JVC SR-9240E, SR-9240EK User Manual

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SR-9240E/EK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS AND

CONNECTORS

CONNECTIONS

MONITOR

ON-SCREEN

DISPLAY

SR-9240E SR-9240EK

REC

REVERSE

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE/

STILL

PAL

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-9240E

OPERATE

OPE. LOCK

PAL

SETTING OF THE

FUNCTION MENU

SWITCHES

PREPARATION

RECORDING

PLAYBACK AND

SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

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.

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OPTIONAL SA-K97U

RS-232C

INTERFACE BOARD

APPENDIXES

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.

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:

POWER SYSTEM

Connection to the mains supply

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

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.

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.

Notes on the built-in lithium battery

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.

CAUTION

 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.

 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.

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.

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OPERATION LOCK

By engaging the operation lock system [OPE.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 or RS-232C control.

SR-9240E

REC

STOP/EJECT

REC

CHECK

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATE

”

REVERSE

PAUSE/

STILL

PLAY

FFREW

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL

RESET

OPE. LOCK

PAL

[TIME MODE] button“LOCK” indicator [OPE.LOCK]

button

Engage the Rec or Play mode.

While pressing the [OPE.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 [OPE.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.

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

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

1-2 Periodical Maintenance ................................ 6

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

1-4 Daily Inspection ............................................ 7

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel .................................................. 8

2-2 Display ....................................................... 10

2-3 Rear Panel ................................................. 11

3 CONNECTIONS

3-1 Connecting to a Camera ............................ 13

3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential

Switcher ..................................................... 14

3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output

Terminal Connections ................................ 15

4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

Record Mode ............................................. 16

4-2 Main Menu Display .................................... 17

4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display ....... 18

4-4 Hour Meter Display .................................... 18

5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU

SWITCHES

5-1 Function Menu Switche Setting ................. 19

5-2 Contents of the Function Menu

Switches .................................................... 20

6 PREPARATION

6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading ...................... 23

6-2 Date and Time setting ................................ 23

6-3 Summer Time Compensation .................... 25

6-4 Selection of Record/Play Mode.................. 25

7 RECORDING

7-1 Preparation ................................................ 26

7-2 Recording................................................... 27

7-3 Timer Recording ........................................ 28

7-4 Alarm Recording ........................................ 33

7-5 Sensor Recording ...................................... 35

7-6 Repeat Recording ...................................... 36

7-7 Series Recording ..... ................................. 37

7-8 Recording with External VCR Activation

Signal ... ..................................................... 38

7-9 How to Restore Recording After Power

Failure ........................................................ 39

7-10 External Timer Recording .......................... 39

7-11 Tape End Buzzer ....................................... 39

8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

8-1 Preparation ................................................ 40

8-2 Playback .................................................... 40

8-3 Special-Effects Playback ........................... 41

8-4 Index Search .............................................. 42

8-5 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment ..................... 42

9 TROUBLESHOOTING

9-1 Error Indication .......................................... 43

9-2 No Error Indication ..................................... 44

10 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE

BOARD

10-1 Installation of the SA-K97U ...... ................. 45

10-2 SA-K97U Specifications..... ........................ 46

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

Commands................................................. 46

11 APPENDIXES

11-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time

Table .......................................................... 53

11-2 Rear Panel's Input/Output.......................... 54

11-3 Specifications ............................................. 55

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The SR-9240E/EK 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.

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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 180-minute tape

Recording times are selectable from 3 hours (SP mode) and 12/24/48/72/96/120/168/240 hours (Timelapse mode). Monitor image recording for up to one-day (24-hour) is possible with a 180-minute tape.

5 Audio monitoring

Audio signals can be recorded in the 12-hour/24-hour Timelapse mode, as well as in the conventional 3-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 3-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, a secret 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-9240E/EK 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 18) 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) ^ 

Pinch rollers ^ 

Drive parts ^^ ^ 

^ : Cleaning

 : Check or replace as required.  : Replace

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

For servicing

→

See page 2-2 “2.2 MENTENANCE AND CHECK”

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 an E-180 tape or shorter.

• Do not use extended tapes (180 minutes or more such as E-240).

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

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.

• Only use video cassette bearing the

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel

REC

STOP/EJECT

REC

REVERSE

PAUSE/

STILL

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 4 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-9240E

COUNT/ CLOCK

TIME

MODE

9 10

TIMER

REC

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

OPERATE

OPE. LOCK

PAL

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 10.

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. 3H (VHS SP mode) 72H[ 96H[ 120H[ 168H[ 240H[ 3H (VHS

SP mode) ....

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

[ L12H[ L24H[ 48H[

0 [TIMER REC] button

Press this button to execute the timer recording. For details, refer to "Timer Recording" on page 28.

! [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 3H (VHS SP) mode or during search.

* Tracking adjustment is not possible in the Timelapse

Play mode.

# [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 31.

% [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 34.

^ [OPE. LOCK] button

Press to activate the operation lock function.

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/LP indication

Shows the VHS standard (SP) mode during recording/ playback. During Timelapse Recording/Playback mode, the SP indicator is shown. When a tape recorded in the LP mode is played back, the "LP" indication is shown.

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.

• When an problem occurs, the error indication “E-∗∗” blinks. For details, refer to page 43.

Timelapse playback

Reverse playback

11 12

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

42.

@ 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

/REC

END OUT

OUT

IN OUT

REMOTE

RESET

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 220-240 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.

• Set the signal output timing with the menu switch <REC REMAIN> in the 3H to L24H Record modes or with the menu switch <COUNT END> in the 48H to 240H modes. For details on settings, refer to the menu switch descriptions on page 21.

• 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 SR-9240E/EK, this unit’s time can be synchronised 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

/REC

END OUT

OUT

IN OUT

REMOTE

RESET

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 synchronises 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, STOP button or REW button.

Set the signal output timing with the menu switch <REC REMAIN> in the 3H to L24H Record modes or with the menu switch <COUNT END> in the 48H to 240H modes. For details on settings, refer to the menu switch descriptions on page 21.

# [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 54.

3 CONNECTIONS

3-1 Connecting to a Camera

AC 220-240 V

CCD

Video camera

Monitor TV

BNC

RCA

CAM SW

OUT

RCA

ALARM

COM

RESET

ALARM REC OUT

END OUT

COM

WARNING

TAPE

/REC OUT

MIC

VIDEO

SERIES/CLOCK

IN OUT

REMOTE

Alarm sensor

Amplifier

Microphone

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

Microphone

Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9240E/EK’s video/audio output connectors.

Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the SR-9240E/EK’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-9240E/EK’s alarm input terminal.

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

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

SW-501E/SW-502E JK102/JK202

D.GND

AT 1

AT 0

CS1 0

CS0 1

TMP1

SODT

IN/OUT

SLV/MST

JK103/JK203

D.GND

AT 0

AT 1

CS0 1

CS1 0

TMP0

SODT

IN/OUT

D. +5 V

Sequential switcher SW-501E/SW-502E

OUT

–

TIMER INPUT connector

–

TIMER OUT connector

1. 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.

MIC

VIDEO

AUDIO

CAM SW

ALARM

OUT

REC OUT

ALARM

TAPE

COM

RESET

END OUT

IN IN

SERIES/CLOCK

COM

WARNING

/REC OUT

IN OUT

REMOTE

OUT

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 220-240 V

BNC

Monitor TV

BNC

RCA

CAM SW

RCA

MIC

VIDEO

ALARM

SERIES/CLOCK

OUT

COM

REC OUT

WARNING

ALARM

TAPE

COM

/REC

END OUT

OUT

IN OUT

REMOTE

RESET

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

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-9240E/EK.

Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9240E/EK’s video/audio output connectors.

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

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

COM

Alarm lamp

External interface

Alarm lamp

OUT

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

CLOCK

COM

IN COM

CLOCK

COM

External interface example

Example: Lamp lights with HIGH signal

Power supply

Control

signal

GND

(Lamp, etc.)

Relay

5 Use appropriately rated devices.

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"

• "L-BOTTOM"

Hour

Minute

Second

1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 3 H 1 1 – 6 – 1 9 9 9

Year (last two digits)

Month

Day

Recording mode

3 H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5

1 1 – 6 – 1 9 9 9

3 H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5

Recording mode

Display

5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the

monitor's video input connector.

Turn the power on (monitor and VCR).

• 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 19.

• 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.

1 1 – 6 – 19 9 9 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 3 H

Recording mode

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

MAIN MENU

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL

RESET

SR-9240E

OPERATE

OPE. LOCK

Operation

5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the

monitor's video input connector.

Turn on the VCR and the monitor.

Press the [MENU] button.

PAL

[ The main menu screen is displayed.

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.

Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the selected item.

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

[MENU] button

[SHIFT +/–] buttons

REC

REVERSE

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

CHECK

PLAY

FFREW

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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

Month

Day

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

Turn on the VCR and monitor.

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

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.

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.

Press the [MENU] button 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.

SR-9240E

OPERATE

OPE. LOCK

PAL

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

Turn on the VCR and monitor.

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

Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select HOUR METER.

Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the hour meter (drum rotating time).

Press the [MENU] button 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

PAL

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

SHIFT/TRACKING

[SET –] button

[SHIFT +] button

SET/V.LOCK

[SET +] button

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL

RESET

● 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

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

[MENU] button

On-screen mode setting VTR mode 1 setting VTR mode 2 setting

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM TIMER FUNCTION ALARM IN POWER LOSS HOUR METER CLOCK ADJUST

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

[SET +/-] buttons

ON SCREEN MODE

(POSITION) L –UP

●

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

VTR MODE 1 (SHARPNESS) NORMAL (VIDEO MODE) AUTO (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 (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) OFF (SENSOR REC) OFF (DURATION) 180SEC (BUZZER) OFF (TAPE END MODE) STOP

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

Preparation

5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the

monitor's video input connector.

