JVC VR-510U User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

VR-510U

POWER

WARNING

SLEEP

TIMER CANCEL

REC STOP PLAY STILL

DISPLAY

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U

REV FWD

SKIP/ALARM

EXECUTE

REC

CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR

OPE. LOCK

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. VR-510U

Serial No.

LLT0010-001A

1. Read all of these instructions.

2. Save these instructions for later use.

3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

6. Do not use this appliance near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

7. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

9. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third (grounding) pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

11. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.

14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

15. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

16. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

17. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance. c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation. e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION ATTENTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

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

This unit should be used with 120 V AC only.

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

NOTE:

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

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

CAUTION

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

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.

NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.

AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST

A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

REMARQUE:

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

WARNING ON LITHIUM BATTERY

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100˚C (212˚F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Matsushita Electric CR2032, use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

• Dispose of used battery promptly.

• Keep away from children.

• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Thank you for purchasing the JVC

VR-510U digital video recorder.

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTIONS

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

2. CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND DISPLAY

2-1 Front panel ..................................................................6

2-2 Rear panel .................................................................. 7

2-3 Display ........................................................................8

3. CONNECTIONS

3-1 Recording video signals from a camera .....................9

3-2 Connecting more than one camera (using an external

switcher).................................................................... 10

3-3 Connecting signal input/output terminals .................. 11

4. PREPARATION

4-1 Installing a battery ..................................................... 12

4-2 Power supply ............................................................ 12

4-3 Setting the date and time ..........................................13

4-4 Daylight-saving time compensation .......................... 13

5. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/MENU SWITCHES

5-1 On-screen display .....................................................14

5-2 Menu switches .......................................................... 15

Menu flow................................................................. 15

Jog/shuttle dial operation ..........................................16

Display ...................................................................... 17

Setting ....................................................................... 18

5-3 Menu switch details .................................................. 19

6. RECORDING

6-1 Basic operation ......................................................... 22

Recording system

<Normal recording> <Repeat recording> ................. 22

6-2 Program timer recording ........................................... 23

Weekly timer ............................................................. 23

Timer-recording for 24 hours or more .......................24

Daily timer .................................................................25

Estimated recordable duration ..................................26

6-3 Holiday timer recording ............................................. 27

6-4 Alarm recording ......................................................... 28

Repeat recording during alarm recording ................. 28

6-5 Sensor recording ...................................................... 29

Pre-sensor recording ................................................ 29

6-6 Recording with an external activation signal .............30

6-7 Automatic restart of recording after power failure ..... 30

7. PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

7-1 Basic operation ......................................................... 31

Playback ................................................................... 31

Simultaneous Playback mode .................................. 31

7-2 Jog/shuttle playback ................................................. 32

7-3 Skip search ............................................................... 33

Time search .............................................................. 33

Event search .............................................................34

Alarm search ............................................................. 34

7-4 Alarm or day/time direct search ................................. 35

8. HARD DISK CONTROL

8-1 Hard disk maintenance ............................................. 36

Scanning the disk ..................................................... 36

Formatting ................................................................. 37

9. TROUBLESHOOTING

9-1 Error indication ......................................................... 38

9-2 No error indication .................................................... 39

10. RS-232C INTERFACE

10-1 Specifications .......................................................... 40

10-2 Protocols and commands ........................................40

10-3 Commands .............................................................. 42

11. OTHERS

11-1 Recording time ....................................................... 47

11-2 Signal input/output terminals ...................................48

11-3 Specifications .......................................................... 49

1 INTRODUCTION

Major features

● Large-capacity hard disk (80 GB)

Large-capacity hard disk enables high-quality/high-capacity

recording/playback. (Can be increased up to 160 GB)

● Simultaneous recording/playback mode

You can play or back up programs even during recording.

● Instant picture search

You can access images at a specified date/time or alarm point instantly.

● Restoring recording after power failure

When power is restored after power failure, recording automatically re-starts in the same mode engaged before the power failure.

● Timer recording function

Up to 8 timer recording settings can be programmed, including daily and weekly.

● Alarm recording function

You can preset the VCR to automatically enter a specified recording mode whenever an alarm signal is received.

