JVC SR-9168U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS AND

CONNECTORS

CONNECTIONS

MONITOR

ON-SCREEN

DISPLAY

SR-9168U

REC

REVERSE

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE/

STILL

CHECK

PLAY

FFREW

REC

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

COUNT/ CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL

RESET

INSTRUCTIONS

SR-9168U

OPERATE

OPE. LOCK

SETTING OF THE

FUNCTION MENU

SWITCHES

PREPARATIONRECORDING

PLAYBACK AND

SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

This instruction book is made from 100% recycled paper.

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-9168U Serial No.

TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

OPTIONAL SA-K97U

RS-232C

INTERFACE BOARD

APPENDIXES

SL96170

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION ATTENTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

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.

NOTE:

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

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.

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.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INDIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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.

RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.

NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.

AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST

A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR.

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.

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.

WARNING:

The battery used in the SR-9168U must be replaced at the JVC authorized service dealer only.

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.

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.

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 Major Features .............................................. 4

1-2 Periodical Maintenance.................................4

1-3 Precautions ................................................... 5

1-4 Daily Inspection.............................................5

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel................................................... 6

2-2 Display ......................................................... 8

2-3 Rear Panel ................................................... 9

3 CONNECTIONS

3-1 Connecting to a Camera ............................ 11

3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential

Switcher ..................................................... 12

3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output

Terminal Connections ................................ 13

4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

4-1 On-Screen Display in the Time/Date and

Record Mode.............................................. 14

4-2 Main Menu Display..................................... 15

4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display........16

4-4 Hour Meter Display .................................... 16

5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU

SWITCHES

5-1 Function Menu Switch Setting.................... 17

5-2 Contents of the Function Menu

Switches..................................................... 18

6 PREPARATION

6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading ...................... 21

6-2 Date and Time setting ................................ 21

6-3 Summer Time Compensation..................... 23

6-4 Selection of Record/Play Mode ..................23

7 RECORDING

7-1 Preparation................................................. 24

7-2 Recording................................................... 25

7-3 Timer Recording......................................... 26

7-4 Alarm Recording ........................................ 31

7-5 Sensor Recording ...................................... 33

7-6 Repeat Recording ...................................... 34

7-7 Series Recording ....................................... 35

7-8 Recording with External VCR Activation

Signal ... ..................................................... 36

7-9 How to Restore Recording After Power

Failure ........................................................ 37

7-10 External Timer Recording........................... 37

7-11 Tape End Buzzer ....................................... 37

8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

8-1 Preparation................................................. 38

8-2 Playback..................................................... 38

8-3 Special-Effects Playback............................ 39

8-4 Index Search .............................................. 40

8-5 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment......................40

9 TROUBLESHOOTING

9-1 Error Indication...........................................41

9-2 No Error Indication ..................................... 42

10 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE

BOARD

10-1 Installation of the SA-K97U ...... ................. 43

10-2 SA-K97U Specifications..... ........................ 44

10-3 SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol &

Commands.................................................45

11 APPENDIXES

11-1 Rear Panel's Input/Output ..........................52

11-2 Specifications ............................................. 53

The SR-9168U is a video cassette recorder able to execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes.

Use only video cassettes bearing the This unit is designed for professional use.

mark.

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.

1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 Major Features

5 240-hour long-time recording with a 120-minute tape

Recording times are selectable from 6 hours (EP mode) and L18/L30/48/72/96/120/168/240 hours (Timelapse mode). Monitor image recording for up to 240 hours is possible with a 120-minute tape.

5 Audio monitoring

Audio signals can be recorded in the 18-hour/30-hour Timelapse mode, as well as in the conventional 6-hour mode. This strengthens surveillance capabilities by providing both audio and video information.

5 Alarm recording function

When an alarm signal is input in the Timelapse Record mode, the 6-hour (EP), 18-hour or 30-hour mode is automatically engaged. Alarm recording time can be selected from 5, 15, 30, 60, 120, or 180 sec., to tape end or set manually.

An index code is automatically recorded when alarm recording

starts. Used as an alarm cue signal, this allows quick access to alarm recording points with the Index Search function.

5 Sensor recording

Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode, the Record mode is automatically engaged.