5 Turn on the VCR and the monitor.

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

Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT –] button to select FUNCTION.

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.

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

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.

The VTR mode 1, VTR mode 2 and alarm/sensor recording mode setting screens include several menu switches.

 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)

[ (SUMMER TIME)

• 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)

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

[ (POSITION)

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

6 and 7.

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.

5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES

5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches

Three function menu switch setting screens are available.

[ ]: Factory setting

On-screen POSITION [L-UP] mode setting R-UP

R-BOTTOM

L-BOTTOM OFF

VTR mode 1 SHARPNESS [NORMAL] setting SHARP

VIDEO MODE [AUTO]

B/W

AUTO REC [OFF]

REC CHECK [MANUAL]

AUTO

TAPE END [STOP] MODE REW

REPEAT EJECT

Sets the on-screen position of time/date and recording mode data. If no onscreen display is required, use this menu switch to turn it off. L-UP : Display is shown in the top left corner of the screen. R-UP : Display is shown in the top right corner of the screen. R-BOTTOM : Display is shown in the bottom right corner of the screen. L-BOTTOM : Display is shown in the bottom left corner of the screen. OFF : The on-screen display is not shown.

Selects the picture quality in the Play mode. NORMAL : Normal picture quality. SHARP : Picture contours are emphasized.

Allows you to force Black and White recording regardless of the type of signal input. AUTO : Normally set to this mode. Recording automatically conforms to the

type of signal input (Colour or Black and White).

B/W : Even if a colour video signal is input, recording is performed in the

Black and White mode. A higher resolution picture can be obtained than in the Colour mode.

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 is

disabled.

ON : Recording starts automatically when power is turned on.

Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode. Also sets what action is taken if picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated with the [REC CHECK] button. MANUAL:

• If picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated with the [REC CHECK] button, head cleaning is performed once and recording resumes. The error indication "E-09" is shown on the display for 10 seconds.

• Automatic Recording Check is not performed at the beginning of a tape set to record repeatedly.

AUTO:

• If picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated with the [REC CHECK] button, head cleaning is performed and recording resumes for several seconds, then the recording is automatically checked again. If the picture quality is still defective, head cleaning is performed again and the error indication "E-09" is shown on the display. The error indication remains displayed while recording continues.

• Automatic Recording Check is performed at the beginning of a tape set to record repeatedly.

If the picture quality is defective, Recording Check is performed again. If the

picture quality is still defective, head cleaning is performed again and the error indication "E-09" is shown on the display. The error indication remains displayed while recording continues.

Sets the operation mode when the tape ends in the Record mode. ( In the Play and FF modes, the tape stops.) STOP : The tape stops. REW : The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode. REPEAT : In the Record mode, the tape automatically rewinds and then restarts

recording (repeat recording).

EJECT : The tape is ejected.

FunctionScreens Items Set values

The operation mode at tape end during recording, in the case when alarm or sensor recording is executed even once, can be set with the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/ sensor recording mode setting screen.

5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES

5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches

[ ]: Factory setting

VTR mode 1 INDEX [OFF] setting SEARCH ON

CAMERA SW [OFF]

1 FIELD

1 FRAME

TAPE END [OFF] BUZZER ON

WARNING [OFF] BUZZER ON

VTR mode 2 SUMMER TIME [OFF] setting ON

TERMINAL [SERIES] SEL 1 EXT

C.ADJ

Enables or disables the Index Search function. OFF : The index search function is disabled. ON : When an alarm-recorded tape is put in the FF or REV. Shuttle Search

mode, the VCR searches for the nearest recorded index code (VISS signal) and engages playback at the indexed position. When an alarm-recorded tape is fast-forwarded or rewound, the VCR searches for the nearest index code and enters the Stop mode at the indexed position.

Sets the camera switching interval for output to an external sequential switcher during recording. OFF : No camera switching signal is output. 1 FIELD : Set to this position to switch the camera every 1 field. 1 FRAME: Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 frame.

Turns the Tape End buzzer on or off. OFF : The buzzer does not sound at tape end. ON : When the tape reaches the position set with the <REC REMAIN> or

<COUNT END> menu function switch during recording, a buzzer sounds. To stop the buzzer sound, press the [REW] button, [EJECT] button, [STOP] button, [RESET/CANCEL] button or [OPERATE] button. When the mode is changed, the buzzer sound stops.

Turns the warning buzzer on or off. OFF : The buzzer does not sound. ON : The buzzer sounds. To stop the buzzer sound, press the [OPERATE]

button or [RESET/CANCEL] button.

Turns summer time compensation on or off. OFF : Clock is not adjusted for summer (daylight saving) time. ON : Clock is adjusted for summer (daylight saving) time.

Selects the signal to be input or output to the [SERIES/CLOCK IN·OUT] terminals on the rear panel. SERIES : Set to this position to input or output a series recording signal. EXT : Set to this position to start or stop the recording with the VCR

activation signal input from an external control device.

C.ADJ : Set to this position to input or output a clock reset signal.

FunctionScreens Items Set values

TERMINAL [WARN.] SEL 2 REC

REC REMAIN [OFF]

180S 360S

Selects the signal output from the rear panel’s [WARNING/REC OUT] terminal. WARN. : Set to this position to output a warning signal. The warning signal is

REC : Set to this position to output a recording mode signal (+12 V) in the

Sets the timing to process tape end before the actual tape end. This menu switch setting is effective in the 3H to L24H Record modes. For the 48H to 240H modes, set with <COUNT END>. The following operations are executed at the timing set with this menu switch.

• The tape end signal is output from the rear panel's [TAPE END] terminal.

• The series recording signal is output from the rear panel's [CLOCK/SERIES

OUT] terminal (with the TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch set to "SERIES").

• The tape end buzzer sounds (with the <TAPE END BUZZER> function menu switch set to "ON").

• "End" is shown on the counter display.

The set values (180S/360S) are for the 3H mode. The relation between the recording mode and the recording time is shown below.

These values should be used as a reference only. Actual values may differ depending on the tape used.

output if an abnormality occurs in tape transport or mechanism operation.

Record mode.

Setting

OFF Tape end Tape end Tape end 180S 3 minutes 15 minutes 27 minutes 360S 6 minutes 30 minutes 54 minutes

3H L12H L24H

Record modes

5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES

5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches

[ ]: Factory setting

FunctionScreens Items Set values

VTR mode 2 COUNT END [OFF] setting 500

Alarm/sensor ALARM REC [OFF] recording mode ON setting

SENSOR REC [OFF]

DURATION 5

BUZZER [OFF]

TAPE END [STOP] MODE REW

RS-232C parameter setting

This screen is displayed on the on-screen mode setting screen only when the (optional) RS-232C board SA-K97U is installed.

BAUD RATE 1200

1000

: :

9500

15 30 60 120 [180] TAPE END MANUAL

REPEAT EJECT

2400 4800 [9600]

Sets the timing to process tape end at a specified counter value rather than at the actual tape end. This menu switch setting is effective in the 48H to 240H Record modes. For the 3H to L24H modes, set with <REC REMAIN>. The following operations are executed at the timing set with this menu switch.

• The tape end signal is output from the rear panel's [TAPE END] terminal.

• The series recording signal is output from the rear panel's [CLOCK/SERIES

OUT] terminal (with the TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch set to "SERIES").

• The tape end buzzer sounds (with the <TAPE END BUZZER> function menu

switch set to "ON").

• "End" is shown on the counter display.

OFF: Executes tape end processing at the actual tape end. 5000 - 9500: Executes tape end processing at the set tape counter value. To determine the set tape counter value according to the tape length, refer to the table on page 53.

Turns the alarm recording function on or off. Alarm recording is enabled only in the Timelapse Record mode. An index code (VISS signal) is also recorded at the start point of alarm recording as an alarm cue signal. OFF : Alarm recording is disabled.

ON : This unit enters the VHS SP Record mode,

to the rear panel's [ALARM IN] terminal during timelapse recording.

Turns the sensor recording function on or off. Sensor recording is enabled in the Stop mode. An index code (VISS signal) is also recorded at the start point of sensor recording. OFF : Sensor recording is disabled. ON : When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's [ALARM IN] terminal in

the Stop mode. this unit automatically starts recording in the VHS SP Recrd mode.

Selects the recording duration for alarm recording or sensor recording.

5 ..... 180 : Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the time specified (5 sec.

to 180 sec.). TAPE END: Alarm or sensor recording continues until the tape ends. 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.

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

Set the operation mode at tape end during recording in the case when alarm or

sensor recording is executed even once. STOP : Stops at tape end.

REW : Rewinds the tape automatically and stops. REPEAT : Rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning and restarts

recording.

EJECT : The tape is ejected.

Select the RS-232C data transfer speed from 1200 bps, 2400 bps, 4800 bps or 9600 bps.

when an alarm signal is input

6 PREPARATION

6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading

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

[EJECT] button

PAL

(

) indication

TIMER indication

Note:

• Do not force to push in the cassette if the main power is not on. Doing so could damage the tape when the power is turned on.

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

[TIMER REC] button

Auto power on

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

) cassette indication appears.

Auto play

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

Unloading

5 Press the [EJECT] button.

[ The cassette is ejected.

If the power is not on when the [EJECT] button is pressed, power is automatically switched on and the cassette is ejected. Once the cassette is unloaded, the power 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 REC] button to release the Timer Recording Standby mode, then press the [EJECT] button.

6-2 Date and Time Setting

The time/date generator and timer recording will not function if the date and time are not set. The time/date setting can be enabled on the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen or the front panel display.

[SHIFT –] button

[OPERATE] button

PAL

[MENU] button

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

SHIFT/TRACKING

[SHIFT +] button

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL

RESET

[SET –] button

[SET +] button

• Time-keeping continues even when the power cable is unplugged from the AC outlet or a power failure occurs.

