Mitsubishi Electric 232C 1P Users manual

TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

MODEL

HS-S9600U

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

Only video cassette tapes with the mark or the mark may be used with this model.

The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz. Never connect any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.

This instruction manual is important to you. Please read it before using your video cassette recorder.

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE 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.

DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE

D’ÉLECTRO-CUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE (OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLE P AR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE À L ’INTÉRIEUR. POUR TOUTE INTERVENTION D’ENTRETIEN OU DE RÉP ARATION SE CONFIER AUX TECHNICIENS QUALIFIÉS.

La fléche symbolisant l’éclair dans un triangle équilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait, qu’il y a des “tensions dangereuses” non-isolées à l’intérieur de l’enceinte du produit qui peuvent être suffisamment impor-tantes pour conduire au risque d’électrocution.

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.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPT ACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Le point d’exclamation au sein d’un triangle équilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait qu’il y a des instructions de mise en service et d’entretien (de réparation) dans les fiches descriptives de l’apprareil qui doivent obligatoirement être respectées.

AVERTISSEMENT:

AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE P AS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.

ATTENTION:

POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE P AS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE AVEC UN PROLONGA TEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SOR TIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉES À FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT.

Important Safeguards

Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR.

1 Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings

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

4 Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5 Cleaning

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

6 Attachments

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

7 Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8 Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

11 Power Sources

This product 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 supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12 Grounding or Polarization

This video product 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 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-type plug.

13 Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14 Lightning

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.

15 Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in fire risk or electric shock.

16 Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings 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 product.

17 Servicing

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

10 Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

18 Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: (a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. (b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product. (c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. (d) If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad-

justment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation. (e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way . (f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perform-

ance – this indicates a need for service.

Important Safeguards (Cont.)

19 Replacement Parts

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

20 Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21 Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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, try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected

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

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

INFORMATION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

INFORMATION

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

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Caution and Care

CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS

WHAT IS CONDENSATION?

1. When a very cold drink is poured into a glass, the water droplets which form on the outer surface of the glass are an example of condensation.

2. If the VCR is exposed to a rapid increase in temperature (such as warming it in a cold room or after transporting it from a cold location to a warm one) condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR. By heating the inside of the VCR, it can dry up the moisture and prevent damage to the VCR or video tape from condensation. To do this, plug the VCR in and switch the VCR POWER to ON. Leave the VCR on for at least 2 hours before using it for recording or playback.

CONDENSATION IS LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN:

1. The VCR is moved inside from outdoors or from a cold room to a warm one.

2. A cold room is heated quickly.

3. Humidity is high.

Note

• Avoid using the VCR where cold air (e.g., from an air conditioner) will blow directly on it.

Never place anything containing water on top of the VCR; (e.g., vases, cups, etc.).

Heavy objects (e.g., TV) should never be placed on the VCR

NEVER TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE VCR

Touching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause extensive damage.

PROTECT THE POWER CORD

Damage to the power cord may cause fire or shock hazard. When unplugging the power cord, hold it by the plug only and pull out carefully.

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD DURING A LONG ABSENCE

Turn the power off and unplug the power cord during a long absence.

MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes on the VCR. For maximum ventilation, place the unit on a hard level surface only, and ensure it is not covered during use.

WHEN NOT IN USE

When you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cassette and turn the VCR off.

CABINET CARE

Never use petroleum-based cleaners. Clean with a soft cloth moistened with soap and water and wipe dry. PVC cables or leads should not be left in contact with the cabinet surface for long periods.

INSTALLATION LOCATION

For excellent performance and lasting reliability, install in a location that is:

1. Well ventilated, out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat.

2. A solid, vibration-free surface.

3. Free from high humidity, excessive dust and away from magnetic fields.

Note

Never move the VCR without first removing the tape.

CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

• Avoid vibration or shock.

• Do not place near a strong magnetic field (e.g., a motor, transformer or magnet).

• Never place or store in direct sunlight.

• Avoid dusty places.

• Place the cassette in its case and store vertically.

• Never store tape in high humidity.

WARNING:

The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz. Never connect any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.

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Introduction

Features

Up to 960 hours of recording: in addition to regular 2-hour and 6-hour recording modes, it has 12-, 18-, 24-, 30-, 48-, 72-, 96-, 120-, 168-, 240-, 360-, 480-, 720-, and 960-hour time lapse modes (using T-120/ST-120 tape).

Audio Recording S-VHS Mode S-VHS ET Mode Remote Operation by PC via RS-232C High Density Recording Automatic Head Cleaning Easy Menu Setting on Screen Easy Cuing with Alarm Recording One Button Recording Check All or Part Front Panel Lock Protection against Power Failure

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Variety of Search Functions Recording Options for Various Needs

• Daily/weekly/holiday timer recording

• Alarm recording

• Series recording

• Remote recording

• Repeat recording

• One shot/Interval recording

• Synchronous recording

Special Playback Features

• Still picture

• Speed search using shuttle ring

• Frame-by-frame and field-by-field playback using jog

dial

Contents

Important Safeguards ............................................. ii - iii

Introduction

Caution and Care.........................................................1

Features.......................................................................2

Controls and Functions ................................................ 3

Front View ........................................................................... 3

Fluorescent Display............................................................. 4

Rear View............................................................................ 5

Basic Functions

Loading/Unloading a Tape ........................................... 6

Manual Recording ........................................................7

Playback ......................................................................8

Adjusting the Clock ...................................................... 9

Advanced Functions

Recording Techniques................................................ 10

Timer Recording................................................................ 10

Alarm Recording................................................................ 11

Emergency Recording....................................................... 12

Series Recording............................................................... 12

Remote Recording ............................................................ 12

Repeat Recording ............................................................. 13

One Shot/Interval Recording ............................................. 13

Synchronous Recording .................................................... 14

Additional Features .................................................... 15

Memory Backup in Case of Power Failure ........................ 15

After a Power Failure......................................................... 15

Displaying/Clearing the Power Loss List ........................... 15

Displaying/Clearing the Alarm List..................................... 15

Number of Tape Use and Elapsed Time of VCR............... 15

Lock Function .................................................................... 16

Special Effects Playback............................................ 16

Still Picture ........................................................................ 16

Shuttle Ring....................................................................... 16

Shuttle Hold....................................................................... 16

Direct Shuttle Ring ............................................................ 16

Frame or Field Playback ................................................... 17

Adjustment during Playback ...................................... 17

Tracking Adjustment.......................................................... 17

Picture Quality Adjustment ................................................ 17

Vertical Adjustment............................................................ 17

Searching Techniques................................................ 18

Counter Memory Stop ....................................................... 18

Skip Search ....................................................................... 18

Index Search ..................................................................... 18

Time Date Search.............................................................. 19

Using with Personal Computer .................................. 20

Configuring the Time Lapse VCR...................................... 20

RS-232C Setting ............................................................... 20

Connecting to a Personal Computer ................................. 20

Commands from Personal Computer................................ 21

Commands and Responses .............................................. 22

Installation

Connections for Various Functions ............................ 26

Connecting with CCTV Camera, Monitor and Sensor....... 26

Alarm Recording Connection ............................................ 26

Series Recording Connection............................................ 27

Remote Recording Connection ......................................... 27

Synchronous Recording Connection................................. 27

Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment ............... 27

Setting the Clock........................................................28

Setting the Menus ...................................................... 29

Menu Chart........................................................................ 29

Language Selection........................................................... 30

Main Menu......................................................................... 30

Display............................................................................... 30

Timer Program................................................................... 30

Recording Set Up .............................................................. 30

Rear Terminal .................................................................... 31

Maintenance...................................................................... 31

First Time Set Up............................................................... 32

RS-232C............................................................................ 32

Others

Remote Controller (Optional) ..................................... 33

Before Calling for Service .......................................... 34

Warning Display.........................................................36

Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit.................... 37

Specifications.............................................................38

Accessories

1 User’s manual 1 Power cord 1 S-Video cable

2 Introduction

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Controls and Functions

Front View

POWER button

Press to turn the VCR POWER on or off. The Power indicator illuminates when the VCR is turned on.

EJECT button

Press to remove the cassette.

Cassette Loading Slot

Cassette is inserted in this slot for loading.

REC button

Press to begin recording.

JOG dial

Use to forward/reverse a tape frame-by-frame (field-by-field) or to set the menus.

SHUTTLE ring

When the VCR is in stop mode, turn to the right to forward a tape or to the left to rewind. Also, use for special effects playback or to set the menus.

PICTURE control

The picture quality can be adjusted between soft and sharp.

Lock button

Press to lock the VCR’s front panel buttons from user activity.

Fluorescent Display

COUNTER RESET button

Press to reset the counter to “00000”.

SEARCH button

Press to display the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu.

TIMER REC button

Press to start timer recording, when you have programmed your VCR to record.

PLAY/REC CHECK button

When the VCR is in stop mode, press to playback a previously recorded tape. During recording, press for more than 1.5 seconds to check recording function.

PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button

During recording, press to stop the tape movement temporarily. Press again to continue the recording. During playback, press to obtain a still picture. During special effects playback using SHUTTLE ring, press to fix the playback speed.

STOP button

Press to stop all tape related functions.

REC/PLAY MODE buttons

Press to select the recording or playback speed.

TRACKING buttons

Press to reduce/eliminate the noise during playback, slow playback etc.

POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST buttons

• When the day and present time display is shown on the

monitor screen, press the top button to move the display to the right forward or bottom button to move it down. During an alarm recording or if an warning is displayed on screen, the day and present time display cannot be moved.

• If screen images are blurred vertically during still picture or

special effects playback, press to reduce/eliminate the picture vibration.

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MENU/TIME DATE ADJUST button

When the VCR is turned on, press to display the <MAIN MENU>. Press again to exit the menu. When the VCR is turned off, press this button for more than 3 seconds to adjust the VCR’s time and date.

Introduction

Controls and Functions (Cont.)

Fluorescent Display

(Counter Memory Stop/Month) indicator

Illuminates during the counter memory stop. Also, illuminates when the month (of time and date) is being entered via the front panel.

(Power Loss) indicator

Illuminates when the VCR is turned on after a power failure occurs during recording.

(Alarm Recording) indicator

Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished.

(Time Date Search/Day) indicator

Illuminates during the time date search. Also, illuminates when the day (of time and date) is being entered via the front panel.

(Index Search) indicator

Flashes when recording an index signal and illuminates during the index number setup and the index search. (Index number is shown on the Recording and Playback Mode display.)

(Skip Search) indicator

Illuminates during the skip search.

(Daylight Saving Time) indicator

Illuminates when “DAYLIGHT SAVINGS” is set to “ON”.

, (Tape Speed) indicator

Indicates the tape speed. SP is standard play; EP is extended play.

(S-VHS) indicator

Illuminates when “S-VHS/S-ET” in “RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “ON”. Also, illuminates during the recording using S-VHS tape and during the playback using S-VHS tape recorded in S-VHS mode.

(S-VHS ET) indicator

Iluminates during the recording using VHS tape, during the playback using VHS tape recorded in S-VHS ET mode and when a VHS tape recorded in S-VHS ET mode is inserted to the VCR, providing “S-VHS/S-ET” in “RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “ON”.

(Repeat) indicator

Illuminates when “TAPE END” in “FIRST TIME SET UP” menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM•PROT”.

