JVC TIMELAPSE SR-S990E, TIMELAPSE SR-S990EK Instructions For Use Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SR-S990E
SR-S990EK

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Printed in Japan

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.
© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

SR-S990E/EK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SL96186

SL96186

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

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

REC

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

OPERATE

VHS
PAL

625

VHS
PAL

625

This instruction book is made from
100% recycled paper.

PREPARATION

RECORDING

ON-SCREEN/MENU

SWITCHES

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS AND

CONNECTORS

CONNECTIONS

PLAYBACK AND

SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

APPENDIXES

OPTIONAL

SA-K97U RS-232C

INTERFACE BOARD

The illustration shows the SR-S990E.

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

REC

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

SEARCH

RESET/
CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET

MENU

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

FF

–+–

+

SET

–

+

VHS
PAL

625

”

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

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

OPERATION LOCK

1

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

2

While pressing the [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 [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.

[LOCK] button

“LOCK” indicator

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning Notice

FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia)

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

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

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

WARNING:

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

CAUTION

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

POWER SYSTEM

Connection to the mains supply

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

CAUTION

䡲 When you are not using the recorder for a long period

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

䡲 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to

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

IMPORTANT

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

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

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

Note:

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

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

WARNING:

THE UNIT CONTAINS A BUILT-IN LITHIUM
BATTERY FOR MEMORY BACK-UP THAT
MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY SUITABLY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT, TAKE THE
UNIT TO YOUR DEALER OR A JVC SERVICE
STATION.

Notes on the built-in lithium battery

This unit is produced to comply with Directives 76/889/
EEC, 82/499/EEC, 87/308/EEC and Standard IEC
Publ. 65.

(Danish)

ADVARSELI

Lithiumbatteri — Eksplosionsfare.

Udskiftning ma kun foretages al en

sagkynding.

og som beskrevet i servicemanualen.

CAUTION

䡲 To prevent electric shock and to avoid damaging

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

COPYRIGHT © 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Printed in Japan

[TIME MODE+/–] button

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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

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

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

1-3 Daily Inspection............................................ 7

1-4 Precautions .................................................. 7

1-5 Regarding S-VHS ET Recording ................. 8

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

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

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

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

3 CONNECTIONS

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

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

3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output

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

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 PREPARATION

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

5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode

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

6 RECORDING

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

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

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

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

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

• Canceling/Changing Timer Recording

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

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

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

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

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

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

6-8 Recording with External VCR Activation

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

6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power

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

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

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

7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

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

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

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

• Still/Field advance/reverse playback ...... 47

• Shuttle search playback .......................... 48

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

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

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

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

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

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

8-1 Error Indication .......................................... 53

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

9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE

BOARD

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

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

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

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

10 APPENDIXES

10-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time

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

10-2 Rear Panel’s Input/Output ......................... 65

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

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

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

The SR-S990E/EK is a video cassette recorder able to
execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes.
Use only videocassettes bearing the

625

or

PAL

mark.

This unit is designed for professional use.

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1-1 Major Features

1 INTRODUCTION

5 S-VHS/S-VHS ET recording

S-VHS or S-VHS ET is employed as the recording
mode. Employing the S-VHS ET recording mode
enables recording with a horizontal resolution of 400
lines on a VHS cassette. The VHS mode is only
available for playback.

5 Extended timelapse recording for up to 240 hours

Recording times are selectable from 3 hours (SP mode)
and L12/L24/24/48/72/120/168/240 (Timelapse mode)
(when E-180 tape is used).
In the L12 and L24 Timelapse modes, sound is recorded
as well.

• Recording and playback are not possible in the Long
Play (LP) mode.

• L12/L24 modes cannot be selected for S-VHS ET
recording.

When a tape recorded on this unit is played back on
another VCR, noise may appear on playback picture.

5 Alarm recording function

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

5 Sensor recording

Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode

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

5 Time/date generator

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

5 Timer-recording function

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

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

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

5 Recording check function

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

5 Operation lock system

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

5 Camera switching signal output terminal
5 Warning function

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

5 Operating mode-off video throughout function

Even when the operating mode is off, the camera’s EE
input can be output from the VCR.