● RS-232C control

JVC cannot accept liability for loss or damage to recording that result from a malfunction of this unit or the hard drive.

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

When the hard disk is replaced or the firmware is upgraded, all recorded data on the hard disk is erased.

Characters and marks used in this text

Caution : Additional information about a specific

operation or procedure.

Memo : Information about a function or specification. Reference : Other items or pages containing information

on the topic.

1-1 Precautions

Installation and storage

● To avoid malfunctions or damage to your recorder, do not use or store it in places subject to the following conditions.

•Extreme heat or cold – temperature outside the allowable

range (5˚C to 40˚C)

•High humidity – outside the allowable operating range

(30% to 80%)

•Strong magnetic fields (generated by transformers,

motors, etc.)

•Electrical waves generated by equipment such as a

transceiver or cellular phone

•Dust and soil

•Vibrations

•Condensation

Handling

 To prevent unit from overheating, do not place it anything

on top of any other equipment or place other equipment on top of it.

 This unit should only be operated when it is in a horizontal

(flat) position.

 Avoid violent shocks to the unit.  Do not move this unit when the power is ON. This could

cause it to malfunction.

 To avoid a malfunction, do not place anything heavy such

as a TV monitor on this unit.

 To clean this unit, wipe it gently with a soft cloth.

Do not use chemical solvents such as thinner or benzene to clean this unit. Doing so could damage the surface. To

remove any excessive dirt, wipe the unit with a cloth dipped in detergent and then wipe it with a dry cloth.

Transportation

 Do not apply a shock to this unit during transportation. Do

not move this unit during recording or playback.

Energy saving

 When the unit is not going to be used for a long time, turn

the power off to avoid unnecessary power consumption.

Hard disk

 The hard disk is a consumable item. Replacement is

recommended after 30,000 hours of use (if used in a 25˚C environment). For information on maintenance planning and costs, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

2 CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND DISPLAY

2-1 Front panel

POWER

WARNING

SLEEP

* Behind

1920

the cover

[LITHIUM BATTERY] battery box for memory backup

Install a memory backup battery. When replacing the battery with a new one, be sure to set the date/time again. Reference: “4-1 Installing a battery” on page 12.

[POWER] indicator

When the [POWER] switch is turned ON, this indicator lights.

[DISPLAY PANEL]

Shows the operation status or setting details. Reference: “2-3 Display” on page 8.

[TIMER] button

After programming the timer, press this button to engage the Standby mode. Reference: “6-2 Program timer recording” on page 23.

[CANCEL] button

• When a line is selected on the [PROGRAM TIMER] or [HOLIDAY SET] screen, press this button to clear it.

• When an alarm or warning occurs, press this button to stop the buzzer.

Reference: “6-2 Program timer recording” on page 26 and “6-4 Alarm recording” on page 28

[MENU] button

Press this button in the Stop mode to display the main menu setting screen. * The menu cannot be displayed when the 6 [TIMER] indicator

(see page 8) is on or during recording/playback.

[SEARCH] button

Press to display the search menu for alarm search or time/date search. Pressing this button again restores the normal screen. Reference: “7-4 Alarm or day/time direct search” on page 35.

[DISPLAY] display panel switching button

Each time this button is pressed, the display changes in order from CLOCK to DATE to REMAIN to REC QUALITY-REC SPEED.

• Press [DISPLAY] button in any mode except Record for about 2

seconds. The recording setting display is displayed, allowing you to set recording quality/number of frames.

Jog dial

In the Play or Still mode, use this dial for frame-by-frame playback. Reference: “7-2 Jog/shuttle playback” on page 32. With the menu/search screen, use this dial to set the item or value. Reference: “Jog/shuttle dial operation” on page 16.

Shuttle search dial

Turn to vary the playback speed in the Play or Still mode. Reference: “7-2 Jog/shuttle playback” on page 32. With the menu/search screen, use this dial to set the item or value. Reference: “Jog/shuttle dial operation” on page 16.

[REC] indicator

Lights when recording on the hard disk. Blinks during alarm/sensor recording. Goes out during recording if you set <REC TALLY> of <FRONT DISPLAY> to “OFF”.