(Cassette Status) indicator

Illuminates when a tape is inserted.

(Timer Recording) indicator

Illuminates when the VCR is in stand-by for timer recording or during timer recording.

(T ape Remaining) indicator

Indicates the position on the tape. S indicates the Start of the tape and E indicates the End of the tape.

Counter/Clock display

While the VCR is turned on, indicates the relative position on the tape. (The Counter stops counting where no recording is made on the tape.) When it is off, (when set) the clock (24hour format) is shown.

Recording and Playback Mode/Index Number display

Displays the number corresponding to a selected recording or playback mode. The mode shown here varies by the “TAPE LENGTH” (T-120 or T-160) setting in “FIRST TIME SET UP” menu. Also, displays the index number during the index number setup and the index search.

(Emergency Recording) indicator

Illuminates when “EMERGENCY REC” in “RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “ON”.

Lock/Lock All indicator

: illuminates when all buttons (except REC button

and EJECT button) are locked.

: illuminates when all buttons are locked.

(Playback) indicator

Illuminates during playback.

(Recording) indicator

Illuminates during recording.

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Rear View

ALM RSTINREC GND ALM

REMOTE MIC

Warning:

The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.

Note

Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the outlet before connecting to any rear terminals.

AC power socket

This socket connects to the power cord. Insert the cord firmly.

Input terminals

ALM IN

Use for alarm recording. The alarm sensor is connected here.

RST IN

Use to stop alarm recording.

• When “ALARM REC DURATION” in “RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “MAN1”, the alarm recording stops when a signal is input to this terminal. The alarm reset switch is connected here.

• When set to other than “MAN1”, it can be used to adjust the VCR’s clock.

REC IN

Use to start/stop recording or for series recording.

GND

When a lead connected to other terminals requires a ground, connect the ground lead here.

Output terminals

ALM OUT

Use to indicate an alarm recording to an external alarm.

MODE OUT

Use to indicate the VCR’s mode of operation.

• When “MODE OUT” in “REAR TERMINAL” menu is

set to “CLOCK ADJ”, the clock of all connected VCR’s can be adjusted. (

page 28)

CLK OUT

Use to control an external camera switcher.

CALL OUT

Use to indicate when a tape reaches its end during recording or if there has been a problem during recording.

Battery Box

Battery is stored here.

Note

• This VCR contains a special battery. Consult your dealer to replace it.

MODE

CLK

CALL

OUT

OUT OUTIN

AUDIO VIDEO

REMOTE jack

Remote control is possible by connecting the remote control unit (R-9100) here. (

MIC IN jack

Input jack for a microphone rated at 600

AUDIO IN connector

Audio input connector (RCA pin).

AUDIO OUT connector

Audio output connector (RCA pin).

VIDEO IN connector

Input connector for video signal (BNC connector). Connect cameras here. If the VCR POWER is turned off, the signal from the VIDEO IN connector is looped out to this connector.

VIDEO OUT connector

Output connector for video signal (BNC connector). Connect a monitor here.

S-VIDEO IN connector

Input connector for video signal (S-VIDEO connector). Connect cameras here.

S-VIDEO OUT connector

Output connector for video signal (S-VIDEO connector). Connect a monitor here.

RESET button

RS-232C terminal (D-SUB 9pin)

Input terminal to connect with a personal computer via RS232C cross cable.

For the rating of each terminal at the rear panel of the VCR,

OUTIN

S-VIDEO

page 38

page 37.

RESET

BATTERY

OPEN

page 33)

impedance.

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Introduction

Loading/Unloading a Tape

Note

Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into an outlet. Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video

cassette tapes marked

Important notice:

• It is recommended to use T-120 or ST-120 tape. Do not use a tape longer than T-160 or ST-160.

1. Insert the tape into the cassette slot by holding it so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces towards you.

• The Cassette Status indicator

illuminates on the fluorescent display when the tape is inserted.

Note

• Your VCR has a protection circuit which will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly. If the VCR ejects the tape, remove it completely and check that the long narrow edge with the contents label is facing towards you, and the clear plastic window that shows the video tape is facing upwards. Wait a few seconds, and try inserting the tape again.

Info.

• The VCR automatically turns on when the tape is loaded,

AUTO POWER ON.

• The VCR automatically plays back the tape if the erase prevention tab is removed, AUTO PLAY.

• You cannot insert a tape when all of the VCR’s buttons are locked and the Lock All indicator ( ) is illuminating.

or .

INCORRECT

Preventing accidental erase

Tapes come with an erase prevention tab which, when removed, prevents the tape’s contents from being erased or recorded over. If the tape you insert in the VCR has the erase prevention tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you attempt to record on it.

erase prevention tab

• We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair. The adhesives on many common types of tape could damage the head of your VCR.

Recommended number of tape uses

It is recommended that the cassette tape be replaced with a new one depending on the recording time mode and type of tape used. Providing TAPE LENGTH of FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to the same type of the tape you use.

In case of T-120 setting In case of T-160 setting

Recording time mode

2H, 6H

L12H, L18H

L24H L30H

48H 72H

96H 120H 168H 240H 360H 480H 720H 960H

page 32 for TAPE LENGTH setting

Number of

tape use

100

60 35 25 20 15 15 10

8 6 4 4 2 2 1

Recording time mode

2H, 8H

L16H, L24H

L32H L40H

64H

96H 128H 160H 224H 320H 480H 640H 960H

1280H

Number of

tape use

50 30 17 10

5 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Unloading

1. Press EJECT button on the front panel of the VCR.

2. Remove the tape.

Note

• When ejecting the tape during recording, press STOP button once to stop recording and then press EJECT button to unload the tape.

• You cannot eject a tape when all of the VCR’s buttons are locked and the Lock All indicator ( ) is illuminated.

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• The VCR will eject a tape even if the power to the VCR is turned off (as long as the VCR is plugged into an outlet), POWER OFF EJECT.

Basic Functions

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Manual Recording

Note

1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.

2. Load a tape with the erase prevention tab intact.

14.Press REC/PLAY MODE button to select the desired recording mode.

• The recording mode shown on the

fluorescent display varies by the setting selected in step 12. Refer to Recording/playback time below for the actual recording/ playback time when T-120, ST-120, T160 or ST-160 tape is used.

Steps 3 to 8 for selecting the normal or high density recording mode and activating S-VHS or S-VHS ET recording mode.

3. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

4. Turn JOG to select RECORDING SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <RECORDING SET UP> menu

appears.

5. Turn JOG to select REC MODE and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

6. Turn JOG to select NORMAL<SP> or H•D<EP> and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• NORMAL<SP> - higher picture

quality H•D<EP> - high density recording

7. Turn JOG to select S-VHS/S-ET and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

8. Turn JOG to select ON and turn

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE

ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET OFF ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET OFF ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE H•D<EP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET OFF ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

SHUTTLE to the right.

• The recording will be made on S-

VHS mode when using ST-120 or ST-160 tape.

• The recording will be made on S-

VHS ET mode when using T-120

ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE H•D<EP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

or T-160 tape.

9. Turn SHUTTLE to the left.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

10.Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <FIRST TIME SET UP> menu

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE COLOR TAPE LENGTH T-120 BUZZER WRNG

appears.

11.Turn JOG to select TAPE LENGTH and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

12.Turn JOG to select the type of tape you are using and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• When using T-120 or ST-120 tape,

select T-120.

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE COLOR TAPE LENGTH T-120 BUZZER WRNG

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE COLOR TAPE LENGTH T-160 BUZZER WRNG

• When using T-160 or ST-160 tape,

select T-160.

13.Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

15.Press REC button to begin recording.

16.Press STOP button to stop recording.

• If the tape you insert in your VCR has the erase prevention tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you attempt to record on it.

• The REC button will not function unless a tape is in stop or pause mode.

• A tape recorded by this VCR may not be played back correctly by another VCR.

Info.

•

Press the PAUSE button to momentarily stop recording. Press it again to resume recording. To protect the tape, the pause mode is automatically cancelled after approximately 5 minutes.

• Page 32 for the VCR’s function when the tape reaches its end during recording.

Recording/playback time

(hours : minutes)

TAPE LENGTH setting

REC MODE

Recording time mode

setting

6H L12H L18H L24H L30H

48H 72H

96H 120H 168H 240H 360H 480H 720H 960H

NORMAL

<SP>

2:00

12:00

26:00

50:00 74:00

98:00 122:00 170:00 242:00 362:00 482:00 722:00 962:00

T-120

–

H•D

<EP>

6:00

24:00

30:00 54:00

78:00 102:00 162:00 174:00 246:00 366:00 486:00 726:00 966:00

TAPE LENGTH setting

Recording time mode

–

REC MODE

2H 8H

16H L24H L32H L40H

64H

96H 128H 160H 224H 320H 480H 640H 960H

1280H

setting

NORMAL

<SP>

2:40

18:40

34:40

66:40

98:40 130:40 162:40 226:40 322:40 482:40 642:40 962:40

1282:40

T-160

–

H•D

<EP>

8:00

24:00

40:00

72:00 104:00 136:00 168:00 232:00 328:00 488:00 648:00 968:00

1288:00

Audio recording/playback

The 2H, 6H, 8H modes and the modes with the letter “L” (L12H, L16H, L18H, L24H, L30H, L32H and L40H) are for audio recording and playback on the linear track.

• Audio will not be recorded if cables for audio are not connected to the AUDIO IN connector or the microphone is not connected to the MIC IN jack.

• The longer the recording mode is set, the worse the sound quality gets. In L24H(SP), L30H, L32H or L40H mode, the sound quality is of the degree that the speaking voice can be

–

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Basic Functions

2H-8HPlayback mode

Audio

playback

Very

good

Picture Quality

L12H-L40H

Good

12H/16H/24H/32H

48H-1280H/0H

Not

available

GoodFair

Very

good

Manual Recording (Cont.)

heard.

Recording Check Function

When the VCR is recording, press the REC CHECK button for more than 1.5 seconds and then release. The tape will rewind a little and then playback the recording just made. When the tape reaches the position where the REC CHECK button was pressed, the VCR starts recording again.

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Playback

1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.

2. Load a pre-recorded tape.

3. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 9 to 13 in Manual Recording for activating S-VHS or S-VHS ET playback mode and selecting the type of tape used.

• If “S-VHS/S-ET” on

“RECORDING SET UP” menu is

set to “OFF”, a tape recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back with this VCR.

4. Press REC/PLAY MODE button to select the desired playback mode.

5. Press PLAY button to start playback.

• If noise occurs during playback,

adjust the tracking,

6. Press STOP button to stop playback.

page 17.

When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-160, the playback mode is switched in the order of 8H

L24H L40H 64H 96H 128H 160H

224H 320H 480H 640H 960H 1280H 0H

8H ...

• Picture jitter or noise may occur when the tape is played back in L12H, L16H, L18H, L24H, L30H, L32H or L40H mode even if the recording was made in its respective mode.

• When a pre-recorded tape is used for recording, the colored noise may appear on the beginning of the playback picture.

• There is normal sound playback only when a tape recorded in 2H, 6H, 8H, L12H, L16H, L18H, L24H, L30H, L32H or L40H mode is played back in its respective mode.

VCR’s function

TAPE END

setting

STOP or REWIND

REPEAT or

ALARM•PROT

Playback

Stop

VCR automatically rewinds to the beginning of the tape and stops.