5 Time/date generator

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

5 Timer recording function

Two types of timer recording are available: based on the date (up to 8 programs) or based on the day of the week.

5 Recording Check function

Pressing the [REC CHECK] button during recording allows you to check the status of the recording in progress. When activated via the corresponding function menu switch, the builtin head cleaner automatically cleans the heads whenever inferior picture quality is detected during Recording Check. After cleaning, the Recording Check operation is executed again automatically (Auto Recording Check function).

5 Operation lock system

To prevent accidental or deliberate interference with VCR operation, the operation lock system is provided.

5 Warning function

Error indications are shown on the front panel display.

5 Power-off video throughput function

Even when the power is off, the camera's EE input can be output from the VCR.

5 Camera switching signal output terminal 5 Automatic re-start of recording after a power failure 5 Digital hour meter display 5 Repeat recording/series recording function 5 Recording control with external activation signal 5 Alarm recording, tape end and warning electronic buzzer 5 Summer time compensation function 5 Wired remote control (optional) 5 RS-232C control (with optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface

board installed)

The SR-9168U can be controlled via a personal computer.

Operation status can be monitored on the computer.

1-2 Periodical Maintenance

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.

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 16) 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 inside shaded area indicate that maintenance should be performed.

Usage 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

1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 12 months

Periodic Maintenance

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

Running time 1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H

Drum ass’y (including heads) ^ VVv Pinch rollers ^ VVv Drive parts ^^ ^ V

^ : Cleaning

V : Check or replace as required. v : Replace

• Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the operating environment and usage. The information above should be used as a reference guide.

1 INTRODUCTION

1-3 Precautions

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 Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause

mode for a long time as this may damage the tape.

To minimize tape damage, this VCR automatically

enters the Stop mode after about 5 minutes have passed in the Still or Record Pause mode.

Condensation

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 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.

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

Head drum

Video tape

5 When condensation is expected to occur

Turn the power of the VCR on before use.

Video cassette

Erasure prevention tab

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

• Use a T-120 tape or shorter.

• Do not use extended tapes (130 minutes or more such as T-130).

1-4 Daily Inspection

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 function on a daily basis.

Inspection procedure

1 Turn on the power for all units connected to the

surveillance system.

2 Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor. 3 Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are

correct.

• 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.

4 Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several

seconds.

5 Press the play button for playback. 6 Check that the playback picture is normal. 7 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.

• This unit includes a Recording Check function (using the [REC CHECK] button) and an Automatic Recording Check function for daily checking of recording quality.

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 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel

REC

REVERSE

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

CHECK

PLAY

FFREW

1 [OPERATE] button

Press to turn the operating power ON/OFF. When this button is ON, the OPERATE indicator lights and the unit can be operated. When a cassette is inserted, the power switches 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.

2 Cassette loading slot

For cassette loading and unloading. Use a VHS cassette tape.

3 [REC CHECK] button

Use to check recording. When pressed in the Record mode, this will rewind the tape about 5 seconds and then play back the rewound section so that the recording quality can be checked. After playback, the Record mode is automatically reengaged at the point where recording was interrupted.

• The FM level is checked during playback in Recording Check operation to determine whether or not picture quality is defective. If it is judged defective, the heads are automatically cleaned. How this operation is performed is determined by the setting of the [REC CHECK] switch in the function menu.

– When set to "MANUAL":

Head cleaning is performed once and recording resumes.

– When set "AUTO":

Head cleaning is performed once and recording is resumed for several seconds. Then, Recording Check operation is performed again. If picture quality is again judged defective, head cleaning is performed once again and "E-09" is shown on the display to indicate that there is a problem. Recording will continue, however.

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL

RESET

SR-9168U

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

9 10

TIMER

REC

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

OPERATE

OPE. LOCK

4 [STOP/EJECT] button

• Stops the tape.

• Ejects the tape when pressed in the Stop mode.

5 [REC] button

Starts recording when pressed in the Stop mode.

6 Operation buttons

[PLAY] button

Starts playback.

[PAUSE/STILL] button

• Temporarily stops recording when pressed in the Record mode.

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

• Advances field by field when pressed in the Still mode.

[REVERSE] button

Starts reverse playback when pressed in the Play or Still mode.

