to

“DAY” with the [SET +/

–] button.

Press the [SHIFT f] button so that the

“hour” for the

start time blinks and set

“hour” to “10” with the [SET +/

–]

button.

Press the [SHIFT f] button so that the

“minute” for the

start time blinks and set

“minute” to “00” with the [SET +/

–] button.

Press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET +/

–] button to set

the hour of the stop time to

“17”, the minute of the stop

time to “00”, the recording speed to

“H/D48” and “PGM”

to “ON”.

Set the days of the week when timer recording is to be executed (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday). Set the days with

“DAILY SET” at the lower section of

the screen.

• Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that

“SUN” in the

lowest line blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set “SUN” to “– –”.

Press the [SHIFT f] button to select the day of the week and set the operating day of the week with the [SET +/–] button. Set the items for

“Tuesday”, “Thursday” and “Friday” to

“– –”.

• Timer recording will take place on the days of the week

shown on the display. Timer recording will not take place on days of the week indicated by

“– –”.

End timer program setting. Press the [MENU] button twice. [The normal screen is restored.

Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication and active timer program

numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the TimerRecording Standby mode.

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PROGRAM TIMER screen

PROGRAM

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Day of the week

Start time

Stop time

Recording speed

ON: Enabled OFF: Disabled

DAILY SET

U model

34 (U)

34 (E)

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD PGM

SUN ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET SUN MON

TUE WED THU FRI SAT

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD PGM

DAY 1 0:0 0 1 7:0 0

–48 ON

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET SUN MON

TUE WED THU FRI SAT

[PROGRAM TIMER]

START STOP SPD PGM

DAY 1 0:0 0 1 7:0 0

–48 ON

MON ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

TUE ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

WED ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

THU ––:–– ––: –– –––– –––

FRI ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

SAT ––:–– ––:–– –– –– –––

DAY ––: –– ––:–– –––– –––

DAYLY SET

––– MON

––– WED ––– ––– SAT

6-3 Timer Recording

Programming timer recording for more than one day

(every day) This programming is to timer-record at the same time on specified days of the week.

(Example) Recording is performed in the 48-hour timelapse mode from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Repeat steps 1 to 3 in

“Timer Recording Program

Setting” on page 31.

Set the day of the week on <PROGRAM TIMER> to

“DAY” with the [SET +/

–] button.

Press the [SHIFT f] button so that the

“hour” for the

start time blinks and set

“hour” to “10” with the [SET +/

–]

button.

Press the [SHIFT f] button so that the

“minute” for the

start time blinks and set

“minute” to “00” with the [SET +/

–] button.

Press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET +/

–] button to set

the hour of the stop time to

“17”, the minute of the stop

time to “00”, the recording speed to

“48” and “PGM” to

“ON”.

Set the days of the week when timer recording is to be executed (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday). Set the days with

“DAILY SET” at the lower section of

the screen.

• Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that

“SUN” in the

second line from the bottom blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set “SUN” to “– –”.

Press the [SHIFT f] button to select the day of the week and set the operating day of the week with the [SET +/–] button. Set the items for

“Tuesday”, “Thursday” and “Friday” to

“– –”.

• Timer recording will take place on the days of the week

shown on the display. Timer recording will not take place on days of the week indicated by

“– –”.

End timer program setting. Press the [MENU] button twice. [The normal screen is restored.

Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication and active timer program

numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the TimerRecording Standby mode.

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PROGRAM TIMER screen

Day of the week

Start time

Stop time

Recording speed

ON: Enabled OFF: Disabled

DAILY SET

PROGRAM

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

E model

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

RESET/

CANCEL

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

SET

–

6-3 Timer Recording

[SHIFT 7] button

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[SHIFT f] button

[MENU] button

[SET +] button

[SET –] button

[TIMER] button

Holiday Timer Recording Setting

This lets you preset the VCR to record on specified dates (such as holidays) at any time over a period of a year. Up to 16 dates can be set. When holiday settings and program settings overlap, holiday setting is given priority

[MENU]

CLOCK SET

ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE

VIDEO/VTR MODE

SRI/EXT MODE

ALARM/SENSOR MODE

BUZZER/IN OUT

PROGRAM TIMER

HOLIDAY SET

HOUR METER

OTHER

[HOLIDAY SET]

START STOP SPD PGM

––:–– ––:–– –––– ––––

1: ––––– 2 : –––––

3: ––––– 4: –––––

5: ––––– 6 : –––––

7: ––––– 8 : –––––

9: ––––– 10 : –––––

11: ––––– 12: –––––

13: ––––– 14: –––––

15: ––––– 16: –––––

[HOLIDAY SET]

START STOP SPD PGM

00:00 T00:00 960

1: 1–1 5 2: 9– 15

3: 2 –11 4: 9–23

5: 3–2 1 6: 10

–10

7: 4–2 9 8: 11 –03

9: 5–0 1 10: 11

–23

11: 5–0 3 12: 12 –23

13: 5–0 5 14: –––––

15: 8–1 5 16: –––––

Main menu screen

(Example) Recording is performed in the 960-hour nomal timelapse mode from 0:00 a.m. to 0:00 a.m. the next day.

Press the [MENU] button to show the main menu on the monitor.

Set HDR to “OFF”.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the main menu

’s

<VIDEO/VTR MODE>. Then press the [SET +/

–] button.

Set <HDR> on <VIDEO/VTR MODE> to

“OFF” with the [SET +/

–]

button.

Press the [MENU] button to restore the main menu screen.

Call the <HOLIDAY SET> screen.

• Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <HOLIDAY SET> in the main

menu and press the [SET +/

–] button.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the hour of the start time to

“0” and

press the [SHIFT f] button. [“Minute” for the start time blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the minute of the start time to

“00” and

press the [SHIFT f] button.

[“Hour” for the stop time blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the hour of the stop time to

“00” and

press the [SHIFT f] button. “T” is shown at the beginning of the stop time. * When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the same as the

start time, the stop time is assumed to be the next day and

“T” is

added to the beginning of the stop time.

Press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET +/

–] button to set the minute of

the stop time to

“00”, the recording speed to

“960” and “PGM” to “ON”.

Set the day.

• Press the [SHIFT f] button or [SHIFT 7] button to select the line

and enter the day for timer recording with the [SET +/] button.

End holiday timer recording setting. Press the [MENU] button twice. [The normal screen is restored.

Press the [TIMER] button.

[The TIMER indication lights on the display and the operating mode

is automatically turned off to engage the Timer-Recording Standby mode.

* The timer program numbers are not shown on the display.Recording

Standby mode.

HOLIDAY SET screen

• When “PGM” is set to “OFF”, the setting is disabled and holiday timer recording is not executed.

U model on

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

RESET/

CANCEL

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

SET

–

6-3 Timer Recording

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Canceling/Changing Timer Recording Program

To stop timer programming before finishing

Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button. [The program being set is canceled.

Press the [MENU] button twice. [The normal screen mode is restored.

To cancel preset timer programs

Press the [TIMER] button so that the TIMER indication goes out on the display.

Turn on the VCR and monitor.

Press the [MENU] button to show the main menu screen and press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM TIMER> or <HOLIDAY SET>. Then, press the [SET +/–] button.

[The <PROGRAM TIMER> or <HOLIDAY SET> menu

is shown on the monitor.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button or [SHIFT f] button to move the cursor to the program you want to cancel.

Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button. [The specified timer recording program is canceled.

Press the [MENU] button twice. [The normal screen is restored.

[TIMER] button

[SET –] button

[SHIFT f] button

[SHIFT 7] button

[SET +] button

[MENU] button

[RESET/CANCEL] button

To modify timer programs

Press the [TIMER] button so that the TIMER indication goes out on the display.

Turn on the VCR and monitor

Press the [MENU] button to show the main menu screen and press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM TIMER or <HOLIDAY SET>. Then, press the [SET +/–] button.

[The <PROGRAM TIMER> or <HOLIDAY SET> menu

is shown on the monitor.

Press the [SHIFT 7] button or [SHIFT f] button so that the section you want to change blinks.

Press the [SET +/–] button to change the value.

Press the [MENU] button twice. [The normal screen is restored.

To use the VCR when the Timer-Recording Standby mode is engaged

• Press the [TIMER] button so that the TIMER indication goes out. After using the VCR, press the [TIMER] button again to engage the Timer-Recording Standby mode. The TIMER indication will light.

• When all timer recording programs are completed, the TIMER indication goes out.

6-3 Timer Recording

Notes on Timer Recording

If you make a mistake when programming or no program is set and the [TIMER] button is pressed, the TIMER indication blinks for about 10 seconds and a warning buzzer sounds if <WARNING> in the <BUZZER> menu is set to

“ON”.

Perform programming for timer recording

If programmed data overlap

When the [TIMER] button is pressed, the TimerRecording Standby mode is engaged and the [OVERLAP] indication blinks for about 10 seconds, then lights. (However, if program timer settings and holiday timer settings overlap, the [OVERLAP] indication is not shown. In this case, the holiday timer setting has priority. The [OVERLAP] indication is not shown when a daily timer recording program overlaps with another program (even during program timer setting). The program with the earlier start time has priority.)

Check the program contents. (With program timer settings, the program with the earlier program time has priority.)

When more than one timer recording is programmed

• The preset programs are executed consecutively beginning with the program with the earliest start time. The number of the program being executed blinks.

* Program numbers are not displayed for holiday timer

recording programs.

When the timer recording mode is engaged after the

start time has passed ....

When a power failure occurs within the set times and power is restored ..

• Timer recording starts within the set times.

* If holiday timer and program timer settings overlap, the

holiday timer setting has priority and starts.

* When program timer settings overlap, the program with

the lower program number has priority and starts.

When the timer recording settings are changed during timer recording

Changing the settings on the program timer setting screen or holiday timer setting screen during timer recording will have no effect. To change the settings, you must disengage the timer recording mode.

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During timer recording

The [PAUSE] or [STOP] button has no effect.

Operation after pressing the [TIMER] button.

Timer recording

The operating mode is turned on about 20 seconds before recording starts and the VCR pauses. Recording starts about 2 seconds before the actual programmed start time.

If no cassette is loaded

The TIMER and [

] indications blink and a warning buzzer sounds if <WARNING> in the <BUZZER> menu is set to “ON”.

Load a cassette with safety tab. Cassettes with no tab are ejected.

When the tape ends during timer recording

The cassette tape is ejected. When a cassette with safety tab is loaded, the timer recording re-starts.

* However, if timer recording is executed in the Repeat

Record mode, the cassette tape is not ejected at the tape end and repeat recording continues.

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

TIME MODE

6-4 Alarm Recording

Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel

’s ALARM IN terminal, an index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the 2H (SP) or 6H (EP) mode : U model, 3H (SP) mode : E model for realtime recording of the alarm situation. Normal timelapse recording is restored after the preset alarm recording duration has passed.

* Alarm recording will not start from the Pause mode.

* An index code (VISS) is recorded at the start point of the alarm recording as an alarm cue signal.

* During alarm recording, a +12 V signal is output from the rear panel

’s ALARM REC OUT terminal.

* If a new alarm signal is input during alarm recording, alarm recording restarts from that point.

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On-screen "ALARM" indication

Extinguished

Shown Shown

Extinguished

Display "AL" indication

Lit

Blinking

Record mode

Timelapse mode

2H (SP)/6H (EP) : U 3H (SP) : E

Timelapse recording

Alarm recording

Alarm signal input

“AL” indication

Menu switches are provided for alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration, buzzer ON/OFF in alarm recording, and Forced Stop mode ON/OFF at tape end.