Fast

Forward

Stop

When the tape reaches its end during playback/fast forwarding

VCR’s function varies by the setting of TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu.

page 32 for TAPE END setting.

Rewinding a tape

While the tape is stopped, turn SHUTTLE to the left. To stop rewinding, press STOP button.

Fast forwarding a tape

While the tape is stopped, turn SHUTTLE to the right. To stop fast forwarding, press STOP button.

Info.

• The fast forward/rewind time of a T-120/ST-120 tape is approximately 2 minutes, however, the time varies by the type of a tape you use.

Audio playback and picture quality

Info.

• VCR automatically plays back the tape if the erasure prevention tab is removed, AUTO PLAY.

Note

• Playback mode – SP mode –

When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-120, the playback mode is switched in the order of 2H

L12H 12H L24H 24H 48H 72H 96H

120H 168H 240H 360H 480H 720H 960H

0H 2H ... When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-160, the playback mode is switched in the order of 2H

L16H 16H L32H 32H 64H 96H 128H

160H 224H 320H 480H 640H 960H 1280H 0H 2H ...

– EP mode –

When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-120, the playback mode is switched in the order of 6H

L18H L30H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H

240H 360H 480H 720H 960H 0H 6H

...

Basic Functions

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Adjusting the Clock

Info.

Use of JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring for menu setting

You can adjust the VCR’s clock from the front panel, even though the VCR is turned off. This function lets you to set the information in the order of time, month, day and year. The hour time is entered twice. This is due to the daylight saving time.

Example : Setting the day and present time to 10:38 a.m., 11th December, 2002.

1. When the VCR and peripheral devices are turned off, press MENU button for more than 3 seconds.

• The hour digits of the clock on the

fluorescent display starts flashing.

2. Turn JOG to set the hour digits.

When the flashing item is same as the current time, turn SHUTTLE without turning JOG.

3. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the 10-minute digit flash and turn JOG to adjust.

4. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the 1-minute digit flash and turn JOG to adjust.

To finish the clock adjustment now, press MENU button for more than 3 seconds.

JOG dial

SHUTTLE ring

JOG dial

• Use JOG by placing a finger in the indent and turning.

• Turning JOG to the right moves the selection forward. Turning it to the left moves the selection back.

• If the selection is not flashing, turn JOG to the right to move the cursor ( back to your selection.

SHUTTLE ring

• If you turn SHUTTLE to the right/left end and release it, SHUTTLE comes back to the center position automatically.

• Navigate to the next menu layer by turning SHUTTLE to the right. Return to the previous menu layer by turning SHUTTLE to the left.

) down one position then to the left to move

5. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the month digits flash and turn JOG to adjust.

• The Month indicator ( ) illuminates.

6. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the day digits flash and turn JOG to adjust.

• The Day indicator (

7. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the year digits flash and turn JOG to adjust.

8. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• The VCR’s clock is set now.

9. Repeat steps 1 and 2 and turn SHUTTLE to the left to exit after hour mark is entered the second time.

Note

• Time and Date information can also be entered via the Menu System (FIRST TIME SETUP/TIME DATE ADJUST).

) illuminates.

When adjusting the clock to the exact second

Set the clock as described above, but set 1-minute digit to one or two minutes ahead of the reference time being used. After the step 7 above, when reference time reaches 00 second of the minute you have chosen, turn SHUTTLE to the right. The VCR’s clock now corresponds to the reference time to the nearest second.

Reference page

Basic Functions

Recording Techniques

Timer Recording

Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( page 9 or 28)

165432

DW START END HR 1 --- --:-- --:-- -----2 --- --:-- --:-- -----3 --- --:-- --:-- -----4 --- --:-- --:-- -----5 --- --:-- --:-- -----6 --- --:-- --:-- -----7 --- --:-- --:-- -----8 --- --:-- --:-- ------

2SP 6EP L12SP L18EP L24SP L30EP 48SP 48EP 72SP 72EP 96SP 96EP

T-120

120SP 120EP 168SP 168EP 240SP 240EP 360SP 360EP 480SP 480EP 720SP 720EP 960SP 960EP SKP

2SP 8EP L16SP L24EP L32SP L40EP 64SP 64EP 96SP 96EP 128SP 128EP 160SP 160EP 224SP 224EP 320SP

T-160

320EP 480SP 480EP 640SP 640EP 960SP 960EP 1280SP 1280EP SKP

1) Program number Up to 8 programs can be set.

2) Day of the week display

• Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting (

Display SPL to apply SPECIAL DW setting (

• Display DAY to record at the programmed time everyday.

3) Recording start-time

4) Next day indicator (•) Recording continues to the following day.

5) Recording end-time

6) Recording mode

• Recording mode varies by the TAPE LENGTH setting of FIRST

TIME SET UP menu. See the table shown to the left.

• Timer recording will not be performed when set to SKIP.

Info.

• Time is displayed in 24-hour format.

Example : Setting number 2 to L18H mode timer recording from 12:00 to 15:00 every Tuesday.

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to select TIMER PROGRAM and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

PROGRAM TO RECORD HOLIDAY SET UP SPECIAL DW MON-SAT

• <TIMER PROGRAM> menu

appears.

3. When the cursor (

) is next to

PROGRAM TO RECORD, turn SHUTTLE to the right.

DW START END HR 1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP 2 --- --:-- --:-- ------

--- --

-- --

-- ------

• <PROGRAM TO RECORD> menu appears.

4. Turn JOG to select the program number and turn SHUTTLE to the right to select.

5. In the DW column, turn JOG to select the Day of the Week. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to select.

6. In the START column, turn JOG to

hour

select the

digits of the start time.

Turn SHUTTLE to the right when

DW START END HR 1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP 2 --- --:-- --:-- -----3 --- --:-- --:-- ------

DW START END HR 1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP 2 TUE --:-- --:-- -----3 --- --:-- --:-- ------

DW START END HR 1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP 2 TUE 12:00 --:-- -----3 --- --:-- --:-- ------

done.

Set the

minute

7. In the END column, turn JOG to select the Turn SHUTTLE to the right when

10-minute

digit and

digit in a similar fashion.

hour

digits of the end time.

DW START END HR 1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP 2 TUE 12:00 15:00 -----3 --- --:-- --:-- ------

done.

Set the

minute

8. In the HR column, turn JOG to select the RECORDING mode.

10-minute

digit and

digit in a similar fashion.

DW START END HR 1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP 2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L18EP 3 --- --:-- --:-- ------

next page).

Setup step 9 to make recording while the REC IN terminal is grounded. If not, go to step 10.

9. Press MENU button.

• The program you are currently setting is highlighted.

• Press MENU button again to cancel.

10.Turn SHUTTLE to the right when done. (Cursor flashing will stop.)

• If the program has not been set

DW START END HR 1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP 2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L18EP 3 --- --:-- --:-- ------

completely, the DW column will continue to flash. Repeat steps 4 to 10 to set 2 or more programs at once.

11. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

12.Press TIMER REC button.

• The VCR is turned off and the Timer Recording indicator ) illuminates on the fluorescent display.

( When TIMER REC button is pressed during the programmed period, the VCR starts recording immediately.

Info.

When the Timer Recording indicator ( ) starts flashing, check for the following conditions:

a) A tape is not inserted. b) A tape without erase prevention tab is inserted. c) Day and present time has not been set. d) Timer program has not been set. e) Menu item has been set (flashing). – Remedy -

1. Press TIMER REC button to turn off the Timer Recording indicator(

2. a) Insert a tape. b) Insert a tape with erase prevention tab intact. c) Set the day and present time ( page 9 or 28) d) Confirm the program. e) Turn SHUTTLE to the right to stop flashing.

3. Press TIMER REC button to turn on the Timer Recording indicator.

10 Advanced Functions

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Info.

• To erase a program:

Select the program number you wish to erase, turn

SHUTTLE to the right (DW column flashes) and then turn SHUTTLE to the left.

Holiday set up

Up to 20 days per year can be set for Holiday for when the timer recording will be performed, or if HR in PROGRAM TO RECORD menu is set to SKIP, the timer recording will not be performed during the programmed period.

1. Display <TIMER PROGRAM> menu.

2. Turn JOG to select HOLIDAY SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <HOLIDAY SET UP> menu

01/01 01/15 02/11 03/22 04/29 05/03 05/04 05/05 07/20 09/15 09/23 10/10 11/03 11/23 12/23 - - / - -

- - / - - - - / - - - - / - - - - / - MONTH / DAY

appears.

3. Turn JOG to move the cursor (

) and

turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• Each time JOG is turned to the right, the cursor moves

towards right-forward direction.

4. Turn JOG to select the month you want, and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

5. Turn JOG to select the day you want, and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set 2 or more days at once.

6. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

Info.

• To erase the pre-set month and day, turn SHUTTLE to the left while the month item is flashing.

Special day of the week

Set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timer recording.

1. Display <TIMER PROGRAM> menu.

2. Turn JOG to select SPECIAL DW and

PROGRAM TO RECORD HOLIDAY SET UP SPECIAL DW MON-SAT

turn SHUTTLE to the right.

3. Turn JOG to set the start and end day of the week, and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

4. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

Note

• Start day of the week and end day of the week cannot be identical.

When the recording period of 2 or more programs are overlapped

The VCR always gives priority to the higher-numbered program.

Info.

• To make sure that the HOLIDAY SET UP setting is applied correctly, set a timer program with HLD in DW column to the higher-numbered program.

Alarm Recording

If an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording.

Alarm signal input

Example)

When ALARM REC MODE is set to L30H and ALARM REC DURATION is 10 min.

Recording Alarm Recording

page 26 for alarm recording connection

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to select RECORDING SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <RECORDING SET UP> menu

appears.

3. When the cursor ( ) is next to ALARM REC MODE, turn SHUTTLE to the right.

4. Turn JOG to set the alarm recording mode you want and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

5. Turn JOG to select ALARM REC DURATION and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

6. Turn JOG to set the alarm recording duration you want and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

ALARM REC MODE 2H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP>

ALARM REC MODE 2H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP>

ALARM REC MODE L30H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP>

ALARM REC MODE L30H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP>

ALARM REC MODE L30H ALARM REC DURATION 10M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP>

• When set to MAN 1, alarm

recording continues until RST IN terminal is grounded.

• When set to MAN 2, alarm

recording continues while ALM IN terminal is grounded.

7. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

Info.

• The index signal is automatically recorded when an alarm recording begins. (The Index indicator ( ) flashes on the fluorescent display).

• Even if an alarm recording is proceeding, the new alarm recording starts when the next alarm signal is input. (While an index signal is being recorded and then the next alarm signal is input, the second signal may not be detected during skip or index search.)

• An alarm recording continues till its end during timer recording, even if the timer recording end-time reaches.

• An alarm recording will be cancelled if the tape reaches its end.

• If the interval between two alarm recording start-times is too short, the skip or index search may not function correctly. ( for the minimum interval between two alarm recording start-times, go to page 18)

L30H Recording

10 min

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

Reference page

11Advanced Functions

Recording Techniques (Cont.)

Note

Emergency Recording

The VCR automatically starts an alarm recording when an alarm signal is input even if the VCR is in stop mode, turned off or in stand-by for timer recording. After an emergency recording, the VCR automatically returns to its original state.