[FF] button

• Fast forwards the tape.

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

• If the function menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set to ON and an alarm-recorded tape is loaded, Index (alarm) Search starts in the forward direction when this button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode.

[REW] button

• Rewinds the tape.

• Starts reverse shuttle search when pressed in the Play mode.

• If the function menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set to ON and an alarm-recorded tape is loaded, Index (alarm) Search starts in the reverse direction when this button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel

7 Display section

For details, refer to page 8.

8 [COUNT/CLOCK] button

Press this button to select the time display or tape counter in the display. When the power is turned off, the time is displayed.

9 [TIME MODE] button

Use to select the recording or playback time mode. Each time this button is pressed, the recording/playback time mode changes in the following sequence. 6H(EPmode)

120H[168H[240H[6H (EP mode) ....

The selected recording/playback time mode is shown on the display.

[L18[L30H[48H[72H[96H[

0 [TIMER REC] button

Press this button to execute the timer recording. For details, refer to "Timer Recording" on page 26.

! [MENU] button

Press this button to display the date, time setting, timer program setting, various function menu setting and hour meter. Press again to cancel the display.

@ [SHIFT/TRACKING +, -] buttons

• Press to select an item in date/time setting, timer program setting and function menu setting.

• Press to adjust tracking and reduce noise if there are tracking problems in the play back mode or during search.

# [SET/V. LOCK +, -] buttons

• Press to set values in date/time setting, timer program setting and function menu setting.

• Press to reduce the vertical shifting of the picture in the Still mode.

$ [RESET/CANCEL] button

• Normally press this button to reset the tape counter to

0000.

• When the buzzer sounds, press this button to stop the buzzer sound.

• In the Timer Program Setting mode, press this button to cancel the program settings. For details, refer to "Timer Recording" on page 29.

% [AL/PL RESET] alarm/power loss reset button

Press this button to stop alarm recording or reset the alarm input or power loss data. For details, refer to page 32.

^ [OPE. LOCK] key

lnsert the provided key into this key hole and turn it to "ON" to lock the VCR in its current mode and disable all controls. When operation Lock mode is engaged, "LOCK" is shown on the display.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-2 Display

1 6 8

7 10

2 3

1 Operation mode display

Shows the operation modes.

Playback Recording

Still

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

Recordpause

Rewind

Rewind search

Fastforward

Fast-forward search

2 Cassette indication

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

3 SP/EP indication

Shows the VHS standard (SP) mode or VHS extended mode (EP) during recording/playback. During 6H (EP) and Timelapse Recording/Playback mode, the EP indicator is shown. Recording in the SP mode is not possible with this unit.

4 Tape counter/time indication

• When the power is turned on, the tape counter or current time are shown. The display can be selected with the [COUNT/CLOCK] button.

• When the power is turned off, the present time (hour, minute, second) is shown.

5 Recording/playback mode time display

• Shows the recording/playback mode set with the [TIME MODE] button.

• When a tape ends in the Record mode, the record time mode indication goes out and the "End" indication blinks (when the <REC REMAIN> menu switch is set to "OFF"). If the <REC REMAIN> menu switch is set to "180S" or "360S", the "End" indication blinks 3 minutes or 6 minutes before the tape ends during 6H mode.

• When an problem occurs, the error indication “E-∗∗”

Timelapse playback

Reverse playback

11 12

blinks. For details, refer to page 41.

6 TIMER indication

Lights during timer recording programming/operation.

7 REPEAT indication

Lights when the VCR is in the Repeat Record mode.

8 OVERLAP indication

Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap.

9 Timer program number

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

0 AL (alarm) indication

Shown during alarm recording. Blinks when alarm recording ends.

! VISS indication

Shown when the alarm recording start point is indexsearched. For details, refer to “Index Search” on page

40.

@ LOCK indication

Lights when the operation lock function is activated.

# AL REC (alarm recording) indication

Lights when the function menu switch <ALARM REC> is set to “ON”.