• If the power cable has been unplugged for a long time of period, check the current time before using the VCR. (Time shift

may occur under certain operating or environmental conditions.)

6 PREPARATION

(Main menu)

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM TIMER FUNCTION ALARM IN POWER LOSS HOUR METER CLOCK ADJUST

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

[SET +/-] button

(Date/time setting screen)

CLOCK ADJUST

YEAR 2000 MONTH 1 DAY 1 HOUR 0 MINUTE 0

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

[SHIFT +/-] button and [SET +/-] button

CLOCK ADJUST

YEAR 1999 MONTH 6 DAY 30 HOUR 17 MINUTE 30

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

[MENU] button

(Normal screen)

1 7 : 3 0 : 0 1 3 H 30 – 6 –1999

Set the date and time using the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen.

Turn on this unit and the monitor and engage the Stop mode.

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

Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -]button to select <CLOCK ADJUST>. (Set the cursor arrow to <CLOCK ADJUST>.)

Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the CLOCK ADJUST screen on the monitor.

Select the item to be set.

• Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select the item.

[ The selected item will blink.

Enter the value for the selected item with the [SET +/-] button.

• Press the [SET +] button to increase the number.

• Press the [SET -] button to decrease the number.

• The setting range for the year is from 1997 to 2096.

• This VCR uses the 24-hour clock.

• If an invalid date is set, it is automatically corrected.

(e.g.) 1999-2-29 [ 1999-2-28

 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the year, month, date, hour, and minutes

have all been set.

End date and time setting.

• Press the [MENU] button twice.

[ The normal display is restored and the set date and time are shown

on screen. The time count starts from 00 seconds.

Note:

• If you press the [OPERATE] button after setting the date and time without first pressing the [MENU] button, the set date and time are

canceled.

(Menu switch <POSITION> set to L-UP)

Set the date and time on the front panel display

YEAR

Turn the power on.

Press the [COUNT/CLOCK] button for at least 2 seconds.

• The “year” indication blinks in the display.

Enter the value for the year with the [SET+] or [SET-] button.

Press the [SHIFT+] button: the “month” indication blinks.

• Press the [SHIFT+] or [SHIFT-] button to move the blinking section.

MONTH DAY

• Enter the value for the blinking section with the [SET+] or [SET-] button.

Set the “month”, “day”, “hour” and “minute” with the [SHIFT+/-] and [SET+/-] buttons.

When you have finished setting, press the [COUNT/CLOCK] button.

• The display returns to the clock display mode and the time count

HOUR

MINUTE

starts from 00 seconds.

Time indication on the VCR's display

• When the power is turned off, the time is displayed. When the power is turned on, set the time display mode with the [COUNT/CLOCK] button to display the current time.

• The first time you turn on the power, the time display shows a blinking "0:00:00".

• 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.

6 PREPARATION

6-3 Summer Time Compensation

Set whether or not the Summer Time mode is engaged with the <SUMMER TIME> function menu switch on the VTR mode 2 setting screen. When the <SUMMER TIME> switch is set to "ON", the currently set time is advanced one hour.

During daylight savings time

Set the time with one-hour delay.

After setting the time, set the <SUMMER TIME> switch to "ON".

• The set time advances one hour.

At the end of the daylight savings time season, set the <SUMMER TIME> switch to OFF.

• The standard time instead of "Summer Time" is displayed.

6-4 Selection of Record/Play Mode

[TIME MODE] button

• When setting the time, make sure the <SUMMER TIME> switch is set to "OFF".

When the unit is shipped, this switch is set to "OFF".

• Clock setting is not possible during timer recording.

Standard time

Set the clock to the actual time.

When daylight savings starts, set the <SUMMER TIME> menu switch to "ON".

• The time advances one hour on the display

PAL

Display section

Recording/playback time mode indication

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

SP indication

LP indication

The [OPERATE] indicator lights.

Select the recording/playback time mode with the [TIME MODE] button. Refer to the table below for more information on each mode.

• Each time the [TIME MODE] button is pressed, the recording/playback mode changes in the following order: 3H (VHS SP mode)

[ L12H (12-hour Timelapse mode) [ L24H [ 48H [ 72H [ 96H [ 120H [ 168H [ 240H [

3H ...

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

• The SP indicator lights.

Note:

• When a tape recorded in the VHS Long Play (LP) mode is played back, the LP indicator lights. Recording in the LP mode is not possible with this unit.

Display indi-cations

3H VHS Standard (SP) 0.5 1 1.5 2 3 — Possible

L12H 12-hour Timelapse 2 4 6 8 12 0.1 Possible

L24H 24-hour Timelapse 4 8 12 16 24 0.18 Possible

48H 48-hour Timelapse 8 16 24 32 48 0.34 N/A

72H 72-hour Timelapse 12 24 36 48 72 0.5 N/A

96H 96-hour Timelapse 16 32 48 64 96 0.66 N/A

120H 120-hour Timelapse 20 40 60 80 120 0.82 N/A

168H 168-hour Timelapse 28 56 84 112 168 1.14 N/A

240H 240-hour Timelapse 40 80 120 160 240 1.6 N/A

Modes

Available recording time (hour)

E-30 E-60 E-90 E-120 E-180

Recording/playback interval (sec.)

Audio recording

* Recording time varies depending on the type of cassette used. * For optimum performance and reliability, use a tape with a standard recording time of 180 minutes (E-180) or less.

7 RECORDING

7-1 Preparation

[MENU] button

PAL

[TIME MODE] button

Connection

Make sure the input/output connectors on the rear panel are properly connected. For details, refer to "CONNECTIONS" on page 13 to 15.

Menu switch setting

Set the function menu switches as required.

5 <POSITION> ... Factory setting: L-UP

• Sets the position of the on-screen time/date and recording mode display. Select one of the four corners of the screen.

During recording, the on-screen data is recorded in the

selected position together with the video signals.

• If on-screen data recording is not required, set this switch to OFF.

5 <VIDEO MODE> ... Factory setting: AUTO

Set to "B/W" to record colour video signals in the Black and White mode.

 <AUTO REC> ... Factory setting: OFF

• Set to ON to execute timer recording using a commercially available external timer or to automatically resume recording when power is restored after a power failure.

• For details, refer to "How To Restore Recording After Power Failure" and "External Timer Recording" on page 39.

5 <REC CHECK> ... Factory setting: MANUAL

Selects between manual and automatic Recording Check operation.

• When set to AUTO, Recording Check is automatically executed at the beginning of a tape set to record repeatedly or when inferior picture quality is detected. In the Auto mode, Recording Check and head cleaning is automatically repeated up to two times. If the inferior picture quality is detected on both checks, the warning code E-09 is displayed. The warning code remains displayed while recording continues.

• When set to MANUAL, the Recording Check operation is executed only when the [REC CHECK] button is pressed. If inferior picture quality is detected, head cleaning is performed once and recording resumes. The warning code "E-09" is shown on the display for 10 seconds.

5 <TAPE END MODE> ... Factory setting: STOP

Selects the mode engaged when the tape ends during

recording.

• When set to STOP, the Stop mode is engaged.

• When set to REW, the tape is rewound to the

beginning.

• When set to REPEAT, the tape is rewound to the beginning and recording re-starts (repeat recording).

• When set to EJECT, the tape is ejected.

5 <CAMERA SW> ... Factory setting: OFF

Sets the switching timing for cameras connected to an external sequential switcher.

• To switch cameras after each field or frame, set this menu switch to FIELD or FRAME.

5 <TAPE END BUZZER> ... Factory setting: OFF

• Set to ON to sound the buzzer when the tape ends during recording.

5 <TERMINAL SEL 1> ... Factory setting: SERIES

Set the rear panel’s [SERIES/CLOCK] terminal as required.

• Set to “SERIES” when to use the series recording function.

• Set to “EXT” when to control recording start/stop from an external device.

5 <TERMINAL SEL 2> ... Factory setting: WARN

Selects the signal output from the rear panel’s [WARNING/REC OUT] terminal.

• Set to WARN to output a warning signal.

• Set to “REC” to output a recording mode signal (+12 V)

during recording.

5 <REC REMAIN> ... Factory setting: OFF

Selects the timing to send the tape end information. Selects the timing for tape end operation in the 3H to L24H Record modes. The timing differs depending on the recording mode. For details, refer to "Contents of the Function Menu Switches" on page 21.

5 <COUNT END> ... Factory setting: OFF

Selects the timing for tape end operation in the 48H to 240H Record modes. The timing differs depending on the recording mode. For details, refer to "Contents of the Function Menu Switches" on page 22.

5 <ALARM REC> ... Factory setting: OFF

• Set to ON to perform alarm recording.

For details, refer to "Alarm Recording" on page 33.

5 <SENSOR REC> ... Factory setting: OFF

• Set to ON to perform sensor recording.

For details, refer to "Sensor Recording" on page 35.

Setting on the front panel

• Select the recording time mode with the [TIME MODE] button. For details, refer to "Selection of the Record/ Play mode" on page 25.

7 RECORDING

7-2 Recording

[REC] button

[STOP/EJECT] button

[REC CHECK] button

[OPERATE] button

PAL

[PAUSE/STILL] button

Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating

[PLAY] button

mode on.

[ The [OPERATE] indicator lights.

Insert a cassette with safety tab in place.

[The ( ) cassette indication 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 indicator lights on the display,

showing that the Record mode is engaged.

To stop recording temporarily

Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button.

[ The record-pause indicator is shown on

the display and the Pause mode is engaged.

To start recording again

Press the [PLAY] button.

[ The recording indicator is shown on the

display and the Recording mode is engaged.

Recording Check

For Record Check to operate correctly, at least 1 minute of recording (in the L24H mode) is required. In the 240H mode, a recording time of about 7 minutes is

necessary.