1. After step 6 of

Alarm Recording

JOG to select EMERGENCY REC

and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

2. Turn JOG to select ON and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• The Emergency Recording indicator

) illuminates on the fluorescent

( display.

Display during alarm recording

• During the alarm recording, the alarm

recording counter will automatically be displayed on screen if DISPLAY MODE ( page 30) is set to 1, 2 or 3.

• The Alarm Recording indicator (

on the fluorescent display flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished.

• The alarm recording counter shows up

to 9999 alarm recordings, then it is reset to 0000 and continues counting.

• When initializing the alarm recording

list, the alarm recording counter will also be reset.

Series Recording 1

Series recording is possible if two or more of these units are connected. When the first VCR’s tape reaches its end or an error occurs on VCR, the second VCR automatically begins recording.

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to select REAR TERMINAL and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <REAR TERMINAL> menu

appears.

, turn

)

ALARM REC MODE L30H ALARM REC DURATION 10M EMERGENCY REC ON CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONESHOT•FIELD 1 ONESHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

Alarm recording counter

01-01-’01 09:30:00 A0001

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE

CALL OUT WRNG CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN REC-START/STOP

Series Recording 2

tape reaches its end, the second VCR automatically begins recording. When the tape in second VCR finishes, the first VCR starts recording again. (The two VCRs keep recording one after another.) Setup both 1st and 2nd VCRs as in the steps below.

1. Repeat steps 1 to 6 of Steps 3 to 6 must be set to both 1st and 2nd VCRs.

2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

3. Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRST

TIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears.

4. Turn JOG to select TAPE END and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

5. Turn JOG to select REWIND and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

6. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

page 27 for series recording connection

• Timer or emergency recording function cannot be used with series recording at the same time.

provides a function: when the first VCR’s

Series Recording 1

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE AUTO TAPE LENGTH T-120

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE AUTO TAPE LENGTH T-120

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END REWIND QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE AUTO TAPE LENGTH T-120

Remote Recording

This function permits you to control the start/end of recording from the remote place. The VCR continues recording while the REC IN terminal is grounded.

1. Display <REAR TERMINAL> menu.

2. Set REC IN to REC-START/STOP.

3. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display

appears on screen.

page 27 for remote recording connection.

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN REC-START/STOP

Step 3 and 4 on 1st VCR only:

3. When the cursor ( ) is next to CALL OUT, turn SHUTTLE to the right.

4. Turn JOG to select WRNG•TAPE END and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

Step 5 and 6 on 2nd VCR only:

5. Turn JOG to select REC IN and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

6. Turn JOG to select SERIES and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

7. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

12 Advanced Functions

CALL OUT WRNG CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN REC-START/STOP

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN REC-START/STOP

CALL OUT WRNG CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN REC-START/STOP

CALL OUT WRNG CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES

• An index signal will not be recorded during remote recording.

• Series or timer recording function cannot be used with

remote recording at the same time.

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

EMERGENCY REC OFF

CLOG DETECT ON

Repeat Recording

CLOG DETECT ON

With this function, when the tape is reached its end during recording, the VCR rewinds the tape and starts recording again.

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <FIRST TIME SET UP> menu

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE AUTO TAPE LENGTH T-120 BUZZER WRNG

appears.

3. Turn JOG to select TAPE END and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

4. Turn JOG to select REPEAT or ALARM•PROT and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

Refer to the table below for

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE AUTO TAPE LENGTH T-120 BUZZER WRNG

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END REPEAT QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE AUTO TAPE LENGTH T-120 BUZZER WRNG

REPEAT and ALARM•PROT.

• Repeat indicator ( ) illuminates

on the fluorescent display.

5. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

When the tape reaches its end during recording

The following functions are automatically engaged when the tape ends during recording.

TAPE END

setting

ALARM•

PROT

STOP

REWIND

REPEAT

* To repeat recording on the same tape again, eject the tape

once and reinsert.

When there are alarm recordings on tape

When there is NO alarm recording on tape

The tape is rewound

The tape stops.(*)

automatically to the beginning and then recording is resumed.

The tape stops. The tape is rewound automatically to the

beginning (except in timer recording) and then stops.

The tape is rewound automatically to the beginning and then recording is resumed (also recording over existing alarms).

One shot/Interval Recording

One shot recording allows you to control the number of fields to be recorded when the REC button is pressed or the REC IN terminal is grounded. Interval recording is made at the selected number of fields and at the selected interval.

1. Press REC/PLAY MODE button on the front panel to set the recording mode to 0H.

2. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

3. Turn JOG to select RECORDING SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <RECORDING SET UP> menu

appears.

4. Turn JOG to select REC MODE and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

5. Turn JOG to select the recording mode, NORMAL<SP> or H•D<EP> and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

6. Turn JOG to select ONE SHOT•FIELD and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

7. Turn JOG to select the number of recording field and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

8. Turn JOG to select ONE SHOT•INTERVAL and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

For one shot recording, setup step 9 only:

9. Turn JOG to select SHOT and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

For interval recording, setup step 10 only:

10.Turn JOG to select the recording interval and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

11. Press REC button.

• The one shot recording will be on standby mode.

• The VCR starts the interval recording with the interval

time selected in step 6 above.

12.To start one shot recording, press REC button again or switch the REC IN terminal on the rear panel to the ground.

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE

ALARM REC MODE 2H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP>

CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S

EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE H•D<EP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S

CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE H•D<EP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 5 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S

REC MODE H•D<EP>

S-VHS/S-ET ON

ONE SHOT•FIELD 5 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S

REC MODE H•D<EP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 5 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

REC MODE H•D<EP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 5 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 30S

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Note

VCRRecording time mode

L12H, L16H L18H, L24H(EP) L24H(SP), L32H

L30H, L40H

7 3

Number of cameras

Multiple of 7 Multiple of 3 Multiple of 13 Multiple of 5

Recording Techniques (Cont.)

Synchronous Recording

A number of camera images can be mixed together through a camera switcher and then recorded separately onto several VCRs. A camera is assigned to each VCR with the VCR recording only the camera image it has been assigned. This allows recording without gaps.

If you have 3 VCRs, the video signal from 3 cameras can be recorded separately by connecting the switcher as shown below:

V-SYNC SWITCHER / switching

cameras / recording

start signal

VCR1 / recording

/ clock out

VCR2 / recording

/ clock out

VCR3 / recording

/ clock out

CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA1 CAMERA2

REC

REC REC

9. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time appears on screen. page 27 for synchronous recording connection

• The recording mode must be set to L12H, L16H, L18H, L24H, L30H, L32H or L40H.

• The suitable number of VCRs and cameras to be connected are shown below:

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to select REAR TERMINAL and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <REAR TERMINAL> menu

appears.

3. Turn JOG to select REC IN and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

Steps 4 to 7 on VCR1 only:

4. Turn JOG to select SERIES or REC- START/STOP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• If the recording start signal is

available on the switcher, select SYNC REC.

5. Turn JOG to select CLOCK OUT and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN REC-START/STOP

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES

6. Turn JOG to select T/L-REC and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

7. Turn JOG to select F and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

Step 8 on all VCRs except VCR1:

8. Turn JOG to select SYNC REC and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

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CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT T/L REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT T/L REC- F MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SYNC REC

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Additional Features

Note

Memory backup in case of power failure

This VCR includes a built-in backup memory, so the preset day and present time will remain in memory even if there is a power failure. However, if the power cord is disconnected for a long period of time (2-3 months), the present time may not be accurate. In this case, set the clock again.

Info.

• The battery is fully charged if the VCR’s power cord is plugged into the outlet for 40 or more hours per week.

• If the battery is fully charged, even if the power cord is not plugged in, the following settings will remain in memory for up to 31 days:

– The day and present time display – Alarm list – Power loss list – Number of tape uses – Counter display – Recording/Playback mode

Note

• When ALARM REC DURATION of the RECORDING SET UP menu is set to MAN1 or MAN2 and a power failure occurs during the alarm recording, the VCR may not return to the alarm recording mode when the power comes back on.

After a power failure

If a power failure occurs during manual, timer or alarm recording, the VCR will return to the recording mode when the power comes back on. The Power Failure symbol (X) will be displayed for about 1 minute on screen and the Power Loss indicator ( ) will illuminate on the fluorescent display when the power comes back on. If a power failure occurs while the VCR’s power is on, the VCR will turn on by itself when the power comes back on.

Displaying/clearing the power loss list

Displaying the power loss list

The power failure start time/date is logged in the VCR’s Power Loss List. To view the list, please follow the steps listed below.

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <MAINTENANCE> menu

appears.

3. Turn JOG to select POWER LOSS LIST and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <POWER LOSS LIST> appears.

4. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time appears

on screen.

Note

• Up to 3 power failure start times will be displayed. If more than 3 failures have occurred, the first start time and the last 2 start times will be displayed on the list.

01-01-’01 MON 00:00:00 X L24

POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR ALARM LIST CLEAR

<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0 <ELAPSED TIME> 0H

01 01-31-’01 00:00 02 03

Clearing the power loss list

1. Select POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR in <MAINTENANCE> menu and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE RING

then POWER LOSS LIST will be cleared.

2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left to clear the list.

• <MAINTENANCE> menu

appears. To exit the menu without clearing the list, press MENU button.

3. Press MENU button.

• Once the list is cleared, the Power Loss indicator (

) will

go off.

Displaying/clearing the alarm list

Displaying the alarm list

The alarm recording start time/date are logged in the VCR’s Alarm List. To view the list, please follow the steps listed below.

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <MAINTENANCE> menu

appears.

3. Turn JOG to select ALARM LIST and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <ALARM LIST> appears.

4. Press MENU button.

POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR ALARM LIST CLEAR

<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0 <ELAPSED TIME> 0H

<ALARM LIST> 0001 01-31-’01 00:00 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008

• The day and present time appears

on screen.

• Maximum of 9,999 alarm recording start times will be counted.

• Up to 8 alarm recording start times/dates will be displayed. If more than 8 alarm recordings have occurred, the first start time and the last 7 start times will be displayed on the list.

Clearing the alarm list

1. Select ALARM LIST CLEAR in <MAINTENANCE> menu and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

ALARM LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE RING

then ALARM LIST will be cleared.

2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left to clear the list.

• <MAINTENANCE> menu

appears. To exit the menu without clearing the list, press MENU button.

3. Press MENU button.

• Once the list is cleared, the Alarm Recording indicator

) on the fluorescent display will go off.

(

Number of tape use and elapsed time of VCR

REPEAT REC TIMES indicates how many times a tape has

ELAPSED TIME indicates the total time the VCR has

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <REPEAT REC TIMES> and

<ELAPSED TIME> are shown at

the bottom of the <MAINTENANCE> menu.

been recorded over since it was first inserted.

been used for recording or playback.

POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR ALARM LIST CLEAR

<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0 <ELAPSED TIME> 0H

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Additional Features (Cont.)

Special Effects Playback

3. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

Note

• <REPEAT REC TIMES> is: – counted when the tape ends during recording (except

when TAPE END of FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to STOP)

– memorized even if the VCR is turned off – reset when a tape is inserted – shown up to 200 times. OVER is shown if exceeds 200

times.

• <ELAPSED TIME> is shown up to 89,999 hours.