During alarm recording, the [AL] indication is lit on the VCR and the [ALARM] indication is lit on the monitor display. After alarm recording is complete, the

“AL” indication blinks on the display to show that an alarm signal has been input.

* If the alarm recording function is activated a hundred

times a day or more, a malfunction may occur because the guaranteed range is exceeded. If you want to use this unit more than a hundred times a day, set the recording speed mode to 2H, 6H, L12H, L18H or L24H : U model, 3H, L12H or L24H : E model and perform regular maintenance, replacing parts as necessary.

6-4 Alarm Recording

Select the timelapse recording mode with the [TIME MODE +/-] button on the front panel. [The selected recording speed mode is shown on the

VCR’s display and on the monitor.

Follow the procedure described in

“Recording Basic

Operation” on page 30.

When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel

’s [ALARM IN] terminal, alarm recording is executed in accordance with the specified settings.

To stop alarm recording and clear the [ALARM] indication, press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

• If the [RESET/CANCEL] button is pressed when the

[AL] indication is lit (during alarm recording), alarm recording stops, the [AL] indication goes out, and timelapse recording is restored. If the alarm buzzer is on, the buzzer sound also stops.

• If the [AL] indication blinks and the [RESET/CANCEL]

button is pressed, the [AL] indication goes out.

The alarm input data can be checked in the main

menu’s <OTHER> menu (refer to page 21).

Display the alarm list screen and press the [RESET/

CANCEL] button to reset the alarm input data.

* There may be some picture distortion at the start

or end of an alarm recording. This is not a malfunction.

Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel

’s alarm input terminal.

Preparation

Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on.

Open the main menu

’s <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> and

set the alarm recording-related menu switches.

REC MODE

Set to “ALARM” or “ALL” to activate alarm recording.

• When set to “ALL”, both alarm recording and sensor recording will be performed.

• The [ALARM] indication lights on the display.

REC SPEED

Select the alarm recording speed from the 2H (SP) mode or the 6H (EP) mode.

DURATION

Set the alarm recording duration to 5 sec., 10 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec., 120 sec., 180 sec., TAPE END (to tape end) or MANUAL (for as long as alarm signals are input).

* When the alarm recording time is set to

“MANUAL”, the alarm cue signal (index code) will not be recorded correctly if alarm input lasts for less than 5 seconds.

* When alarm recording duration is set with an

external switcher, set the alarm recording duration to “MANUAL”.

TAPE END MODE

Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is an alarm recording during recording.

• When set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged at tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is set.

• When set to “OFF”, VCR operation is determined by the repeat recording or auto rewind setting.

Set the other menu switches.

Setting the alarm buzzer

Set the menu switch <AL/SENSOR IN> in <BUZZER> to “ON” to sound the alarm buzzer during alarm recording.

Setting the on-screen brightness and display items

Select the monitor display setting with the menu switch. On-screen information is recorded together with the video signals. You can change the on-screen display position with the [ON SCREEN 7/f] buttons on the front panel.

Setting the HDR

To record in the HDR mode during timelapse recording, set the menu switch <HDR> in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.

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[SRI/EXT MODE]

1. SRI/EXT REC OFF

2. EXT REC END

NORMAL

3. CNT TAPE END OFF

[ALARM/SENSOR MODE]

1. REC MODE

ALARM

2. REC SPEED 2H

3. DURATION

60SEC

4. TAPE END MODE OFF

Set to “ALARM” or “ALL”.

ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen

→ U model only

6-5 Sensor Recording

Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode (Stop, Timer Record Standby or Operating Off mode) and an alarm signal is input to the rear panel

’s ALARM IN terminal.

Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for

“Alarm Recording

” on page 39.

The mechanism of the SR-9080 cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently (100 times/day or more).

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Preparation

Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel

’s alarm input terminal.

Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on.

Open the main menu

’s <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> and

set the sensor recording-related menu switches.

REC MODE

Set to “SENSOR” or “ALL” to activate alarm recording.

• When set to “ALL”, both alarm recording and sensor recording will be performed.

• The [SENSOR REC] indication lights on the display

REC SPEED

Select the alarm recording speed from the standard (2H) mode or the extended EP (6H) mode.

DURATION

Set the sensor recording duration to 5 sec., 10 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec., 120 sec., 180 sec., TAPE END (to tape end) or MANUAL (for as long as alarm signals are input).

* The sensor recording time will be shorter than the

specified value.

* When the sensor recording time is set to

“MANUAL”, the alarm cue signal (index code) will not be recorded correctly if sensor input lasts for less than 5 seconds.

* When sensor recording duration is set with an

external switcher, set the sensor recording duration to “MANUAL”.

TAPE END MODE

Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape ends during sensor recording.

• When set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged at tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is set.

• When set to “OFF”, VCR operation is determined by the repeat recording or auto rewind setting

Set the other menu switches.

Setting the alarm buzzer

Set the menu switch <AL/SENSOR IN> in <BUZZER> to “ON” to sound the alarm buzzer during sensor recording.

Setting the on-screen brightness and display items

[SRI/EXT MODE]

1. SRI/EXT REC OFF

2. EXT REC END

NORMAL

3. CNT TAPE END OFF

[ALARM/SENSOR MODE]

1. REC MODE

SENSOR

2. REC SPEED 2H

3. DURATION

60SEC

4. TAPE END MODE OFF

Set to “SENSOR” or “ALL”

Turn the operating mode on to engage the Stop mode.

• When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel

’s

[ALARM IN] terminal, recording starts automatically in the specified recording mode (2H or 6H) : U model, (3H) : E model and the [AL] indication is lit. The [ALARM] indication is shown on screen.

• After the specified recording duration expires, recording stops.

* As sensor recording starts from the Stop mode, it

takes several seconds before actual recording starts.

To stop sensor recording and clear the [ALARM]

indication, press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

• In this case, even if the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> is set to

“STOP”, the operation executed at end of the tape is determined by the setting of the <AUTO REW> or <REPEAT REC> menu switch in the <VTR MODE> menu.

To release the Sensor Record mode, set the <REC MODE> menu switch in <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> to “OFF” or “ALARM”.

* During playback, there may be some noise or

picture distortion at the point where one sensor recording stops and another starts. This is not a malfunction.

* When a new alarm is input during sensor

recording, sensor recording restarts from that point.

ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen

U model only

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT ALARM RESET

TAPE END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK RESET IN

SERIES RESET IN

SERIES

RESET OUT

CLOCK RESET OUT

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT ALARM RESET

TAPE END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK RESET IN

SERIES RESET IN

SERIES

RESET OUT

CLOCK RESET OUT

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT

ALARM RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES

RESET IN

SERIES

RESET OUT

CLOCK RESET OUT

[SRI/EXT MODE]

1. SRI/EXT REC SERIES

2. EXT REC END

NORMAL

3. CNT TAPE END 5000

[ALARM/SENSOR MODE]

1. REC MODE

OFF

2. REC SPEED 2H

3. DURATION 15SEC

4. TAPE END MODE OFF

6-6 Series Recording

The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR-9080s. As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording. Using the counter end output function enables smoother switchovers during series recording, mostly eliminating interruptions between tapes.

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5 Connect the first VCR

’s [SERIES REC OUT] terminal to the second VCR’s [SERIES REC IN] terminal. Connect the second VCR’s [SERIES REC OUT] terminal to the third VCR’s [SERIES REC IN] terminal. Repeat for all connected VCRs. Connect the VCR

’s [COM] terminals as well.

5 Connect a video camera and/or other source equipment to

the first VCR’s video and audio input connectors. Connect the first VCR

’s video and audio output connectors

to the second VCR

’s video and audio input connectors.

Connect the second VCR

’s video and audio output

connectors to the third VCR

’s video and audio input connectors. Repeat for all connected VCRs. Connect the last VCR

’s video and audio output connectors

to the monitor’s video and audio input connectors.

Connections

Operation

To activate series recording, set the <SRI/EXT REC> menu switch in <SRI/EXT MODE> to

“SERIES”.

(This setting should be done for all connected VCRs.)

Set the counter value.

Set to “SERIES”.

Normally the next VCR starts recording when the tape ends. If the menu switch counter end output function is on, a series recording signal is output when the selected tape reel counter value is passed, and the next VCR starts recording. Select the counter end value from

“500”,

“1000” ... “9500” with the <CNT TAPE END> menu switch.

• The tape reel counter value from the beginning of the

tape to the end is about 5800 on a T-120 : U model, E180 : E model cassette tape. (Reter to page 64.)

Press the [MENU] button to restore the normal screen.

Load cassettes with safety tab in place in all connected VCRs.

To use the counter end output function, set the

counter to the tape reel counter display with the [DISPLAY] button. When a cassette is loaded, the counter is reset to “0000”.

Start recording on the first VCR.

Notes:

• If a cassette has not been loaded in any VCR in the series, series recording will stop when that VCR is reached.

• If VCRs are connected in series as shown above, the second and subsequent VCRs will record the previous VCR

’s on-screen

information in addition to their own. To avoid this, use a distributor to distribute only video signals to each VCR.

First VCR

Second VCR

Third VCR

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

COM ALARM REC OUT

ALARM RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES RESET IN

SERIES

RESET OUT

CLOCK RESET OUT

COM

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES

REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

COM

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

COM

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

First VCR

Audio input signal

Rear panel

Video input signal

Last VCR

Second VCR

Video output

Audio output

Monitor TV

• During recording, the input video signals can be checked on a monitor.

• When the second and subsequent VCRs are turned on, input

audio can be checked on the monitor in the 2H, 6H, L12H, L18H and L24H modes : U model, L12H and L24H modes : E model. During timelapse recording (except for the L12H, L18H and L24H modes : U model, 3H, L12H and L24H modes : E model), audio cannot be checked.

•

If the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR MODE> is set to “OFF”, the Stop mode is engaged when the end of the tape is reached during recording. If <AUTO REW> is set to

“ON”, the tape rewinds to the

beginning and stops.

• Counter value

When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function, thetape reel counter value is reset to

“0000”.

6-6 Series Recording

When the first VCR ends recording, the second VCR starts recording automatically, then the third and so on.

• When the tape end output is set, series recording signals are output from the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal at the specified tape reel counter value, signaling the next VCR to start recording. The first VCR continues recording until the tape ends.

Connection

• Connect the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal of the first VCR to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal of the second VCR, and the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal of the second VCR to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal of the first VCR. The [COM] terminals of both VCRs should be connected.

COM

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

COM

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

First VCR

Second VCR

• Connect audio and video terminals as shown in the connection diagram on page 41.

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Non-stop continuous series recording

The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely using two VCRs. Recording alternates between each VCR. To use this function, connect and set the VCRs as follows.

Setting

• Set the <SRI/EXT REC> menu switch on both units to “SERIES”.

• Set the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.

5 For uninterrupted endless series recording, use the

counter end output function together. Set <CNT TAPE END> so that the counter end signal is output just before the tape end.

• Set <CNT TAPE END> in the <SRI/EXT MODE> menu to “5500” (when a T-120 : U model, E-180 : E model tape is used).

* When the tape is rewound to the beginning in

the Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function, the tape reel counter is reset automatically to

“0000”.

Note:

• Continuous series recording over a long period may produce excessive wear and tear on the tapes and VCRs. Be sure to replace the tapes periodically (refer to page 28).

[SRI/EXT MODE]

1. SRI/EXT REC OFF

2. EXT REC END

NORMAL

3. CNT TAPE END OFF

[ALARM/SENSOR MODE]

1. REC MODE SENSOR

2. REC SPEED 2H

3. DURATION

60SEC

4. TAPE END MODE OFF

[VIDEO MODE]

1. V. PULSE OFF

[VTR MODE]

1. HDR

OFF

2. CNT MEM SW

OFF

3. POWER ON REC ON

4. AUTO REC CHECK OFF

5. AUTO REW O FF

6. REPEAT PLAY OFF

7. REPEAT REC ON

6-7 Repeat Recording

When the tape comes to the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning.