$ SENSOR REC (sensor recording) indication

Lights when the function menu switch <SENSOR REC> is set to “ON”.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 FRONT PANEL

2-3 Rear Panel

2 3

MIC

VIDEO

CAM SW

OUT

COM

ALARM

ALARM RESET

ALARM

REC OUT

END OUT

TAPE

COM

WARNING

SERIES/CLOCK

/REC

OUT

IN OUT

CAM SW

ALARM

SERIES/CLOCK

OUT

COM

REC OUT

WARNING

ALARM

TAPE

COM

RESET

END OUT

REMOTE

/REC OUT

IN OUT

Connecting the wires to the terminals

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

1. Hold the button down and insert the wire over the top of the terminal.

button

2. Release the button to lock the wire in the terminal.

1 Power cable

Connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.

2 [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.

3 [VIDEO IN] video input connector (BNC)

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

4 [AUDIO IN] audio input connector (RCA)

Receives audio signals from a connected audio source.

5 [AUDIO OUT] audio output connector (RCA)

Outputs audio signals.

6 [VIDEO OUT] video output connector (BNC)

Outputs composite video signals. Input camera signals (composite video signals) can still be output through this connector even when no power is supplied to the unit (Power-Off Video Throughput function).

7 [REMOTE] remote connector

Connect the optional RM-G30U remote control.

8 [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] series recording signal/clock

reset signal output terminal

Outputs the series recording signals or clock reset signals. Select the output signal with the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch.

• Series recording signal output When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to

“SERIES”, the series recording signal is output.

• Connect to the other VCR series recording signal input terminal. When the tape being recorded in this unit ends, a signal is output from this terminal to the connected VCR.

• Select the signal output timing with the <REC REMAIN> menu switch (tape end, or 3 minutes or 6 minutes before the tape ends during 6H mode).

• Clock reset signal output

When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to

“C.ADJ”, the clock reset signal is output when the internal clock is at AM0:00 and PM0:00. When connected to the [CLOCK IN] terminal of another SR9168U, this unit’s time can be synchronized with the time on the other VCR if the time difference is within ±30 seconds.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

CAM SW

MIC

VIDEO

ALARM

SERIES/CLOCK

OUT

COM

REC OUT

WARNING

ALARM

TAPE

COM

RESET

END OUT

REMOTE

/REC

OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

CAM SW

OUT

COM

ALARM

ALARM RESET

ALARM

REC OUT

END OUT

TAPE

COM

WARNING

SERIES/CLOCK

/REC

OUT

IN OUT

9 [SERIES/CLOCK IN] series recording signal/clock

reset signal input terminal

Input the series recording signals, VCR activation signals from the external control equipment or clock reset signals.

Select the input signal with the <TERMINAL SEL 1>

menu switch.

• Series recording signal input When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to

“SERIES”, the series recording signal is input.

• Connect to the other VCR series recording signal output terminal.

• When a series recording signal is received from the other VCR, recording starts automatically.

• VCR activation signal input

• When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to “EXT”, recording start and stop can be controlled with external signal input.

• Connect to an external control device.

When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is

received, recording starts automatically and continues for as long as the VCR activation signals are input.

• Clock reset signal input

When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to

“C.ADJ”, the clock reset signal from the master clock can be received.

• Inputting the clock reset signal synchronizes the time with the master clock time if the time difference is within ±30 seconds. If the difference exceeds 30 seconds, the time will not be adjusted correctly.

0 [WARNING/REC OUT] warning signal/rec signal

output terminal

Outputs a warning signal or recording mode signal. The type of output signal can be selected with the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch.

• Warning signal output

When the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch is set to

“WARNING”, a warning signal (+12 V) is output if an abnormality occurs in tape transport or mechanism operation.

Connecting the wires to the terminals

9 to &

1. Hold the button down and insert the wire over the top of the terminal.

button

2. Release the button to lock the wire in the terminal.

• Recording mode signal output When the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch is set to

REC and the unit is in the Record mode, the recording mode signal (+12 V) is output.

! [COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit.

@ [TAPE END OUT] tape end signal output terminal

Outputs a Tape End signal when the tape ends during recording.

• Outputs a +12 V signal during recording, playback, FF and rewind. When the tape ends during recording, a 0 V (GND level) signal is output.

• When the tape ends during auto repeat recording, signals are output for about 2 seconds.

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

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

The timing of the tape end signal output during

recording can be selected with the <REC REMAIN> menu switch (at tape end, or 3 minutes or 6 minutes before the tape ends during 6H mode).