Lock function

Each time the LOCK button is pressed, the Lock/Lock All indicator illuminates on the fluorescent display in the order of

(No display) ... All or some of the buttons on the front panel of VCR are locked, and the VCR is kept in the current condition. To release the lock, press LOCK button until nothing is displayed on the fluorescent display.

: All buttons except REC button and EJECT button

are locked.

: All buttons are locked.

(No display): No buttons are locked.

The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback.

Still picture

1. Press PAUSE button during playback.

• Press PAUSE button again to resume the playback.

Shuttle ring

By turning the SHUTTLE ring during still picture, you can obtain a variety of playback speeds as shown below.

1/30

1/15

1/7

9(5)

15(7)

1/30

1/15

1/7

9(5)

15(7)

( ) indicates the playback speed of the recorded tape in 2H mode.

1. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left during still picture.

• The playback speed varies by the angle of SHUTTLE ring.

• When SHUTTLE ring is released, it comes back to the center position and the playback picture stays at still.

1 Reverse high speed search 2 Reverse speed search 3 Reverse fast playback (x3) 4 Reverse playback

5 Reverse slow

6 Still 7 Slow playback

8 Normal playback 9 Fast playback (x2) 10 Forward speed search 11 Forward high speed search

Shuttle hold

When the SHUTTLE ring is released, the playback speed can be fixed to one selected.

1. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left to obtain a desired playback speed, then press PAUSE button.

2. Release SHUTTLE.

Cancelling the shuttle hold playback

1. Press PAUSE button once to go back to the still picture and press once again to return to the playback.

Direct shuttle ring

By turning the SHUTTLE ring during playback, you can obtain some special playback effects as shown below.

( ) indicates the playback speed of the recorded tape in 2H mode.

15(7)

9(5)9(5)

15(7)

1 Reverse high speed search 2 Reverse speed search 3 Reverse fast playback (x3) 4 Normal playback

5 Fast playback (x2) 6 Forward speed search 7 Forward high speed search

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Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Frame or field playback

Note

1. To forward frames or fields one by one, turn JOG during still picture.

• Turn to the right to forward.

• Turn to the left to reverse.

To forward frames or fields continuously, keep turning JOG during still picture.

• Keep turning to the right to forward frames (fields)

continuously.

• Keep turning to the left to reverse frames (fields)

continuously.

Picture quality adjustment

This control allows you to adjust the playback picture so that the outline is sharper or softer.

1. During playback, turn PICTURE control to the right or left.

• Turning to the right makes the picture sharper.

• Turning to the left makes the picture softer.

SOFT SHARP

To stop frame or field playback, release JOG.

• The playback picture stays at still.

Note

• Noise bars may appear on the picture while switching between forward and reverse frame or field playback.

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Adjustment during Playback

Tracking adjustment

If noise appears in the picture during playback, reverse/forward slow playback, fast playback, reverse playback, frame/field playback, you can reduce or eliminate it by adjusting the tracking.

How to adjust during playback

1. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best picture.

If noise appears

How to adjust during reverse/forward slow playback, fast playback, reverse playback, frame or field playback

1. During still picture, turn SHUTTLE to obtain the respective playback mode.

If noise appears in frame or field playback, set to slow playback.

2. While turning SHUTTLE, press PAUSE button.

• The playback picture is fixed at the selected speed.

3. Release SHUTTLE.

4. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best picture.

Vertical adjustment (picture vibration at the top and bottom)

The picture vibration during still picture, fast playback, slow playback or playback at L12H-1280H or 0H mode can be reduced or eliminated by the following steps.

How to adjust

1. Press PAUSE button during playback.

2. Press VERTICAL ADJUST button (+) or (–) to reduce or eliminate the picture vibration.

When the picture is vibrating

Initializing the vertical adjustment

The vertical adjustment will be reset to its initial setting by pressing both VERTICAL ADJUST buttons (+) and (–) together during still picture, fast playback or playback at L12H-1280H or 0H mode.

• Horizontal vibration cannot be corrected with VERTICAL ADJUST buttons.

• VERTICAL ADJUST buttons will not work, when QUASI V- SYNC of FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to OFF.

• The picture vibration during stil picture, frame or field playback may not be adjusted with VERTICAL ADJUST buttons.

Initializing the tracking

The tracking will be reset to its initial setting by pressing both

TRACKING buttons (+) and (–) together during playback.

Note

• Adjust the tracking at each playback mode or the type of playback (fast playback, reverse playback etc.), since the method of tracking adjustment varies.

• Although the tracking is adjusted during reverse playback or reverse slow playback, the noise may remain on screen.

• When a picture recorded in 2H, 6H or 8H mode is played back in L12H, L16H, L18H, L24H, L30H, L32H or L40H mode, noise may appear on screen after the adjustment.

• The noise bars will move continuously when a TRACKING button is depressed.

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Searching Techniques

Note

The various search functions help you find pictures you wish to view.

Counter memory stop

Rewinds a tape until the counter on the fluorescent display reaches “00000” and stops.

1. Press SEARCH button once.

• <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu

appears and COUNTER MEMORY ST OP is highlighted.

• The Counter Memory Stop

indicator (

) illuminates on the

fluorescent display.

COUNTER MEMORY STOP

SKIP SEARCH INDEX SEARCH TIME DATE SEARCH

Turn the SHUTTLE RING to execute. Press STOP to exit.

Info.

• Skip search or index search may not function if the interval between two alarm recording start-times is too short. The table below indicates the minimum interval between two alarm recording start-times for the skip or index search to work correctly.

Alarm recording mode

2H(2H)

6H(8H) L12H(L16H) L18H(L24H) L24H(L32H) L30H(L40H)

( ) appears when TAPE LENGTH is set to T-160.

Minimum interval between two alarm recording start-times

approx. 15 sec. approx. 15 sec.

approx. 2 min. approx. 2 min. approx. 2 min. approx. 2 min.

2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• The VCR starts rewinding the tape. To quit while rewinding, press STOP button. To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without rewinding, press STOP button.

Note

• When the counter on the fluorescent display indicates “00000”, COUNTER MEMORY STOP of the SEARCH

FUNCTION menu cannot be selected.

Skip search

During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR plays back a tape (at 2H, 6H or 8H mode) for about 4 seconds where an index signal is recorded. This process is repeated until the end or beginning of the tape is reached.

Present position

Fast forward

Index

ALARM RECORDING

Approx. 4 sec. playback

Fast forward

Index

ALARM RECORDING

Fast forward

Approx. 4 sec. playback

Index search

During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR will search for an index signal you have selected. When the index signal is found, the VCR will play back in still picture.

1. Press SEARCH button until INDEX SEARCH is highlighted.

• The Index Search indicator

) illuminates on the

( fluorescent display.

2. Turn JOG to select an index number (between 1 and 255) you wish to find.

To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without searching, press STOP button.

3. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left to start searching.

• Turning SHUTTLE to the right proceeds the search in

the forward direction.

• Turning SHUTTLE to the left proceeds the search in the

reverse direction.

• The index number shown on the fluorescent display will

decrease one by one as each index signal goes by. To quit while searching, press STOP button.

COUNTER MEMORY STOP SKIP SEARCH

INDEX SEARCH 1

TIME DATE SEARCH

Use JOG to adjust, turn the SHUTTLE RING or to execute. Press STOP to exit.

1. Press SEARCH button until SKIP SEARCH is highlighted.

• The Skip Search indicator ( )

illuminates on the fluorescent display.

COUNTER MEMORY STOP

SKIP SEARCH

INDEX SEARCH TIME DATE SEARCH

Turn the SHUTTLE RING or to execute Press STOP to exit.

2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left to start searching.

• Turning SHUTTLE to the right proceeds the search in the

forward direction.

• Turning SHUTTLE to the left proceeds the search in the

reverse direction. To quit while searching, press STOP button. To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without searching, press STOP button.

3. When you find a picture you wish to view, press PLAY button.

Note

• The index signal may be difficult to locate in some recording conditions.

• Audio output is muted during the skip search.

• The index signal may be difficult to locate in some recording

conditions.

Info.

How to count index number

• Index number is the count from the present position. The index number of one alarm recording before the present position is “-1”. One after is “+1”.

• Maximum count is ±255 alarm recordings.

Present position

Reverse direction Fast forward direction

-255 -2

Alarm Recording

-1

+2+1

+255

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Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Time date search

You can easily find a picture recorded at specific date and time.

1. Press SEARCH button until TIME DATE SEARCH is highlighted.

• The Time Date Search indicator

(

) illuminates on the fluorescent

display.

2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <TIME DATE SEARCH> menu

appears.

COUNTER MEMORY STOP SKIP SEARCH INDEX SEARCH

TIME DATE SEARCH

Turn the SHUTTLE RING to go the search menu. Press STOP to exit.

TIME 00:00 DATE 13 DIRECTION REVERSE

3. Turn JOG to set

hour digits

you wish to find and turn SHUTTLE to

of TIME

Use JOG to adjust, and ENTER .

the right.

To exit the <TIME DATE SEARCH> menu without searching, turn SHUTTLE to the left several times.

4. Set

10-minute digit

of TIME, DATE and DIRECTION in a similar fashion.

and

1-minute digit

TIME 03:25 DATE 24 DIRECTION FORWARD

• Searches in the forward direction

of the tape when DIRECTION is set to FORWARD.

Use JOG to adjust, and ENTER to start.

• Searches in the reverse direction

of the tape when DIRECTION is set to REVERSE.

5. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to start searching.

• When the recorded picture is found, it is shown at still

picture. To quit while searching, press STOP button.

Note

• An index mark is written on a tape at each hour (1:00, 2:00 and so on) during recording. The time date search cannot be resumed if the index mark of the hour (set in step 3) is not recorded on a tape. Example: When the VCR recorded from 8:15 to 17:30 on a tape, only pictures recorded between 9:00 and 17:30 can be found using the time date search.

• The time date search may not function correctly, if you use a tape with a poor recording quality or with alarm recordings recorded at several recording mode.

• The time date search will not function when using a tape recorded with other VCRs or a tape recorded without setting the current day and time.

Info.

• When the desired part of the tape is not found in the selected direction, the VCR automatically searches in the opposite direction.

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19Advanced Functions

Using with Personal Computer

Configuring the time lapse VCR

Important notice:

• Before connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the VCR from the wall outlet, and turn the personal computer power off.

Connecting the VCR to a personal computer

Personal computer

• When controlling only one VCR via the personal computer, VCR ADDRESS is set to NONE.

• When VCRs have a unique VCR ADDRESS (from VCR01 to VCR255), VCRs can be controlled remotely via a personal computer.

Connecting to a personal computer

A personal computer that has an RS-232C serial port can be used to remotely control the VCR.

Physical protocol of RS-232C

D-SUB 9pin male

5 4 3 2 1

9 8 7 6

RS-232C terminal

ALM RSTINREC GND ALM

REMOTE MIC

MODE

OUT

OUT OUTIN

AUDIO VIDEO

CLK

CALL

S-VIDEO

RS-232C cross cable

RS-232C IN terminal

BATTERY

OPEN

RESET

OUTIN

1. Connect the RS-232C cross cable to the RS-232C terminal of the personal computer.

2. Connect the other end of cable to RS-232C terminal on the VCR.

RS-232C setting

Set the RS-232C interface setting by using the on screen menu of the VCR.

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <FIRST TIME SET UP> menu

appears.