6 RECORDING

To execute repeat recording, set <REPEAT REC> in <VTR MODE> to

“ON”.

• The [REPEAT] indication in the VCR

’s display lights.

Setting the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch in <ALARM/SENSOR MODE>

• If this menu switch is set to

“STOP”, the Stop mode is

forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is an alarm or sensor recording.

To continue repeat recording even if an alarm recording or sensor recording takes place during recording, set <TAPE END MODE> to

“OFF”.

When the Tape End Forced Stop mode and Repeat Rec mode are engaged and an alarm or sensor recording takes place, the [REPEAT] indication goes out.

Automatic recording check function

This unit is provided with an automatic recording check function which automatically determines whether or not recording is satisfactory at the tape beginning in repeat recording.

• To activate the automatic recording check function, set the <AUTO REC CHECK> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to

“ON”.

Operation of the automatic recording check function

• Recording is performed from the beginning of the tape for several seconds during repeat recording. Then the recorded section is automatically played back to check whether or not the signals have been recorded properly. If the recording is satisfactory, recording resumes.

• If the recording is unsatisfactory, the heads are cleaned automatically. Recording is restarted for several seconds and then the recording is checked again. If the recording is still unsatisfactory, the error code

“E-09” is shown on

the display and recording resumes.

Tape beginning position

Auto recording for several seconds

Repeat recording

Recording check

Recording

Normal

Auto head cleaning

Recording

Recording check

The error code

“E-09”

remains on the display.

Auto head cleaning

Auto recording for several seconds

Display

Recording

Normal

Defect

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen

When the <AUTO REC CHECK> menu switch is set

to “ON”

Set to “ON”.

Set to “OFF”

* When repeat recording is executed, any previously

executed alarm recordings will be erased.

Note:

• Continuous repeat recording over long periods may produce excessive wear and tear on the tape and VCR. Be sure to replace the tape periodically (refer to page 28).

U model only —

6-8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal

Recording start/stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal on the SR-9080’s rear panel.

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Connection

VCR control signal (ground signal)

Connect the [SERIES REC IN] terminal and [COM] terminal on the SR-9080

’s rear panel to the external control equipment.

Start of recording

Stop or operating mode off

LV: 0 V

To [SERIES REC IN] terminal

To [COM] terminal

External control equipment

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT

ALARM

RESET

TAPE END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK RESET IN

SERIES RESET IN

SERIES RESET OUT

CLOCK RESET OUT

Alarm search/date and time search

• Alarm recording or sensor recording should continue for at least 5 seconds.

• When recording is performed in the long-time timelapse mode, date/time search will not function correctly if the recording duration is too short. To ensure that the date/time search operates correctly, the recording duration must be equivalent to at least 5 seconds at Standard (2H) or EP (6H) : U model, (3H) : E model speed. (Example) With a 960-hour normal timelapse recording, a recording time of 40 minutes or more is necessary.

Operation

Set the <SRI/EXT REC> menu switch in <SRI/EXT MODE> to “EXT” to use the external recording function.

• Use the <EXT REC END> menu switch to select the mode engaged when externally activated recording ends. When set to “STOP”, the VCR enters the Stop mode. When set to “OPE OFF”, the operating mode is turned off.

Press the [MENU] button to set the on-screen display to the time/date display.

Load a cassette with a safety tab in place and engage the Stop mode or turn the operating mode off.

• When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is input to the rear panel’s [SERIES REC IN] terminal, recording starts automatically and continues for as long as the activation signal is input. When the activation signal stops, the Stop mode is engaged or the operating mode is turned off (according to menu switch setting).

• When the activation signal is input again, recording starts.

[SRI/EXT MODE]

1. SRI/EXT REC

EXT

2. EXT REC END EXT

3. CNT TAPE END 7000

[ALARM/SENSOR MODE]

1. REC MODE SENSOR

2. REC SPEED 2H

3. DURATION 15SEC

4. TAPE END MODE OFF

SRI/EXT MODE screen

Set to “EXT.”

Note:

When the TIMER indication lights or the menu switch <REPEAT REC> in the <VTR MODE> menu is set to “ON”, externally activated recording is not executed. To execute repeat recording via the external recording function, set <REPEAT REC> to

“OFF” and <AUTO REW> to

“ON”.

• In addition to the Stop mode and the operating mode

off status, the external recording function also operates in the Pause mode.

• If recording is already in progress when the VCR activation signal is input, recording continues and stops when the activation signal is no longer input.

* If the external recording function is activated a hundred

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6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure

If a power failure occurs during recording, recording will restart in the same mode as soon as power is restored.

To use this function, set the <POWER ON REC> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to

“ON”.

If this menu switch is set to

“ON” and operating mode is turned off and on again in the Stop mode, the VCR enters the Record mode automatically. Be careful.

6-10 External Timer Recording

External timer recording can be performed by connecting the SR-9080 to an external timer.

Set the <POWER ON REC> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to “ON”. Power is supplied from the external timer at the specified time and recording starts.

• Recording is performed at the preset recording speed. If alarm recording or sensor recording is executed before the power is supplied, the Alarm Record mode or Sensor Record mode is released and normal recording starts.

Check that a cassette is loaded in the VCR. * If the cassette’s safety tab has been removed,

recording will not take place.

* This function does not work when the Timer Record

mode is engaged.

6-11 Tape End Buzzer

You can switch the buzzer sound which lets you know when the tape ends during recording ON/OFF.

To sound the buzzer, set the menu switch <TAPE END> in <BUZZER> to

“ON”.

• If <CNT TAPE END> in the <SRI/EXT MODE> menu

is set to any position except

“OFF”, the buzzer sounds

when the reel counter value is reached.

The buzzer continues to sound. To stop the buzzer sound, set the menu switch <TAPE END> to

“OFF”, perform another operation (such as pressing the [REW] button) or press the [OPERATE] button.

During repeat recording and auto rewind, the buzzer sounds for about 2 seconds.

[BUZZER]

1. TAPE END ON

2. AL/SENSOR IN OFF

3. WARNING OFF

[IN/OUT]

1. CAMERA SW OFF

2. RS232C B. RATE 9600

Set to “ON”

BUZZER screen

[VIDEO MODE]

1. V. PULSE OFF

[VTR MODE]

1. HDR

OFF

2. CNT MEM SW

OFF

3. POWER ON REC ON

4. AUTO REC CHECK OFF

5. AUTO REW O FF

6. REPEAT PLAY OFF

7. REPEAT REC OFF

Set to “ON”

VTR MODE screen

Shown only when the SA-K97 is installed

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

[OPERATE] button

[STOP] button

Playback mode indicator

[OPERATE] indicator

[PLAY] button

[TIME MODE+/

–] button

[HDR] indicator

Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on.

The [OPERATE] indicator lights.

Press the [TIME MODE +/

–] button to set the play mode

to 2H (SP) or 6H (EP) mode.

The [2H] or [6H] indication is shown on the display.

• To play back a tape recorded in the timelapse mode at slow speed, press the [TIME MODE +/

–] button to set the desired mode (L12H, L18H, L24H, 24H

..... 960H) (slow play).

• Avoid using slow-motion playback continuously for long periods (more than several hours).

Load the recorded cassette correctly.

* If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off,

the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto operate on function). If the cassette’s safety tab has been removed, the operating mode is turned on and play starts automatically (auto play function).

Press the [PLAY] button to start play.

The play indicator is shown on the display and the Play mode is engaged.

When a tape recorded in the HDR mode is played back, the [HDR] indicator lights.

* No sound is output in the Timelapse Play mode

(except for L12H, L18H and L24H modes).

When the play mode is set to 2H (SP) or 6H (EP), playback operates as follows.

• Cassettes recorded in the 2H or ordinary (SP) Timelapse modes are played back in the 2H (SP) mode. [2H] is shown on the display.

• Cassettes recorded in the 6H or HDR Timelapse mode are played back in the 6H (EP) mode. [6H] is shown on the display

To stop playback

Press the [STOP] button.

The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

7-1 Preparation 7-2 Playback

* To listen to the sound recorded in the L12H, L18H

and L24H modes, play the tape back in the same mode used for recording (L12H, L18H or L24H).

* When a tape recorded in the 2H mode is played

back in the L12H or L24H mode, noise appears in the picture. When a tape recorded in the 6H mode is played back in the L18H mode, noise appears in the picture. Press the [TIME MODE +/

–] button to set the

playback speed to 2H or 6H and start playback.

* Noise may appear in the picture with tapes not

recorded on the SR-9080U.

Connection

Connect the output connectors on the rear panel correctly.

Menu switch setting

Set the menu switches in <VIDEO/VTR MODE> as required.

[V. PULSE] ... Factory setting: OFF

Set to “ON” to add V. pulse in the normal play (2H or 6H) mode.

[CNT MEM SW] ... Factory setting: ON

Counter memory ON/OFF.

• Set to “ON” to use the counter memory function.

[AUTO REW] ... Factory setting: OFF

Automatic rewind ON/OFF.

• Set to “ON” to rewind the tape to the beginning when the tape ends.

[REPEAT PLAY] ... Factory setting: OFF

Repeat playback ON/OFF.

• Set to “ON” to execute repeat playback.

U model

46 (U)

46 (E)

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SR-9080E

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

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[OPERATE] button

[STOP] button

Playback mode indicator

[OPERATE] indicator

[PLAY] button

[TIME MODE+/

–] button

Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on.

The [OPERATE] indicator lights.

Press the [TIME MODE +/

–] button to set the play mode

to 3H (SP) mode.

The [3H] indication is shown on the display.

• To play back a tape recorded in the timelapse mode at slow speed, press the [TIME MODE +/

–] button

to set the desired mode (L12H, L24H ..... 960H)

(slow play).

• Avoid using slow-motion playback continuously for long periods (more than several hours).

Load the recorded cassette correctly.

* If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off,

Press the [PLAY] button to start play.

The play indicator is shown on the display and the Play mode is engaged.

* No sound is output in the Timelapse Play mode

(except for L12H and L24H modes).

To stop playback

Press the [STOP] button.

The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

7-1 Preparation 7-2 Playback

* To listen to the sound recorded in the L12H and

L24H modes, play the tape back in the same mode used for recording (L12H or L24H).

* When a tape recorded in the 3H mode is played

back in the L12H or L24H mode, noise appears in the picture. Press the [TIME MODE +/

–] button to set the

playback speed to 3H and start playback.

* Noise may appear in the picture with tapes not

recorded on the SR-9080E/EK.

* Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played

back. In this case, the [LP] indication blinks on the display.

Connection

Connect the output connectors on the rear panel correctly.

Menu switch setting

Set the menu switches in <VIDEO/VTR MODE> as required.

[V. PULSE] ... Factory setting: OFF

Set to “ON” to add V. pulse in the 3H (SP) play mode.

[CNT MEM SW] ... Factory setting: OFF

Counter memory ON/OFF.

• Set to “ON” to use the counter memory function.

[AUTO REW] ... Factory setting: OFF

Automatic rewind ON/OFF.

• Set to “ON” to rewind the tape to the beginning when the tape ends.

[REPEAT PLAY] ... Factory setting: OFF

Repeat playback ON/OFF.

• Set to “ON” to execute repeat playback.

E model

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

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[PAUSE] button

[REVERSE] button

[REW] button

[FF] button

Still playback

Press the [PAUSE] button during playback.