Reference: “5-3 Menu switch details” on page 19.

456

TIMER CANCEL

DISPLAY

REC STOP PLAY STILL

[CLOCK RESET/CLEAR] button

7 8

REV FWD

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10 11

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U

REC

CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR

OPE. LOCK

SKIP/ALARM

EXECUTE

In the Stop mode, press this button together with the [STOP] button to reset the second value on the internal clock.

• With 29 seconds or less, the minute value stays the same and the second value is reset to 00.

• With 30 seconds or more, the minute value is increased by 1 and the second value is reset to 00.

Pressing this button stops recording during alarm/sensor recording. When the alarm list screen or power-off list screen is displayed, pressing this button clears the list. Reference: “7-4 Alarm or day/time direct search” on page 35. Use this button to cancel the [AUTO SCAN DISK] function. Reference: “8-1 Hard disk maintenance” on page 36.

[OPE.LOCK] operation lock key

Set to “ON” position with the provided key to lock switch operation. Security levels can be selected with menu switch <OPERATION LOCK MODE>.

● ALL: Locks all switches.

● REC STOP: Prevents recording from being stopped when the

[STOP] button is pressed.

* Set to “ALL” for timer recording. Reference: “5-3 Menu switch details” on page 19.

[SKIP/ALARM SEARCH·EXECUTE] SKIP SEARCH·EXECUTE button  Skip search

In the Stop mode, press this button to go to the start or end of a recording of the hard disk. In the Play mode, press this button to start skip search. There are three types of skip search:

● Time search: Goes to the point a specified time from the

current point.

● Event search: Goes to the start of an event recording.

● Alarm search: Goes to the start of an alarm recording.

Reference: “7-3 Skip search” on page 33

 EXECUTE button Use this button to execute alarm direct search, day/time direct search or “disk scan”/ “quick format”.

Reference: “7-4 Alarm or day/time direct search” on page 35 and

“8-1 Hard disk maintenance” on page 36

[STILL] button

In the Play mode, press this button to engage the Still mode.

[PLAY] button

Press this button to start playback.

● In the Stop mode: Playback starts at the position where

playback was last stopped.

* Just after the power is turned ON, playback starts from a point

about 5 seconds before the end point of the last recording.

● In the Record mode: Simultaneous Playback mode is

engaged.

Reference: “Simultaneous Playback mode” on page 31.

2 CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND DISPLAY (contd.)

2-2 Rear panel

CAMERA IN

MONITOR OUT

[STOP] button

Press this button to stop operation. In the Simultaneous Playback mode, press this button to stop playback and engage the normal recording mode.

[REC] button

Press in the Stop mode to start recording. The recording mode can be set with the menu switch. Reference: “6-1 Basic operation” on page 22.

(

[SLEEP] button

Before turning the power OFF, press this button to stop the rotation of the hard disk.

)

[SYSTEM RESET] button

This button is used for servicing. Normally, you do not need to use this button.

[POWER] switch

Turns power ON/OFF. * Before turning the power OFF, press the ( [SLEEP] button to

stop the rotation of the hard disk.

[AC IN] socket

Connect to an AC 120 V outlet using the provided power cable.

Signal input/output terminal

 CAM SW OUT

Outputs camera switch timing control signals when this unit is connected to a frame switcher. Reference: "3-2 Connecting more than one camera (using an external switcher)" on page 10.

 ALARM IN 1

Accepts signals to start alarm or sensor recording.

 ALARM RESET

Accepts signals to stop recording during alarm or sensor recording.

 CLOCK RESET IN

Connect to a master clock or the [CLOCK RESET OUT] terminal of another device. When a clock reset signal is input, this unit can be set to the master clock or the other device’s clock.

When the clock reset signal is input, the clock second value is reset: .

● With 29 seconds or less, the minute value stays the same

and the second value is reset to 00.

● With 30 seconds or more, the minute value is increased by 1

and the second value is reset to 00.

 CLOCK RESET OUT

Outputs a clock reset signal when the internal clock is 00:00 or 12:00.

