JVC SR-L910E, SR-L910EK User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SR-L910E
SR-L910EK

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LLT0014-001A-H

REC

PLAY

FFREW

REVERSE

PAUSE/

STILL

REC
CHECK

STOP/EJECT

COUNT/
CLOCK

TIME
MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL
RESET

MENU

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

OPERATE

SR-L910E

OPE. LOCK

Before you begin operation this unit.
Please read the instruction carefully to be
sure you get the best possible performance.

PAL

PAL

(A)

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS AND

CONNECTORS

PREPARATION

RECORDING

PLAYBACK AND

SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

CONNECTIONS

MONITOR

ON-SCREEN

DISPLAY

SETTING OF THE

FUNCTION MENU

SWITCHES

APPENDIXES

OPTIONAL SA-K97U

RS-232C

INTERFACE BOARD

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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Printed in Thailand

© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

SR-L910E/EK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

LLT0014-001A-H

is a registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN,LTD.
is a registered Trademark in Japan,the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

COPYRIGHT © 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Printed in Japan

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.

POWER SYSTEM

Connection to the mains supply

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

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.

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:

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

IMPORTANT

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

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

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

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.

(Danish)

Notes on the built-in lithium battery

ADVARSELI

Lithiumbatteri — Eksplosionsfare.

Udskiftning ma kun foretages al en

sagkynding.

og som beskrevet i servicemanualen.

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PAL

REC

PLAY

FFREW

REVERSE

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

CHECK

STOP/EJECT

COUNT/
CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

MENU

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

OPERATE

SR-L910E

OPE. 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.

OPERATION LOCK

1

Engage the Rec or Play mode.

2

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.

3

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.

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

button

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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................................................. 47

11 APPENDIXES

11-1 Rear Panel's Input/Output .......................... 54

11-2 Specifications ............................................. 55

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.

PAL

The SR-L910E/EK is a video cassette recorder able to
execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes.
Use only video cassettes bearing the

PAL

mark.

This unit is designed for professional use.

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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-L910E/EK can be controlled via a personal computer.

Operation status can be monitored on the computer.

5 24-hour long-time recording with a 180-minute tape

Recording times are selectable from 3 hours (SP mode) and
12/24 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.

1-1 Major Features

1 INTRODUCTION

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

Periodic Maintenance

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.

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

Usage

1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 12 months

time per
day

2 hours 60 120 180 360 720

8 hours 240 480 720 1440 2880

12 hours 360 720 1080 2160 4320

24 hours 720 1440 2160 4320 8640

Running time 1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H

Drum ass’y (including heads) ^ 

Pinch rollers ^ 

Drive parts ^^ ^ 

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

^ : Cleaning

 : Check or replace as required.
 : Replace

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1-3 Precautions

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.

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.

Video cassette

• Only use video cassette bearing the

PAL

mark.

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

• Video cassettes cannot be used upside down.

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

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

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).

Erasure prevention tab

Condensation

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

5

When condensation is expected to occur

Turn the power of the VCR on before use.

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.

Head drum

Video tape

1 INTRODUCTION

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.

4

Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several
seconds.

5

Press the play button for playback.

6

Check that the playback picture is normal.

7

Check that the recorded date and time are correct.

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

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

Inspection procedure

1

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

2

Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor.

3

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

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel

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.

PAL

REC

PLAY

FFREW

REVERSE

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

CHECK

STOP/EJECT

COUNT/
CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

MENU

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

OPERATE

SR-L910E

OPE. LOCK

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9

10

11

12

13

14

15

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

16

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.

Pressing this button for more than 2 seconds starts
continuous field-by-field playback (slow motion).

[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 index-recorded tape is loaded, Index
(alarm) Search starts in the forward direction when this
button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode.
Select whether the index signal is to be recorded
during alarm signal input or every hour (exact hour
with no minute and second) using the function menu
switch <INDEX ALARM/SKIP>.

[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 index-recorded tape is loaded, Index
(alarm) Search starts in the reverse direction when this
button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode.
Select whether the index signal is to be recorded
during alarm signal input or every hour (exact hour
with no minute and second) using the function menu
switch <INDEX ALARM/SKIP>.

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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 time
mode changes in the following sequence.
3H (VHS SP mode)

[

L12 (12-hour Timelapse mode)

[

L24H (24-hour Timelapse mode)

[

3H (VHS SP

mode) ....

Playback Time Mode will differ depending on how the
function menu switch <NOISELESS PLAY> is set.
When NOISELESS PLAY is set to OFF: 3H (VHS SP
mode)

[

L12 (12-hour Timelapse mode)

[

L24

(24-hour Timelapse mode)

[

3H (VHS SP mode) ....

When NOISELESS PLAY is set to ON: 3H (VHS SP
mode)

[

12 (12-hour Noiseless playback mode)

[

24 (24-hour Noiseless playback mode)

[

3H (VHS SP

mode) ....

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

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 L12H and

L24H Timelapse Play mode.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

#

[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.
Alarm and sensor buzzer will not stop sounding.

• 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.

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-2 Display

2

3

4

5

1

6

8

9

11 12

13

7

10

14

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”.

1

Operation mode display

Shows the operation modes.

Playback Recording

Rewind

Fast­forward

Continuous field
advance playback

Still

Record­pause

Rewind
search

Fast-forward
search

Reverse
playback

* (

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

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.

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 [CNT/TIME] 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.

• During the index search by RS-232C Command, the
index number is indicated in 2 digits (00-99). During
the index search by FF/REW Button, the index number
indicates 01 and 00 only.

11

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

IN

COM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT

SERIES/CLOCK

ALARM

RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

/REC

OUT

IN OUT

8

7

1

2

3

4

6

5

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE

MIC

IN

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

IN

COM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT

SERIES/CLOCK

ALARM
RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

/REC
OUT

IN OUT

2-1 FRONT PANEL

2-3 Rear Panel

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

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 (RCA)

Connect the optional RM-G30U remote control.

8

[SERIES/CLOCK OUT] series recording signal/clock
reset signal output terminal

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

• Series recording signal output

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

“SERIES”, the series recording signal is output.

• Connect to the other VCR series recording signal input

terminal. When the tape being recorded in this unit
ends, a signal is output from this terminal to the
connected VCR.

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

• 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 SR­L910E/EK, this unit

’s time can be synchronised with
the time on the other VCR if the time difference is
within ±30 seconds.

Connecting the wires to the terminals

8

button

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

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

12

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

IN

COM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT

SERIES/CLOCK

ALARM
RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

/REC

OUT

IN OUT

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE

MIC

IN

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

IN

COM

COM

ALARM
REC OUT

SERIES/CLOCK

ALARM
RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

/REC

OUT

IN OUT

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

button

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

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

Connecting the wires to the terminals

9

to

&

• Recording mode signal output

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

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

!

[COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit.

@

[TAPE END OUT] tape end signal output terminal

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

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

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

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

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

The timing of the tape end signal output during
recording can be selected with the <REC REMAIN>
menu switch (at tape end, or 3 minutes or 6 minutes
before the tape ends).

#

[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.

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.

13

D.GND

AT 1

AT 0

CS1 0

CS0 1

TMP1

SODT

SLV/MST

–

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

IN/OUT

IN

D.GND

AT 0

AT 1

CS0 1

CS1 0

TMP0

SODT

D. +5 V

–

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN/OUT

OUT

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

JK103/JK203

TIMER INPUT
connector

TIMER OUT
connector

Sequential switcher
SW-501E/SW-502E

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE

MIC

IN

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

IN

COM

COM

ALARM
REC OUT

SERIES/CLOCK

ALARM
RESET

TAPE
END OUT

WARNING

/REC
OUT

IN OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE

MIC
IN

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

IN

COM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT

SERIES/CLOCK

ALARM
RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

/REC
OUT

IN OUT

CCD

3-1 Connecting to a Camera

3 CONNECTIONS

Amplifier

Microphone

Microphone

RCA

BNC

Video camera

AC 220-240 V

BNC

RCA

Alarm sensor

Monitor TV

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

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.

● Set the function menu switch <CAM SW WIDTH> to 5msec.

(Factory setting: 5msec)

1

Connect the monitor

’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-L910E/EK

’s video/audio output connectors.

2

Connect the video camera

’s video output connector to the SR-L910E/EK

’s video input connector.

3

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

4

When connecting an alarm sensor, connect it to the SR-L910E/EK

’s alarm input terminal.

5

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

14

CCD

CCD

CCD

CCD

CCD

CCD

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE

MIC

IN

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

IN

COM

COM

ALARM
REC OUT

SERIES/CLOCK

ALARM
RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

/REC
OUT

IN OUT

3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential Switcher

3 CONNECTIONS

1

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

2

Connect the sequential switcher

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

the SR-L910E/EK.

3

Connect the monitor

’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-L910E/EK

’s video/audio output connectors.

4

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

5

Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras.

Sequential switcher

Video output

Video cameras

Alarm sensor input

Alarm sensor

Alarm signal output

Camera
switching
signal input

Microphone

Microphone

BNC

RCA

Monitor TV

RCA

BNC

AC 220-240 V

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

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal

[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

[ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal

[ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal

[TAPE END OUT] tape end output terminal

[WARNING/REC OUT] warning signal/recording
mode signal output terminal

ALARM

COMIN

Sequential switcher
alarm output
terminal

COM

CAM SW

OUT

Sequential switcher
camera switching
signal input

COM

Vcc: 5V–12V

Vcc

ALARM

RESET

Switch

COM

TAPE

END OUT

External
interface

Alarm lamp

External interface example

Example: Lamp lights with HIGH signal

Relay

(Lamp, etc.)

Power
supply

Control
signal

GND

5

Use appropriately rated devices.

3 CONNECTIONS

[CLOCK IN/OUT] clock reset terminal

5

When setting the clock to the first VCR

’s clock

COM

CLOCK

IN

COM

CLOCK

OUT

First VCR Second VCR Last VCR

COM

CLOCK

IN

5

When setting the clock to the external master clock

COM

CLOCK

IN

COM

CLOCK

IN

COM

CLOCK

IN

First VCR Second VCR Last VCR

External
master clock

External
interface

ALARM

REC OUT COM

Switch

ALARM

RESET

External
interface

Alarm
lamp

COM

WARNING

/REC

OUT

External
interface

Alarm lamp

16

1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 3 H
1 1 – 6 – 9 8

3 H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5

1 1 – 6 – 9 8

1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5

3 H 1 1 – 6 – 9 8

1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5
1 1 – 6 – 9 8 3 H

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

Display

5

Connect the VCR's video output connector to the
monitor's video input connector.

1

Turn the power on (monitor and VCR) and engage the
Stop mode.

2

• When a video signal is input to the video input
connector, time/date, and recording mode are
superimposed on the picture.

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

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

and time indications are not available.

5

If no on-screen data is displayed, set the <POSITION>
menu switch in the function menu's ON SCREEN MODE
setting screen to the desired position (except "OFF").

5

Changing the display position

You can select the position on screen where data is

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

Setting of the menu switch <POSITION>

– L-UP : Left top (factory setting)

– R-UP : Right top

– R-BOTTOM : Right bottom

– L-BOTTOM : Left bottom

– OFF : Display is off. No indications are

shown.

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

• "L-UP"

• "R-UP"

Minute

Hour

Recording mode

Month

Second

• "R-BOTTOM"

• "L-BOTTOM"

Day

Year (last two digits)

Recording mode

Recording mode

Recording mode

17

PAL

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

MENU

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

OPERATE

SR-L910E

OPE. LOCK

Operation

5

Connect the VCR's video output connector to the
monitor's video input connector.

1

Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop
mode is engaged.

2

Press the [MENU] button.

[

The main menu screen is displayed.

3

Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to
the item you want to display.

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

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

4

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

5

To end menu operation and restore the normal screen,
press the [MENU] button.

•

When the [MENU] button is pressed during playback,
the monitor screen display switches from theplayback
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.

4-2 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.

● 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.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM TIMER
FUNCTION
ALARM IN
POWER LOSS
HOUR METER
CLOCK ADJUST

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

4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

[SHIFT +/–] buttons

[MENU] button

[SET +/–] buttons

Main menu screen

18

PAL

REC

PLAY

FFREW

REVERSE

PAUSE/

STILL

REC

CHECK

STOP/EJECT

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

MENU

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

OPERATE

SR-L910E

OPE. LOCK

ALARM IN

A L – 0 0 1 2 0 : 3 0 9

– 6 – 9 8

A L – 0 0 2 2 1 : 4 4 1 0

– 6 – 9 8
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –

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

POWER LOSS
P L – 0 0 1 2 1 : 3 0 9 / 6 / 9 8
P L – 0 0 2 1 7 : 4 4 1 0 / 7 / 9 8
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –

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

[SHIFT +/–] buttons

[MENU] button

[AL/PL RESET]
button

[SET +/–] buttons

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.

First alarm

Second alarm

Power loss (failure) data screen

First power failure
Second power
failure

Hour

Minute

Year

1

Turn on the VCR and monitor. Make sure the Stop
mode is engaged.