The still indicator is shown on the display and the still picture is shown.

Press the [PLAY] button to restore the Normal Play mode.

The Stop mode is automatically engaged if the VCR remains in the Still mode for 3 minutes (approx.).

Field advance playback

Press the [PAUSE] button in the Play mode to engage the Still mode.

While pressing the [PAUSE] button, press the [FF] button or [REW] button. The operation varies depending on how the [FF] or [REW] button is pressed.

Each time the [FF] button or [REW] button is pressed,

the picture is advanced or reversed one field.

When the [FF] button or [REW] button is pressed for

more than 2 seconds, the picture is advanced or reversed continuously field by field (continuous field advance playback).

Press the [PAUSE] button in the Continuous Field Advance Play mode to restore the Still mode. Press the [PLAY] button to restore normal playback.

• In the Continuous Field Advance Play mode, no sound is output.

• When continuous field advance playback continues for about 3 minutes, the Stop mode is automatically engaged to protect the tape.

• When forward field-by-field playback is switched to reverse field-by-field playback, noise may appear in the picture for several seconds.

Reverse playback

1. Press the [REVERSE] button in any mode except Record, Record-Pause or Record Check.

The reverse indicator is shown on the display and the Reverse mode is engaged.

• The tape is played back in reverse in the 2H or 6H

mode : U model, 3H mode : E model regardless of the playback speed mode setting.

* No sound is output.

Press the [PAUSE] button to engage the Still mode.

To restore the normal playback, press the [PLAY] button.

7-3 Special-Effects Playback

[PLAY] button

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

Reverse shuttle search

Press the [REW] button during play.

The rewind search indicator is shown on the display and the Reverse Shuttle Search mode is engaged.

7-3 Special-Effects Playback

[PLAY] button

Shuttle search (reverse and fast-forward) playback

Press the [FF] button or [REW] button in the Play mode to engage the Fast-Forward Shuttle Search mode or Reverse Shuttle Search mode.

Fast-forward shuttle search

Press the [FF] button during play.

The fast-forward search indicator is shown on the display and the Fast-Forward Shuttle Search mode is engaged.

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

[FF] button

[REW] button

Type of recording

Press the button once.

Hold the button pressed for more than 2 seconds.

Operation of the [REW] and [FF] buttons

Tape recorded in the 2H (SP) mode or the ordinary Timelapse mode

7 times 2H (SP) speed (latch). Press the [PLAY] button to restore the normal play mode

7 times 2H (SP) speed. Release the button to restore the normal play mode.

Tape recorded in the 6H (EP) mode or the HDR Timelapse mode

21 times the 6H (EP) speed (latch). Press the [PLAY] button to restore the normal play mode.

13 times the 6H (EP) speed. Release the button to restore the normal play mode.

• The operation varies depending on how the [FF] or [REW] button is pressed. Refer to the table below for details.

U model

• Latch: Even if the button is released, shuttle search

continues.

Tape recorded in the 3H (SP) mode or the Timelapse mode

9 times 3H (SP) speed (latch). Press the [PLAY] button to restore the normal play mode

9 times 3H (SP) speed. Release the button to restore the normal play mode.

Type of recording

Press the button once.

Hold the button pressed for more than 2 seconds.

Operation of the [REW] and [FF] buttons

E model

* During shuttle search, no sound is output.

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SR-9080U

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

7-4 Alarm Search/Date and Time Search

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

[REW] button

[FF] button

[SEARCH] button

[SHIFT f] button

There are three different ways you can search a tape position. When the [SEARCH] button is pressed, the Search mode is engaged. Each time the [SEARCH] button is pressed, the Search mode changes.

• (Once) alarm search: To search the start of an alarm recording. (Twice) alarm scan: To play back around the start of each alarm recording for several seconds. (Three times) date/time search: To search for a recording made at a specified date and time. Press the [SEARCH] button four times to cancel the Search mode.

[SET +] button[SET –] button

Note on date/time search

Recording duration is especially important with timelapse recordings. If the duration is too short, date/time search will not function correctly. The recording duration must be equivalent to at least 5 seconds at Standard (2H) or EP (6H) speed : U model, (3H) speed : E mdel.

(Example) In the 960-hour normal timelapse mode, the recording time should be 40 minutes or more.

Alarm search

A specified alarm recording is searched and the Stop mode is engaged.

Press the [SEARCH] button once in the Stop mode.

[The VCR enters the Alarm Search mode and the

alarm search setting screen is shown on the monitor. The [AL01] indication blinks in the record/playback speed mode indication section on the display.

* To cancel the Alarm Search mode, press the

[SEARCH] button three times.

Specify the alarm recording you want to search.

Press the [SET +] or [SET

–] button to specify an alarm number from 01 to 99. The specified alarm number is shown on the monitor and the VCR’s display. The alarm number is not absolute; it depends on the current tape position.

Press the [FF] or [REW] button.

[The VCR fast forwards or rewinds.

When the start of the alarm recording with the specified alarm number is located, search stops and the Stop mode is engaged. The Alarm Search mode is automatically canceled.

[MENU]

ALARM SRH 01

00H00M01S

Alarm search setting screen

Alarm number (01- 99) To specify the alarm recording to be cued, enter the alarm number with respect to the current tape position in the forward or reverse direction.

Alarm number

VCR’s display

Control or reel counter

[MENU]

TD SRH 01D 00H

00H 00M 01S

––––– ––:––

[MENU]

TD SRF 12D 19H

00H 00M 01S

10– 10 15:30

[MENU]

ALARM SCAN

00H 00M 01S

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

Alarm scan screen

Alarm scan

The section around the start of each alarm recording is played back for about 5 seconds. * Playback may start a few seconds after the actual start of the alarm

recording.

* If the interval between alarm recordings is short, the tape may play

back continuously for 5 seconds or more.

* Sound is not output.

Press the [SEARCH] button twice in the Stop mode.

[The Alarm Scan mode is engaged and the [ALARM SCAN] indication

is shown on the monitor screen. The [ALSC] indication is shown in the display’s record/playback speed mode indication section.

* To release the Alarm Scan mode, press the [SEARCH] button twice.

Press the [FF] or [REW] button.

[The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape from the current

position and the section around the start of each alarm recording is played back for about 5 seconds.

Press the [PLAY] button when you want to start playback.

[Normal playback starts and the Alarm Scan mode is canceled.

• To cancel alarm search or alarm scan, press the [STOP] button, [PLAY] button, [REVERSE] button or the [REW]/[FF] button (whichever is opposite to the current tape running direction).

• When the end or beginning of the tape is reached during alarm search or alarm scan, the mode is canceled and the Stop mode is engaged.

Control or reel counter

VCR’s display

“Day” setting

“Day” setting “Hour” setting

Search data during tape running (month, day, hour, minute)

Search data during tape running (15:30 on Oct. 10)

Set value 19:00 on 12

Date/time search setting screen

“Time” setting

Date/time search

A section recorded at a specified date and time is searched and the Stop mode is engaged.

Press the [SEARCH] button three times in the Stop mode.

[The Date/Time Search mode is engaged and the date/time

search setting screen is shown on the monitor.

“td 0100” is shown on the VCR

’s display.

* To cancel the Date/Time Search mode, press the [SEARCH]

button once.

Press the [SET +] or [SET

–] button to set the

“date” you want to

search (01 - 31).

Press the [SHIFT f] button so that

“hour” blinks.

Press the [SET +/

–] button to set the

“hour” you want to search (00 - 23).

Press the [FF] button or [REW] button.

[The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape from the current

position to search the specified date and time. When the recording is located, the Stop mode is engaged. The Date/Time Search mode is canceled.

• During date/time search, the month, day, hour and minute which are being searched are shown on-screen.

• If the specified date and time cannot be found and the tape ends, the Date/Time Search mode is canceled and the Stop mode is engaged.

Notes:

• If the specified date and time is near the start of an alarm recording, the date/time search may not be successful.

• If the specified date/time is the same as the timer-recording start time, the VCR may not operate correctly.

• Date/time search cannot be executed if no date and time are available in the search direction.

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SR-9080U

REC

EJECT

OPERATE

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

SET

–

[VIDEO MODE]

1. V. PULSE OFF

[VTR MODE]

1. HDR

OFF

2. CNT MEM SW ON

3. POWER ON REC

OFF

4. AUTO REC CHECK OFF

5. AUTO REW O FF

6. REPEAT PLAY OFF

7. REPEAT REC OFF

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

7-5 Repeat Playback

The tape is automatically rewound and played back repeatedly.

• To execute repeat playback, set <REPEAT PLAY> in <VTR MODE> to

“ON”.

Auto rewind

When the tape ends during recording, playback, or forward search, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the start and enters the Stop mode.

• To auto-rewind the tape, set the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to

“ON”.

[VIDEO MODE]

1. V. PULSE OFF

[VTR MODE]

1. HDR

OFF

2. CNT MEM SW

OFF

3. POWER ON REC

OFF

4. AUTO REC CHECK OFF

5. AUTO REW ON

6. REPEAT PLAY OFF

7. REPEAT REC OFF

Set to “ON”. Set to “OFF”.

[VIDEO MODE]

1. V. PULSE OFF

[VTR MODE]

1. HDR

OFF

2. CNT MEM SW

OFF

3. POWER ON REC

OFF

4. AUTO REC CHECK OFF

5. AUTO REW O FF

6. REPEAT PLAY ON

7. REPEAT REC OFF

7-6 Counter Memory Function

VIDEO/VTR MODE

Set to “ON”.

[CNT RESET] button

[DISPLAY] button

When the counter memory function is ON, the VCR automatically enters the Stop mode when the control tape counter reaches

“00:00:00” or when the reel tape counter

reaches “0000” in the FF or REW mode.

To activate the counter memory function, set <CNT MEM SW> in <VTR MODE> to

“ON”.

Operation

Select the counter display mode.

• Press the [DISPLAY] button on the front panel to set the counter display mode to the control tape counter or reel tape counter.

Press the [CNT RESET] button at the position

where you want to stop the tape. [ The counter is set to

“00

” or “0000”.

Execute recording or playback.

Engage the Stop mode and press the [FF] or [REW]

button. [When the counter reaches

“

” or “0000”,

the Stop mode is automatically engaged.

Note:

• Repeat record/play, auto rewind and alarm search/ alarm scan/date and time search have priority over the counter memory function.

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

Set to “ON”.

Note:

• When the <REPEAT PLAY> or <REPEAT REC> menu switch is set to

“ON”, the tape restarts playback

or recording after rewinding to the beginning.

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SR-9080U

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–

SET

–

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

7-7 Tracking/V Lock Adjustment

When a picture moves up and down in the Still mode and Timelapse Play mode

Press either the [V.LOCK+/

–] button to minimize vertical

jitter.

When noise appears in the picture in the Play/Field Advance mode

Tracking adjustment is possible in the following modes.

• 2H (SP), 6H (EP) : U model, 3H (SP) : E model and timelapse play mode (except for L12H and L24H modes : U model, L12H and L24H modes : E model)

• Field advance play

Press either the [TRACKING +/

–] button until picture

noise is eliminated or minimized.

To return to the Tracking Preset mode, press the + and – buttons simultaneously.

*The tracking adjustment is impossible in the L12H,

L24H Linear Slow play mode.

[V.LOCK +/–] buttons

[TRACKING +/–] buttons

When the picture is distorted, set the <V. PULSE> menu switch in <VIDEO MODE> to

“ON”. This menu switch is effective only in the 2H and 6H modes : U model, 3H mode : E model. Normally set to

“OFF”.