 EXT REC IN

Recording is automatically activated by an external signal when menu switch <REC MODE> of <EXT MODE> is set to “TRIG” or “MANUAL”. Reference: “5-3 Menu switch details” on page 20.

 HDD FULL OUT

Outputs a signal during recording when the hard disk’s available space is 0% except in the following cases.

● Menu switch <HDD FULL OUT> set to “OFF”

● Menu switch <REPEAT REC> set to “ALL”

Reference: “5-3 Menu switch details” on page 20.

AUDIO

OUT

CAM SW

ALARM

OUT

COM COM

IN1

SPARE SPARE

SPARE

RS-232C

ALARM RESET

CLOCK

RESET IN

CLOCK

RESET OUT

REC IN

EXT

HDD

FULL OUT

SIGNAL GND

POWER

ON OFF

AC IN 120 V

50 Hz / 60 Hz

222325 24

[AUDIO OUT] audio output connector

Outputs recorded audio during playback. In the Record or Stop mode, outputs the input audio signal. Audio is not output in the following cases.

● When playing back signals recorded with menu switch <REC SPEED> set to “1/5” or “1/10”

● In the Frame-by-Frame Playback, Still or Search mode

● When playing back signals recorded with menu switch <AUDIO

REC> set to “OFF”

● When the menu is displayed

[MONITOR OUT] monitor output connector

Outputs video signals recorded on the hard disk in the Play mode. In the Record mode, outputs video input signals from the camera or frame switcher connected to the [CAMERA IN] connector. The picture signal from the [CAMERA IN] connector is output through the [MONITOR OUT] connector even when the power is turned OFF.

[CAMERA IN] camera input connector

Connect to a camera.

[AUDIO IN] audio input connector

Connect to the audio output connector of the audio source device.

[RS-232C] remote connector

Connect a personal computer or compatible control unit for external remote operation.

Reference: “10. RS-232C INTERFACE” on page 40.

2 CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND DISPLAY (contd.)

2-3 Display

WARNING indication

2 4 5 6 8

Blinks when there is a problem with input signals, fan motor or hard disk, as well as when the battery is low. Reference: “9-1 Error indication” on page 38.

Operation mode indication

Play Still

Search or Slow Motion play

SENSOR ON indication

Simultaneous play

Blinks alternately

Simultaneous search or simultaneous Slow Motion play

Simultaneous still

* Dotted line mark blinks

Lights when menu switch <REC MODE> of <ALARM/ SENSOR MODE> is set to “SENSOR”. Reference: “6-5 Sensor recording” on page 29.

[MENU, SEARCH SET] indication

Lights during menu operation or search setting.

[REPEAT REC] indication

Lights when repeat recording is set. Reference: "5-3 Menu switch details" on page 20 and

“6-1 Basic operation” on page 22.

[TIMER] indication

Lights in the Timer Record Standby mode or during timer recording. Reference: “6-2 Program timer recording” on page 23.

[REMAIN] indication

Lights when the remaining time is displayed (refer to [DISPLAY] button on page 6 for more details).

Counter and function display

The counter is displayed in the Play or Record mode. Pressing the 8 [DISPLAY] button on the front panel (see page 6) switches the display consecutively through CLOCK, DAY, REMAIN and REC QUALITY•REC SPEED.

Record

 CLOCK display

Displays the time. During playback, the approximate time of the recording is displayed. Accuracy of the display time varies depending on the recording speed.

Reference: “4-3 Setting the date and time” on page 13.

 DAY display

Switching with 1-second interval.

e.g.: Jan. 1, 2001 is displayed.

 REMAIN TIME display

Lights

Remaining time

Displays the remaining recording time.

Memo:

• If REPEAT REC is set, 5 [REPEAT REC] and “RE- PEAT” are displayed. Remaining time is not displayed.

 REC QUALITY·REC SPEED display

 SLEEP display

When the [SLEEP] button is pressed, the hard disk stops rotating and “SLEEP” is displayed.

* When the Record mode is engaged from the Sleep mode,

the hard disk has to warm up before recording can start. No images will be recorded during this period.

REC QUALITY

REC SPEED

* The 1/2, 1/5 and 1/10 frame are shown as below.