5 Series recording function

Two or more SR-S990E/EK can be connected for
extended, long-term series recording. As the tape in
each VCR reaches the end, the next unit in the series
will automatically start recording.

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

With the IN/OUT terminal for time adjustment, the time
difference can be set to “0” with multiple SR-S990E/EKs
connected. (adjustment time: 00:00/12:00)

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

buzzer

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

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

5 RS-232C control

The SR-S990E/EK can be controlled via a personal
computer. Operation status can be monitored on the
computer.

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

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

1-2 Periodical Maintenance

1 INTRODUCTION

1-4 Precautions

Monitoring Usage Time

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

Running time 1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H

Drum ass’y (including heads) ^ 䡬䡬䢇

Pinch rollers ^ 䡬䡬䢇

Drive parts ^^ ^ 䡬

Periodic Maintenance

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

^ : Cleaning

䡬 : Check or replace as required.
䢇 : Replace

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

Usage

1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 12 months

time per
day

2 hours 60 120 180 360 720

8 hours 240 480 720 1440 2880

12 hours 360 720 1080 2160 4320

24 hours 720 1440 2160 4320 8640

Handling and storage place

5 Avoid using the unit in places subject to the

following conditions:

• extreme heat or cold

• strong magnetic fields (do not use a transceiver within

2 meters of this unit)

• high humidity

• dust and soil

• vibrations

• variations in temperature

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

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

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

for a long time as this may damage the tape.

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

5 Handle the unit carefully

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

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

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

5 Turn off the power to save electricity when not

using the unit.

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

Inspection procedure

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.

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.

5 This unit includes a Recording Check function (using the

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

1-3 Daily Inspection

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

See the service manual page 2-2 “2.2 MAINTENANCE AND CHECK”.

For servicing

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2-1 Front Panel

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

1-4 Precautions

1 INTRODUCTION

1

[OPERATE] button

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

t

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

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

2

[EJECT] button

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

3

[REC] indicator

This indicator lights during recording if menu switch

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

4

Cassette loading slot

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

5

[REC CHECK] button

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

• If picture quality is judged to be inferior during recording

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

6

[STOP] button

Press this button to stop the tape.

7

[REC] button

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

8

[REW] button

• Press this button to rewind the cassette.

• Starts reverse playback when pressed in the Play mode.

• Starts reverse alarm search or date/time search when the

Search mode is specified with the

^

[SEARCH] button.

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

9

[REVERSE] button

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

0

[PAUSE] button

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

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

• Field advance or reverse playback is executed each time

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

!

[PLAY] button

• Press to play back the tape.

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

mode.

@

[FF] button

• Press to fast-forward the tape.

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

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

^

[SEARCH] button.

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

#

[TRACKING +/–] buttons

If picture noise appears during play or field advance, press
these buttons to adjust tracking so that noise is reduced.
When the [+] and [–] buttons are pressed simultaneously,
tracking is reset to the preset level.

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

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[V. LOCK +/–] buttons

Press to reduce vertical picture jitter in the Still, Field
Advance Playback and Linear Slow Timelapse Play modes.

%

[TIMER] button

Normally use this button for timer recording. For details,
refer to “Timer Recording” on page 31.

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REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

SEARCH

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET

MENU

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

FF

–+–

+

SET

–

+

VHS
PAL

625

5 Condensation

When cold beer is poured into a glass, water drops
appear on the glass’s surface. This phenomenon is
called “condensation”. When condensation occurs on
the VCR’s head drum and tape guides it may damage
the tape.

5 Condensation occurs in the

following cases.

• When the VCR is moved from a
cold place to a warm place.

• In a room that has just been heated
or in an area directly exposed to a
cooler.

• When there is excessive humidity.

Condensation

5 When condensation is expected to occur

Turn the power of the VCR on before use.