5 Press the [REC CHECK] button during recording.

[The tape is played back in reverse for about 4

seconds, then, the Play mode is engaged to check the recording. After playback, the VCR enters the Record mode at the point where the recording was interrupted.

• During Recording Check, the FM level of the signal recorded on the tape is checked in the Play mode to determine whether or not the recording quality is suitable. If the recording quality is judged inferior, subsequent operation depends on the setting of the <REC CHECK> function menu switch.

 When set to MANUAL

[REC CHECK] button

During recording

Recording check

Normal

Recording

Note

If the VCR is left in the Record Pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the transition between scenes may be distorted when recording is restarted.

To stop recording

Press the [STOP/EJECT] button.

[ The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

 When set to AUTO

[REC CHECK] button

During recording

Recording check

Auto head cleaning

Auto recording for about 7 seconds

Defective

Auto head cleaning

Error indicator E-09 (for 10 sec.)

Normal

Recording check

Defective

Display

Error indicator E-09 display

Recording

Normal

Auto head cleaning

Recording

7 RECORDING

7-3 Timer Recording

Two types of timer recording are available: daily timer (by specifying the date) and weekly timer (by specifying the day of the

week).

• Daily timer : Set the date to any date within one year of the current date. Up to 8 programs can be set.

• Weekly timer : Set the day of the week. Recording will automatically be performed on that day each week.

You can program the timer using the on-screen menu display.

[OPERATE] button

PAL

[MENU] button

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

[TIMER REC] button

[SET–] button

[SHIFT+] button

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

[SET+] button

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL

RESET

Note:

• Timer programming is not possible if the date and time have not been set.

Preparation

• Make sure all necessary equipment is properly connected to the input/output connectors on the rear panel.

• Check the current time.

• Load a cassette with the safety tab in place. If the power is off, loading the cassette automatically turns the VCR on

(auto power on function).

[SHIFT–] button

Main menu screen

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM TIMER FUNCTION ALARM IN POWER LOSS HOUR METER CLOCK ADJUST

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

Setting the daily timer

Turn on this unit and the monitor.

Press the [MENU] button.

[The main menu screen is displayed on the monitor.

Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to move the cursor arrow to <PROGRAM TIMER> in the main menu, then press the [SET +] or [SET -] button.

[The daily timer program setting screen is displayed.

Daily timer program setting screen

PROGRAM TIMER

( DAILY) START END MODE

1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Weekly timer program setting screen

PROGRAM TIMER (WEEKLY) START END MODE ( MON ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( T UE ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( T HU ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( F R I ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( S AT ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( SUN ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

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

• <DAILY> is shown on the second line of the daily timer program setting screen.

• If the date and time have not been set, the date and time setting

screen will be shown. Once the correct date and time have been set, repeat steps 2 and 3.

 When the weekly timer program setting screen is displayed,

<WEEKLY> is shown on the second line.

• Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to set the cursor arrow to <WEEKLY> and press the [SET +/-] or [SET -] button.

[The daily timer program setting screen is displayed.

7 RECORDING

7-3 Timer Recording

Start time (minute)

Start time (hour)

Month

Day

PROGRAM TIMER

( DAILY) START END MODE

1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

Program No.

4. 5

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Blinking

PROGRAM TIMER

( DAILY) START END MODE

1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

PROGRAM TIMER

( DAILY) START END MODE

1. 3 0 – –6 – 8 : 3 0 1 7 : 1 5 – 3 H

2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

PROGRAM TIMER

( DAILY) START END MODE

1. 3 0 – –6 – 8 : 3 0 1 7 : 1 5 – 3 H

2. 1 – 7 1 0 : 0 0 2 2 : 0 0 2 4 H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Stop time (hour)

Stop time (minute)

Record mode

Select the timer program No. Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to move the cursor arrow to the program No. to be set.

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to move the cursor arrow down and the [SHIFT -] button to move it up.

Set the selected program No. Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button.

[ The selected program No. blinks.

• Press the [SET +] button. The day blinks.

• Press the [SET -] button. The record mode blinks.

Set the timer.

Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button until the item you want to set starts blinking.

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to shift the blinking to the right.

"Day"

[ "Month"[ "Start time (hour)" [ "Start time

(minute)"

[ "Stop time (hour)"[ "Stop time (minute)"

[ "Record mode" [ Select the next program No.

• Press the [SHIFT -] button to move the blinking to the left.

Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to set the value for the blinking item.

• Press the [SET +] button to increase the value and the [SET -] button to decrease it.

 Set the "Day", "Month", "Start time (hour)", "Start time

(minute)", "Stop time (hour)", "Stop time (minute)" and "Record mode" with the [SHIFT +/-] and [SET +/-] buttons.

[ When all values are set, the set program No. is

shown on the VCR's display.

Accessing another program No.

• Select the "Record mode" (so that it is blinking) and press the [SHIFT +] button. Or, select "Day" (so that it is blinking) and press the [SHIFT -] button.

[ The selected item stops blinking. You may now

select another program No.

To set more than one daily timer program, repeat steps 4 to 7.

• To switch the daily timer program to the weekly

timer program, move the cursor arrow on the second line <DAILY> and press the [SET+] or [SET-] button. (For details, refer to page 30.)

Timer

TIMER

16.30.00

VCR's display

Program No.

To end timer programming, press the [MENU] button twice.

[ The normal screen is restored.

 Press the [TIMER REC] button.

[ • The TIMER indication and the daily timer

program numbers light in the VCR's display. Power is switched off automatically and the VCR enters the Timer Record Standby mode.

• During timer recording, the number of the daily timer program currently being executed blinks.

7 RECORDING

7-3 Timer Recording

Days of the week (Monday to Sunday)

2, 3

Daily timer program setting screen

PROGRAM TIMER

( DAILY) START END MODE

1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

• Set the cursor arrow to the second line <DAILY> and press the [SET +/] button.

Weekly timer program setting screen

Stop time (hour)

Start time (minute)

Start time (hour)

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

Blinking

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

PROGRAM TIMER (WEEKLY) START END MODE ( MON ) – 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0 12 H ( T UE ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( T HU ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( F R I ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( S AT ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H ( SUN ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

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

PROGRAM TIMER (WEEKLY) START END MODE ( MON ) – 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0 12 H ( T UE ) – 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0 12 H ( WED ) – 8 : 3 0 1 7 : 3 0 – 3 H ( T HU ) – 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0 – 3 H ( F R I ) – 8 : 3 0 2 2 : 3 0 2 4 H ( S AT ) 1 0 : 0 0 2 2 : 0 0 2 4 H ( SUN ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

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

Stop time (minute)

Record mode

Timer

TIMER

16.30.00

VCR's display

Setting the weekly timer

You can program the VCR to record on a specified day each week.  Using the same procedure as in daily timer program

setting, select <PROGRAM TIMER> in the main menu to display the timer program setting screen on the monitor. (Refer to steps 1 to 3 in daily timer programming.)

• When the timer program setting screen is displayed, the daily timer program setting screen is shown first.

Display the weekly timer program setting screen. (<WEEKLY> is shown on the second line.)  Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to move the

cursor arrow to <DAILY> and press the [SET +] or [SET -] button.

[The weekly timer program setting screen is shown.

Select the day of the week you want to record on. Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to set the cursor arrow to the day of the week to be set.

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to move the cursor arrow down and the [SHIFT -] button to move it up.

Set the selected day of the week. Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button.

[The selected day of the week blinks.

• Press the [SET +] button. The start time (hour) blinks.

• Press the [SET -] button. The record mode blinks.

Set the timer.

Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button until the item

you want to set starts blinking.

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to shift the blinking to the right.

"Start time (hour)" "Stop time (hour)" [ "Stop time (minute)"[ "Record mode" [ Select the next program No.

• Press the [SHIFT -] button to move the blinking to the left.

Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to set the value

for the blinking item.

• Press the [SET +] button to increase the value and the [SET -] button to decrease it.

 Set the "Start time (hour)", "Start time (minute)", "Stop

time (hour)", "Stop time (minute)" and "Record mode" with the [SHIFT +/-] and [SET +/-] buttons.

When all values are set, the set program No. is shown

on the VCR's display.

Accessing another day of the week.

• Select the "Record mode" (so that it is blinking) and press the [SHIFT +] button. Or, select "Start time" (so that it is blinking) and press the [SHIFT -] button.

[The blinking part stops blinking. You may now select

another day of the week.

To set more than one weekly timer program, repeat steps 2 to 5.

To end timer programming, press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

 Press the [TIMER REC] button.

[The TIMER indication lights in the VCR's display.

Power is switched off automatically and the VCR enters the Timer Record Standby mode.

[ "Start time (minute)" [

7 RECORDING

7-3 Timer Recording

Setting dates when timer recording is not executed (cancel program)

Up to 16 days of timer-recorded programming within a year can be canceled. This function is useful for irregular days such as holidays, national holidays or special days. This setting can only be performed when the unit is turned ON.

Cancel program setting screen

PROGRAM TIMER

(CANCEL)

1. 3 0 – 1 0 – – : – –9. – – – – – –

Day

Month

2. – – – – – – – : – 10. – – – – – –

3. – – – – – – – : 11. – – – – – –

4. – – – – – – – : – 12. – – – – – –

5. – – – – – – – : – 13. – – – – – –

6. – – – – – – – : – 14. – – – – – –

7. – – – – – – – : – 15. – – – – – –

8. – – – – – – – : – 16. – – – – – – PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET) PRESS (MENU) TO END

[MENU] button

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

[TIMER REC] button

[SHIFT–] button

TIMER

REC

[SET–] button

[SHIFT+] button

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

[SET+] button

Canceling timer programming

To stop timer programming

[RESET/CANCEL] button

RESET

/CANCEL

AL/PL

RESET

Display the cancel program setting screen.