7-8 V. PULSE

• When cameras synchronized with a power supply are switched with a switcher, the pictures may be distorted at the switching point. This switch locks the monitor to prevent distortion of the displayed picture. (Only operates in the Normal Play [2H/6H] mode : U model, [3H] mode : E model)

• In the Still or Timelapse Play mode, V pulses are always output.

[VIDEO MODE]

1. V. PULSE ON

[VTR MODE]

1. HDR

OFF

2. CNT MEM SW

OFF

3. POWER ON REC

OFF

4. AUTO REC CHECK OFF

5. AUTO REW O FF

6. REPEAT PLAY OFF

7. REPEAT REC OFF

Set to “ON”.

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

U model only ——

VCR operation

The operating mode is turned off.

The cassette is ejected and the drum starts rotating. Cassette loading is not possible.

The head cleaner in the VCR cleans the heads.

If a power failure occurs, clock and timer setting data and record/ playback speed settings may be reset.

—

The cassette is ejected. The error indication is shown only while the cassette is being ejected.

The operating mode is turned off.

Measures

Turn the operating mode on again.

Turn the operating mode on and wait until the error indication goes out.

Clean the heads with a head cleaning tape, then check the recording picture quality again. The tape may be defective. Replace the tape and check again. If the picture quality is still inferior, contact your local JVC dealer.

Contact your local JVC dealer for replacement of the built-in battery.

Input video signals.

Contact your local JVC dealer.

Replace the cassette.

Trun the operating mode on again.

[BUZZER]

1. TAPE END OFF

2. AL/SENSOR IN

OFF

3. WARNING ON

[IN/OUT]

1. CAMERA SW

OFF

2. RS232C B. RATE 9600

Display section

Error indication

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

8-1 Error Indication

Error indications are shown on the display whenever condensation occurs or there are problems with cassette loading, unloaxding or mechanism operation.

When a problem occurs, the error indication

“E-**” lights (when the <WARNING> menu switch in <F. DISP> is set to “ON”).

When any one of error indications (E01 - E08) is shown, a 12 V warning signal is output from the rear panel

’s

WARNING OUT connector.

When the <WARNING> menu switch in <BUZZER> is set to “ON”, the buzzer sounds if a problem occurs (E-01 - E-08 and E-11 (during recording)).

When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds, turn the operating mode on again to clear the error indication and buzzer sound (E-01-E07). When the error indication

“E-**” is shown, turning the operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In this case, consult your local JVC dealer.

Buzzer sound

BUZZER screen

Error indication

E-01

E-02

E-03

E-04

E-05

E-06

E-07

E-08

E-09

E-10

E-11

E-12

E-13

E-98

E-99

This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference. In this case, turn th

operating mode off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then plug the power cord in again and check operation.

Contents

Problem with loading operation

Problem with unloading operation

Problem with supply reel rotation

Problem with drum rotation

Problem with take-up reel rotation

Problem with capstan rotation

Problem with eject operation

Condensation

Error with recording check (recording defect)

Insufficient battery capacity for clock and timer backup.

No video signals input to the [VIDEO IN] connector

It is not possible to write in EEPROM.

The tape is broken.

System error

→ See page 1-6 “1.3.4 Emergency history

”

Causes

q Is the power cord disconnected? q Is the [TIMER] indication shown? q Is the Operation Lock mode

engaged?

Is the Operation Lock mode engaged?

q Is the monitor connected correctly? q Is the [TIMER] indication lit?

This is not a malfunction.

Is the tracking adjusted properly?

Was the tape you are playing back recorded in the L12H, L18H or L24H mode? If not, noise appears.

Dust may have accumulated on the video heads.

q Are you recording in a timelapse

mode (except L12H, L18H and L24H)? If so, sound is not recorded.

q During alarm scan, no sound is

output.

Are you playing back a tape recorded in the L12H, L18H or L24H Timelapse mode in the 2H (SP) or 6H (EP) mode? In this case, sound is high-pitched.

Has the cassette safety tab been removed?

q Is the clock set correctly? Is the

timer properly programmed?

q Is the [TIMER] indication lit?

Is the [TIMER] indication lit?

During recording and playback, the VCR’s motor and rotary heads are running. The sound this generates is normal and not a malfunction.

q Is the clock set? q Is the <ON SCREEN MODE>

menu switch set to

“OFF”?

Is the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch in <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> set to “STOP”?

Is the <CAMERA SW> menu switch in <IN/OUT> set to

“OFF”?

Is the <REPEAT REC> menu switch in the <VTR MODE> menu set to “ON”?

8-2 No Error Indication

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms

No power is supplied.

Operation buttons have no effect during recording and playback.

No picture is shown during playback.

Noise appears in the picture in the Shuttle Search mode, Still mode and Field Advance mode.

Noise appears in part of the playback picture.

Noise appears in the picture in the L12H, L18H or L24H mode.

When the cassette is played back, the picture becomes rough or disappears.

No sound is heard during playback.

During playback, sound is highpitched and hard to hear.

Recording is impossible.

Timer recording is not working.

The clock cannot be set.

Tape running sound is heard in the Record, Play, FF and REW modes.

The time/date is not shown.

Auto REW and repeat recording are not possible during recording.

Camera image is not switched.

External recording is not possible.

Remedies

q Connect the power cord to an AC outlet. q Press the [TIMER] button so that the

[TIMER] indication goes out.

q Release the Operation Lock mode.

Release the Operation Lock mode.

q Connect the monitor correctly. q Press the [TIMER] button to clear the

[TIMER] indication.

—

Adjust the tracking with the [TRACKNG +/–] button. Tracking adjustment is not possible in the L12H and L24H Play modes.

Play back the tape in the 2H or 6H mode.

Clean the heads with a commerciallyavailable head cleaning tape. If the picture quality is still unsatisfactory, consult your local JVC dealer.

Use a tape on which sound is recorded. (Record the tape in the L12H, L18H or L24H mode.)

Play back the tape in the same mode (L12H, L18H or L24H) as that used for recording.

Paste a piece of cellophane tape over the hole.

q Check again.

q Check it again.

Press the [TIMER] button so that the [TIMER] indication goes out.

If you feel it is too noisy, install the VCR in a rack.

q Set the clock. q Set the <ON SCREEN MODE> menu

switch to “ON”.

Set the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch to “OFF”.

When setting the camera switching timing on this unit, set the menu switch to

“1 FIELD” or

“2 FIELD”.

To perform repeat recording using external recording activation, set <REPEAT REC> to “OFF” and <AUTO REW> to

“ON”.

U model

54 (U)

54 (E)

8-2 No Error Indication

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms

No power is supplied.

Operation buttons have no effect during recording and playback.

No picture is shown during playback.

Playback is not possible.

Noise appears in the picture in the Shuttle Search mode, Still mode and Field Advance mode.

Noise appears in part of the playback picture.

Noise appears in the picture in the L12H or L24H mode.

When the cassette is played back, the picture becomes rough or disappears.

No sound is heard during playback.

During playback, sound is highpitched and hard to hear.

Recording is impossible.

Timer recording is not working.

The clock cannot be set.

Tape running sound is heard in the Record, Play, FF and REW modes.

The time/date is not shown.

Auto REW and repeat recording are not possible during recording.

Camera image is not switched.

External recording is not possible.

Remedies

q Connect the power cord to an AC outlet. q Press the [TIMER] button so that the

[TIMER] indication goes out.

q Release the Operation Lock mode.

Release the Operation Lock mode.

q Connect the monitor correctly. q Press the [TIMER] button to clear the

[TIMER] indication.

Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back on this unit.

—

Adjust the tracking with the [TRACKNG +/–] button. Tracking adjustment is not possible in the L12H and L24H Play modes.

Play back the tape in the 3H mode.

Clean the heads with a commerciallyavailable head cleaning tape. If the picture quality is still unsatisfactory, consult your local JVC dealer.

Use a tape on which sound is recorded. (Record the tape in the L12H or L24H mode.)

Play back the tape in the same mode (L12H or L24H) as that used for recording.

Paste a piece of cellophane tape over the hole.

q Check again.

q Check it again.

Press the [TIMER] button so that the [TIMER] indication goes out.

If you feel it is too noisy, install the VCR in a rack.

q Set the clock. q Set the <ON SCREEN MODE> menu

switch to “ON”.

Set the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch to “OFF”.

When setting the camera switching timing on this unit, set the menu switch to

“1 FIELD” or

“2 FIELD”.

To perform repeat recording using external recording activation, set <REPEAT REC> to “OFF” and <AUTO REW> to

“ON”.

Causes

q Is the power cord disconnected? q Is the [TIMER] indication shown? q Is the Operation Lock mode

engaged?

Is the Operation Lock mode engaged?

q Is the monitor connected correctly? q Is the [TIMER] indication lit?

Is the [LP] indication blinking on the display? If it is, it means you are trying to play

back the tape recorded in the LP mode.

This is not a malfunction.

Is the tracking adjusted properly?

Was the tape you are playing back recorded in the L12H or L24H mode? If not, noise appears.

Dust may have accumulated on the video heads.

q Are you recording in a timelapse

mode (except L12H and L24H)? If so, sound is not recorded.

q During alarm scan, no sound is

output.

Are you playing back a tape recorded in the L12H, or L24H Timelapse mode in the 3H (SP) mode? In this case, sound is highpitched.

Has the cassette safety tab been removed?

q Is the clock set correctly? Is the

timer properly programmed?

q Is the [TIMER] indication lit? Is the [TIMER] indication lit?

During recording and playback, the VCR’s motor and rotary heads are running. The sound this generates is normal and not a malfunction.

q Is the clock set? q Is the <ON SCREEN MODE>

menu switch set to

“OFF”?

Is the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch in <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> set to “STOP”?

Is the <CAMERA SW> menu switch in <IN/OUT> set to

“OFF”?

Is the <REPEAT REC> menu switch in the <VTR MODE> menu set to “ON”?

E model

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

COM ALARM REC OUT

ALARM RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES

RESET IN

SERIES

RESET OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

Functions that can be controlled with front panel buttons and switches can also be controlled from a personal computer when the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed. Operation status can also be monitored on the computer.

9-1 Installation of the SA-K97U

The procedure is shown below. However, to avoid electric shock or injury, contact your local JVC service center for details.

1. Detach the top cover.

Note:

Be careful when removing the top cover. The edges of the cover could injure you if handled improperly.

Remove the 4 screws securing the top cover and lift it off.

2. Detach the plate in the VCR. Remove the 2 screws on the rear panel. Detach the plate

from the inside of the VCR.

3. Detach the SA-K97U

’s wire.

* The SA-K97U

’s wire is not used.

4. Install the SA-K97U in the VCR. Hold the board as shown in the illustration and secure it

using the screws removed previously in step 2.

5. Connect the VCR

’s wire to the SA-K97U

’s connector.

• Check the direction of the connector and connect it.

• Press both ends of the connector to firmly connect it.

6. Replace the top cover on the VCR and secure it with the four screws previously removed in step 1.

Note:

To avoid electric shock, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before installing the SA-K97U.