5 If condensation has occurred

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

Head drum

Video tape

Video cassette

Erasure prevention tab

• Use only videocassettes bearing the

625

or

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.

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

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

REC

REC

STOP

REC
CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

SEARCH

RESET/
CANCEL

DISPLAYLO CK CNT RESET

MENU

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

FF

–+–

+

SET

–

+

VHS
PAL

625

1-5 Regarding S-VHS ET Recording

• The S-VHS ET recording feature of this unit ensures a
picture quality (horizontal resolution of 400 lines) on a par
with S-VHS when a VHS tape is used. This function is
automatically activated when a VHS tape is inserted into
the unit and recording started. This unit does not perform
normal VHS recording.

• S-VHS ET recording is not performed in the linear
slow (L12/L24) mode.

• Playback of a tape recorded in the S-VHS ET format
should be performed on this unit, or on a video deck
equipped with function for S-VHS or S-VHS simple
playback (SQPB). (Playback may not be possible on
some video decks.)

• JVC HG (high-grade) VHS tapes are recommended for S­VHS ET recording. Depending on the characteristics of
the tape, correct recording may not always be possible.
Use the tape after making a test recording to ensure that
recording is conducted correctly.

• Accidentally inserting a tape recorded in the S-VHS ET
format into a dedicated VHS deck that is not designed for
playback of this type could result in damage. To avoid this
kind of accident, mark cassettes labels in such a way that
you can easily distinguish between S-VHS ET and VHS
recordings when storing cassettes.

• As far as possible avoid operations that apply a load to
the tape, such as search playback, etc. This will result in
deteriorating picture quality.

• Noise may appear in the playback picture during search
playback and field advance. This is not a malfunction.

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2-2 Display2-1 Front Panel

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

1

Operation mode display

Shows the operation modes.

Playback Recording

Rewind

Fast­forward

Timelapse
playback

Still

Record­pause

Rewind
search

Fast-forward
search

Reverse
playback

5

Recording/playback speed display

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

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

• Shows setting details in menu switch setting.

• When an error occurs, the error indication “E-**” blinks (if

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

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

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

6

[TIMER] indication

Lights during timer recording programming/operation.

7

[REPEAT] indication

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

8

[OVERLAP] indication

Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap.

9

Timer program number

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

0

[AL] (alarm) indication

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

!

[S-VHS] indication

Lights when a S-VHS cassette is loaded. In the playback
mode, it lights during playback of a tape recorded in the S­VHS mode.

@

[LOCK] indication

Lights when the operation lock function is activated.

#

[AL REC] (alarm recording) indication

Lights when the menu switch <REC MODE> on the <ALARM/
SENSOR MODE> screen is set to “ALARM” or “ALL”.

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[SENSOR REC] (sensor recording) indication

Lights when the menu switch <REC MODE> on the <ALARM/
SENSOR MODE> screen is set to “SENSOR” or “ALL”.

* (

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

2

Cassette indication

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

3

[SP] indication

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

4

Tape counter/clock indication

• Shows the current time (hour: minute: second), tape
control counter (00H 00M 00S — 23H 59M 59S) or tape
reel counter (0 — 9999) when the operating mode is on.

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

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

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

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

• In the timelapse mode, the control counter shows the time
equivalent to that shown when a tape is played back in the
3H mode.
(Example: The control counter advances 1 second for
about 1 minute and 20 seconds in the 240H timelapse
mode.)

• During date/time search setting and operation, “td” is
shown in place of the seconds.

• Shows the setting item during menu switch setting.

2 3

4

5

1 6

7

8

9

13

1211

10

13

14

24 25

22

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REC

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

SEARCH

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET

MENU

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

FF

–+–

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–

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PAL

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

^

[SEARCH] button

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

• Press once to engage the Alarm Search mode.

• Press twice to engage the Alarm Scan mode.

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

• Press four times to release the search mode.

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

&

[DISPLAY] button

Selects which data — current time, control tape counter
(00H 00M 00S — 23H 59M 59S) or reel tape counter (0 —

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

*

[LOCK] button

Press to activate the operation lock function.