1/2 frame: 1/5 frame: 1/10 frame:

Reference: DVR MODE in “5-3 Menu switch details” on page 19.

3 CONNECTIONS

3-1 Recording video signals from a camera

This section describes how to connect a camera and record camera signals. When more than one camera is connected, the cameras must be synchronized. Multi-camera connections are discussed in the next section.

Video camera

Connecting a camera

Monitor

CAMERA IN

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

OUT

CAM SW

OUT

COM COM

RS-232C

ALARM

CLOCK

IN1

EXT

RESET

RESET IN

REC IN

SPARE

HDD

CLOCK

SPARE

FULL OUT

RESET OUT

ALARM IN

COM

Alarm sensor

Amplifier

SIGNAL GND

POWER

ON OFF

AC IN 120 V

50 Hz / 60 Hz

Microphone

Provided power cable

To AC 120 V, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz

1. Connect the [MONITOR OUT] and [AUDIO OUT] connectors to the monitor’s video and audio connectors.

2. Connect [CAMERA IN] connector to the video camera’s video output connector.

3. To record sound, connect a microphone amplifier to the [AUDIO IN] connector.

4. To record an alarm, connect the alarm sensor to the [ALARM IN 1] and [COM] signal input/output terminals.

5. After all connections are complete, connect the power cable to the [AC IN] socket and connect the plug to an AC 120 V outlet.

6. Turn ON all connected equipment, then turn the [POWER] switch on the rear panel to ON.

Menu switch setting

Example of settings when using an alarm sensor and recording audio.

 DVR MODE

[REC QUALITY] set to “N” [REC SPEED] set to “30” [AUDIO REC] set to “ON”

 ALARM/SENSOR MODE

[REC MODE] set to “ALARM”

Reference: “5-3 Menu switch details” on page 19.

Caution:

● Before connecting or disconnecting any equipment,

turn the power of all connected equipment OFF.

3 CONNECTIONS (contd.)

CAMERA IN

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

OUT

RS-232C

POWER

SIGNAL GND

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

IN1

SPARE SPARE

SPARE

HDD

FULL OUT

ALARM RESET

CLOCK

RESET IN

CLOCK

RESET OUT

EXT

REC IN

COM COM

ON OFF

AC IN 120 V

50 Hz / 60 Hz

3-2 Connecting more than one camera (using an external

switcher)

When an external switcher is connected to the [CAMERA IN] connector of this unit, images from multiple cameras can be recorded. Select the camera image with the switcher.

● For a connectable multiplexer (switcher), consult your JVC dealer.

Video camera

Alarm sensor

Video camera

Switcher

VTR OUT

COM

VTR IN

ALARM IN

VTR TRIGGER IN

COM

Monitor

ALARM OUT

Video camera

Provided power cable

To AC 120 V,

ALARM IN

50 Hz/60 Hz

COM

CAM SW OUT

Connection procedures

1.Connect the video output connector of the frame switcher to the video input connector of the monitor.

2.Connect the camera to the [CAMERA IN] connector of the frame switcher. * For camera connections, refer to the frame switcher’s instructions.

3.Connect the frame switcher’s [VTR OUT] connector to the [CAMERA IN] connector of this unit.

4.Connect the [MONITOR OUT] connector of this unit to the frame switcher’s [VTR IN] connector.

5.Connect the alarm sensor to the frame switcher.

6.Connect the frame switcher’s [VTR TRIGGER] and [ALARM OUT] signal input/output terminals to the [CAM SW OUT] and [ALARM IN 1] terminals of this unit.

7.After all connections are complete, connect the power cable to the [AC IN] socket and connect the plug to an AC 120 V outlet.

8.Turn ON all connected equipment, then turn the [POWER] switch on the rear panel to ON.

Menu switch setting

Example of settings when alarm recording is performed using an external switcher.

 DVR MODE

[REC QUALITY] set to “N” [EXT SWITCHER] set to “ON”

 ALARM/SENSOR MODE

[REC MODE] set to “ALARM” [REC DURATION] set to “MANUAL” when the alarm time is set with the switcher This unit continues recording for about 5 seconds after the alarm duration set with the switcher has passed.