# [ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal

output terminal

Outputs +12 V signals during alarm recording.

$ [ALARM RESET] alarm signal reset input terminal

Receives signals to cancel alarm recording.

• Alarm input data is not reset.

% [ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording.

^ [COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit.

& [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output

terminal

When a sequential switcher is connected, this terminal outputs camera switching timing control signals. For details, refer to page 52.

3 CONNECTIONS

3-1 Connecting to a Camera

AC 120 V

CCD

Video camera

BNC

RCA

CAM SW

OUT

RCA

ALARM

COM

RESET

ALARM REC OUT

END OUT

Amplifier

Microphone

MIC

VIDEO

SERIES/CLOCK

COM

WARNING

TAPE

REMOTE

/REC

OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

Monitor TV

Alarm sensor

1 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9168U’s video/audio output connectors. 2 Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the SR-9168U’s video input connector. 3 Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier. 4 When connecting an alarm sensor, connect it to the SR-9168U’s alarm input terminal. 5 When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.

3 CONNECTIONS

3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential Switcher

Video cameras

CCD

1 2 3 4 5 6

Alarm signal output

Video output

Alarm sensor input

1 2 3 4 5 6

Camera switching signal input

Microphone

Alarm sensor

Sequential switcher

Microphone

CCD

AC 120 V

BNC

Monitor TV

BNC

RCA

CAM SW

RCA

MIC

VIDEO

ALARM

SERIES/CLOCK

OUT

COM

REC OUT

WARNING

ALARM

TAPE

COM

RESET

END OUT

REMOTE

/REC OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

1 Connect video cameras and alarm sensor to a sequential switcher (frame switcher). 2 Connect the sequential switcher’s (frame switcher) alarm signal output, camera switching signal input and video output to

the SR-9168U’s.

3 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9168U ’s video/audio output connectors. 4 When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet. 5 Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras.

3 CONNECTIONS

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

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal

CAM SW

COM

OUT

Sequential switcher camera switching signal input

[ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal

ALARM RESET

COM

Vcc

Switch

Vcc: 5V–12V

[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

ALARM

COMIN

Sequential switcher alarm output terminal

[ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal

ALARM

RESET

Switch

ALARM

REC OUT COM

External interface

[TAPE END OUT] tape end output terminal [WARNING/REC OUT] warning signal/recording

mode signal output terminal

TAPE

END OUT

COM

WARNING

/REC

External interface

Alarm lamp

OUT

COM

Alarm lamp

External interface

Alarm lamp

[CLOCK IN/OUT] clock reset terminal

5 When setting the clock to the first VCR’s clock

First VCR Second VCR Last VCR

CLOCK

OUT

CLOCK

INCOM

COM

CLOCK

5 When setting the clock to the external master clock

First VCR Second VCR Last VCR

External master clock

CLOCK

COM

IN COM

CLOCK

IN COM

CLOCK

COM

External interface example

Example: Lamp lights with HIGH signal

Power supply

Control signal

GND

5 Use appropriately rated devices.

(Lamp, etc.)

Relay

4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Status information and other data including date/time, alarm input data, power loss (power failure) data and total operation hours can be displayed on a connected monitor. Function settings can be switched via the on-screen function menu switches and menu screens are also provided for timer recording program setting and date/time setting.

• Normally, the time/date data is shown on screen.

• Additional data displays and menu screens can be displayed by pressing the [MENU] button. This calls up the main menu screen where you can select items as desired.

4-1 On-Screen Display in the Time/Date and Record Modes

Time/date and recording mode data is recorded and displayed on screen. In the Stop, Record and Record Pause modes, data is superimposed on the input video signals.

• The on-screen display can switched ON/OFF using the <POSITION> switch in the function menu's ON SCREEN MODE setting screen. You can also change the on-screen display position using this switch.

Menu switch <POSITION> setting

• "L-UP"

• "R-UP"

• "R-BOTTOM"

Hour

Minute

Second

Recording mode

1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 L18H 1 1 – 6 – 1999

Year

Day

Month

Recording mode

L18 H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5

1 1 – 6 – 1999

L18H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5

Recording mode

Display

5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the

monitor's video input connector.