(

[CNT RESET] button

When the display shows the control tape counter or reel tape
counter, press this button to reset to “00H00M00S” or
“0000”.

)

[RESET/CANCEL] button

• In the Timer Program Setting mode, press this button to
cancel the program settings. For details, refer to “Timer
Recording” on page 36.

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

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

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

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

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

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

q

[MENU] button

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

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[TIME MODE/SET +/–] buttons

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

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

• The speed mode selection indication shown when no

cassette is loaded is the indication shown when S-VHS
tapes are used. When a VHS cassette is loaded after
setting a speed that can only be selected when S-VHS
tapes are used, the setting is automatically switched to a
speed that can be selected when a VHS tape is used.

Example: After selecting L24H while no cassette is

loaded, the setting becomes 24H when a
VHS tape is loaded.

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

program setting and menu switch setting to specify
setting values.

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[ON SCREEN/SHIFT 7/t] buttons

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

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

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Display section

For details, refer to page 11.

t

[OPERATE] indicator

Lights when the [OPERATE] button is turned on.

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2-3 Rear Panel

2-1 FRONT PANEL

2-3 Rear Panel

0

Signal ground terminal

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

!

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output
terminal

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

@

[COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected
unit.

#

[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording.

$

[ALARM RESET] alarm signal reset input terminal

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

%

[ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal
output terminal

Outputs +12 V signals during alarm recording.

^

[TAPE END OUT] tape end signal output terminal

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

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

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

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

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

1

[AC IN] connector

Connect to an AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz power outlet
using the provided AC power cable.

2

[REMOTE] remote connector (RCA)

Connect the optional RM-G30U remote control.

3

[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.

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. No signal is output in the
Timelapse Recording/Playback mode (except in the
L12H/L24H mode).

6

[VIDEO IN] video input connector (BNC)

Receives composite video signals from a connected
camera or other video source.
* To input a composite video signal, set the menu switch

<VIDEO IN> to “LINE”.

7

[VIDEO OUT] video output connector (BNC)

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

8

[Y/C IN] YC input terminal (4-pin)

To input separate YC signals.
* When inputting separate YC signals, set the menu

switch <VIDEO IN> to “Y/C”.

9

[Y/C OUT] YC output terminal (4-pin)

To output separate YC signals.

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

&

[COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected
unit.

*

[WARNING OUT] warning signal output terminal

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

(

[CLOCK RESET IN] clock reset input terminal

Connect to a master clock or another SR-S990E/EK’s
[CLOCK RESET OUT] terminal. When the clock reset
signal is input, the time is automatically synchronized
with the master clock or another SR-S990E/EK’s clock.
However, the time difference between VCRs should be
within ±30 seconds.
When the clock reset signal is input, the clock in this unit
is reset as shown below.

• When the seconds value is 29 or less, the minutes
value is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0.
(eg. 12:34:29 —> 12:34:00)

• When the seconds value is 30 or more, the second
value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased
by one. (e.g. 12:34:30 —> 12:35:00)

)

[CLOCK RESET OUT] clock reset output terminal

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

• When the internal clock is at 0:00 or 12:00
When this unit is connected to another SR-S990E/EK’s
[CLOCK RESET IN] terminal, the other VCR’s clock
can be set to the clock in this unit. However, the time
difference should be within ±30 seconds.

q

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

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

5 Series recording input

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

• Connect to another VCR’s series recording signal
output terminal.

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

5 VCR activation signal input

When [SRI/EXT REC] is set to “EXT”, recording is
started and stopped with an external signal.

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

w

[SERIES REC OUT] series recording signal output
terminal

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

• Connect to another VCR’s series recording signal
input terminal.

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

AC~IN

AC220-240V~50/60Hz

REMOTE

MIC

IN

OUT

Y/C

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

IN

COM

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ALARM

REC OUT
ALARM
RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES
REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

IN

COM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT
ALARM
RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES
REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

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AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

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ALARM

IN

COM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT
ALARM
RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK

RESET IN

SERIES
REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

AC~IN

AC220-240V~50/60Hz

Y/C

3-2 System Using Sequential Switcher

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-S990E/EK.