Set the cursor arrow to the second line (WEEKLY) on the weekly timer program setting screen, then press the [SET+] or [SET-] button.

Press the [SHIFT+] or [SHIFT-] button to set the cursor arrow to the number of the day when timer recording is not to be executed.

Engage the Cancel Program Setting mode.

Press the [SET+] or [SET-] button. When the [SET+] button is pressed, the month blinks. When the [SET-] button is pressed, the day blinks.

Set the data.

Press the [SET+] or [SET-] button to set the value for the blinking item.

Press the [SET+] button to increase the value and the [SET-] button to decrease it.

* Set the "Month" and "Day" with the [SHIFT+/-] and [SET+/-] buttons.

To program additional cancel program days, repeat steps 2 to 4.

To quit the Cancel Program Setting mode, press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

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

Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen mode is restored.

To cancel a preset timer program

Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER indication in the display.

Turn the VCR and the monitor on.

Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen and select <PROGRAM TIMER> with the [SHIFT +/-] button. Then, press the [SET +/-] button.

[The timer program setting screen is displayed.

Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to the program No. or the day of the week to be canceled.

Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

[The specified timer program data is canceled.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

To cancel programmed data

Set the cursor arrow to the desired number and press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

7 RECORDING

7-3 Timer Recording

Changing a preset timer program

Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER indication in the display.

Turn the VCR and the monitor on.

Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen and select <PROGRAM TIMER> with the [SHIFT +/-] button. Then, press the [SET +/-] button.

[The timer program setting screen is displayed.

Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to the program No. or the day of the week to be changed. Press the [SET +/-] button.

Select the item to be changed (so that it is blinking) with the [SHIFT +/-] button.

Change the value with the [SET +/-] button.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

Using the VCR in the Timer Record Standby mode

Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER indication for normal use. Press the [TIMER REC] button again to turn on the TIMER indication. The Timer Record Standby mode is engaged. When all timer recording programs have been executed, the TIMER indication goes off.

Notes on timer recording

 If you make a mistake when programming The TIMER indication blinks and the Timer Record

Standby mode is engaged.

The blinking of the TIMER indication differs depending

on the programming status.

• When correct programs exist, the indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then lights.

• If mistakes are detected in all programs, the indication blinks for about 10 seconds.



Incorrect programs are canceled automatically. So, if necessary, program the timer again.

 If no programs have been set The TIMER indication blinks for about 10 seconds. The

Timer Record Standby mode cannot be engaged.



Program the timer.

 If program data overlaps The Timer Record Standby mode is engaged and the

OVER LAP indication blinks for about 10 seconds.

The OVER LAP indication is not shown, however, if the DAILY timer program and WEEKLY timer program overlap.



Check the program contents.

● When program data overlaps, the timer recording

priority is determined as follows.

The daily timer has priority over the weekly timer.

The program with shorter recording time

(3H>12H>24H>48H>72H>96H>120H>168H>240H) has priority.

The program which starts earlier has priority.

When the start time is the same, the program with

the lower program No. has priority.

Priority for the conditions above is in the order of (1)>(2)>(3)>(4).

 During timer recording The PAUSE/STILL button has no effect.



To operate the VCR, first press the [TIMER REC]

button.

 Timer recording

Power is turned on about 20 seconds before recording is programmed to start and the VCR enters the RecordPause mode. Recording starts about 2 seconds before the programmed start time.

 If no cassette is loaded

The TIMER and (

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

 When the <TAPE END MODE> function menu switch on

the VTR mode 1 setting is set to STOP, REW or EJECT and the tape ends during timer recording.

The cassette is ejected. Recording will start again when a cassette with safety tab in place is loaded.

) indications blink.



7 RECORDING

7-4 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 VHS Standard (SP) mode 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.

“AL” indication

PAL

• Set the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration, buzzer ON/OFF during alarm recording and the operation mode at the tape end during alarm recording with the function menu switches. (Menu switches for alarm/sensor recording mode setting)

Display "AL" indication

Record mode

Extinguished

Timelapse mode

Timelapse recording

Lit

VHS Standard (SP)

Alarm recording

TIME MODE

5 During alarm recording, the AL indication is lit on the

display. After alarm recording is complete, the AL indication blinks on the display to show that an alarm signal has been input.

Blinking

Timelapse mode

Timelapse recording

Lit

VHS Standard (SP)

Alarm recording

Blinking

Timelapse mode

Timelapse recording

Alarm signal input

* 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.

Alarm signal input

7 RECORDING

7-4 Alarm Recording

Preparation

Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode

Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal.

on.

Setting the function menu switches for the Alarm Record mode

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

Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to select <FUNCTION> and press the [SET +/-] button.

[The function menu switch setting screen is

displayed.

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

Select the item to be set with the [SHIFT +/-] button. Set the value with the [SET +/-] button.

• Set <ALARM REC> to ON to activate the alarm recording function. The AL REC indication in the display lights.

• Set the alarm recording duration.

Set duration to 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec.,

120 sec., 180 sec., 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 30 seconds.

* When alarm recording duration is set with an

external switcher, set the alarm recording duration to MANUAL.

• To sound the buzzer during alarm recording, set <BUZZER> to ON.

• Set the operation mode at tape end in the case when alarm recording is executed even once with the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen. STOP : The tape stops. REW : The tape is rewound to the beginning and

stops.

REPEAT : Recording continues from the beginning of

the tape.

EJECT : The tape is ejected.

After setting the function menu switches, press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE

Alarm recording function

Alarm recording duration

Buzzer

Tape end mode

Select the timelapse recording mode with the

(ALARM REC) ON (SENSOR REC) OFF (DURATION) 180SEC (BUZZER) OFF (TAPE END MODE) STOP

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

Alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen

[TIME MODE] button on the front panel.

[ The selected recording mode is shown on the VCR's

display and the on-screen display.

Follow the procedures for "Recording" on page 27.

When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's ALARM IN terminal, alarm recording is executed as specified.

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

• When the AL indication is lit on the display (during alarm recording), press the [AL/PL RESET] button to stop alarm recording. Timelapse recording is resumed and the AL indication goes out. If the alarm buzzer is on, it stops as well.

• When the AL indication is blinking on the display, press the [AL/PL RESET] button. The AL indication goes out.

When the AL indication goes out, press the [AL/PL RESET] button again to reset the alarm input/power loss data.

* There may be some picture distortion at the start or

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

Check the time and data shown on the monitor's onscreen display.

 If the time and date are not shown on the monitor or if

you want to change the display position, use the <POSITION> function menu switch.

7 RECORDING

7-5 Sensor Recording

Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode (Stop or Timer Record Standby 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 33.

The mechanism of the SR-9240E/EK cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently (100 times/ day or more). If alarm inputs are frequent, use the alarm recording function instead and carry out regular maintenance/ inspection and parts replacement.

Preparation

Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode

Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal.

on.

Setting the function menu switches for the Sensor Record mode

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

Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to select <FUNCTION> and press the [SET +/-] button.

[ The function menu switch setting screen is

displayed.

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

Select the item to be set with the [SHIFT +/-] button. Set the value with the [SET +/-] button.

• Set the <SENSOR REC> to ON to activate the sensor recording function. The SENSOR REC indication in the display lights.

• Set the sensor recording duration.

Set <DURATION> to 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec.,

120 sec., 180 sec., 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 alarm input lasts for less than

30 seconds.

* When sensor recording duration is set with an

external switcher, set the sensor recording duration to MANUAL.

• To sound the buzzer during sensor recording, set <BUZZER> to ON.

• Set the operation mode at tape end in the case when sensor recording is executed even once with the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen. STOP : The tape stops. REW : The tape is rewound to the beginning and

stops.

REPEAT: Sensor recording continues from the

beginning of the tape.

EJECT : The tape is ejected.

Sensor recording function

Sensor recording duration

Buzzer

Tape end mode

After completing function menu switch setting, press the

A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE

(ALARM REC) OFF (SENSOR REC) ON (DURATION) 180SEC (BUZZER) OFF (TAPE END MODE) STOP

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

Alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen

[MENU] button twice.

[ The normal screen is restored.

Check the time and data shown on the monitor's onscreen display.

 If the time and date are not shown on the monitor or if

you need to change the display position, use the <POSITION> function menu switch.

• When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's ALARM IN terminal, recording starts automatically in the specified record mode and the AL indication is lit.

• After the specified recording duration expires, recording stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

* Because sensor recording starts from the Stop

mode, it takes several seconds from the time an alarm input is received to the time recording actually starts.

To stop sensor recording and clear the AL indication, press the [AL/PL RESET] button.

To disable sensor recording, set menu switch <SENSOR REC> to OFF.

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.

7 RECORDING

7-6 Repeat Recording

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

5 To execute repeat recording, set <TAPE END MODE>

on the VTR mode 1 setting screen to REPEAT.

Setting the function menu switch <TAPE END MODE>

on the alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen

• When the tape ends during recording in the case when alarm or sensor recording is executed even once, the tape stops or rewinds and stops at the beginning if this menu switch set to “STOP” or “REW”,.

If this menu switch is set to "EJECT", the tape is ejected.

To continue repeat recording even when alarm/ sensor recording is executed, set this menu switch to “REPEAT” .

Auto recording check function

Tape end mode

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

VTR mode 1 setting screen

* When repeat recording is performed, the previously-

recorded alarm recording is erased.

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

Set to REPEAT

Auto Recording Check function

This function automatically checks recording quality at the beginning of the tape during repeat recording.

• To activate the Auto Recording Check function, set the <REC CHECK> function menu switch in the VTR mode 1 setting screen to AUTO.

Operation of the Auto Recording Check function

• The recorded section at the beginning of the tape is automatically played back in the Repeat Record mode and the FM level recorded on the tape is checked. If the level is satisfactory, recording continues.