2

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

3

Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select
ALARM IN or POWER LOSS.

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

4

Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the
selected data (alarm input or power loss).

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

5

Press the [MENU] button 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.

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

DRUM ON 02345H

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Hour meter screen

Drum rotating time

Operation

1

Turn on the VCR and monitor. Make sure the Stop
mode is engaged.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

Press the [MENU] button to end menu operation and
restore the normal screen.

4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Alarm input data screen

Day

Month

19

COUNT/
CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

MENU

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

PAL

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM TIMER
FUNCTION
ALARM IN
POWER LOSS
HOUR METER
CLOCK ADJUST

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

A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE

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

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

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) MANUAL
(TAPE END MODE) REPEAT
(INDEX SEARCH) OFF
(INDEX AL/SKIP) ALARM
(TAPE END BUZZER) OFF
(WARNING BUZZER) OFF

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

VTR MODE 2
(SUMMER TIME) OFF
(TAERMINAL SEL 1) SERIES
(TAERMINAL SEL 2) WARN
(REC REMAIN) OFF
(NOISELESS PLAY) OFF
(CAMERA SW) OFF
(CAM SW WIDTH) 5msec

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

●

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 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

Normal screen

[MENU]
button

[MENU]
button

Main menu screen

On-screen mode setting

VTR mode 1 setting

VTR mode 2 setting

[MENU] button

Preparation

5

Connect the VCR's video output connector to the
monitor's video input connector.

5

Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop
mode is engaged.

1

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

2

Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT

–] button to select

FUNCTION.

3

Press the [SET +] or [SET

–] button.

[

The ON SCREEN MODE setting screen is
displayed.

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

4

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

5

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

–]

button.

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

• Press the [SHIFT

–] button to display the alarm/sensor

recording mode setting screen.

[MENU] button

[SHIFT +] button

[SET –] button [SET +] button

[SHIFT –] button

[SET
+/-]
buttons

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

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

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

Alarm/sensor recording
mode setting

6

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)

[

(POSITION)

7

Press the [SET +] or [SET

–] button to enter the selected

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

6 and 7.

8

End menu switch setting.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

[

The normal screen is restored.

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

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5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches

5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES

Three function menu switch setting screens are available.

[ ]: Factory setting

Function

Screens Items Set values

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

R-BOTTOM
L-BOTTOM
OFF

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.

VTR mode 1 SHARPNESS [NORMAL]
setting SHARP

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

VIDEO MODE [AUTO]

B/W

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.

AUTO REC [OFF]

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.

REC CHECK [MANUAL]

AUTO

TAPE END [STOP]
MODE REW

REPEAT
EJECT

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.

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.

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5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches

5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES

[ ]: Factory setting

FunctionScreens Items Set values

VTR mode 2 SUMMER TIME [OFF]
setting ON

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.

TERMINAL [SERIES]
SEL 1 EXT

C.ADJ

Select 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.

Select 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

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

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

Record mode.

TERMINAL [WARN.]
SEL 2 REC

REC REMAIN [OFF]

180S
360S

Set the tape end signal output timing. When the tape reaches the specified
position, the following signals are output.

• 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 [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. : When the tape ends
180S. : When the tape remaining time is about 3 minutes
360S : When the tape remaining time is about 6 minutes

VTR mode 1 INDEX [OFF]
setting SEARCH ON

Enables or disables the Index Search function.
OFF : The index search function is disabled.
ON : When an index-recorded tape is put in the FF or REW 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.
Select whether the index signal is to be recorded during alarm signal
input or every hour (exact hour with no minute and second) using the
function menu switch <INDEX ALARM/SKIP>.

TAPE END [OFF]
BUZZER ON

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> menu

function switch during recording (tape end, or 3 minutes or 6 minutes
before the tape ends), a buzzer sounds.
To stop the buzzer sound, press the [REW] button, [EJECT] button or
[POWER] button.
When the mode is changed, the buzzer sound stops.

WARNING [OFF]
BUZZER ON

Turns the warning buzzer on or off.
OFF : The buzzer does not sound.
ON : The buzzer sounds.

INDEX [ALARM]
AL/SKIP SKIP

Sets the timing of the recording of the index code.
ALARM : Index is recorded when the ALARM signal is input.
SKIP : Index is recorded with 1-hour intervals.

NOISELESS [OFF]
PLAY ON

Sets the tape transport for 12H and 24H Timelapse mode.
OFF : Linear tape transport in the 12/24H PLAY mode.

However, the FDP display becomes L12H/L24H.

ON : Frame tape transport in the 12/24 H PLAY mode.

However, the FDP display becomes 12H/24H.

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

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,

when an alarm signal is input

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

5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches

5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES

FunctionScreens Items Set values

[ ]: Factory setting

SENSOR REC [OFF]

ON

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: Ala rm or s ensor re

cording 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.

DURATION 5

15
30
60
120
[180]
TAPE END
MANUAL

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
Record mode.

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

TAPE END [STOP]
MODE REW

REPEAT
EJECT

BUZZER [OFF]

ON

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.

RS-232C
parameter
setting

BAUD RATE 1200

2400
4800
[9600]

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

VTR mode 2 CAMERA SW [OFF]
setting 1 FIELD

1 FRAME

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.

CAM SW [5 msec]
WIDTH 20 msec

Sets the output time of the camera switching signal.
5m sec : Camera switching signal output time for 3/12/24H recording : 5 msec.
20m sec : Camera switching signal output time for 3H recording : 5 msec.

12/24H recording : 20 msec.

TIMER ALARM OFF

[ON]

Sets whether or not the alarm signal input should be enabled during timer
recording.
OFF : Alarm signal input during timer recording is disabled.
ON : Alarm signal input during timer recording is enabled.

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6 PREPARATION

6-2 Date and Time Setting

• 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.)

[SHIFT +] button

[MENU] button

6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading

Loading

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

[EJECT] button

(

) indication

TIMER indication

[TIMER REC] button

Note:

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

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.

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

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

MENU

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

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[SET –] button

[SET +] button

[OPERATE] button

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1 7 : 3 0 : 0 1 3 H
30 – 6 – 98

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM TIMER
FUNCTION
ALARM IN
POWER LOSS
HOUR METER
CLOCK ADJUST

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

CLOCK ADJUST

YEAR 2000
MONTH 1
DAY 1
HOUR 0
MINUTE 0

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

CLOCK ADJUST

YEAR 1998
MONTH 6
DAY 30
HOUR 17
MINUTE 30

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

6 PREPARATION

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

[MENU] button

(Date/time setting screen)

[SET +/-] button

(Main menu)

(Normal screen)

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

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

Select the item to be set.