1 Turn the power on (monitor and VCR) and engage the

Stop mode.

2 • When a video signal is input to the video input

connector, time/date, and recording mode are superimposed on the picture.

• If there is no signal input, display data is superimposed on a black background.

* If the date and time have not been set, correct date

and time indications are not available.

5 If no on-screen data is displayed, set the <POSITION>

menu switch in the function menu's ON SCREEN MODE setting screen to the desired position (except "OFF").

5 Changing the display position

You can select the position on screen where data is

displayed with the <POSITION> menu switch in the ON SCREEN MODE setting screen. Data can be displayed in any one of the four corners of the screen.

Setting of the menu switch <POSITION> – L-UP : Left top (factory setting) – R-UP : Right top – R-BOTTOM : Right bottom – L-BOTTOM : Left bottom – OFF : Display is off. No indications are

shown.

● For "Function menu switch setting", refer to page 17.

• "L-BOTTOM"

1 1 – 6 – 1999 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 L18H

Recording mode

• In the Record mode, on-screen time/date and recording mode data is recorded together with video signals.

If you do not want to record on-screen data, set the

<POSITION> menu switch to "OFF".

• In the Play mode, on-screen data recorded on the tape is displayed.

4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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 timer recording program setting screen, function menu switch setting screen, and date/time setting screen can also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu.

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

[MENU] button

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

TIMER

MODE

REC

[SET +/–] buttons

Main menu screen

PROGRAM TIMER FUNCTION ALARM IN POWER LOSS HOUR METER CLOCK ADJUST

PRESS (SHIFT, SET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

[SHIFT +/–] buttons

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

MAIN MENU

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL

RESET

SR-9168U

OPERATE

OPE. LOCK

Operation

5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the

monitor's video input connector.

1 Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop

mode is engaged.

2 Press the [MENU] button.

[ The main menu screen is displayed.

3 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to

the item you want to display.

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to move the cursor arrow

down. Press the [SHIFT -] button to move it up.

4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the

selected item.

5 To end menu operation and restore the normal screen,

press the [MENU] button.

● PROGRAM TIMER: Displays the program setting screen for timer recording.

* Timer programming is not possible if the date and

time are not set. In this case, the date/time setting screen will be displayed.

● FUNCTION: Displays the function menu setting screen.

● ALARM IN: Displays the date and time when an alarm signal was input.

● POWER LOSS Displays the date and time when a power failure occurred.

● HOUR METER: Displays the hour meter (drum rotating time).

● CLOCK ADJUST: Displays the date/time setting screen. * Set the date and time before using this unit.

• When the [MENU] button is pressed during playback,

the monitor screen display switches from the playback picture to the input video signal (EE picture) and the main menu is shown on the screen. This means that even during playback you can check menu contents. Press the [MENU] button again to restore the playback picture.

4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

REC

STOP/EJECT

REC

CHECK

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

[SHIFT +/–] buttons

[MENU] button

SR-9168U

OPERATE

REVERSE

PAUSE/

STILL

PLAY

FFREW

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME MODE

TIMER

REC

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL RESET

[AL/PL RESET]

[SET +/–] buttons

button

4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display

The dates and times of up to nine (9) alarm inputs or power losses (failures) can be displayed.

Alarm input data screen

A L – 0 0 1 2 0 : 3 0 9 – 6 – 9 9 A L – 0 0 2 2 1 : 4 4 1 0 – 6 – 9 9 A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –

A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – PRESS (AL / PL) TO ALL RESET PRESS (MENU) TO END

ALARM IN

Hour

Minute

Year

Day

Month

Power loss (failure) data screen

POWER LOSS P L – 0 0 1 2 1 : 3 0 9 – 6 – 9 9 P L – 0 0 2 1 7 : 4 4 1 0 – 7 – 9 9 P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –

PRESS (AL / PL) TO ALL RESET PRESS (MENU) TO END

First alarm Second alarm

First power failure Second power failure

1 Turn on the VCR and monitor. Make sure the Stop

mode is engaged.

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu. 3 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select

ALARM IN or POWER LOSS.

• To display alarm input data, select ALARM IN. To display power failure data, select POWER LOSS.

4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the

selected data (alarm input or power loss).