3. Turn JOG to select RS-232C and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <RS-232C> menu appears.

4. Change the parameter value by turning JOG to the left or right and turn SHUTTLE to the right to store the new value.

• The next item starts flashing.

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE AUTO TAPE LENGTH T-120 BUZZER WRNG RS-232C

<RS-232C>

TRANSMISSION RATE 1200 DATA BIT LENGTH 8BIT STOP BIT LENGTH 1BIT PARITY BIT NONE DELIMITER<SEND> CR•LF

<RS-232C>

TRANSMISSION RATE 1200 DATA BIT LENGTH 8BIT STOP BIT LENGTH 1BIT PARITY BIT NONE DELIMITER<SEND> CR•LF DELIMITER<RECEIVE> CR VCR ADDRESS NONE

RS-232C

No.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Signal line

names

RD SD ER SG DR RS CS

Meanings

Receive data Transmit data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request send Clear to send

Directions

(from VCR side)

INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

–

INPUT OUTPUT

INPUT

Data communication settings

Synchronization Asynchronous Transmission rate 1200/2400/4800/9600 bps Data bit length 1bit/2bit Parity bit Nil/Even/Odd Xcontrol Nil S parameter Nil CS-RS hand-shake With Delimiter code for send CR(0DH)/CR(0DH)+LF(0AH) Delimiter code for receive CR(0DH)/CR(0DH)+LF(0AH)

Cable connections

Before connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the VCR from the outlet, and turn the personal computer power off. Connect the RS-232C IN terminal of the VCR to the personal computer’s serial port.

1. When the RS-232C connector of the computer is D-SUB 25pin.

FRAME RD 2 SD 3 ER 4 SG 5 DR 6 RS 7 CS 8

D-SUB 9 pin female

(VCR)

1 FG 2 RD 3 SD 4 ER 5 SG 6 DR 7 RS

20 CS

D-SUB 25 pin male

(Computer)

5 Repeat step 4 until all of the items are set.

• <FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears after setting VCR ADDRESS.

6. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

Note

• Set all parameters to the same values as the controlling personal computer or other equipment.

• The PARITY BIT cannot be used when the DATA BIT LENGTH is set to 8BIT.

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2. When the RS-232C connector of the computer is D-SUB 9pin.

FRAMEFRAME RD 2 SD 3 ER 4 SG 5 DR 6 RS 7 CS 8

2 RD 3 SD 4 ER 5 SG 6 DR 7 RS 8 CS

D-SUB 9 pin female D-SUB 9 pin female

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Commands from personal computer

Note

The commands sent from the personal computer (or other equipment) to the VCR and responses produced by the VCR are detailed in this section.

When controlling only one VCR via the personal computer, VCR ADDRESS of RS-232C menu is set to NONE.

Command : Commands set to the VCR.

Format :

Command

Codes

Parameter

ParameternDelimiter

Parameter

Command : Commands set to the VCR.

Command

Codes

Parameter

ParameternDelimiter

Format :

VCR ADDRESS

or ALL

Parameter

Status : Response codes from the VCR to outside.

Format :

VCR ADDRESS

Parameter

Command

Codes

Parameter

ParameternDelimiter

Status : Response codes from the VCR.

Format : Status

Note

Parameter

ParameternDelimiter

Parameter

#1 When you set DELIMITER<RECEIVE> to CR, input the

carriage return code (0DH). When you set DELIMITER<RECEIVE> to CR•LF, input the carriage return code (0DH) and line feed code (0AH).

#2 When you set DELIMITER<SEND> to CR, the carriage

return code (0DH) will be inputted. When you set DELIMITER<SEND> to CR•LF, the carriage return code (0DH) and line feed code (0AH) will be inputted.

Example 1: Switch on the VCR. (When DELIMITER<SEND> and DELIMITER<RECEIVE> of RS-232C menu is set to CR.)

Sending commands

from the PC etc.

PW1 CR

indicates carriage return code (0DH).

Status or error code

from the VCR to PC etc.

RC CR EX CR

Meanings

Power ON command Command received Command carried out

Example 2: Recording was attempted, but failed because the erase prevention tab of the tape was broken. (When DELIMITER<SEND> and DELIMITER<RECEIVE> of RS-232C menu is set to CR.)

Sending commands

from the PC etc.

RC CR

Status or error code

from the VCR to PC etc.

RC CR ER02 CR

Meanings

Command for recording Command received Failed because the erase prevention tab of the tape is broken.

#1 When you set DELIMITER<RECEIVE> to CR, input the

carriage return code (0DH). When you set DELIMITER<RECEIVE> to CR•LF, input the carriage return code (0DH) and line feed code (0AH).

#2 When you set DELIMITER<SEND> to CR, the carriage

return code (0DH) will be inputted. When you set DELIMITER<SEND> to CR•LF, the carriage return code (0DH) and line feed code (0AH) will be inputted.

Example 1: Fast forward the tape in the VCR of the ID number VCR02. (When the DELIMITER<SEND> and DELIMITER<RECEIVE> of RS-232C menu is set to CR.)

Sending commands

from the PC etc.

VCR02, FF CR

indicates carriage return code (0DH).

Status or error code

from the VCR to PC etc.

VCR02, RC CR VCR02, EX CR

Meanings

Command for fast f orwarding (VCR02) Command received (VCR02) Command carried out (VCR02)

Example 2: Set the clock of the all VCR connected to 12:27. (When DELIMITER<SEND> and DELIMITER<RECEIVE> of RS-232C menu is set to CR.)

Sending commands

from the PC etc.

ALL,SC12,27 CR

indicates carriage return code (0DH).

Status or error code

from the VCR to PC etc.

VCR01, RC CR VCR01, EX CR

•

VCR255, RC CR VCR255, EX CR

Meanings

Command for recording Command received (VCR01) Command carried out (VCR01)

Command received (VCR255) Command carried out (VCR255)

•

* The order and number of the status responses from the

VCRs to the PC or other controller may vary dependent upon the number of VCRs and the ID number settings.

indicates carriage return code (0DH).

When controlling two or more VCRs from a personal computer, the VCR ADDRESS of each VCR is set to the different address (from VCR 01 to VCR255, except NONE).

• Input the “VCR ADDRESS (eg. VCR01)” that you want to control and “, (comma)” before inputting the command code.

• When you want to control all connected VCRs, input “ALL” and “, (comma)” before inputting the command codes.

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21Advanced Functions

Using with Personal Computer (Cont.)

Commands and Responses

•

: Input the code according to DELIMITER<RECEIVE> setting {CR (0DH) or CR (0DH) + LF (0AH)}.

•

: The code according to DELIMITER<SEND> setting {CR (0DH) or CR (0DH) + LF (0AH)} will be inputted.

indicates one character or number. (eg. indicates three characters or numbers.)

•

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25

26 27 28

30 31 32

Commands

PW0

PW1

PU0

PU1

LK0

LK1

TR0

TR1

Functions Power ON/OFF Power OFF Power ON Eject Stop Playback Reverse playback Fast forward Rewind Recording Counter memory stop Pause ON/OFF Pause OFF Pause ON Frame adavance (when still) Reverse frame adavance (when still) Lock OFF Lock ON Lock All ON Skip search (forward) Skip search (reverse) Index search (forward) ( =001-255) Index search (reverse) ( =001-255) Enquiy about current index No. (during index search) Timer recording ON/OFF Timer recording OFF Timer recording ON Enquiry about current executing timer program No. Enquiry about current VCR status

Lock ON/OFF or Lock All ON/OFF :0=OFF, 1=ON Enquiry about current lock status and lock mode Counter reset Enquiry about current counter display value

Status after normal execution

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC ID

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC TN

#2 #2

RC ST00

#2 #2

RC ST01

#2 #2

RC ST02

#2 #2

RC ST03

#2 #2

RC ST04

#2 #2

RC ST05

#2 #2

RC ST06

#2 #2

RC ST07

#2 #2

RC ST08

#2 #2

RC ST09

#2 #2

RC ST10

#2 #2

RC ST11

#2 #2

RC ST12

#2 #2

RC ST13

#2 #2

RC ST14

#2 #2

RC ST15

#2 #2

RC ST16

#2 #2

RC ST17

#2 #2

RC ST18

#2 #2

RC ST19

#2 #2

RC ST20

#2 #2

RC ST21

#2 #2

RC ST22

#2 #2

RC ST23

#2 #2

RC ST24

#2 #2

RC ST25

#2 #2

RC ST26

#2 #2

RC ST27

#2 #2

RC ST29

#2 #2

RC ST30

#2 #2

RC ST31

#2 #2

RC ST32

#2 #2

RC ST33

#2 #2

RC ST34

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC LM

#2#2#2

RC EX RC CT

Explanation of status Command received and carried out

Index No. is =001-255 Command received and carried out

Timer program No. is =1-8 (Note)ER08,when not timer recording Power off, cassette in Power off, cassette out Power on, cassette in Power on, cassette out Fast forward underway Rewind underway Recording underway Recording pause underway Playback underway Reverse playback underway Forward speed search underway Reverse speed search underway Still underway Counter memory stop underway Skip search (fast forward) underway Skip search (rewind) underway Playback during skip search Index search (fast forward) underway Index search (rewind) underway Rewind during repeat recording Alarm recording underway Timer recording underway Standby for timer recording Timer recording error underway Time date search standby underway Time date FF search underway Time date REW search underway Time date search or point adjustment underway Recording check underway Alarm recording Index writing underway Time date index writing underway Oneshot recording underway Frame advance underway Reverse frame advance underway Command received and carried out

: 0=Lock off, 1=Lock on 2=Lock All on Command received and carried out =00000-99999

22 Advanced Functions

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

NO.

Commands

(1)

(2)

(5)

(6)

(1)

(2)

Functions Switch over REC/PLAY mode to

Status after normal exection

RC EX

Explanation of status

Command received and carried out = 002,006,L12,(012),L18,L24,(024), L30,048,072,096,120,168,240,360,480,720, 960,000 (012 and 024 are available during playback at SP mode) Enquiry about current REC/PLAY mode

Change menu to the next layer

#2 #2

RC MD

#2 #2

RC EX

(1)

(2)

(1)

: (same as item 34)

(2)

: 0=SP,1=EP (only when

(1)

is 048-000)

Command received and carried out Switch screen page to : 000=present time display 100=MAIN MENU 110=DISPLAY menu 120=SEARCH FUNCTION menu 121=TIME DATE SEARCH menu 130=TIMER PROGRAM menu 131=PROGRAM TO RECORD menu 132=HOLIDAY SET UP menu 140=RECORDING SET UP menu 150=REAR TERMINAL menu 160=MAINTENANCE menu 161=POWER LOSS LIST 162=ALARM LIST 163=ALL MENU INITIALZE 164=POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR 165=ALARM LIST CLEAR 170=FIRST TIME SET UP menu 171=TIME DATE ADJUST menu 172=RS-232C menu

(1)

Enquiry about current screen page

(2)

(3)

Current date setting

(1)

:Month,

(2)

:Day,

(3)

:Year

Enquiry about current date

#2 #2

RC ON

RC EX

#2 #2

RC TD

(2)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

:(same as item 37),

050=LANGUAGE SELECT

(2)

: 0=Setting completed, 1=Setting underway Command received and carried out

(1)

(3)

(4)

:(same as item 39)

:Day of the week

0=SUN, 1=MON, 2=TUE,

(2)

Current time setting

(1)

:Hour,

(2)

:Minute

Enquiry about current time

(2)

Enquiry about power failure symbol Time and date display position

(1)

:Horizontal

#2 #2

RC EX

(1)

#2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2

RC TI RC MK RC EX

(2)

(3)

3=WED, 4=THU, 5=FRI, 6=SAT Command received and carried out

(1)

:Hour,

(2)

:Minute,

(3)

:Second : 0=Not Displayed, 1=Displayed Command received and carried out

=01-30 (mode 1,size large) =01-49 (mode 1,size small) =01-39 (mode 2,3 size large) =01-65 (mode 2,3 size small)

(2)

:Vertical =01-37 (mode 1,size large or small) =01-35 (mode 2,3 size large or small) Enquiry about time and date display

(3)

(7)

position

(4)

Timer program setting

(8)

(1)

(2)

Program No.=1-8 :Day of the week (0=SUN, 1=MON,

RC LT RC EX

(1)

(2)

#2 #2

2=TUE, 3=WED, 4=THU, 5=FRI, 6=SAT, 7=DAY, 8=SPL,9=HLD)

(3)

:Rec. starting hour=00-23

(4)

:Rec. starting minute=00-59

(5)

:Rec. ending hour=00-23

(6)

:Rec. ending minute=00-59

(7)

:Rec. time mode=002, 006, L12, L18,

(1),

(2)

: (same as item 44)

Command received and carried out (Note) An error (ER08) will occur if an attempt is made to program a timer program number that has already been set. Clear the timer program contents with the "CA " command and then retry.