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

[

The selected item will blink.

6

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.

7

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)

1

Turn the power on.

2

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

• The “year” indication blinks in the display.

3

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

4

Press the [SHIFT+] button: the

“month” indication blinks.

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

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

button.

5

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

6

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

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

Set the date and time on the front panel display

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MINUTE

YEAR

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During daylight savings time

1

Set the time with one-hour delay.

2

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

• The set time advances one hour.

3

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.

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.

6 PREPARATION

6-4 Selection of Record/Play Mode

6-3 Summer Time Compensation

• 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

1

Set the clock to the actual time.

2

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

• The time advances one hour on the display

1

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

2

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 mode changes in the following order:
3H (VHS SP mode) [ L12H (12-hour Timelapse mode) [ L24H (24-hour Timelapse mode) [ 3H (VHS SP mode) ...

Playback Time Mode will differ depending on how the function menu switch <NOISELESS PLAY> is set.
When NOISELESS PLAY is set to OFF: 3H (VHS SP mode) [ L12 (12-hour Timelapse mode) [ L24

(24-hour Timelapse mode) [ 3H (VHS SP mode) ....

When NOISELESS PLAY is set to ON: 3H (VHS SP mode) [ 12 (12-hour Noiseless playback mode) [ 24 (24-hour Noiseless

playback mode) [ 3H (VHS SP mode) ....

• 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.

SP indication

[TIME MODE] button

Display section

Recording/
playback time
mode indication

LP indication

* 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.
* You can set 12H and 24H only during Playback Mode.

Available recording time (hour)

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

3H VHS Standard (SP) 0.5 1 1.5 2 3 — Possible (Continuous) 23.39 mm/sec.

L12H 12-hour Timelapse 2 4 6 8 12 0.1 Possible (Continuous) 4.68 mm/sec.

L24H 24-hour Timelapse 4 8 12 16 24 0.18 Possible (Continuous) 2.60 mm/sec.

12H 12-hour Noiseless 2 4 6 8 12 0.1 Impossible Continuous field advance

24H 24-hour Noiseless 4 8 12 16 24 0.18 Impossible Continuous field advance

Modes

Recording/
playback
interval (sec.)

Audio
recording

Display
indi­cations

Tape
running

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7 RECORDING

7-1 Preparation

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.

5

<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

<INDEX AL/SKIP> ... Factory setting: ALARM

Sets the timing for recording of the index code.
When set to "ALARM", the code is recorded at the time of
the alarm signal input.
When set to "SKIP", it is recorded once each hour during
the actual duration of the recording. (This is unrelated to the

recording mode time.)

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

Select 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

Select the timing to send the tape end information. Choose
from tape end (OFF), about 3 minutes before the tape end
(180S) or about 6 minutes before the tape end (360S).

When the tape reaches the selected position during

recording, the following information is output.

• Tape end signal from the rear panel

’s [TAPE END OUT]

terminal

• Series recording signal during series recording

• Tape end buzzer

•“End” indication in the counter display

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

<CAM SW WIDTH>... Factory setting: 5 msec

Sets the output time for the camera switching signal to be
output to the external sequential switcher during recording.
When set to "5msec", the output time becomes 5 msec in
the 3/12/24H recording mode. When set to "20msec", the
output time becomes 5 msec in the 3H recording mode, and
20 msec in the 12/24H recording mode.

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.

5

<TIMER ALARM>...Factory setting: ON

Sets whether or not the alarm signal input should be
enabled during timer recording.
When set to "OFF", alarm signal input is disabled, and
when set to "ON", the alarm signal input is enabled.

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.

[MENU] button

[TIME MODE] button

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7 RECORDING

7-2 Recording

[REC CHECK] button

Error indicator E-09 display

During
recording

Recording

Normal

Recording

Defective

Recording
check

Display

Defective

During
recording

Recording
check

Defective

Error indicator E-09 (for 10 sec.)

[REC CHECK] button



When set to MANUAL



When set to AUTO

Recording Check

Record Check in the Timelapse mode should be
performed after recording has been executed for more
than one minute. If the recording time is too short,

Record Check cannot be performed correctly.

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.

[OPERATE] button

[REC CHECK] button

[STOP/EJECT] button

[REC] button

[PLAY] button

[PAUSE/STILL] button

Note

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

1

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

[

The [OPERATE] indicator lights.

2

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).

3

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

4

Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button.

[

The record-pause indicator is shown on
the display and the Pause mode is
engaged.

To start recording again

5

Press the [PLAY] button.

[

The recording indicator is shown on the
display and the Recording mode is engaged.

To stop recording

6

Press the [STOP/EJECT] button.

[

The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

Recording
check

Recording

Normal

Auto head
cleaning

Normal

Auto head
cleaning

Auto recording
for about 7
seconds

Auto head
cleaning

Recording

Recording

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COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

MENU

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

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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

[SHIFT–] button

[TIMER REC] button

[SET–] button

[SET+] button

[SHIFT+] button

[MENU] button

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).

1

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

2

Press the [MENU] button.

[

The main menu screen is displayed on the monitor.

3

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> 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.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM TIMER
FUNCTION
ALARM IN
POWER LOSS
HOUR METER
CLOCK ADJUST

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

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
(WEEKLY) START END MODE
( MON ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H
( TU E ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H
( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H
( TH U ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H
( F RI ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H
( SA T ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H
( SUN ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

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

Main menu screen

Daily timer program setting screen

Weekly timer program setting screen

7 RECORDING

Setting the daily timer

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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. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –

– – 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

7-3 Timer Recording

7 RECORDING

Start time (hour)

Start time (minute)

Stop time (minute)

Stop time (hour)

Record mode

Program No.

Blinking

4

.

5

6

.

7

8

.

16.30.00

TIMER

2

1

Program No.

VCR's display

Timer

4

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.

5

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.

6

Set the timer.

1

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.

2

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.

7

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.

8

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

• To program the timer to record once a week

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

9

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.

Month

Day

30

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
(WEEKLY) START END MODE
( MON ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( TU E ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( WED ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( THU ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( F RI ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( SA T ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – 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
( TU E ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( WED ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( TH U ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( F RI ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( SA T ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – 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
( TUE ) – 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0 12 H
( WED ) – 8 : 3 0 1 7 : 3 0 – 3 H
( THU ) – 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0 – 3 H
(FRI ) – 8 : 3 0 2 2 : 3 0 2 4 H
( SA T ) 1 0 : 0 0 2 2 : 0 0 2 4 H
( SUN ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

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

PROGRAM TIMER
(WEEKLY) START END MODE
( MON ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( TU E ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( WED ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( TH U ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( F RI ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( SA T ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

( SUN ) – – : – – – – : – –

– – H

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

7-3 Timer Recording

Daily timer program setting screen

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

Weekly timer program setting screen

Start time (hour)

Start time (minute)

Stop time (hour)

Stop time (minute)

Record mode

Blinking

Days of the
week
(Monday to
Sunday)

2

,

3

4

,

5

6

7 RECORDING

16.30.00

TIMER

Timer

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.