Reference: “5-3 Menu switch details” on page 19.

Caution:

● Before connecting or disconnecting any equipment, turn the power of all connected equipment OFF.

● When a field switcher is used, picture quality will be degraded if [REC QUALITY] is set to "H". In some cases, the specified camera may not be used or the playback picture may move up and down.

● As the camera switching signal is recorded, the picture on the lower section of the monitor screen may be missing. To record the external switcher’s on-screen display, set the display to the upper section of the screen.

Memo:

● Select the camera with the switcher.

● The monitor picture may not be switched during jog/

shuttle operation and skip search operation. This is because the playback camera number is different from the camera number selected with the switcher. To display the picture from the selected camera on the monitor, press the [PLAY] button.

3 CONNECTIONS (contd.)

COM

HDD FULL

OUT

3-3 Connecting signal input/output terminals

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal

To control the camera switching timing from this unit.

CAM SW

OUT

COM

Frame switcher’s camera switching signal input

Reference: "3-2 Connecting more than one camera (using an external switcher)" on page 10.

[ALARM RESET] alarm signal reset input terminal

To stop alarm recording when a signal is received during alarm recording.

ALARM

RESET

COM

Switch

Vcc

Vcc: 5 V-12 V

[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

Starts alarm or sensor recording when a signal is received.

ALARM

IN COM

Frame switcher/alarm sensor’s alarm output terminal

[HDD FULL OUT] HDD full-output terminal

Outputs a signal during recording when the hard disk is full.

HDD full lamp

External interface

* Signal output is possible only when menu switch <HDD

FULL OUT> is set to “ON” and <REPEAT REC> is not set to “OFF”.

[CLOCK RESET IN] clock reset input terminal

To set the clock to the master clock or other device’s clock using a signal from an external device.

External master clock

CLOCK

RESET IN

COM

[EXT REC IN] external recording control signal input terminal

Recording can be started, stopped or controlled with an external signal.

EXT REC

COM

External control device

[CLOCK RESET OUT] clock reset terminal

Outputs a clock reset signal. It is possible to set the clock of the digital video recorders following this unit to that of this unit in second unit.

This unit

CLOCK

RESET OUT

Second digital video recorder

CLOCK

COM COM

RESET IN

Last digital video recorder

CLOCK

RESET IN

COM

External interface specifications example

(Lamp, etc.)

Power supply

Control signal

GND

● Use each device rated for using situation.

Relay

4 PREPARATION

4-1 Installing a battery

POWER

SLEEP

WARNING

TIMER CANCEL

DISPLAY

REC STOP PLAY STILL

DIGITALVIDEO RECORDER VR-510U

REV FWD

SKIP/ALARM

EXECUTE

REC

CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR

OPE. LOCK

1. Turn the [POWER] switch OFF.

2. Open the battery cover.

While pushing down the pawl in the upper section of the battery cover, pull it towards you to open the cover.

3. Install a battery.

Install the provided battery (CR2032) with the + side facing you.

4. Close the battery cover.

Close it until the pawl is locked firmly.

Caution:

● When the power is supplied, do not replace the battery. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur.

● Replace the battery with a CR2032 type battery. Using any other type of battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Memo:

● When you replace the battery, be sure to set the date and time again.

Reference: “4-3 Setting the date and time” on page 13.

● After replacing the battery, be sure to program the program timer again because the programs are reset.

● When “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, check the battery again.

4-2 Power supply

[POWER] switch

POWER

ON OFF

CAMERA IN

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

RS-232C

CAM SW

ALARM

EXT

ALARM

CLOCK

OUT

IN1

REC IN

RESET

RESET IN

SPARE

CLOCK

SPARE SPARE

COM COM

HDD

RESET OUT

FULL OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Caution:

● After all other equipment connections are complete, turn the power of this unit ON.

AC IN 120 V

SIGNAL GND

50 Hz / 60 Hz

[AC IN] socket

1. Connect the power cable.

Connect the provided power cable to an AC 120 V outlet.