L24, L30, 048, 072, 096, 120, 168, 240, 360,480, 720, 960, 000, SKP

(8)

:REC mode 0=SP, 1=EP, 2=SP/EXT, 3=EP/EXT (EXT= external timer recording) Enquiry about setting contents of timer program No. (

Clear contents of timer program No. ( Setting the special day of the week

(1)

:Start day of the week (0-6)

(2)

:End day of the week (0-6)

=1-8)

RC MP

=1-8)

RC EX (Cannot accept this command when

(2)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(7)

#2 #2

(8)

are the same number)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(1)

(8)

(=same as item 46)

Command received and carried out

and

0=SUN, 1=MON, 2=TUE, 3=WED, 4=THU, 5=FRI, 6=SAT

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23Advanced Functions

Using with Personal Computer (Cont.)

NO.

51 52

54 55 56 57 58 59

60 61 62 63 64 65 66

67 68

69 70

71 72 73 74 75

76 77 78 79

80 81

82 83 84

85 86 87

88 89 90 91

Commands DW?

AS1

AS0

EM0

EM1

AS2

FS0

DM?

CH0

CH1

FS1

(1)

CU?

BL?

FS2

OI?

HM?

Functions Enquiry about setting of the special day of the week

Status after normal execution RC DW

(1)

#2 #2

(2)

Explanation of status

(1)

:Start day (of the week) (0-6)

(2)

:End day (of the week) (0-6) 0=SUN, 1=MON, 2=TUE, 3=WED, 4=THU, 5=FRI, 6=SAT

Alarm recording mode setting =02,06,12,18,24,30 Enquire of alarm recording mode setting Alarm REC duration setting

RC EX RC AM

#2 #2 #2

RC EX

Command received and carried out =02,06,12,18,24,30

Command received and carried out

:0=MAN1, 1=MAN2, 2=15S, 3=30S, 4=45S, 5=1M, 6=2M, 7=5M, 8=10M Enquiry about alarm REC duration setting Emergency REC ON/OFF

#2 #2

RC AP

#2 #2

RC EX

:(same as item 53) Command received and carried out

Emergency REC OFF Emergency REC ON Enquiry about emergency REC setting Tape end movement setting

#2 #2

RC EG

#2 #2

RC EX

:0=OFF, 1=ON Command received and carried out

: 0=STOP, 1=REWIND, 2=REPEAT, 3=ALARM•PROT (protect) Enquiry about tape end movement set Display mode setting =1-4 Enquiry about display mode setting Set date character display size "SMALL" Set date character display size "LARGE"

(2)

Enquiry about date character display size Clock out setting

(1)

:0=REC, 1=T/L REC

(2)

:01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 60, 00(output by field) Enquiry about clock out setting Mode out setting

#2 #2

RC TE

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC DM

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC CZ

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC CD

#2 #2

RC EX

:(same as item 59) Command received and carried out =1-4 Command received and carried out Command received and carried out : 0=SMALL, 1=LARGE Command received and carried out

(1)

(2)

:(same as item 66)

Command received and carried out : 0=REC, 1=PLAY, 2=POWER, 3=TAPE IN, 4=TAPE REMAIN, 5=CLOCK ADJ Enquiry about MODE OUT setting CALL OUT setting :0=OFF, 1=ON

#2 #2

RC MR

#2 #2

RC EX

: (same as item 68)

Command received and carried out Receive the command only when the signal at the CALL OUT terminal is switched to the active condition. Enquiry about CALL OUT setting Blue Back setting : 0=OFF, 1=ON Enquiry about Blue Back setting Set menu item to flash :0=OFF, 1=ON Buzzer setting

#2 #2

RC CU

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC BL

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC EX

: 0=OFF, 1=ON

Command received and carried out

: 0=OFF, 1=ON

Command received and carried out

Command received and carried out : 0=WRNG, 1=WRNG•TAPE END, 2=WRNG•REMAIN, 3=OFF Buzzer ON/OFF setting :0=OFF, 1=ON Enquiry about buzzer setting Enquiry about buzzer status One shot field setting : 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 10, 20, 30 Enquiry about one shot field setting Oneshot interval setting

#2 #2

RC BZ

#2 #2

RC SW

#2 #2

RC EX

RC SD

#2 #2

RC EX

: (same as item 75)

: 0=OFF (not ring), 1=ON (ring)

Command received and carried out

:(same as item 79)

Command received and carried out : 0=SHOT, 1=10S, 2=15S, 3=30S 4=45S, 5=1M, 6=2M, 7=3M Enquiry about one shot interval setting Enquiry about current alarm REC. No. Enquiry about alarm list : 0=about the first alarm recording

#2 #2

RC OI

RC AN

#2 #2

RC AT

(1)

(2)

(3)

:(same as item 81)

=0000-9999

(4)

(5)

(1) (4)

:Month, :Hour,

(2)

:Day,

(5)

:Minute

(3)

:Year,

1-7=about the last to seventh last alarm recording Clearing alarm list Enquiry about current power loss No. Enquiry about power loss list : 0=about the first power loss

#2 #2

RC EX

RC PN RC PT

(1)

(2)

#2 #2

(3)

Command received and carried out

=00-99

(4)

(5)

(1) (4)

:Month, :Hour,

(2)

:Day,

(5)

:Minute

(3)

:Year,

1=about the second last power loss 2=about the last power loss Clearing power loss list Initializing the menu setting Enquiry about the elapsed time Enquiry about warning information

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC HM

RC WN

Command received and carried out

:=hour

:Warning No.

00=no malfunction, 01=tape end

03=video input missing

04=clogged head

05=reel rotation trouble

06=loading motor trouble

07=capstan motor trouble

08=drum motor trouble

09=tape loose, 10=switching power short

24 Advanced Functions

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

NO.

92 93

94 95 96 97

99 100 101 102 103

104 105

106 107

108 109

110 111 112 113

114 115

116 117

118 119

120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127

Commands

CA0

RI?

SM?

RS?

TL?

LP?

(1)

TS?

SB1

SB3

RN?

BL?

SV?

(1)

CG?

HR0

HR1

HR?

MR0

MR1

MR?

Functions Clearing the warning "ER05"

Status after normal execution

#2 #2

RC EX

Explanation of status

Command received and carried out REC IN setting : 0=SERIES, 1=REC-START/STOP 2=SYNC REC Enquiry about REC IN setting QUASI-VSYNC setting :0=OFF, 1=ON Enquiry about QUASI-VSYNC setting CALL OUT setting

#2 #2

RC RI

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC QV

#2 #2

RC EX

:(same as item 93)

Command received and carried out

: 0=OFF, 1=ON

Command received and carried out : 0=WRNG, 1=WRNG•TAPE END 2=WRNG•REMAIN Enquiry about CALL OUT setting DAYLIGHT SAVING setting : 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=AUTO Enquiry about DAYLIGHT SAVINGS setting

Enquiry about REPEAT REC TIMES Tape length setting

: 0=T-120/ST-120, 1=T-160/ST-160 Enquiry about tape length setting

(2)

(3)

(2)

(3)

Enquiry about tape remaining time Time date search (forward) setting

(1)

:Day,

Time date search (reverse) setting

(1)

:Day,

(2)

:Hour,

(2)

:Hour,

(3)

:Minute

(3)

:Minute Enquiry about time date search setting VIDEO MODE setting

#2 #2

RC CL

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC SM

RC RS

#2 #2

RC RSOVER

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC TL RC LP RC EX

RC TS RC EX

(1)

#2 #2

(1)

#2 #2

:(same as item 97) Command received and carried out

: 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=AUTO OFF,

3=AUTO ON : 000-200 OVER (more than 201 times) Command received and carried out

:(same as item 102)

(2)

(1)

:Hour,

(2)

:Minute

Command received and carried out

(1)

(2)

(3)

#2#2

:Day,

(2)

:Hour,

(3)

:Minute

Command received and carried out : 1=B/W, 2=AUTO Enquiry about VIDEO MODE Menu language selection : 0=English, 1=French, 2=Spanish Enquiry about selected menu language

Enquiry about recording/playback mode, SP/EP Blueback ON/OFF

(2)

(3)

Enquiry about recording format

Holiday set up setting

(1)

:Position No. 01-20,

(3)

:Day

(2)

:Month,

#2 #2

RC SQ

#2 #2

RC EX

#2 #2

RC SP

#2 #2

RC RN

#2 #2

RC BL

#2 #2

RC SV

#2 #2

RC EX

: (same as item 108)

Command received and carried out

: (same as item 110)

8=Language is not selected

: 0=SP 1=EP

: 0=OFF, 1=ON

: 0=VHS, 1=S-VHS, 2=S-VHS ET

Command received and carried out

Clearing holiday set up setting : Position No. 01-20 Enquiry about holiday set up setting on line 1 to 5 : Line No. 1-5 Clog detection ON/OFF

RC HC

(1)

(2)

#2 #2

RC EX

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

:Month,

(2)

:Day

Command received and carried out :0=OFF, 1=ON Enquiry about clog detection setting S-VHS/S-ET ON/OFF

#2 #2

RC CG

#2 #2

RC EX

: 0=OFF, 1=ON

Command received and carried out S-VHS/S-ET OFF S-VHS/S-ET ON Enquiry about S-VHS/S-ET setting Setting REC MODE SP/EP

#2 #2

RC HR

#2 #2

RC EX

: 0=OFF, 1=ON

Command received and carried out REC MODE SP ON REC MODE EP ON Enquire about REC MODE setting

#2 #2

RC RM

: 0=SP, 1=EP

Error codes

Meaning of error

Errors

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

No power supply

ER00

No cassette loaded

ER01

Broken tape tab (unable to record)

ER02

Beginning of the tape

ER03

Tape end

ER04

Problem with the tape, video input or VCR mechanism

ER05

Present time or timer program not yet set

ER06

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NO.