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Set the timer.

1

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)"

[

"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.

2

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

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

5

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.

6

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

7

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.

31

COUNT/

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

MENU

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

PAL

7-3 Timer Recording

7 RECORDING

[MENU] button

[SHIFT–] button

[SHIFT+] button

[TIMER REC] button

[SET–] button

[SET+] button

Changing a preset timer program

1

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

2

Turn the VCR and the monitor on.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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

6

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

7

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.

[RESET/CANCEL] button

Alarm input during timer recording

• If you wish to allow alarm input during timer recording,
turn the function menu switch <TIMER ALARM> to ON.
(Factory setting: ON)

• Turn the switch to OFF if you wish to prohibit alarm input.

Canceling timer programming

To stop timer programming

1

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

2

Press the [MENU] button twice.

[

The normal screen mode is restored.

To cancel a preset timer program

1

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

2

Turn the VCR and the monitor on.

3

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.

4

Press the [SHIFT +/

–] button to move the cursor arrow
to the program No. or the day of the week to be
canceled.

5

Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

[

The specified timer program data is canceled.

6

Press the [MENU] button twice.

[

The normal screen is restored.

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7-3 Timer Recording

7 RECORDING

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.

1

The daily timer has priority over the weekly timer.

2

The program with shorter recording time

(3H>12H>24H) has priority.

3

The program which starts earlier has priority.

4

When the start time is the same, the program with

the lower program No. has priority.

 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 (

) indications blink.



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

 When the <TAPE END MODE> function menu switch 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.

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PAL

AL

TIME MODE

Extinguished

Display "AL"
indication

Lit

Lit

Blinking

Blinking

Record mode

Timelapse
mode

Timelapse
mode

Timelapse
mode

VHS
Standard (SP)

VHS
Standard (SP)

Timelapse
recording

Timelapse
recording

Timelapse
recording

Alarm
recording

Alarm
recording

Alarm signal input

Alarm signal input

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

• 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)

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.

* 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.

34

A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE

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

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

7-4 Alarm Recording

Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel

’s alarm input terminal.

Preparation

1

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

Setting the function menu switches for the Alarm
Record mode

2

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

3

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

[

The function menu switch setting screen is
displayed.

4

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

5

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.

6

After setting the function menu switches, press the
[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

7 RECORDING

Alarm recording function

Alarm/sensor recording
mode setting screen

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

Alarm recording duration

Buzzer

Tape end mode

7

Select the timelapse recording mode (L12H or L24H)
with the [TIME MODE] button on the front panel.

[

The selected recording mode is shown on the VCR's
display and the on-screen display.

8

Follow the procedures for "Basic recording operations"
on page 27.

9

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

0

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.

35

A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE

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

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

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-L910E/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

Alarm/sensor recording
mode setting screen

Sensor recording function

Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel

’s alarm input terminal.

1

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

Setting the function menu switches for the Sensor
Record mode

2

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

3

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

[

The function menu switch setting screen is
displayed.

4

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

5

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.

6

After completing function menu switch setting, press the
[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.

7

• 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.

8

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

9

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.

Sensor recording duration

Tape end mode

Buzzer

36

VTR MODE 1
(SHARPNESS) NORMAL
(VIDEO MODE) AUTO
(AUTO REC) OFF
(REC CHECK) AUTO
(TAPE END MODE) REPEAT
(INDEX SEARCH) OFF
(INDEX AL/SKIP) ALARM
(TAPE END BUZZER) OFF
(WARNING BUZZER) OFF

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

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.

5

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” .

* When repeat recording is performed, the previously-

recorded alarm recording is erased.

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, recording
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

Normal

Defective

Recording

Recording

Recording

Repeat recording

7 RECORDING

Defective

VTR mode 1 setting screen

Beginning of
the tape

Auto head

cleaning

Auto recording
for several
seconds

Recording
check

Recording
check

Auto head
cleaning

Error indicator E-09 display

Display

Normal

Set to
REPEAT

Auto recording
check function

Tape end mode

37

7-7 Series Recording

The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR-L910E/EKs.
As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording.

7 RECORDING

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.

Connections

First VCR Second VCR Third VCR

Rear panel

COM

SERIES/CLOCK

IN OUT

COM

SERIES/CLOCK

IN OUT

COM

SERIES/CLOCK

IN OUT

Operations

1

Set the <TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch on
the VTR mode 2 setting screen to

“SERIES” (series

recording) for all connected VCRs.

TERMINAL
SEL 1

REC
REMAIN

Set to
SERIES

VTR mode-2
setting screen

VTR MODE 2
(SUMMER TIME) OFF
(TERMINAL SEL 1) SERIES
(TERMINAL SEL 2) WARN
(REC REMAIN)) OFF
(NOISELESS PLAY) OFF
(CAMERA SW) OFF
(CAM SW WIDTH) 5msec

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

• Output a series recording signal from the [SERIES/
CLOCK OUT] terminal to start recording. Select the
timing with the <REC REMAIN> function menu switch.

• When set to “OFF”, the series recording signal is
output when the tape ends.

• When set to “180S”, the series recording signal is
output about 3 minutes before the tape ends.

• When set to “360S”, the series recording signal is
output about 6 minutes before the tape ends.

2

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

3

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

4

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

Rear
panel

Video input signal

First VCR

Second VCR

Last VCR

Video output

Audio output

Monitor TV

Audio input signal

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

Note

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

38

TERMINAL
SEL 1

Set to EXT.
(External
recording
function)

VTR MODE 2
(SUMMER TIME) OFF
(TERMINAL SEL 1) EXT
(TERMINAL SEL 2) WARN
(REC REMAIN)) OFF
(NOISELESS PLAY) OFF
(CAMERA SW) OFF
(CAM SW WIDTH) 5msec

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

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-L910E/EK

’s rear panel.

To [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal

To [COM] terminal

External control
equipment

Rear panel

Connection

Connect the [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal and [COM]
terminal on the SR-L910E/EK

’s rear panel to the external

control equipment.

VCR control signal (ground signal)

Operation

• 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.