• If recording quality is deemed inferior, the heads are cleaned automatically. After several seconds of recording, the recording state is checked again. If recording quality is still unsatisfactory after two consecutive checks, the error indicator E-09 is shown in the display and recording continues.

Function menu switch <REC CHECK> set to AUTO

Repeat recording

Beginning of the tape

Recording check

Defective

Auto head cleaning

Auto recording for several seconds

Normal

Recording check

Defective

Display

Error indicator E-09 display

Recording

Normal

Auto head cleaning

Recording

7 RECORDING

7-7 Series Recording

The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR-9240E/EKs. As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording.

Connections

5 Connect the first VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] terminal

to the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal. Connect the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] terminal to the third VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK 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.

Video input signal

Rear panel

First VCR

Audio input signal

OUT

Rear panel

SERIES/CLOCK

COM

IN OUT

First VCR Second VCR Third VCR

COM

SERIES/CLOCK

IN OUT

COM

SERIES/CLOCK

Operations

Set the <TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch on the VTR mode 2 setting screen to “SERIES” (series recording) for all connected VCRs.

VTR MODE 2

(SUMMER TIME) OFF

TERMINAL SEL 1

REC REMAIN

(TERMINAL SEL 1) SERIES (TERMINAL SEL 2) WARN (REC REMAIN)) OFF (COUNT END) OFF

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

Set to SERIES

VCR mode-2 setting screen

IN OUT

Second VCR

• Output a series recording signal from the [SERIES/ CLOCK OUT] terminal to start recording. Set the signal output timing with <REC REMAIN> or <COUNT END>. For details, refer to "Contents of the Function Menu Switches" on page 21.

To end function setting, press the MENU button to close the menu display and restore the time/date display.

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

Engage the Record mode on the first VCR. Turn on all connected VCRs and put them in the Standby mode. This allows you to check picture and sound on the monitor.

Last VCR

Video output

OUT

Audio output

When the recording is complete on the first VCR, the second VCR automatically starts recording. This is repeated for all connected VCRs.

Monitor TV

Note

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

7 RECORDING

7-8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal

Recording start/stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal on the SR-9240E/EK’s rear panel.

Rear panel

To [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminalTo [COM] terminal

External control equipment

Connection

VCR control signal (ground signal)

LV: 0 V

Start of recording

Stop or power off

Operation

VTR MODE 2

(SUMMER TIME) OFF

TERMINAL SEL 1

• This function has no effect in the Timer Record Standby mode.

• If a VCR activation signal is input while the unit is already recording (started with the [REC] button), recording continues and stops when the activation signal is no longer input.

(TERMINAL SEL 1) EXT (TERMINAL SEL 2) WARN (REC REMAIN)) OFF (COUNT END) OFF

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

VTR mode 2 setting screen

Set to EXT. (External recording function)

Connect the [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal and [COM] terminal on the SR-9240E/EK’s rear panel to the external control equipment.

Set the function menu switch <TERMINAL SEL 1> on the VTR mode 2 setting screen to “EXT” to use the external recording function.

Press the MENU button to switch the on-screen display to the time/date display.

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

• When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is input to the rear panel’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal, recording starts automatically and continues for as long as the activation signal is input. When the activation signal stops, the Stop or Pause mode is engaged or the operating mode is turned off (depending on the VCR status before the external recording function is used).

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

7 RECORDING

7-9 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 function menu switch <AUTO REC> on the VTR mode 1 setting screen to ON.

* If this function menu switch is set to ON and power is

turned off and on again in the Stop mode, the VCR enters the Record mode automatically. Be careful.

AUTO REC

(SHARPNESS) NORMAL (VIDEO MODE) AUTO (AUTO REC) ON (REC CHECK) MANUAL (TAPE END MODE) REPEAT (INDEX SEARCH) OFF (CAMERA SW) OFF (TAPE END BUZZER) OFF (WARNING BUZZER) OFF

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

VTR mode 1 setting screen

7-10 External Timer Recording

External timer recording can be performed by connecting the SR-9240E/EK to an external timer.

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.

Set the function menu switch <AUTO REC> to ON. Power is supplied from the external timer at the specified time and recording starts.

VTR MODE 1

Set to ON

7-11 Tape End Buzzer

When set to ON, a buzzer sounds when the tape ends during recording. To set the buzzer sound on, set the function menu switch <TAPE END BUZZER> to ON.

5 Set the timing for the buzzer with <REC REMAIN> or

<COUNT END>. For details, refer to "Contents of the Function Menu Switches" on page 21.

5 To stop the buzzer sound, you can set the <TAPE END

BUZZER> function menu switch to OFF, turn off the power, or press another operation button.

5 During repeat recording and AUTO REW, the buzzer

sounds for about 2 seconds.

TAPE END BUZZER

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

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

VTR mode 1 setting screen

Set to ON

8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

[STOP/EJECT] button

[PLAY] button

Playback mode indication

8-1 Preparation

Connection

Make sure the output connectors on the rear panel are properly connected.

Function menu switch settings

Set the function menu switches as required.

5 [SHARPNESS] . . . Factory setting: NORMAL

Set to SHARP to emphasize contours for sharper playback pictures.

5 [INDEX SEARCH] . . . Factory setting: OFF

To enable or disable index search.

• Set to ON to search the alarm-recorded positions (index code).

[OPERATE] button

PAL

[TIME MODE] button

8-2 Playback

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 the VHS Standard (3H). The 3H indicator is shown on the display.

• To use playback in the Timelapse Play mode, make sure the same mode (L12H or L24H) is set for playback as was used for timelapse recording.

Load the recorded cassette correctly. * If a cassette is loaded when the power is off, power is

switched on automatically (auto-power on function).

If the cassette's safety tab has been removed, power is

switched 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.

Notes

• When a tape recorded in the VHS standard

(3H) mode is played back in the Timelapse mode, noise appears in the playback picture.

• Tapes recorded in the Long Play (LP) mode

can be played back only. Still, Reverse Play and Shuttle Search modes are not available with LP tapes.

Menu check during playback

• 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.

• Cassettes recorded in the VHS Long Play mode (LP) are played back in the VHS Long Play mode.

• "006H" is shown in the display.

To stop playback

Press the [STOP] button. The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

Audio playback of a timelapse-recorded tape

• Due to the difference in tape speed, audio signals cannot be monitored when a tape recorded in the L12H or L24H Timelapse mode is played back in the VHS Standard (3H) mode. To monitor audio recorded in the Timelapse mode, play back the tape in the same mode (L12H or L24H) as it was recorded in.

8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

[REVERSE] button

[PLAY] button

PAL

[REW] button

[FF] button

[PAUSE/STILL] button

8-3 Special-Effects Playback

Still and field/frame advance

Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button during playback.

The still indicator is shown on the display and a still picture is displayed.

Each time the [PAUSE/STILL] button is pressed in the Still mode, the picture is advanced one field.

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 5 minutes (approx.).

Shuttle search (reverse and fast-forward) playback

Reverse playback

Press the [REVERSE] button in the Play or Still mode.

The reverse indicator is shown on the display and the Reverse mode is engaged.

Reverse playback is executed at VHS SP mode speed. When the play time mode is set to 3H,L12H or L24H, reverse playback is executed at the VHS SP mode’s

speed.

* No sound is output.

To return to the Normal Play mode, press the [PLAY] button.

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. * No sound is output.

Shuttle search operations vary according to how the [REW] or [FF] button is pressed. Refer to the table below for details.

Operation of the [REW] or [FF] button

Press the button once.

Hold the button pressed for more than 2 seconds.

Tape recorded in the Standard mode or the Timelapse mode

9 times normal speed (lock). Pressing the [PLAY] button restores the Normal Play mode.

9 times normal speed. Releasing the finger restores the Normal Play mode.

Press the [FF] button during playback.

Fast-forward shuttle search

The fast-forward search indicator is shown on the display and the Fast-Forward Shuttle Search mode is engaged. * No sound is output.

Note

Still and Reverse Play modes are not available with tapes recorded in the Long Play (LP) mode.

8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

8-4 Index Search

Searching the index code (VISS signal) recorded at the start of alarm recording helps you quickly locate alarm recordings (index search function).

• To use the index search function, set the function menu switch [INDEX SEARCH] to ON.

VTR MODE 1 (SHARPNESS) NORMAL (VIDEO MODE) AUTO (AUTO REC) OFF (REC CHECK) MANUAL (TAPE END MODE) STOP

INDEX SEARCH

(INDEX SEARCH) ON (CAMERA SW) OFF (TAPE END BUZZER) OFF (WARNING BUZZER) OFF

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

Set to ON

VTR mode 1 setting screen

8-5 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment

5 When reverse shuttle search or fast-forward shuttle

search is executed, the Index Search mode is engaged. When an index code is located, playback starts automatically.

To engage the Reverse Shuttle Search mode or the Fast-Forward Shuttle Search mode, press the [REW] or [FF] button once during playback.

5 When an index code is searched in the Fast-Forward

mode or the Rewind mode, the Stop mode is automatically engaged when the code is located.

• The VISS indicator is shown on the display whenever the Index Search mode is engaged.

Index Search does not function in the Auto Rewind mode.

[TRACKING +/-] button

When noise appears in the picture in the Play/ Field Advance Play/Search mode

Tracking can only be adjusted in the following modes:

• VHS Standard (3H) Play and Long Play (LP)

• Field Advance Playback with the [PAUSE/STILL]

button

• Search mode

 Press the [TRACKING +/-] button to reduce noise.

To restore the tracking preset mode, press the + and -

buttons simultaneously.

* Tracking adjustment cannot be performed in the

Timelapse Play modes.

PAL

[V. LOCK +/-] button

When the picture moves up and down in the Still mode

Press the [V. LOCK +/-] button to minimize vertical jitter.