9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

Rear panel

SA-K97U installation section

SA-K97

SA-K97U

AC~IN

AC120V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

COM

COM ALARM REC OUT

ALARM RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES

RESET IN

SERIES

RESET OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

Top cover

Plate

Screws

Wire (not used)

Connector

Wire

9-2 SA-K97U Specifications

9-pin connector specifications

Pin NO. Signals Operations Direction of signals

2 RXD Receive data VTR p CPU

3 TXD Transmit data VTR [ CPU

4 DTR Data terminal ready VTR [ CPU

5 GND Signal ground

6 DSR Data set ready VTR p CPU

9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

1 2 3 4 5

Output level ON : +5 V or more OFF: –5 V or less

Mode :

Character length :

Data rate :

Parity check :

Stop bit :

Non-synchronized

8 bits

600,1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps (switched with on-screen menu switch, set to 9600 bps before shipment)

1 bit

Data format

Configuration

0 (SPACE)

1 (MARX)

Start bit Stop bitD0 D1

D2 D3

D4 D5 D6 D7

9-3 SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol & Commands

RS-232C protocol

9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

JVC table-1

This VCR is provided with JVC basic table commands in addition to the JVC table-1 commands shown below. The commands in the shaded area in the table below are contained in both the JVC table-1 and JVC basic table. The JVC basic table commands include only those in the shaded areas.

0123 4 5 6 7 8 9A B C D E F

0 Data “0” ENTER TIMER ON SCREEN VISS FRAME CODE

ON ON FWD (COUNT)

1 COMPLE- Data “1” CLEAR TIMER ON SCREEN VISS REC DEVICE AL . PL

TION ERROR OFF OFF REV CHECK TYPE RESET

2 ERROR Data “2” PRG/CLK ROM VER HOUR METER COUNT

SENSE RESET

3 CASSETTE Data “3” SHFT+ POS V+ EJECT SEARCH

OUT (VISS)

4 Data “4” SHFT– ON SCREEN

SELECT

5 NOT Data “5” SET+ POS H+ PL .AL COUNT

TARGET SENSE

6 ALARM Data “6” CLEAR SET– TL STATUS TL STATUS JVC

INPUT SET SENSE TABLE1 ON

7 Data “7” CANCEL STATUS JVC

SENSE TABLE1 OFF

8 Data “8”

9 Data “9” OPE LOCK

A ACK PLAY REV OPE LOCK REC REC

PLAY OFF REQUEST

B NAK

OPERATE ON

FF REC VTR INQ

PAUSE

OPERATE OFF

REW

D MODE F-FIELD

SHIFT STEP

E MODE DATE SET R-FIELD DATE

STEP SENSE

F STOP STILL TIME SET TIME

SENSE

To use the commands described in the following pages, prepare the VCR for communications as follows:

Transmit the command

“JVC TABLE 1 ON

” (F6H) to the VCR. The VCR will return

“ACK” (0AH). When the operating mode is turned on,

the VCR is in the

“ON” status.

The VCR can now receive any command described in this section. To cancel the communications mode, transmit the command

“JVC

TABLE 1 OFF” (F7H).

1 VCR control commands

Commands (1) through (12) are 1-byte commands. The VCR will return

“ACK” (0AH) when the command is received. Confirm that

“ACK”

(0AH) has been returned before transmitting the next command.

(1) OPERATE ON (7BH) : VCR operating mode is turned

“ON”.

OPERATE OFF (7CH) : VCR operating mode is turned

“OFF”. (2) PLAY (3AH) : Playback (3) STILL (4FH) : Pause/Still (4) STOP (3FH) : Stop (5) FF (ABH) : FF/Forward search in the Play mode. (6) REW (ACH) : REW/Reverse search in the Play mode. (7) REV PLAY (4AH) : Reverse playback at normal speed (8) TIMER ON (60H) : Timer “ON”

TIMER OFF (61H) : Timer “OFF”

(9) OPE LOCK ON (69H) : Operation lock

“ON”

OPE LOCK OFF (6AH) : Operation lock “OFF”

(10) EJECT (A3H) : Cassette ejection

VCR returns “ACK”, and then returns CASSETTE OUT (03H) after cassette has been ejected.

(11) F-FIELD STEP (ADH) : Advances the tape by one field when the VCR is in the Still mode and engages the Still mode.

If the VCR is in any other play mode, the Still mode is engaged.

(12) R-FIELD STEP (AEH) : Reverses the tape by one field when the VCR is in the Still mode and engages the Still mode.

If the VCR is in any other play mode, the Still mode is engaged.

(13) REC CHECK (C1H) : Engages REC CHECK. (function is the same as when locally controlled on the VCR.)

Before transmitting either of the following commands ((14) or (15)), first transmit REC/DUB REQUEST (FAH), and confirm that

“ACK” (0AH) is

returned by the VCR.

(14) REC (CAH) : Starts recording. The VCR returns

“ACK” (0AH).

If the cassette tape

’s safety tab [REC TAB] has been removed, NAC (0BH) is returned.

• When REC PAUSE (FAH + CBH) is sent in the Record mode, the Record-Pause mode is

engaged.

• When STOP (3FH) is sent in the Record mode, the Stop mode is engaged.

(15) REC PAUSE (CBH) : Engages Record-Pause mode. The VCR returns

“ACK” (0AH).

If the cassette tape

’s safety tab has been removed, NAC (0BH) is returned.

• To re-start recording, transmit REC (FAH+CAH).

• To cancel Record-Pause, transmit STOP (3FH). The VCR will enter the Stop mode.

After transmitting commands VISS FWD (16) or VISS REV (17), transmit the appropriate numeric data (1-byte ASCII codes from 30H

to 39H) and the data input command (40H). ASCII codes “30H – 39H” correspond with the numbers

“0 – 9” (ie.: 0: 30H, 1: 31H, ... 9: 39H).

Each byte of numeric data and the data input command should be transmitted separately with

“ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after

each transmission. * Transmit the commands (16) and (17) in the Stop mode.

(16) VISS FWD (B0H) : To advance the tape in the forward search mode to the designated alarm-input point. The alarm

point’s 2-byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command.

(17) VISS REV (B1H) : To reverse the tape in the reverse search mode to the designated alarm-input point. The alarm

point’s 2-byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command.

Eg: To search for the 3rd alarm-input point from the current position.

The VCR starts search after returning

“ACK”. When the specified point is reached, the VCR returns COMPLETION (01H). If the end or

beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point, the VCR returns NOT TARGET (05H). (Sending either the 30H,30H or 3

0H,31H

command will cause the VCR to search for the 1st alarm-input point).

9-3 SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol & Commands

This section provides technical data for programmers.

Command description

9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

TXD

B0H 33H 40H

RXD

0AH 0AH 0AH 01H (or 05H)

Search start

Time

30H

0AH

After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command (18), transmit the appropriate 2-byte numeric data (from 30H to 39H), the data input

command

(40H), and either FF (ABH) or REW (ACH). All commands should be transmitted separately one byte at a time with

“ACK” (0AH) confirmation

from the VCR after each transmission. * Execute in the Stop mode.

(18) VISS SEARCH (B3H) : To search for a designated alarm-input point on the tape.

The VCR starts search after returning

“ACK”. When the specified point is reached, the VCR returns COMPLETION (01H). If the end or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point, the VCR returns NOT TARGET (05H). This command differs from commands (16) and (17) only in that the FF (ABH) or REW (ACH) command is included separately.

1st byte 2nd byte

BIT When the bit is “1”

BIT When the bit is

“1”

0 Repeat recording function ON 0 Unused 1 Unused 1 Alarm recording function ON 2 POWER ON REC mode ON 2 Unused 3 Auto rewind ON 3 Sensor recording function ON 4 Unused 4 External recording function ON 5 Series recording function ON 5 Unused 6 Tape end buzzer ON during recording 6 Unused 7 Alarm recording buzzer ON 7 Warning buzzer ON

3rd byte

BIT When the bit is

“1”

0 Unused 1 Summer time compensation ON 2 Unused 3 Unused 4 HDR mode ON 5 Auto record check function ON 6 Unused 7 Unused

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(1) TL STATUS SET (86H) : Set the timelapse VCR operation mode with 3-byte data. Send one byte at a time by checking

ACK (0AH) from the VCR.

• The setting details for the first to the third bytes are shown below.

TXD

86H 1st byte

0AH 0AH

Time

2nd byte

0AH

3rd byte

0AH

RXD

TXD

7EH 30H 33H

RXD

0AH 0AH 0AH

Time

40H

0AH

5 Timelapse VCR operation mode setting commands

Mode 1st byte 2nd byte

2H 30H 30H 6H 30H 31H (L12H 30H 32H) *L18H 30H 32H (L24H 30H 33H) *24H 31H 36H 48H 30H 34H 72H 30H 35H 120H 30H 37H 168H 30H 38H 240H 30H 39H 480H 31H 31H 960H 31H 33H

( ): HDR “OFF” only *: HDR “ON” only

2 VCR setting commands

Commands available include control of recording/playback mode setting, timelapse VCR operation mode setting, date and time sett

ing, timer

programming, on-screen setting, and others.

5 Recording/playback mode setting commands

Two commands are available. One allows you to rotate through recording/playback modes, the other permits you to directly select

the

mode.

(1) MODE SHIFT (7DH) : Switches from one recording/playback mode to the next each time the command is transmitted. Use the TL

STATUS SENSE (D6H) command to check the current mode. Transmit 1 byte at a time with

“ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.

(2) MODE (7EH) : Sets recording/playback mode directly.

After transmitting this command, transmit the appropriate 2-byte ASCII codes (from 30H to 39H) and the data input command (40H). Correspondence of ASCII codes with recording/playback modes is as shown below.

Eg: To set to “L24H”.

U model

59 (U)

(E) 59

After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command (18), transmit the appropriate 2-byte numeric data (from 30H to 39H), the data input

command

(40H), and either FF (ABH) or REW (ACH). All commands should be transmitted separately one byte at a time with

“ACK” (0AH) confirmation

from the VCR after each transmission. * Execute in the Stop mode.

(18) VISS SEARCH (B3H) : To search for a designated alarm-input point on the tape.

The VCR starts search after returning

9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

TXD

7EH 30H 33H

RXD

0AH 0AH 0AH

Time

40H

0AH

2 VCR setting commands

Commands available include control of recording/playback mode setting, timelapse VCR operation mode setting, date and time sett

ing, timer

programming, on-screen setting, and others.

5 Recording/playback mode setting commands

Two commands are available. One allows you to rotate through recording/playback modes, the other permits you to directly select

the

mode.

(1) MODE SHIFT (7DH) : Switches from one recording/playback mode to the next each time the command is transmitted. Use the TL

STATUS SENSE (D6H) command to check the current mode. Transmit 1 byte at a time with

“ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.

(2) MODE (7EH) : Sets recording/playback mode directly.

Eg: To set to “L24H”.

Mode 1st byte 2nd byte

3H 30H 30H L12H 30H 32H L24H 30H 33H 48H 30H 34H 72H 30H 35H 120H 30H 37H 168H 30H 38H 240H 30H 39H 480H 31H 31H 960H 31H 33H

1st byte 2nd byte

BIT When the bit is “1”

3rd byte

BIT When the bit is “1”

0 Unused 1 Summer time compensation ON 2 Unused 3 Unused 4 Unused 5 Auto record check function ON 6 Unused 7 Unused

(1) TL STATUS SET (86H) : Set the timelapse VCR operation mode with 3-byte data. Send one byte at a time by checking

ACK (0AH) from the VCR.

• The setting details for the first to the third bytes are shown below.

TXD

86H 1st byte

0AH 0AH

Time

2nd byte

0AH

3rd byte

0AH

RXD

5 Timelapse VCR operation mode setting commands

E model

59 (E)

TXD

8EH

RXD

0AH

Time

31H

0AH

30H

0AH

33H

0AH

30H

0AH

39H

0AH

38H

0AH

5 Date and time setting commands

(1) DATE SET (8EH) : Set the current date (month, day, year) for the VCR. After this command (8EH) is sent, input 1-

byte numerical data (30H

— 39H).

(Example) Oct., 30, 1998

(2) TIME SET (8FH) : Set the current time (hour, minute, second) for the VCR.