Start of recording

Stop or power off

LV: 0 V

7 RECORDING

VTR mode 2 setting screen

1

Set the function menu switch <TERMINAL SEL 1> to
“EXT” to use the external recording function.

2

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

3

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.

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VTR MODE
(SHARPNESS) NORMAL
(VIDEO MODE) AUTO
(AUTO REC) ON
(REC CHECK) MANUAL
(TAPE END MODE) REPEAT
(INDEX SEARCH) OFF
(INDEX AL/SKIP) ALARM
(TAPE END BUZZER) ON
(WARNING BUZZER) OFF

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

VTR MODE 1
(SHARPNESS) NORMAL
(VIDEO MODE) AUTO
(AUTO REC) ON
(REC CHECK) MANUAL
(TAPE END MODE) REPEAT
(INDEX SEARCH) OFF
(INDEX AL/SKIP) ALARM
(TAPE END BUZZER) OFF
(WARNING BUZZER) OFF

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

7-9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure

7 RECORDING

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> 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.

VTR mode 1 setting screen

7-10 External Timer Recording

External timer recording can be performed by connecting the SR-L910E/EK to an external timer.

1

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.

2

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

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

Select the tape end buzzer output timing with the <REC
REMAIN> function switch on the VTR mode 2 setting
screen.

OFF : Tape end

180S : Remaining time is about 3 minutes

360S : Remaining time is about 6 minutes

When the tape reaches the specified position, the

following signals are output in addition to the tape end
buzzer sound.

• Tape end signal from the rear panel's [TAPE END
OUT] terminal

• Series recording signal from the rear panel's [SERIES
OUT] terminal during series recording

• "End" indication in the counter display

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.

Set to
ON

TAPE END
BUZZER

AUTO REC

Set to
ON

VTR mode 1 setting screen

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8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

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).

5

[NOISELESS PLAY] ... Factory setting: OFF

Set to "ON" to enable frame transport playback when
the picture recorded in the 12/24H Timelapse mode
contains much noise and is difficult to see. However,
there will be no sound output.

8-2 Playback

[STOP/EJECT] button

Playback mode
indication

[TIME MODE] button

[PLAY] button

[OPERATE] button

1

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

[

The [OPERATE] indicator lights.

2

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.

3

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).

4

Press the [PLAY] button to start play.

The play indicator is shown on the display and

the Play mode is engaged.

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

• "6H" is shown in the display.

To stop playback

5

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.

•

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.

Notes

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.

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8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

Shuttle search (reverse and fast-forward) playback

Fast-forward shuttle search

Press the [FF] button during playback.

The rewind search indicator is shown on
the display and the Reverse Shuttle
Search mode is engaged.
* No sound is output.

Reverse shuttle search

Press the [REW] button during play.

The fast-forward search indicator is shown
on the display and the Fast-Forward
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.

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

Tape recorded in the Standard mode or the Timelapse mode

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

Hold the button pressed
for more than 2 seconds.

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

Note

[PLAY] button

[REW] button

[REVERSE] button

[FF] button

[PAUSE/STILL] button

8-3 Special-Effects Playback

Reverse playback

1

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, L24H, 12H
or 24H, reverse playback is executed at the VHS SP
mode’s speed.

* No sound is output.

2

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

Still and field/frame advance

1

Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button during playback.

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

2

 Each time the [PAUSE/STILL] button is pressed in the

Still mode, the picture is advanced one field.

 Pressing and holding the [PAUSE/STILL] button for

more than 2 seconds in the Still mode, advances the

picture field by field in the forward
direction (continuous field advance
playback).

* No sound is output.

• In the Field Advance Playback mode, pressing the
[PAUSE/STILL] button engages the Still mode.

3

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.).

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VTR MODE
(SHARPNESS) NORMAL
(VIDEO MODE) AUTO
(AUTO REC) OFF
(REC CHECK) MANUAL
(TAPE END MODE) STOP
(INDEX SEARCH) ON
(INDEX AL/SKIP) ALARM
(TAPE END BUZZER) OFF
(WARNING BUZZER) OFF

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

PAL

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.

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.
When the function menu switch [NOISELESS PLAY] is
set to OFF, playback takes place in the 3H mode
regardless of the set playback mode. When set to ON,
playback takes place in the playback mode set with the
TIME MODE button.

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.

When the picture moves up and down in the
Still mode

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

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, Long Play (LP), 12H and
24H mode

• 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

L12H/L24H Timelapse Play modes.

8-5 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment

[TRACKING +/-] button

[V. LOCK +/-] button

8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

VTR mode 1 setting screen

Set to
ON

INDEX
SEARCH

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VTR MODE 1
(SHARPNESS) NORMAL
(VIDEO MODE) AUTO
(AUTO REC) OFF
(REC CHECK) MANUAL
(TAPE END MODE) REPEAT
(INDEX SEARCH) OFF
(INDEX AL/SKIP) ALARM
(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.

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 E-

– –

is shown, turning the
operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In
this case, consult your local JVC dealer (for E-01 to E-

07).

Contents

Problem with loading operation

Problem with unloading operation

Problem with supply reel rotation

Problem with drum rotation

Problem with take-up reel rotation

Problem with capstan rotation

Problem with eject operation

Error with recording check
(inferior recording performance)

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

Error
indication

E-01

E-02

E-03

E-04

E-05

E-06

E-07

E-09

E-10

E-11

VCR operation

The operating mode is turned off.

The operating mode is turned off.

The operating mode is turned off.

The operating mode is turned off.

The operating mode is turned off.

The operating mode is turned off.

The operating mode is turned off.

Cleans the heads with the VCR's
head cleaner.

—

—

Measures

Turn the operating mode on again.

Turn the operating mode on again.

Turn the operating mode on again.

Turn the operating mode on again.

Turn the operating mode on again.

Turn the operating mode on again.

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.

TIME MODE

Display section

Error indication

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.

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

Input video signals.

Buzzer sound

VTR mode 1 setting screen

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9-2 No Error Indication

9 TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms

No power is supplied.

Operation buttons have no effect
during recording and playback.

No picture is shown during
playback.

Noise appears in the picture in
the Shuttle Search mode 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 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.

Camera image is not switched.

Remedies

q Connect the power cord to an AC

outlet.

q Press the REC TIMER 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.

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.

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

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

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CN607

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

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

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE

MIC

IN

Projection sections
(2 positions)

Screws (2)

SA-K97U
RS-232C board

Positioning
holes
(2 positions)

Top cover

Screws

Plate

SA-K97U

Rear panel

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE

MIC
IN

SA-K97U
installation
section

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

Note:

 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.

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.