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

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

9 TROUBLESHOOTING

9-1 Error Indication

Error indications are shown on the display whenever there are problems with cassette loading, unloading or mechanism operation.

Display section

5 When a problem occurs, the error indication E-

– –

blinks.

5 When any one of the error indications is shown, a 12 V

warning signal is output from the rear panel's WARNING OUT connector (for E-01 to E07, and E-11 during recording) (only when the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu function switch is set to "WARN").

5 When the function menu switch <WARNING BUZZER>

is set to ON, the buzzer sounds whenever a problem occurs (for E-01 to E07, and E-11 during recording).

When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds, turn the operating mode off and then on again to clear the error indication and buzzer sound. When the error indication Eoperating mode on again may not clear the problem. In this case, consult your local JVC dealer (for E-01 to E-

07).

Error

Contents

indication

E-01

E-02

E-03

E-04

E-05

E-06

E-07

E-09

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

Error with recording check (inferior recording performance)

is shown, turning the

– –

The operating mode is turned off.

Cleans the heads with the VCR's head cleaner.

Buzzer sound

VCR operation

TIME MODE

Error indication

VTR mode 1 setting screen

Measures

Turn the operating mode on again.

Cleans the heads with the 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, consult your local JVC dealer.

E-10

E-11

This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference. In this case, turn the operating mode off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then plug the power cord in again and check operation.

Insufficient capacity of the built-in battery for backup (Displayed only in the operating off mode.)

No video signals input to the [VIDEO IN] connector

For servicing

→

See page 1-10 “1.7 WARNING DETECTION CIRCUIT”

—

Contact your local JVC dealer to replace the built-in battery.

Input video signals.

9 TROUBLESHOOTING

9-2 No Error Indication

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 and Still mode.

Noise appears in part of the playback picture.

When the cassette is played back, the picture becomes rough or disappears.

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.

During recording, repeat recording does not take place.

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?

Is the monitor connected correctly?

This is not a malfunction.

q Is the tracking adjusted properly? q Are you playing back a tape

recorded in the VHS SP (3H) mode in the Timelapse mode? In this case, noise appears in the playing picture.

Dust may have accumulated on the video heads.

Are you playing back a tape recorded in the 12H or 24H Timelapse mode in the VHS Standard (3H) 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?

This is normal.

q Is the clock set? q Is the <POSITION> function

menu switch set to OFF?

Is the function menu switch <TAPE END MODE> in the alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen set to STOP, EJECT or REW? If so, when the tape ends during recording in the case when alarm recording is executed even once, it stops or is rewound to the beginning and stops.

Remedies

q Connect the power cord to an AC

outlet.

q Press the TIMER REC button so that

the TIMER indication goes out.

q Release the Operation Lock mode.

Release the Operation Lock mode.

Connect the monitor correctly.

—

Adjust the tracking with the [TRACKING+/–] button. Tracking adjustment is not possible in the Timelapse Play mode.

Clean the video heads. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Play back the tape in the same mode (12H or 24H) 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 <POSITION> function menu

switch to another position.

To continue repeat recording even when the alarm recording is executed, set the function menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen to REPEAT.

Camera image is not switched.

Is the <CAM SW> function menu switch set to "OFF"?

When setting the camera switching timing, set it to "1 FIELD" or "1 FRAME".

10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

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.

10-1. Installation of the SA-K97U

MIC

REMOTE

Top cover

Plate

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

Rear panel

OUT

Screws

SA-K97U installation section

The procedure is shown below. However, to avoid electric shock or injury, contact your local JVC service center for details.

Note:

When installing this board, be careful not to injure yourself on sharp edges and metal parts inside the VCR.

 Before installing the board, turn the power off and unplug

the power cord from an AC outlet.

1. Detach the top cover. Remove the 5 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. Connect the SA-K97U’s connector to the VCR. Insert the SA-K97U connector into the connector (CN607)

on the board in the VCR using a tool such as a pincette.

• During insertion, make sure the connector is aligned properly.

• Press both edges of the connector to insert it securely.

Positioning holes (2 positions)

VIDEO

IN IN

OUT

SA-K97U RS-232C board

AUDIO

OUT

Projection sections (2 positions)

CN607

Screws (2)

SA-K97U

4. Install the SA-K97U in the VCR. Make sure the SA-K97U bracket is facing the correct

direction and align the positioning holes on the bracket with the projections (2 positions) on the VCR’s case.

Secure the bracket with the 2 screws removed in step 2.

5. Attach the top cover as before. Attach the top cover to the VCR using the 5 screws

removed in step 1.

Make sure you use the correct screws.

10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

10-2. 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

Output level ON : +5 V or more

Data format

OFF: –5 V or less

1 2 3

4 5

5 Mode :

5 Character length :

5 Data rate :

5 Parity check :

5 Stop bit :

Non-synchronized

8 bits

1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps (switched with function menu switch, set to 9600 bps before shipment)

1 bit

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

RS-232C protocol

JVC table-1

0123 4 5 6 7 8 9A B C D E F

0 Data “0” ENTER TIMER ON SCREEN VISS FRAME CODE

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

3 CASSETTE Data “3” SHFT+ EJECT SEARCH

OUT (VISS)

4 Data “4” SHFT– ON SCREEN

5 NOT Data “5” SET+ 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

8 Data “8”

9 Data “9” OPE LOCK

A ACK PLAY REV OPE LOCK REC REC

B NAK

D MODE F-FIELD

E MODE DATE SET DATE S

F STOP STILL TIME SET TIME S

Functions in the shaded section are effective only when JVC table-1 is set to ON.

ON ON FWD (COUNT)

SENSE RESET

SELECT

SENSE TABLE1 OFF

PLAY OFF REQUEST

OPERATE ON

OPERATE OFF

SHIFT STEP

FF REC VTR INQ

REW

PAUSE

10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

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

This section provides technical data for programmers.

Command description

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). The VCR can now receive any command described in this section. To cancel the communications mode, transmit the command “JVC TABLE 1 OFF” (F7H).

2-1 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. (INDEX Search when Menu switch <INDEX SRCH> is set to

(6) REW (ACH) : REW/Reverse search in the Play mode. (INDEX Search when Menu switch <INDEX SRCH> is set

(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

(11) F-FIELD STEP (ADH) : Engages field advance when the VCR is in the Still mode. The tape is advanced by one field in the

(12) REC CHECK (C1H) : Engages REC CHECK. (function is the same as when locally controlled on the VCR.)

ON.)

to ON.)

VCR returns “ACK”, and then returns CASSETT OUT (03H) after cassette has been ejected.

3H/Timelapse mode. If the VCR is in any other mode, the Still mode is engaged.

Before transmitting either of the following commands ((13) or (14)), first transmit REC/DUB REQUEST (FAH), and confirm that “ACK” is returned by the VCR.

(13) REC (CAH) : Starts recording. The VCR returns “ACK”. (14) REC PAUSE (CBH) : Engages Record-Pause mode. The VCR returns “ACK”.

However, if the loaded cassette’s safety tab has been removed, recording is not possible regardless of the fact that “ACK” has been returned. Use the STATUS SENSE (D7H) command to confirm tape status. (See Section 2-3 (9)).

After transmitting commands VISS FWD (15) or VISS REV (16), 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. The VCR’s Menu switch <INDEX SRCH> is set to OFF.

(15) VISS FWD (B0H) : To advance the tape in the forward search mode to the designated alarm-input point. The alarm

(16) VISS REV (B1H) : To reverse the tape in the reverse search mode to the designated alarm-input point. The alarm

Eg: To search for the 3rd alarm-input point from the current position.

TXD RXD

The VCR starts INDEX 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 30H,31H command will cause the VCR to search for the 1st alarm-input point).

B0H 33H 40H

30H

0AH 0AH 0AH 01H (or 05H)

• To re-start recording, transmit REC (FAH+CAH).

• To cancel Record-Pause, transmit STOP (3FH). The VCR will enter the Stop mode.

point’s 2-byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command.

0AH

Search start

Time

10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

TXD

86H 1st byte

0AH 0AH

Time

2nd byte

0AH

3rd byte

0AH

RXD

After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command (17), 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.

(17) VISS SEARCH (B3H) : To search for a designated INDEX point on the tape.

The VCR starts INDEX 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 (15) and (16) only in that the FF (ABH) or REW (ACH) command is included separately.

2-2 VCR setting commands

Commands available include control of recording/playback mode setting, timelapse VCR operation mode setting, date and time setting, 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

(2) MODE (7EH) :Sets recording/playback mode directly.

Eg: To set to “L24H”.

TXD RXD

5 Timelapse VCR operation mode setting commands

(1) TL STATUS SET (86H) : Set the timelapse VCR operation mode with 3-byte data. Send one byte at a time by checking

1st byte 2nd byte

3rd byte

7EH 30H 33H

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 Auto 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 Index search function ON 7 Alarm recording buzzer ON 7 Warning buzzer ON

BIT When the bit is “1”

0 Unused 1 Summer time compensation ON 2 Unused 3 Unused 4 Unused 5 Video mode set to “B/W” (black and white) 6 Unused 7 Unused

the command is transmitted. Use the TL STATUS SENSE (D6H) command to check the current mode. (See section 2-3 (8).) Transmit 1 byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.

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.

0AH 0AH 0AH

ACK (0AH) from the VCR.

• The setting details for the first to the third bytes are shown below.

40H

0AH

Time

Modes in parentheses are available only in the Play mode.

Mode 1st byte 2nd byte

SP 30H 30H (LP 30H 31H) L12H 30H 32H L24H 30H 33H 48H 30H 34H 72H 30H 35H 96H 31H 36H 120H 30H 37H 168H 30H 38H 240H 30H 39H

10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

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-

(Example) June, 30, 1999

TXD RXD

(2) TIME SET (8FH) : Set the current time (hour, minute, second) for the VCR.