After this command (8FH) is sent, input 1-byte numerical data (30H

— 39H).

(Example) 15 hours, 29 minutes, 59 seconds

Month Day Year

Minute SecondHour

5 Timer programming commands

(1) PRG/CLK (62H) : Engages timer programming mode. (2) SHIFT – (64H) : Selects setting items. (–)

SHIFT + (63H) : Selects setting items. (+)

(3) SET – (66H) : Sets data selected with SHIFT.

SET + (65H) : Sets data selected with SHIFT.

(4) CANCEL (67H) : Cancels program data in timer programming or engages the Cancel Program mode.

Setting procedure is the same as when using the VCR controls. Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a time with

“ACK” (0AH)

confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.

5 On-screen setting command

(1) ON SCREEN ON (70H) : Activates on-screen indication.

ON SCREEN OFF (71H) : Deactivates on-screen indication.

Setting procedure for the following command (2) is the same as when using the VCR controls. Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte

at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission. (2) ON SCREEN SELECT (74H): Switches the on-screen display items.

POS V+ (73H): Moves the on-screen indication in the vertical direction. POS H+ (75H): Moves the on-screen indication in the horizontal direction.

5 Other commands

(1) AL/PL RESET (E1H) : When transmitted during alarm recording, the recording mode switches back to the previous mode.

The VCR’s “AL” indication goes off. Transmit again after

“AL” indicator goes off to reset the alarm/

power loss memory.

(2) COUNT RESET (E2H) : Resets the tape counter to

“0000”.

TXD

8FH

RXD

0AH

Time

31H

0AH

35H

0AH

32H

0AH

39H

0AH

35H

0AH

39H

0AH

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1st/2nd byte

Recording/playback mode Correspondence of the code and the mode is the same as MODE (7EH) (see page 59).

3rd byte 5th byte

Conditions of each setting Settings status

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”.

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”. 0 Repeat Record mode ON. 0 Always 1. 1 Power is ON. 1 SUMMER TIME is ON. 2 POWER ON REC mode is ON. 2 Always 0. 3 Auto rewind mode is ON. 3 Always 0. 4 Operation lock is ON.

4 HDR mode is ON. 5 Series recording is ON. 5 Auto record check function ON. 6 Tape end buzzer is ON. 6 Always 0. 7 Alarm buzzer is ON. 7 Always 0.

4th byte 6th byte

Conditions of each setting Types of warnings

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”.

HEX.Data Types of warnings 0 Alarm recording is in progress. 0 No abnormality 1 ALARM REC function is ON. 1 Loading error 2 Not defined. Always 0. 2 Unloading error 3 Sensor recording is ON. 3 Supply reel error 4 External recording function is ON. 4 Drum error 5 V.pulse is ON. 5 Take-up reel error 6 Always 0. 6 Capstan error 7 Warning buzzer is ON. 7 Cassette eject error

8 DEW sensor error. 9 Recording check error A Battery backup error B Input signal error

3 Commands for VCR status verification

When the command is sent, the VCR returns the corresponding information.

9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

(1) DATE SENSE (BEH) : The VCR returns the currently set month, day and year as 6 bytes. Each byte has a value of 30H to

39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9. (Example: For Oct., 14, 1998, the VCR returns 31H, 30H, 31H, 34H, 39H and 38H.)

(2) TIME SENSE (BFH) : The VCR returns the currently set hour, minute and second as 6 bytes. Each byte has a value of

30H to 39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9. (Example: For 15:30:45, the VCR returns 31H, 35H, 33H, 30H, 34H and 35H.)

(3) COUNT CODE (D0H) : VCR returns the counter data beginning with the 4th digit from the right in 4 bytes. ASCII codes

“30H – 39H” correspond with the numbers

“0 – 9” (eg: 1234: 31H, 32H, 33H, 34H).

(4) DEVICE TYPE (D1H) : VCR returns the last 4 characters of the SR-9080 model name in ASCII code.

39H, 30H, 38H, 30H

(5) VTR INQ (FBH) : Used to make sure that the connected unit is the VCR. The VCR will return

“ACK” (0AH).

(6) PL/AL COUNT SENSE (D5H) : VCR will return a total of 6 bytes. The first 3 bytes show the number of alarm inputs in 3 digits and

the last 3 bytes show the number of power losses in 3 digits. ASCII codes

“30H – 39H” correspond

with the numbers

“0 – 9” (eg: 123 alarm inputs and 45 power losses: 31H, 32H, 33H, 30H 34H,

35H). (7) HOUR METER SENSE (D2H) : VCR returns the hour meter data in 5 bytes. (eg: 1234 hours: 31H, 32H, 33H, 34H). (8) TL STATUS SENSE (D6H) : VCR returns Timelapse mode data in 6 bytes. The contents of each byte are as follows:

Operation with commands from the RS-232C is accepted even in the Operation Lock mode.

1st byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”.

0 Error Indicates that an illegal command has been received. No further commands will be accepted.

To restore to normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) to the VCR. 1 Not defined Always 0. 2 Not defined Always 0. 3 Cassette out The tape has not been loaded. 4 REC inhibit A tape with no safety tab has been loaded. In this case, no recording commands

will be accepted. 5 Not defined Always 0. 6 Not defined Always 0. 7 Not defined Always 1.

2nd byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”. 0 Tape End Tape end sensor is detected. 1 Tape Begin Tape begin sensor is detected. 2 Not defined Always 0. 3 Warning VCR malfunction.

4 Not defined Always 0. 5 Not defined Always 0. 6 A EE Mode An externally-input audio signal is being output. 7 V EE Mode An externally-input video signal is being output.

3rd byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”. 0 Not defined Always 0. 1 Search Mode Search is in progress. (VISS) 2 Repeat Mode Repeat recording is in progress. 3 Not defined Always 0. 4 Repeat VCR’s REPEAT REC menu switch is set to ON. 5 Counter Counter memory is set to ON. 6 Timer REC ON VCR’s TIMER button is set to ON. 7 Not defined Always 0.

4th byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”. 0 Not defined Always 0. 1 REC Mode VCR is in the Record mode. 2 Eject A cassette is being ejected. 3 Not defined Always 1. 4 Stop Mode VCR is in the Stop mode. 5 REW Mode VCR is in the Rewind mode. 6 FF Mode VCR is in the Fast-Forward mode. 7 PB Mode VCR is in the Play mode.

5th byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”. 0 Speed Code 0 VCR’s current tape running mode. See below. 1 Speed Code 1 VCR’s current tape running mode. See below. 2 Speed Code 2 VCR’s current tape running mode. See below. 3 Speed Code 3 VCR’s current tape running mode. See below. 4 Shuttle REV Reverse search is in progress. 5 Shuttle FWD Forward search is in progress. 6 Not defined Always 0. 7 Rec-Pause Mode VCR is in the Pause mode.

Contents of 5th byte BIT 0/1/2/3

“Speed Code”

Speed Code 3 2 1 0

BIT 0 0 0 0 Still

0 0 0 1 Timelapse playback 0 1 0 1 Timelapse recording/2H (SP)/6H (EP) playback 1 0 0 0 Search (X7 or X13) 1 0 0 1 Search (X21)

(9) STATUS SENSE (D7H) : The VCR will return current status information in 5 bytes.

When an error occurs in the VCR and the Warning mode is engaged, the third bit of the second byte sent back with the STATUS SENSE (D7H) is set to

“1”, showing the warning status. In this case, release the warning via the RS-232C with the CLEAR (56H). To release it on the VCR, turn the [OPERATE] button off and on again.

(10) ALARM INPUT (06H) : SR-9080U return code

This is returned when an alarm signal is input during recording.

9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

U model

62 (U)

62 (E)

1st byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”.

0 Error Indicates that an illegal command has been received. No further commands will be accepted.

will be accepted. 5 Not defined Always 0. 6 Not defined Always 0. 7 Not defined Always 1.

2nd byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”. 0 Tape End Tape end sensor is detected. 1 Tape Begin Tape begin sensor is detected. 2 Not defined Always 0. 3 Warning VCR malfunction.

4 Not defined Always 0. 5 Not defined Always 0. 6 A EE Mode An externally-input audio signal is being output. 7 V EE Mode An externally-input video signal is being output.

3rd byte

BIT Status when BIT is

4th byte

BIT Status when BIT is

5th byte

BIT Status when BIT is

Contents of 5th byte BIT 0/1/2/3

“Speed Code”

Speed Code 3 2 1 0

BIT 0 0 0 0 Still

0 0 0 1 Timelapse playback 0 1 0 1 Timelapse recording/3H (SP) playback 1 0 0 0 Search (X9)

(9) STATUS SENSE (D7H) : The VCR will return current status information in 5 bytes.

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(10) ALARM INPUT (06H) : SR-9080E/EK return code

This is returned when an alarm signal is input during recording.

When an error occurs in the VCR and the Warning mode is engaged, the third bit of the second byte sent back with the STATUS SENSE (D7H) is set to

“1”, showing the warning status. In this case, release the warning via the RS-232C with the CLEAR (56H). To release it on the VCR, turn the [OPERATE] button off and on again.

E model

4 Others (Input data correction/Error cancellation)

These are return codes from the SR-9080. (Error-related codes only)

(1) ERROR (02H) : This is returned when commands of more than 1 byte are transmitted to the VCR and an illegal command is

received in the 2nd byte (or later) of the transmitted command. In this status, no command can be accepted and only STATUS SENSE will be returned. To restore normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) or CLEAR (56H) to the VCR.

CLEAR ERROR (41H) : Used to cancel previously-transmitted 1-byte numeric data when inputting

numeric data such as search point. Also used to cancel error status.

CLEAR (56H) : Clears the whole command. Cancels the current status and stops the VCR. Also

cancels the error status.

Eg : After setting the recording/playback mode to

“L24H”, 32H is mistakenly transmitted . Cancel 32H with

“41H” and input “33H” instead.

(2) NAK (0BH) : VCR will return this code when non-defined or non-functional command is received in the 1st byte of the

transmitted command. In this case, it is not necessary to input CLEAR. Check whether the transmitted command is acceptable to the VCR or not.

VCR setting commands

Page

5 Recording/playback mode 59

MODE SHIFT 59 MODE 59

5 Timelapse VCR operation mode 59 TL STATUS 59 5 Date and time setting 60 DATE SET 60 TIME SET 60

5 Timer programming 60

PRG 60 SHIFT –/+ 60 SET –/+ 60 CANCEL 60

5 On-screen setting 60

ON SCREEN ON/OFF 60 ON SCREEN SELECT 60 POS V+ 60 POS H+ 60

5 Others 60

AL/PL RESET 60 COUNT RESET 60

VCR control commands

Page

OPERATE ON/OFF 58 PLAY/REV PLAY 58 STOP 58 FF/REW 58 TIMER ON/OFF 58 OPE ON/OFF 58 EJECT 58 F-FIELD STEP 58 R-FIELD STEP 58 REC CHECK 58

REC/REC PAUSE 58

VISS FWD/REV 58 VISS SEARCH 59

TXD

7EH 30H 32H

RXD

0AH 0AH 0AH

Time

41H

0AH

33H

0AH

40H

0AH

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Commands for VCR status verification

Page Byte returned

from VCR

COUNT CODE 51 4 bytes DEVICE TYPE 51 4 bytes VTR INQ 51 1 byte PL/AL COUNT SENSE 51 6 bytes HOUR METER SENSE 51 4 bytes

TL STATUS SENSE 51 6 bytes

STATUS SENSE 52 5 bytes

DATA SENSE 51 6 bytes

TIME SENSE 51 6 bytes

3 Commands reference chart

Return codes from VCR

Page

ACK 58

NAK 63

ERROR 63

CASSETTE OUT 58

COMPLETION 58 NOT TARGET 58

ALARM INPUT 62

Others

Page

JVC TABLE 1 ON/OFF 58

10-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time Table

10 APPENDIXES

The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each record/playback speed mode (when a T120 tape is used). Since actual tape remaining time may differ from the values in the table below, use these values for reference only.