3

Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-S990E/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.

6

When connecting the camera switching signal input terminal of the sequential switcher (frame switcher) to the SR-S990E/
EK, set the menu switch <CAM SW>.

3-1 Connecting to a Camera

3 CONNECTIONS

3 CONNECTIONS

Video camera

Microphone

Microphone

RCA

BNC

Amplifier

Provided
power cable

AC 220-240 V
50/60 Hz

ALARM INCOM

Monitor TV

RCA

BNC

Alarm sensor

1

Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-S990E/EK’s video/audio output connectors.

2

Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the SR-S990E/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-S990E/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.

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.

M3.5 mini­jack

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

REMOTE

MIC

IN

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW
OUT

ALARM

IN

COM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT
ALARM
RESET

TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK
RESET IN

SERIES
REC IN

SERIES
REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

AC~IN

AC220-240V~50/60Hz

Y/C

Video camera

Alarm sensor input

Alarm sensor

Microphone

Sequential switcher

Amplifier

Monitor TV

AC 220-240 V
50/60 Hz

Provided
power cable

ALARM IN

Video output

RCA

BNC

RCA

BNC

Camera switching
signal input

Alarm signal output

CAM SW
OUT

REMOTE

MIC

IN

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

RS-232C

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM
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COM

COM

ALARM

REC OUT
ALARM
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TAPE

END OUT

WARNING

OUT

CLOCK
RESET IN

SERIES
REC IN

SERIES

REC OUT

CLOCK

RESET OUT

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D.GND

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TMP1

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

JK103/JK203

TIMER INPUT
connector

TIMER OUT
connector

Sequential switcher
SW-501E/SW-502E

Y/C

COM

CAMERA SW OUT

4-pin

4-pin

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

REC

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

REVERSE

FIELD REV

FIELD ADV

REW PLAY

TRACKING

TIMER

SEARCH

RESET/

CANCEL

DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET

MENU

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

OPERATE

V. LOCK

PAUSE

FF

–+–

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SET

–

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RESET/

CANCEL

MENU

TIME MODE

SHIFT

ON SCREEN

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VHS
PAL

625

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

4-1 On-Screen Display

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

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

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

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

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal

[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

[ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal

[ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal

[CLOCK RESET] clock reset terminal

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

5 When setting the clock to the external master clock

External interface example

Example: Lamp lights with HIGH signal

5 Use appropriately rated devices.

ALARM

COMIN

Sequential switcher
alarm output
terminal

ALARM

REC OUT COM

Switch

ALARM

RESET

External
interface

Alarm
lamp

COM

Vcc: 5V–12V

Vcc

ALARM

RESET

Switch

COM

CAM SW

OUT

Sequential switcher
camera switching
signal input

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

COM

WARNING

OUT

External
interface

Alarm lamp

COM

TAPE

END OUT

External
interface

Alarm lamp

Relay

(Lamp, etc.)

Power
supply

Control
signal

GND

COM

CLOCK

INCOM

CLOCK

OUT

First VCR Second VCR Last VCR

COM

CLOCK

IN

3 CONNECTIONS

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

Time (hour,
minute, second)

Number of
alarms

Recording speed (ALARM
indication during alarm/
sensor recording)

Number of
power losses
(power
failures)

[ON SCREEN 7]
button

[ON SCREEN t] button

Display items

Preparation

5 Connect the video output connector of this unit to the

monitor’s video input connector.

1

Turn on the monitor and VCR.

2

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

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

on a black background.

Selecting the data display

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

5 When you do not want to display or record on-screen

data, set the corresponding menu item to “OFF”.
* When the display contents setting is changed, the on-

screen indication will be in the upper left corner.

Changing the on-screen display position

5

Move horizontally.

Press the [ON SCREEN t] button.

[ The display position is moved to the right

5 Move downward.

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

Changing the on-screen display brightness

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

• The higher the number, the brighter the characters.