2. Press the [POWER] switch to ON.

The system check starts for this unit and “SYSTEM LOADING ...” is displayed on the monitor.

“LoAd--” blinks on the display panel.

Memo:

● All operation functions are disabled during system check. Wait until “SYSTEM LOADING ...” goes out.

4 PREPARATION (contd.)

4-3 Setting the date and time

[MENU] button

[

Jog dial

REV FWD

SKIP/ALARM

OGJ

CLOCK S E T

MDY H M

DAYL GHT SAV I NG OFFI

CLOCK S E T

MDY H M

DAYL GHT SAV I NG OFFI

]

1 1 2001

]

1 1 2001

Shuttle dial

JOG

0:00

JOG

0:00

EXECUTE

Characters selected with the cursor are highlighted.

Blinking

1. Turn the power ON.

Check the connections and press the [POWER] switch ON.

2. Display the main menu.

Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen. Refer to “Jog/shuttle dial operation” on page 16 and set the jog dial function with the shuttle dial operation.

3. Display the [CLOCK SET] screen.

Set the cursor on [CLOCK SET] with [JOG ]. Turn the

shuttle dial to display the [CLOCK SET] screen.

4. Set the month.

Set “month” with [JOG – +].

5. Set the day.

Set the blinking cursor on “D” with [JOG p[] and set the day with [JOG – +].

6. Set the year, hour and minute.

Repeat the procedure for step 5 for setting.

7. Enter.

When all settings are complete, press the [MENU] button twice to restore the normal screen.

Note:

● If the date is changed when there is recorded data on the hard disk, make sure the recording date and time do not overlap.

Otherwise, playback operation, skip search and direct search may not function correctly.

4-4 Daylight-saving compensation

Use the <DAYLIGHT SAVING> menu switch on the CLOCK SET setting screen to turn the Daylight Saving mode ON or OFF. When <DAYLIGHT SAVING> is “ON”, the set time is advanced one hour.

During daylight-saving time Standard time

1. Set the time one hour behind the actual time.

2. After setting the time, set the <DAYLIGHT SAVING> switch to “ON”.

• The time advances one hour.

3. At the end of the daylight-saving time season, set the <DAYLIGHT SAVING> switch to “OFF”.

• The standard time is displayed.

• When setting the time, make sure the <DAYLIGHT

SAVING> switch is “OFF”.

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

• Clock setting is not possible during timer recording.

1. Set the clock to the actual time.

2. When the daylight-saving season starts, set the <DAYLIGHT SAVING> menu switch to “ON”.

• The display time advances one hour.

5 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/MENU SWITCHES

5-1 On-screen display

Date, time, number of alarms and remaining hard disk capacity can be displayed on-screen. Date and time data can be recorded together with the video signals by setting the <TIME DATE REC> menu switch to “ON”.

AL/SENS DET MARK

Number of alarms*

Hard disk remaining capacity

<On-screen display>

Month/day/year/ day of week

113 10

000056 70

POWER

WARNING

SLEEP

Time (24-hour)

MON

000100

：

[MENU] button

DISPLAY

TIMER CANCEL

REC STOP PLAY STILL

REV FWD

Shuttle dial

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U

SKIP/ALARM

EXECUTE

REC

CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR

OPE. LOCK

Preparation

Jog dial

 Connect the monitor’s video signal input connector to the

VR-510U’s [MONITOR OUT] connector.

1. Turn ON this unit and the monitor.

● When a signal is input to the video input connector, onscreen data is superimposed on the picture.

● If no signal is input, on-screen data is superimposed on a black screen.

To change the position of the on-screen display

* “SN-***” is displayed in the sensor recording mode.

[On-screen position]

113 10

MON

000100

：

Display items

000056 70

AL AL

113 10

[

ONSCREEN

ONSCREEN POS I T IOONLUUP

DAY

TIME

ALARM C NT

REC R MEAIN

AL SE SNDETMARK

WARNIGN

[

FRONT DI SPLAY]

REC TALLY

ALARM

：

MON

000100

：

MODE ]

SENS RO

INDI ACTION

：

JOG

Upper right

Upper left

 Set with menu switch <ON SCREEN POSITION>.