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10-2. SA-K97U Specifications

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

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

1
2
3
4
5

6

9

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)

No

1 bit

Data format

Output level
ON : +5 V or more
OFF: –5 V or less

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0123 4 5 6 7 89A B C D E F

0 Data “0” ENTER

1 COMPLE- Data “1” CLEAR

TION ERROR

2 ERROR Data “2” COUNT

RESET

3 CASSETTE Data “3” EJECT

OUT

4 Data “4”

5 NOT Data “5”

TARGET

6 Data “6” CLEAR JVC

TABLE1 ON

7 Data “7” STATUS JVC

SENSE TABLE1 OFF

8 Data “8”

9 Data “9”

A ACK PLAY REV REC REC

PLAY REQUEST

B NAK FF REC VTR INQ

PAUSE

C REW

D F-FIELD

STEP

E

F STOP STILL

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

RS-232C protocol

JVC base table

JVC table-1

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

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

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

ON ON FWD (COUNT)

1 COMPLE- Data “1” CLEAR TIMER ON SCREEN VISS REC DEVICE AL . PL

TION ERROR OFF OFF REV CHECK TYPE RESET

2 ERROR Data “2” PRG/CLK ROM VER HOUR METER COUNT

SENSE RESET

3 CASSETTE Data “3” SHFT+ EJECT SEARCH

OUT (VISS)

4 Data “4” SHFT– ON SCREEN

SELECT

5 NOT Data “5” SET+ PL .AL COUNT

TARGET SENSE

6 ALARM Data “6” CLEAR SET– TL STATUS TL ST ATUS JVC

INPUT SET SENSE TABLE1 ON

7 Data “7” CANCEL STATUS JVC

SENSE TABLE1 OFF

8 Data “8”

9 Data “9” OPE LOCK

ON

A ACK PLAY REV OPE LOCK REC REC

PLAY OFF REQUEST

B NAK

OPERATE ON

FF REC VTR INQ

PAUSE

C

OPERATE OFF

REW

D MODE F-FIELD

SHIFT STEP

E MODE DATE SET DATE S

F STOP STILL TIME SET TIME S

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

This section provides technical data for programmers.

Command description

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

TXD

B0H 33H 40H

RXD

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

Search start

Time

30H

0AH

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

ON.)

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

to ON.)
(7) REV PLAY (4AH) : Reverse playback at normal speed
(8) TIMER ON (60H) : Timer “ON”

TIMER OFF (61H) : Timer “OFF”

(9) OPE LOCK ON (69H) : Operation lock “ON”

OPE LOCK OFF (6AH) : Operation lock “OFF”

(10) EJECT (A3H) : Cassette ejection

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

3H/Timelapse mode.

If the VCR is in any other mode, the Still mode is engaged.
(12) REC CHECK (C1H) : Engages REC CHECK. (function is the same as when locally controlled on the VCR.)

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”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The VCR starts 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 o

r

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

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2-2 VCR setting commands

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

ing, timer

programming, on-screen setting, and others.

5 Recording/playback mode setting commands

Two commands are available. One allows you to rotate through recording/playback modes, the other permits you to directly select

the

mode.

(1) MODE SHIFT (7DH) : Switches from one recording/playback mode to the next each time the command is transmitted.

Use the TL STATUS SENSE (D6H) command to check the current mode. (See section 2-3 (8).)
Transmit 1 byte at a time with

“ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.

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

After transmitting this command, transmit the appropriate 2-byte ASCII codes (from 30H to 39H)
and the data input command (40H). Correspondence of ASCII codes with recording/playback
modes is as shown below.

Eg: To set to “L24H”.

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.

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

1st byte 2nd byte

BIT When the bit is “1”

BIT When the bit is “1”

0 Repeat recording function ON 0 Unused
1 Unused 1 Alarm recording function ON
2 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

3rd byte

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

TXD

86H 1st byte

0AH 0AH

Time

2nd byte

0AH

3rd byte

0AH

RXD

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

ACK (0AH) from the VCR.

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

5 Timelapse VCR operation mode setting commands

Mode 1st byte 2nd byte

SP 30H 30H
(LP 30H 31H)
L12H 30H 32H
L24H 30H 33H

Modes in parentheses are
available only in the Play mode.

TXD

7EH 30H 33H

RXD

0AH 0AH 0AH

Time

40H

0AH

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5 Date and time setting commands

(1) DATE SET (8EH) : Set the current date (month, day, year) for the VCR. After this command (8EH) is sent, input 1-

byte numerical data (30H

— 39H).

(Example) June, 30, 1998

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

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

— 39H).

(Example) 15 hours, 29 minutes, 59 seconds

TXD

8EH

RXD

0AH

Time

30H

0AH

36H

0AH

33H

0AH

30H

0AH

39H

0AH

38H

0AH

Month Day Year

TXD

8FH

RXD

0AH

Time

31H

0AH

35H

0AH

32H

0AH

39H

0AH

35H

0AH

39H

0AH

Minute SecondHour

5 Timer programming commands

(1) PRG/CLK (62H) : Engages timer programming mode.
(2) SHIFT → (–) (64H) : Selects setting items. (

–)

SHIFT ← (+) (63H) : Selects setting items. (+)

(3) SET – (66H) : Sets data selected with SHIFT.

SET + (65H) : Sets data selected with SHIFT.

(4) CANCEL (67H) : Cancels program data in timer programming or engages the Cancel Program mode.

Setting procedure is the same as when using the VCR controls. Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a time with

“ACK” (0AH)

confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.

5 On-screen setting command

(1) ON SCREEN ON (70H) : Activates 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.

The VCR’s “AL” indication goes off. Transmit again after

“AL” indicator goes off to reset the alarm/

power loss memory.

(2) COUNT RESET (E2H) : Resets the tape counter to

“0000”.

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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

39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9.
(Example: For June. 14, 1998, the VCR returns 30H, 36H, 31H, 34H, 39H and 38H.)

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

30H to 39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9.
(Example: For 15:30:45, the VCR returns 31H, 35H, 33H, 30H, 34H and 35H.)

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

“30H – 39H” correspond with the numbers

“0 – 9” (eg: 1234: 31H, 32H, 33H, 34H).

(4) DEVICE TYPE (D1H) : VCR returns the last 4 characters of the SR-L910 model name in ASCII code.

L: 4CH, 9: 39H, 1: 31H, 0: 30H

(5) VTR INQ (FBH) : Used to make sure that the connected unit is the VCR. The VCR will return

“ACK” (0AH).