When a T-120 tape is used: Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is

“0000” at the beginning of the tape.

• When the cassette tape is ejected, the tape reel counter is reset to

“0000”.

• When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function,

the tape reel counter is reset to

“0000”.

Counter end output function: Set the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> to any position except

“OFF”.

HDR OFF

HDR ON

500

1,000

1,500

2.000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

5,000

5,500

5,832

Record/playback speed modes

72H

73 h 45 m

64 h 27 m

55 h 42 m

47 h 31 m

39 h 53 m

32 h 49 m

26 h 18 m

20 h 21 m

14 h 58 m

10 h 8 m

5 h 52 m

2 h 9 m

0 m

120H

122 h 56 m

107 h 25 m

92 h 51 m

79 h 12 m

66 h 29 m

54 h 42 m

43 h 51 m

33 h 56 m

24 h 57 m

16 h 54 m

9 h 47 m

3 h 35 m

0 m

168H

172 h 6 m

150 h 23 m

129 h 59 m

110 h 53 m

93 h 5 m

76 h 35 m

61 h 24 m

47 h 31 m

34 h 56 m

23 h 40 m

13 h 41 m

5 h 2 m

0 m

240H

245 h 52 m

214 h 51 m

185 h 42 m

158 h 24 m

132 h 58 m

109 h 25 m

87 h 43 m

67 h 53 m

49 h 55 m

33 h 48 m

19 h 34 m

7 h 11 m

0 m

480H

491 h 45 m

429 h 42 m

371 h 24 m

316 h 49 m

265 h 57 m

218 h 50 m

175 h 26 m

135 h 46 m

99 h 50 m

67 h 37 m

39 h 8 m

14 h 23 m

0 m

960H

983 h 30 m

859 h 25 m

742 h 48 m

633 h 38 m

531 h 55 m

437 h 40 m

350 h 53 m

271 h 32 m

199 h 40 m

135 h 14 m

78 h 17 m

28 h 46 m

0 m

HDR OFF

HDR ON

500

1,000

1,500

2.000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

5,000

5,500

5,832

–

L18H

18 h 26 m

16 h 6 m

13 h 55 m

11 h 52 m

9 h 58 m

8 h 12 m

6 h 34 m

5 h 5 m

3 h 44 m

2 h 32 m

1 h 28 m

32 m

0 m

24H

24 h 35 m

21 h 29 m

18 h 34 m

15 h 50 m

13 h 17 m

10 h 56 m

8 h 46 m

6 h 47 m

4 h 59 m

3 h 22 m

1 h 57 m

43 m

0 m

6 h 8 m

5 h 22 m

4 h 38 m

3 h 57 m

3 h 19 m

2 h 44 m

2 h 11 m

1 h 41 m

1 h 14 m

50 m

29 m

10 m

0 m

Record/playback speed modes

L12H

–

12 h 17 m

10 h 44 m

9 h 17 m

7 h 55 m

6 h 38 m

5 h 28 m

4 h 23 m

3 h 23 m

2 h 29 m

1 h 41 m

58 m

21 m

0 m

2 h 2 m

1 h 47 m

1 h 32 m

1 h 19 m

1 h 6 m

54 m

43 m

33 m

24 m

16 m

9 m

3 m

0 m

48H

49 h 10 m

42 h 58 m

37 h 8 m

31 h 40 m

26 h 35 m

21 h 53 m

17 h 32 m

13 h 34 m

9 h 59 m

6 h 45 m

3 h 54 m

1 h 26 m

0 m

Tape reel counter

U model

64 (U)

64 (E)

10-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time Table

10 APPENDIXES

The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each record/playback speed mode (when a E180 tape is used). Since actual tape remaining time may differ from the values in the table below, use these values for reference only.

When a E-180 tape is used: Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is

“0000” at the beginning of the tape.

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

5,000

5,500

6,018

3 h 3 m

2 h 41 m

2 h 19 m

2 h 0 m

1 h 41 m

1 h 24 m

1 h 8 m

53 m

40 m

28 m

17 m

8 m

0 m

L12H

12 h 15 m

10 h 44 m

9 h 19 m

8 h 0 m

6 h 45 m

5 h 36 m

4 h 32 m

3 h 33 m

2 h 40 m

1 h 52 m

1 h 10 m

33 m

0 m

L24H

24 h 30 m

21 h 29 m

18 h 39 m

16 h 0 m

13 h 31 m

11 h 12 m

9 h 5 m

7 h 7 m

5 h 21 m

3 h 45 m

2 h 20 m

1 h 6 m

0 m

48H

49 h 1 m

42 h 59 m

37 h 19 m

32 h 0 m

27 h 2 m

22 h 25 m

18 h 10 m

14 h 15 m

10 h 43 m

7 h 31 m

4 h 41 m

2 h 12 m

0 m

72H

73 h 32 m

64 h 29 m

55 h 58 m

48 h 0 m

40 h 33 m

33 h 38 m

27 h 15 m

21 h 23 m

16 h 4 m

11 h 17 m

7 h 1 m

3 h 18 m

0 m

Record/playback speed modes

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

5,000

5,500

6,018

Record/playback speed modes

120H

122 h 33 m

107 h 29 m

93 h 18 m

80 h 0 m

67 h 35 m

56 h 3 m

45 h 25 m

35 h 39 m

26 h 47 m

18 h 48 m

11 h 42 m

5 h 30 m

0 m

240H

245 h 7 m

214 h 58 m

186 h 36 m

160 h 0 m

135 h 10 m

112 h 7 m

90 h 50 m

71 h 19 m

53 h 35 m

37 h 37 m

23 h 25 m

11 h 0 m

0 m

480H

490 h 14 m

429 h 56 m

373 h 12 m

320 h 0 m

270 h 20 m

224 h 14 m

181 h 40 m

142 h 38 m

107 h 10 m

75 h 14 m

46 h 50 m

22 h 0 m

0 m

960H

980 h 28 m

859 h 53 m

746 h 24 m

640 h 0 m

540 h 41 m

448 h 28 m

363 h 20 m

285 h 17 m

214 h 20 m

150 h 28 m

93 h 41 m

44 h 0 m

0 m

• When the cassette tape is ejected, the tape reel counter is reset to

“0000”.

• When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function,

the tape reel counter is reset to

“0000”.

Counter end output function: Set the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> to any position except

“OFF”.

168H

171 h 34 m

150 h 28 m

130 h 37 m

112 h 0 m

94 h 37 m

78 h 28 m

63 h 35 m

49 h 55 m

37 h 30 m

26 h 19 m

16 h 23 m

7 h 42 m

0 m

Tape reel counter

E model

10-2 Rear Panel’s Input/Output

Terminals Signal levels Remarks

About 2 seconds

Min. 400 msec.

Alarm Record mode

LV: 0 V Max. 10 mA

LV: 0 V

HV: 5 V ~ 12 V

HV: 12 V

HV: 5 V

HV:12 V (output impedance: 4.7 kohms)

Record mode: repeat recording ON/auto rewind ON

Tape end

Manual operation

Warning Warning reset

HV: 12 V (output impedance: 4.7 kohms)

Record mode: repeat recording OFF/auto rewind OFF

ALARM IN

Alarm signal input

CAM SW OUT

Camera switching signal output

ALARM REC OUT

Alarm recording mode signal output

TAPE END OUT

Tape end signal output

WARNING OUT

Warning signal output

ALARM RST IN

Alarm signal reset input

Input at ground level

Open-collector output

LV: 0 V

CLOCK RESET IN

Clock reset input

Input at ground level

About 100 msec.

LV: 0 V

CLOCK RESET OUT

Clock reset output

Output at ground level

2.5 - 3 sec.

LV: 0 V

HV: 5 V

SERIES REC IN

Series recording signal input

Input at ground level

2.5 - 3 sec.

LV: 0 V

SERIES REC OUT

Series recording signal output

Output at ground level

External recording Min. 400 msec.

SERIES REC IN

External automatic recording signal input

Input at ground level

Input at high level

Output at high level

Output at ground level

During recording

During standby

1 field

Time

5m sec

GND

(Timelapse recording)

The switching interval can be set to“1 field” or “1 frame”with the <CAMERA SW> in the <IN/OUT> setting screen. (With the menu switch set to “1 field”)

Camera switching signal output

10 APPENDIXES

10-3 Specifications

10 APPENDIXES : U model

[Time/date]

5 Display

5 Display position 5 Character size 5 Power backup

[Alarm]

5 Alarm input 5 Camera switching

output

5 Accessory

Outer dimensions

* Design and specifications subject to change without

notice.

5 Recording system

5 Signal system

(U model)

5 Signal system

(E model)

5 Tape speed

(U model)

5 Tape speed

(E model)

5 Recording and

playback time (with T-120 cassette) (U model)

5 Recording and

playback time (with E-180 cassette)

(E model)

5 Fast-forward/

rewind time

5 Power supply

5 Power

consumption

5 Dimensions 5 Weight 5 Operating

temperature

5 Operating humidity 5 Storage

temperature

[Video System]

5 Signal input 5 Signal output

5 Horizontal

resolution

5 Video S/N

[Audio system]

5 Number of tracks 5 Line input 5 Mic input 5 Line output 5 Frequency

response

5 Audio S/N

5 Wow and flutter

Luminance: FM recording Color: down-converted direct

recording NTSC-type color signal, EIA monochrome signal, 525 lines/ 60 fields PAL-type colour signal, CCIR monochrome signal, 625 lines/ 50 fields

33.35 mm/sec., Standard (2H) mode

11.12 mm/sec., Extended (6H) mode

23.39 mm/sec., Standard mode (3H)

2 hours (Standard (2H) mode) 6 hours (Extended (6H) mode), L12, L18, L24, 24, 48, 72, 120, 168, 240, 480, 960 hours (including the HDR recording/playback mode) (Timelapse mode: field recording) 3 hours (Standard (3H) mode) L12, L24, 48, 72, 120, 168, 240, 480, 960 hours (Timelapse mode: field recording) Within about 4 minutes (with T-120 : U model, E-180 : E model cassette) AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz : U model AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz : E model 19 watts

360 (W) x 115 (H) x 372 (D) mm Approx. 5.5 kg 5°C — 40°C

30%RH or more, 80%RH or less –20°C — 60°C

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced BNC Signal output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced BNC 300 lines or more

43 dB or more (2H mode : U model, 3H : E model)

1 (normal)

–8 dBs, 50 kohms, unbalanced RCA –67 dBs, 600 ohms, unbalanced –8 dBs, 1 kohm, unbalanced RCA

100 Hz — 10 kHz (2H : U model, 3H : E model mode)

40 dB or more (2H : U model, 3H : E model mode at 4% distortion level)

0.15% WRMS or less (2H mode) : U model

0.20% WRMS or less (3H mode) : E model

Unit: mm

Month, day, year, hours, minutes, seconds, recording mode, alarm input data, power loss data Variable 16H Approx. two years (may be less depending on the operating environment)

Input at ground level Negative pulse output (5 msec.)

Open-collector output Power cord x 1

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SR-9080U

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW

PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

RESET/ CANCEL

DISPLAYLOCK

HDR

CNT RESET

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

–+–

SET

–

113

115

360

362

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