Reference: “5-3 Menu switch details” on page 19.

To select the contents of the on-screen display

 Set on the [ON SCREEN MODE] screen.

Set the items you want to display to “ON”.

 If you do not want to display an item, set it to “OFF”.

* For menu switch setting, refer to “Setting” in “5-2 Menu

switches” on page 18.

To record the on-screen display

 Set menu switch <TIME DATE REC>, <DAY> and

NO NO

<TIME> to “ON”.

* If <DAY> and <TIME> are set to “OFF”, the on-screen

display will not be recorded even if <TIME DATE REC> is set to “ON”.

5 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/MENU SWITCHES (contd.)

5-2 Menu switches

Menu flow

Main menu screen

[ENU]M

CLOCK SET

CNSCR

EEN

DVRMODE

EXTMODE

ALARM

BUZZER

PROGRAM T I

HOLI DAY S E

SYSTEM L I

SENSOR MODE

OGJ ¥

F.DI SP MODE

MER

[

CLOCK S E T

MDY H M

DAYL G HT SAVI NG OFFI

[

ONSCREEN

ONSCREEN POS I T IOONLUUP

DAY

TIME

ALARM C NT

REC R MEAIN

AL SE SNDETMARK

WARNIGN

[

FRONT DI SPLAY]

REC TALLY

ALARM

[DVR MODE]

1. REC QUALI TY

2. REC SPEED REC T IME

3. AUDIOREC

4. POWERON REC

5. SEARCH BUTTO N

SK IPRADU TI O N

REPEAT REC

TIME D TAEREC

O PERAT E LO CK MODE

. EXT ISW TCHER10

]

112001

SENS RO

INDI ACTION

JOG

0:00

MODE ]

JOG

NORM

27H

METI

1HOUR

OFF

ALL

[

EXT MODE

1. R EC

2. H DD

[

ALARM SENSOR MODE ]

1. R EC

2. R EC

3. PRES

4. PRES

[

BU ZZER

1. H DD

2. A LAR

3. WARN N GI

[

SUN

MON

TUE

WE D

THU

FR I

SAT

DAY

DAI L Y SET

]

MODE OFF

FULL OUT OFF

MODE OFF

DURAT ONI

ENSO

RECOFF

ENSO

REC DURATI ON

]

END

SENSOR

PRO

TUE

: :

AM T I MER

]

JOG

MODEST ART END

SUN

FR I

THU

OGJ

180

10SEC

OGJ

PRG

MON SAT

SEC

ON ON

[

AY SET

HO L

: :

11 :

13 :

15 :

]

[

SYSTEM

UTI L I T

[

LIST]

HOUR METER

POWERLOSSLIST

]

JOG

PRG

MODEST ART END

10 :

12 :

14 :

16 :

OGJ

[

BG08]

[

1. A UTO

2. MANU

3. QU I CK ERASE

UT I LI T

SC ND I SKA

CURRENTFORMAT

OGJ

OFF

STD

[

HOUR M

HDD R

POWER

TER]E

UN T I ME

OSS LI ST ]L

00H0000

5 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/MENU SWITCHES (contd.)

5-2 Menu switches (contd.)

Jog/shuttle dial operation

Use the jog/shuttle dial to set the menu or search menu items.

REV FWD

Jog dial

1. Menu or search screen

Turn the shuttle dial.

2. Menu or search screen

JOG

JOG p[

Shuttle dial

Shuttle dial operation

Turn the shuttle dial to the right or left so that it passes the SELECT position.

 Main menu or search menu screen

• Turning the shuttle dial displays the selected main menu or search menu screen for menu switch setting.

 Menu switch setting screen

• Each time the shuttle is turned, the jog operation function is switched.

OGJ

JOG

OGJ

Jog dial operation

1. JOG function

Turn the jog dial to move the cursor or blinking mark up and down.

Turn the shuttle dial.

3. Menu or search screen

Turn the shuttle dial.

JOG -

2. JOG p[ function

Turn the jog dial to move the cursor or blinking mark to the right and left.

3. JOG – + function

Turn the jog dial to change the set value.

Memo:

● For setting procedure, refer to the page 17 and on.

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