(Example) 15 hours, 29 minutes, 59 seconds

TXD RXD

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.

byte numerical data (30H — 39H).

8EH

After this command (8FH) is sent, input 1-byte numerical data (30H — 39H).

8FH

0AH

30H

31H

0AH

Month

0AH

36H

35H

0AH

33H

32H

30H

0AH

Day Year

0AH

Minute SecondHour

0AH

39H

0AH

39H

0AH

35H

0AH

39H

0AH

Time

5 On-screen setting command

(1) ON SCREEN ON (70H) : Activates time/date 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) : Changes the time display position on screen.

5 Other commands

(1) AL/PL RESET (E1H) : When transmitted during alarm recording, the recording mode switches back to the previous mode.

(2) COUNT RESET (E2H) : Resets the tape counter to “0000”.

The VCR’s “AL” indication goes off. Transmit again after “AL” indicator goes off to reset the alarm/ power loss memory.

10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

2-3 Commands for VCR status verification

(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

(2) TIME SENSE (BFH) : The VCR returns the currently set hour, minute and second as 6 bytes. Each byte has a value of

(3) COUNT CODE (D0H) : VCR returns the counter data beginning with the 4th digit from the right in 4 bytes. ASCII codes

(4) DEVICE TYPE (D1H) : VCR returns the last 4 characters of the SR-9240 model name in ASCII code.

(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

(7) HOUR METER SENSE (D2H) : VCR returns the hour meter data in 5 bytes. (eg: 12345 hours: 31H, 32H, 33H, 34H, 35H). (8) TL STATUS SENSE (D6H) : VCR returns Timelapse mode data in 6 bytes. The contents of each byte are as follows:

1st/2nd byte

Recording/playback mode Correspondence of the code and the mode is the same as that described in “2-2 Recording/playback mode setting commands

(2) MODE (7EH)”.

3rd byte 5th byte

Conditions of each setting Settings status

BIT Status when BIT is “1”. BIT Status when BIT is “1”. 0 Not difined. Always 0. 0 REMOTE is ON. 1 Power is ON. 1 SUMMER TIME is ON. 2 Auto REC mode is ON. 2 Always 0. 3 Auto rewind mode is ON. 3 Always 0. 4 Operation lock is ON. 5 Series recording is ON. 5 B/W mode (forced Black and White mode) 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 Always 0. 5 Take-up reel error 6 Index search mode is ON. 6 Capstan error 7 Warning buzzer is ON. 7 Cassette eject error

39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9. (Example: For June. 14, 1999, the VCR returns 30H, 36H, 31H, 34H, 39H and 39H.)

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.)

“30H – 39H” correspond with the numbers “0 – 9” (eg: 1234: 31H, 32H, 33H, 34H).

9: 39H, 2: 32H, 4: 34H, 0: 30H

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).

* 4 Always 0.

8 Not defined. 9 Recording check error A Battery backup error B Input signal error

* Operation with commands from the RS-232C is accepted

even in the Operation Lock mode.

10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

(9) STATUS SENSE (D7H) : The VCR will return current status information in 5 bytes.

1st byte

BIT Status when BIT is “1”. 0 Error Indicates that an illegal command has been received. No further commands will be accepted.

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

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/playback is in progress. 3 Not defined Always 0. 4 Repeat VCR’s function menu switch <TAPE END MODE> is set to REPEAT. 5 Not defined Always 0. 6 Timer REC ON VCR’s TIMER REC 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 Play 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 Pause Mode VCR is in the Pause mode.

Contents of 5th byte BIT 0/1/2/3 “Speed Code”

Speed Code 3210

BIT 0000Still

To restore to normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) to the VCR.

will be accepted.

0001Timelapse playback 0101Timelapse recording/1X playback 10009X search

* 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-9240E/EK return code

This is returned when an alarm signal is input during recording.

10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

2-4 Others (Input data correction/Error cancellation)

These are return codes from the SR-9240E/EK. (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

(2) NAK (0BH) : VCR will return this code when non-defined or non-functional command is received in the 1st byte of the

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

CLEAR (56H) : Clears the whole command. Cancels the current status and stops the VCR. Also

Eg : After setting the recording/playback mode to “L24H”, 32H is mistakenly transmitted . Cancel 32H with

“41H” and input “33H” instead.

TXD

7EH 30H 32H

RXD

transmitted command. In this case, it is not necessary to input CLEAR. Check whether the transmitted command is acceptable to the VCR or not.

numeric data such as an Index search point. Also used to cancel error status.

cancels the error status.

0AH 0AH 0AH

41H

0AH

33H

40H

0AH

3 Commands reference chart

VCR control commands

Page

OPERATE ON/OFF 47 PLAY/REV PLAY 47 STOP 47 FF/REW 47 TIMER ON/OFF 47 OPE ON/OFF 47 EJECT 47 F-FIELD STEP 47 REC CHECK 47

REC/REC PAUSE 47 VISS FWD/REV 47 VISS SEARCH 48

VCR setting commands

5 Recording/playback mode 48

MODE SHIFT 48 MODE 48

5 Timelapse VCR operation mode 48 TL STATUS 48 5 Date and time setting 49 DATE SET 49 TIME SET 49

5 Timer programming 49

PRG 49 SHIFT –/+ 49 SET –/+ 49 CANCEL 49

5 On-screen setting 49

ON SCREEN ON/OFF 49 ON SCREEN SELECT 49

5 Others 49

AL/PL RESET 49 COUNT RESET 49

Time

Page

Commands for VCR status verification

Page Byte returned

from VCR

COUNT CODE 50 4 bytes DEVICE TYPE 50 4 bytes VTR INQ 50 1 byte PL/AL COUNT SENSE 50 6 bytes HOUR METER SENSE 50 5 bytes TL STATUS SENSE 50 6 bytes

STATUS SENSE 51 5 bytes

DATA SENSE 50 6 bytes

TIME SENSE 50 6 bytes

Return codes from VCR

Page

ACK 47 NAK 52 ERROR 52 CASSETTE OUT 47 COMPLETION 47 NOT TARGET 47 ALARM INPUT 51

Others

Page

JVC TABLE 1 ON/OFF 47

11 APPENDIXES

11-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time Table

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.

Record/playback speed modes

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

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

Tape reel counter

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

Record/playback speed modes

96H

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

Tape reel counter

4,500

5,000

5,500

6,018

• 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 <COUNT END> to any position except “OFF”.

98 h 2 m

85 h 59 m

74 h 38 m

64 h 0 m

54 h 4 m

44 h 50 m

36 h 20 m

28 h 31 m

21 h 26 m

15 h 2 m

9 h 22 m

4 h 24 m

0 m

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

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

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

11 APPENDIXES

11-2 Rear Panel’s Input/Output

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output

The CAM SW OUT terminal outputs a camera switching timing signal to the connected sequential switcher. The switching interval can be set with the <CAM SW> on the VTR mode 1 setting screen. The camera switching signal is output at ground level.

Camera switching signal output timing

During recording

During standby

1 field

Timelapse recording

With the <CAM SW> function menu switch set to "1 FIELD"

Time

5m sec

GND

Camera switching signal (open-collector output)

Other input/output terminal signal levels

Terminals Signal levels Remarks

ALARM IN

Alarm signal input

ALARM RST IN

Alarm signal reset input

ALARM REC OUT

Alarm recording mode signal output

TAPE END OUT

Tape end signal output

Record mode: repeat recording ON/auto rewind ON

LV: 0 V

About 2 seconds

Max. 10 mA

Min. 400 ms

Alarm Record mode

LV: 0 V

HV: 5 V ~ 12 V

HV:12 V (output impedance: 4.7 kohms)

Record mode: repeat recording OFF/auto rewind OFF

Tape end

Manual operation

Input at ground level

Input at high level

Output at high level

Output at ground level

WARNING/REC OUT

Warning signal/Rec mode signal output

CLOCK RESET IN

Clock reset input

CLOCK RESET OUT

Clock reset output

HV: 12 V (output impedance: 4.7 kohms)

Warning Warning reset

Min. 150 ms

About 150 ms

LV: 0 V

Output at high level

Input at ground level

Output at ground level

11 APPENDIXES

11-3 Specifications

5 Recording system

5 Signal system

5 Tape speed

5 Recording and

playback time

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 Colour: down-converted direct

recording

PAL-type colour signal, CCIR monochrome signal, 625 lines/

50 fields

23.39 mm/sec., VHS Standard mode (SP) 3 hours (VHS Standard (SP) mode) L12, L24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240 hours (Timelapse mode: field recording) (with E-180 cassette)

Approx. 4 minutes (with E-180 cassette)

AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 watts

360 (W) x 94 (H) x 294 (D) mm Approx. 4.5 kg

5°C — 40°C

30%RH or more, 80%RH or less –20°C — 60°C

0.5 — 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced BNC

Signal output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced BNC

Colour mode: 240 lines or more

(SP mode)

B & W mode : 280 lines or more

(SP mode)

43 dB or more (SP mode)

1 (normal)

–8 dBs, 50 kohms, unbalanced RCA –67 dBs, 600 ohms, unbalanced –8 dBs, 1 kohm, unbalanced RCA

100 Hz — 10 kHz (SP mode)

40 dB or more (SP mode at 4% distortion level)

0.20% WRMS or less (SP mode)

[Time/date]

5 Display

5 Display position 5 Character size 5 Power backup

Day, month, year, hours, minutes, seconds, recording mode

Variable (four coners) 16H Approx. five years (may be less

depending on the operating environment)

[Alarm]

5 Alarm input 5 Camera switching

output

Outer dimensions

360

* Design and specifications subject to change without

notice.

Input at ground level Negative pulse output (5 msec.)

Open-collector output

294

PAL

(94)

Unit: mm

SR-9240E/EK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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