• When 10 or more alarm input or power loss data items have been stored, subsequent data will replace earlier items, beginning from the second item.

5 Press the [MENU] button twice to end menu operation

and restore the normal screen.

Resetting alarm input/power loss (failure) data When the "AL" (alarm) display is off and the VCR is in

the normal screen mode, press the [AL/PL RESET] button to reset the alarm input and power loss data stored in memory.

OPE. LOCK

4-4 Hour Meter Display

Drum rotating time is displayed in the form of an hour meter. Use this data to schedule maintenance.

Hour meter screen

HOUR METER

DRUM ON 02345H

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Drum rotating time

Operation

1 Turn on the VCR and monitor. Make sure the Stop

mode is engaged.

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu. 3 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select HOUR

METER.

4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the hour

meter (drum rotating time).

5 Press the [MENU] button twice to end menu operation

and restore the normal screen.

5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES

You can customize the VCR's functions to suit the requirements of your application using on-screen menu's function switches.

[MENU] button

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

[SET –] button

SHIFT/TRACKING

[SHIFT +] button

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL

RESET

[SET +] button

● Menu function switches are available on four setting screens: ON SCREEN MODE, VTR MODE 1, VTR MODE 2 and ALARM/SENSOR REC mode. (When the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed, the RS-232C PARAMETER setting screen is also available.)

5-1 Function Menu Switch Setting

[MENU] button

Normal screen

[SHIFT –] button

[MENU] button

Main menu screen

PROGRAM TIMER FUNCTION ALARM IN POWER LOSS HOUR METER CLOCK ADJUST

PRESS (SHIFT, SET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

[MENU] button

On-screen mode setting

MAIN MENU

[SET +/-] buttons

• When the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed, the RS-232C PARAMETER setting screen is also available.

ON SCREEN MODE

(POSITION) L –UP

●

PRESS (SHIFT, SET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

VTR mode 1 setting

VTR MODE 1 (SHARPNESS) NORMAL (AUTO REC) OFF (REC CHECK) NORMAL (TAPE END MODE) REPEAT (INDEX SEARCH) OFF (CAMERA SW) OFF (TAPE END BUZZER) OFF (WARNING BUZZER) OFF

PRESS (SHIFT, SET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

• Select an item with the [SHIFT +/-] buttons.

• Enter the selected values with the [SET +/-] buttons.

VTR mode 2 setting

VTR MODE 2 (SUMMER TIME) OFF (TAERMINAL SEL 1) SERIES (TAERMINAL SEL 2) WARN (REC REMAIN) OFF

(COUNT END) OFF

PRESS (SHIFT, SET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Alarm/sensor recording mode setting

A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE

(ALARM REC) (SENSOR REC) (REC MODE) (DURATION) (BUZZER) (TAPE END MODE)

PRESS (SHIFT, SET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

180SEC

OFF OFF

OFF

STOP

Preparation

5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the

monitor's video input connector.

5 Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop

mode is engaged.

1 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu. 2 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT –] button to select

FUNCTION.

3 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button.

[ The ON SCREEN MODE setting screen is

displayed.

• Only one menu switch is available in the ON SCREEN MODE setting screen. This switch (<POSITION>) allows you to select the screen position of the onscreen display and to switch it ON/OFF.

4 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to enter the selected

position.

5 To display another setting screen, press the [SHIFT +/–]

button.

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to display the VTR mode 1 setting screen.

• Press the [SHIFT –] button to display the alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen.

6 The VTR mode 1, VTR mode 2 and alarm/sensor

recording mode setting screens include several menu switches. n Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT –] button to select the

item you want to set.

• When the cursor arrow reaches the last item (bottom of the screen) pressing the [SHIFT +] button advances the display to the next menu switch setting screen.

e.g.: (WARNING BUZZER)

• When the cursor arrow is at the first item (top of the screen), pressing the [SHIFT -] button will change the display to the previous menu switch setting screen.

e.g.: (SHARPNESS)

[ (SUMMER TIME)

[ (POSITION)

7 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to enter the selected

value. n To set more than one menu switch, repeat steps

6 and 7.

8 End menu switch setting.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

[ The normal screen is restored.

• Set values are stored in the VCR's memory. This data is retained even when the power is turned off.

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