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

ON SCREEN MODE screen

On-screen display

COM

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SR-S990E

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

REC

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TIME MODE

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4-3 Date and Time Setting

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

4-2 Main Menu Display

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

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

Contents of the main menu items

5

CLOCK SET (VCR's display cLSET)

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

page 19).

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

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

5 VIDEO/VTR MODE (VCR's display ViDEO)

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

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

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

5 ALARM/SENSOR MODE (VCR's display ALSEN)

For setting alarm recording or sensor recording
operation.

5 BUZZER/IN OUT (VCR's display BU22iO)

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

5 PROGRAM TIMER (VCR's display PRG)

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

5 HOLIDAY SET (VCR's display HOLiDY)

Shows timer recording program settings at specified
dates.

5 HOUR METER (VCR's display HOUR)

Shows the VCR’s operating time (drum rotation time).

5 OTHER (VCR's display OTHER)

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

[SET –] button

Operation

1

Turn on the monitor and VCR.

2

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

3

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

4

Press the [SET +/–] button.
[The <CLOCK SET> screen is shown. The cursor shows

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

“OFF.

5

Set the “hour” by pressing the [SET +/–] button. This VCR
uses the 24-hour system.

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

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

delay.

5 During standard time period, set the actual time.

6

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

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Press the [SET +/–] button to set the minutes.

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

day item blinks.

5 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the day.

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

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

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For summer time compensation

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

[The time is automatically adjusted one hour forward in

the summer.

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End date/time setting.

• Press the [MENU] button.

[The monitor screen returns to the main menu screen

and the time count starts from 00 second.

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

[SET +] button

[SHIFT 7/t] and
[SET +/–] buttons

CLOCK SET screen

Normal screen

Press twice the [MENU]
button.

Cursor
indication

[SHIFT t] button

[SHIFT 7] button

[MENU] button

[SET –] button

[SET +] button

Cursor

Main menu screen

Main menu screen

VCR's display

4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES

Operation

5 Connect the video output connector of this unit to the

monitor’s video input connector.

1

Turn on the monitor and VCR.

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

screen.

3

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

4

Press the [SET +/–] button to display the selected menu
screen on the monitor (see below).

5

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

[SET +] button
[RESET/CANCEL]
button

[CNT/RESET] button

Cursor
indication

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SR-S990E

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORCER

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4-3 Date and Time Setting

Summer Time Compensation

• When setting the time, make sure the <SUMMER TIME> item is set to “OFF”.
When this unit is shipped, this item is set to “OFF”.

4-5 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display

Standard time

1

Set the clock to the actual time.

2

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

• The time advances one hour on the display.

During daylight savings time

1

Set the time with a one-hour delay.

2

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

“ON”.

• The set time advances one hour.

3

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

• The standard time instead of <SUMMER TIME> is
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Cursor indication

[SET +/–] button

[SET +/–] button

First alarm

Hour

Minute

[MENU] button

[MENU] button

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

Operation

1

Turn on the VCR and monitor.

2

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

3

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

4

Press the [SET +/–] button to display the <OTHER>
screen.

5

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

6

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

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

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

7

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

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

screen and press once more to restore the main menu.

Resetting alarm input/power loss (failure) data

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

Power loss list screen

Second

Last power loss

First power loss

4-4 Hour Meter Display

Drum rotation time is displayed on the monitor’s screen and the VCR's display in the form of an hour meter. Use this data to
schedule maintenance.

Operation

1

Turn on the VCR and monitor.

2

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

3

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

4

Press the [SET +/–] button to show the hour meter (drum
rotating time) on the monitor.

5

Press the [MENU] button twice to restore the normal
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[SET +/–] button

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VCR's display

Notes:

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

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

Time setting for 29 seconds or less

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

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

Last alarm

Second alarm

Second power loss

Year

Alarm in/power loss list screen

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Day

Month

For servicing

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See the service manual page 1-10 “1.4 LITHIUM BACKUP BATTERY”.