(6) PL/AL COUNT SENSE (D5H) : VCR will return a total of 6 bytes. The first 3 bytes show the number of alarm inputs in 3 digits and

the last 3 bytes show the number of power losses in 3 digits. ASCII codes

“30H – 39H” correspond

with the numbers

“0 – 9” (eg: 123 alarm inputs and 45 power losses: 31H, 32H, 33H, 30H, 34H,

35H).
(7) HOUR METER SENSE (D2H) : VCR returns the hour meter data in 5 bytes. (eg: 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 INDEX SKIP.
3 Auto rewind mode is ON. 3 TIMER ALARM OFF.
4 Operation lock is ON.

*

4 NOISELESS PLAY ON.
5 Series recording is ON. 5 B/W mode (forced Black and White mode) ON
6 Tape end buzzer is ON. 6 CAM SW WIDTH 20msec.
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

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.

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1st byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”.

0 Error Indicates that an illegal command has been received. No further commands will be accepted.

To restore to normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) to the VCR.
1 Not defined Always 0.
2 Not defined Always 0.
3 Cassette out The tape has not been loaded.
4 REC inhibit A tape with no safety tab has been loaded. In this case, no recording commands

will be accepted.
5 Not defined Always 0.
6 Not defined Always 0.
7 Not defined Always 1.

2nd byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”.
0 Tape End Tape end sensor is detected.
1 Tape Begin Tape begin sensor is detected.
2 Not defined Always 0.
3 Warning VCR malfunction.

*

4 Not defined Always 0.
5 Not defined Always 0.
6 A EE Mode An externally-input audio signal is being output.
7 V EE Mode An externally-input video signal is being output.

3rd byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”.
0 Not defined Always 0.
1 Search Mode Search is in progress. (VISS)
2 Repeat Mode Repeat recording/playback is in progress.
3 Not defined Always 0.
4 Repeat VCR’s REPEAT REC switch is set to ON.
5 Not defined Always 0.
6 Timer REC ON VCR’s TIMER button is set to ON.
7 Not defined Always 0.

4th byte

BIT Status when BIT is

“1”.
0 Not defined Always 0.
1 REC Mode VCR is in the Record mode.
2 Eject A cassette is being ejected.
3 Not defined Always 1.
4 Stop Mode VCR is in the Stop mode.
5 REW Mode VCR is in the Rewind mode.
6 FF Mode VCR is in the Fast-Forward mode.
7 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 3 2 1 0

BIT 0 0 0 0 Still

0 0 0 1 Timelapse playback
0 1 0 1 Timelapse recording/1X playback
1 0 0 0 9X search

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

*

When an error occurs in the VCR and the Warning mode is engaged, the third bit of the second byte sent back with the STATUS
SENSE (D7H) is set to

“1”, showing the warning status.
In this case, release the warning via the RS-232C with the CLEAR (56H). To release it on the VCR, turn the [OPERATE] button
off and on again.

(10) ALARM INPUT (06H) : SR-L910E/EK return code

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

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

These are return codes from the SR-L910E/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

received in the 2nd byte (or later) of the transmitted command.
In this status, no command can be accepted and only STATUS SENSE will be returned.
To restore normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) or CLEAR (56H) to the VCR.

CLEAR ERROR (41H) : Used to cancel previously-transmitted 1-byte numeric data when inputting

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

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

cancels the error status.

Eg : After setting the recording/playback mode to

“L24H”, 32H is mistakenly transmitted . Cancel 32H with

“41H” and input “33H” instead.

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

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

TXD

7EH 30H 32H

RXD

0AH 0AH 0AH

Time

41H

0AH

33H

0AH

40H

0AH

3 Commands reference chart

VCR setting commands

Page

5 Recording/playback mode 49

MODE SHIFT 49
MODE 49

5 Timelapse VCR operation mode 49
TL STATUS 49
5 Date and time setting 50
DATE SET 50
TIME SET 50

5 Timer programming 50

PRG 50
SHIFT –/+ 50
SET –/+ 50
CANCEL 50

5 On-screen setting 50

ON SCREEN ON/OFF 50
ON SCREEN SELECT 50

5 Others 50

AL/PL RESET 50
COUNT RESET 50

VCR control commands

Page

OPERATE ON/OFF 48
PLAY/REV PLAY 48
STOP 48
FF/REW 48
TIMER ON/OFF 48
OPE ON/OFF 48
EJECT 48
F-FIELD STEP 48
REC CHECK 48

REC/REC PAUSE 48
VISS FWD/REV 48
VISS SEARCH 49

Commands for VCR status verification

Page Byte returned

from VCR

COUNT CODE 51 4 bytes
DEVICE TYPE 51 4 bytes
VTR INQ 51 1 byte
PL/AL COUNT SENSE 51 6 bytes
HOUR METER SENSE 51 5 bytes
TL STATUS SENSE 51 6 bytes

STATUS SENSE 52 5 bytes

DATA SENSE 51 6 bytes

TIME SENSE 51 6 bytes

Others

Page

JVC TABLE 1 ON/OFF 48

Return codes from VCR

Page

ACK 48
NAK 53
ERROR 53
CASSETTE OUT 48
COMPLETION 48
NOT TARGET 48
ALARM INPUT 52

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Time

During recording

During standby

1 field

5 msec/20 msec

GND

Timelapse recording

Camera switching signal
(open-collector output)

(L12H/L24H)

11-1 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

Terminals Signal levels Remarks

About 2
seconds

Min. 400 ms

Min. 400 ms

Alarm
Record mode

LV: 0 V
Max. 10 mA

LV: 0 V

HV: 5 V ~ 12 V

HV:12 V
(output impedance: 4.7 kohms)

Record mode:
repeat recording ON/auto rewind ON

Tape end

Manual
operation

Warning Warning reset

HV: 12 V
(output impedance: 4.7 kohms)

Record mode:
repeat recording OFF/auto rewind OFF

ALARM IN

Alarm signal input

ALARM REC OUT

Alarm recording
mode signal output

TAPE END OUT

Tape end signal
output

WARNING/REC
OUT

Warning signal/Rec
mode signal output

ALARM RST IN

Alarm signal reset
input

Input at ground level

Min. 150 ms

LV: 0 V

CLOCK RESET IN

Clock reset input

Input at ground level

About 150 ms

LV: 0 V

CLOCK RESET
OUT

Clock reset output

Output at ground level

Input at high level

Output at high level

Output at high level

Output at ground level

Other input/output terminal signal levels

11 APPENDIXES

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

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11-2 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)
12, 24 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

[Alarm]

5 Alarm input
5 Camera switching

output

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

Variable (four coners)
16H
Approx. five years (may be less
depending on the operating
environment)

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

Outer dimensions

360

294

92

(94)

2

PAL

Unit: mm

* Design and specifications subject to change without

notice.