9 10 11 12 13

Meaning of error

Errors

Alarm REC underway (Unable to change setting)

ER07

Unfeasible

ER08

Incorrect command

ER10

Incorrect parameter

ER11

Overflow of the VCR's command receive buffer

ER12

Data not received correctly

ER13

25Advanced Functions

Connections for Various Functions

Connecting with CCTV camera, monitor and sensor

One of either codes

SENSOR CCTV CAMERA

should be connected.

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

RSTINREC GND ALMALM

MIC

GND

MODE

CLK

CALL

OUT

OUT OUTIN

AUDIO VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

One of either codes should be connected.

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO IN

OUTIN

S-VIDEO

RESET

S-VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

MONITOR

ALM IN

REMOTE

MICROPHONE

MIC

Note

• Monitor to be connected – Connecting with a CCTV monitor (for surveillance) is recommended. – Connecting with some monitors may cause picture vibration and/or picture distortion at the top or bottom of the image at still

picture or normal playback.

– A television for domestic use may easily cause the picture vibration and distortion.

• CCTV camera to be connected – Do not connect ‘Color’ and ‘Black & White’ cameras together.

• When both S-VIDEO IN terminal and VIDEO IN terminal are connected with the CCTV camera, the signal through S-VIDEO IN

terminal is given priority.

Alarm Recording Connection

The alarm can be confirmed from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal with an existing alarm system panel or other peripherals such as a buzzer. Connect the VCR and other

peripherals as to the right. (

page 11 for the menu setting

and page 37 for the rating of each terminal)

26 Installation

Note

A point to notice

Alarm reset switch External alarm lamp

and buzzer

RSTINREC GND ALMALM

MODE

OUT

CLK

CALL

Alarm set switch

Info.

Supplementary information

Series Recording Connection

Connect VCRs to be used as shown below.( page 12 for the menu setting)

RSTINREC GND ALMALM

MODE

1st VCR

OUT

CLK

CALL

RSTINREC GND ALMALM

MODE

OUT

CLK

CALL

2nd VCR

*1 : This connection is necessary

in case of

Series Recording 2

Remote Recording Connection

Connect the VCR with a remote switch as to the right. ( page 12 for the menu setting and page 37 for the rating of each terminal)

RSTINREC GND ALMALM

MODE

OUT

CLK

CALL

Remote switch

Synchronous Recording Connection

Connect VCRs as shown below. ( page 14 for the menu setting)

Note

The number of VCRs to be connected varies by the recording time mode selected.

Camera 1

1st VCR

VIDEO IN

Camera 2

Switcher

2nd VCR

VIDEO IN

CLK OUT

REC IN CLK OUT

Camera 3

VIDEO IN

3rd VCR

REC IN

Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment

Connect VCRs as shown below. ( page 28 for the menu setting and page 37 for the rating of each terminal)

RSTINREC GND ALMALM

Switch

MODE

OUT

CLK

CALL

RSTINREC GND ALMALM

MODE

OUT

CLK

CALL

2nd VCR1st VCR

*1 : When connecting the MODE OUT terminal of the first VCR with the RST IN terminal of the second VCR,

the on-screen clock of the second VCR can be adjusted to that of the first VCR.

Reference page

27Installation

Setting the Clock

Accurately set the day and present time before timer program-

Month

07-09-’01 20:25:00 A0001

Day

Year

Minute

Hour

Second

Alarm Recording Counter

•’01 indicates year 2001.

• The clock is shown in 24-hour format.

• Alarm recording counter is shown during alarm recording only.

Example : Setting the day and present time to 8:25 p.m., 9 July, 2002.

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

2. Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <FIRST TIME SET UP> menu

appears.

3. Turn JOG to select TIME DATE ADJUST and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <TIME DATE ADJUST> menu

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE AUTO TAPE LENGTH T-120

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS OFF MONTH 01 DAY 31 YEAR 2001 TIME 00:00:00

appears.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS AUTO

4. Turn JOG to set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

MONTH 01 DAY 31 YEAR 2001 TIME 00:00:00

• When set to ON, the clock moves forward one hour.

• When set to AUTO, the clock moves forward one hour

from the 1st Sunday of April (at 2 a.m.) to the last Sunday of October (at 3 a.m.).

• When set to ON or AUTO and the clock is put forward

one hour, the Daylight Saving Time symbol ( ) is shown next to the hour digit of TIME on screen and the Daylight Saving Time indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display.

Note

• When the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is set to AUTO, the

programmed recordings starting or finishing in the daylight saving time changeover period may not be recorded correctly.

• The daylight saving time may vary from the one above

depending on your region or the year, in this case, set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON or OFF manually.

5. Turn JOG to show “07” for MONTH and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

6. Set DAY, YEAR, TIME (hour digits, 10-minute digit and 1- minute digit) in a similar fashion.

7. Turn SHUTTLE to the right while the 1-minute digit of TIME is flashing.

• The setting is now complete.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS AUTO MONTH 07 DAY 09 YEAR 2002 TIME 20:25:00

• <FIRST TIME SET UP> menu

appears.

8. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

Info.

• When DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is set to ON or OFF and a tape is not inserted in the VCR, DAYLIGHT SAVINGS can be switched to ON or OFF on the front panel of the VCR by pressing STOP button and EJECT button together.

• To move the displayed position of the day and present time on screen, press POSITION button (

) or ( ). ( ) moves the display in a right-forward direction and ( ) in a downward direction.

Setting the current time to exact second

Set the clock as described above, but set minute digits to one or two minutes ahead of the reference time being used. When the reference time reaches 00 seconds of the minute you have set, turn SHUTTLE to the right. The VCR’s clock now corresponds to the reference time to the nearest second.

External time clock adjustment

The VCR’s clock can be set to the nearest hour by connecting with an external clock. When 2 or more VCRs are connected together, the clock can be set to the 1st VCR’s clock simultaneously. Make the following settings to all VCRs you wish to set the clock. ( previous page for the connection)

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Set ALARM REC DURA TION of <RECORDING SET UP> menu to other than MAN1.

3. Set MODE OUT of <REAR

TERMINAL> menu to CLOCK ADJ.

4. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time

display appears on screen.

How the external time clock adjustment works

When the RST IN terminal is grounded at the rear panel, the clock is automatically set to the nearest hour.

Example:

• When the display shows 11:29:59, the clock is adjusted

to 11:00:00.

• When the display shows 11:30:00, the clock is adjusted

to 12:00:00.

When more than 2 VCRs are connected and the clock of the 1st VCR is adjusted to the nearest hour, the additional VCRs will also be set to the nearest hour.

ALARM REC MODE 2H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT CLOCK ADJ REC IN SERIES

28 Installation

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Setting the Menus

Menu Chart

The Day and Present Time Display

01-01-’01 16:26:48

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE

CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit.

DISPLAY MODE 2 TIME DATE SIZE SMALL BLUE BACK OFF

e.g.<MODE 2>

01-01-’01 MON 00:00:00 L24

PROGRAM TO RECORD HOLIDAY SET UP SPECIAL DW MON-SAT

ALARM REC MODE 2H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT OFF REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES

DW START END HR 1 DAY 12:00 15:00 L24SP 2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L12SP 3 WED 12:00 15:00 2SP 4 THU 12:00 15:00 2SP 5 FRI 12:00 15:00 L24SP 6 HLD 12:00 15:00 SKIP 7 SUN 12:00 15:00 L24SP 8 SPL 20:00 22:00 SKIP

01/01 01/15 02/11 03/22 04/29 05/03 05/04 05/05 07/20 09/15 09/23 10/10 11/03 11/23 12/23 - - / - -

- - / - - - - / - - - - / - - - - / - MONTH / DAY

01 01-01-’01 00:00 02 03

<ALARM LIST> 0001 01-01-’01 00:00 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008

ALL MENU INITIALIZE Turn the SHUTTLE RING

then all MENU will be initialized.

POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE RING

then POWER LOSS LIST will be cleared.

POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR ALARM LIST CLEAR

<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0 <ELAPSED TIME> 0H

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE AUTO TAPE LENGTH T-120 BUZZER WRNG RS-232C

Set the menus by the following steps.

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to the left or right to select the desired item.

• When turned to the right, the cursor moves downward.

• When turned to the left, the cursor moves upward.

3. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• The desired item is selected and the menu appears.

4. Turn JOG to the left or right to select item.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS OFF MONTH 01 DAY 01 YEAR 2001 TIME 00:00:00

<RS-232C>

TRANSMISSION RATE 1200 DATA BIT LENGTH 8BIT STOP BIT LENGTH 1BIT PARITY BIT NONE DELIMITER<SEND> CR•LF DELIMITER<RECEIVE> CR VCR ADDRESS NONE

JOG dial

ALARM LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE RING

then ALARM LIST will be cleared.

SHUTTLE ring

5. Turn SHUTTLE to the right, then the setting item flashes.

6. Turn JOG to the left or right to change the setting.

7. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to set.

8. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears.

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MENU button

29Installation

Setting the Menus (Cont.)

Note

LANGUAGE SELECTION

The menu which appears on screen is offered in 3 languages, English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS). This menu appears by pressing MENU button, when the VCR is turned on for the first time after the initial purchase or when RESET button is pressed (while unit is ON).

1. Press MENU button.

• The menu as shown to the right appears.

2. Turn JOG to select the desired language.

3. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <MAIN MENU> in the selected language appears on

screen.

4. Press MENU button to exit.

Note

• After first time setup and selection of the language to be used, the only way to go back and access the main menu in the three languages is to PRESS the RESET button found on the rear panel. The RESET button can be accessed with a small pointed object. Once the RESET button is pressed, repeat steps 1 to 4 above.

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

Use JOG to select, and ENTER .

DISPLAY

Setting the display mode (DISPLAY MODE) 1 : Shows date and present time. 2 : Shows date, day of the week,

present time and recording mode.

3 : Displays nothing. In case of alarm

recording, displays same items as DISPLAY MODE 2.

4 : Displays nothing.

DISPLAY MODE 1

Month

Year

Day

07-09-’01 20:25:00 A0001

Hour

Minute

Alarm Recording Counter*

Second

* shown when DISPLAY MODE 1, 2 or 3 is selected.

Setting the size of letter for date and present time display (TIME DATE SIZE)

SMALL : The size of the letters become small. LARGE : The size of the letters become large.

Setting the background color (BLUE BACK) ON : The blue colored screen overlays on the live picture

when the menu is displayed on the monitor.

OFF : The live picture is overlaid with the menu display.

DISPLAY MODE 1 TIME DATE SIZE SMALL BLUE BACK OFF

e.g.<MODE 1>

DISPLAY MODE 2 and 3

Month

Day

07-09-’01 MON A0001 20:25:00 2

Hour

Minute

Year

Second

07-09-’01 00:00:00

Day of the Week

Recording Mode

Alarm Recording Counter*

MAIN MENU

DISPLAY

Sets the display format of the date and present time on screen.

TIMER PROGRAM

Sets the timer recording.

RECORDING SET UP

Sets the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration and emergency recording, etc.

REAR TERMINAL

Sets the frequency division ratio of CLOCK OUT, output signal of CALL OUT terminal and MODE OUT terminal, etc.

MAINTENANCE

Displays the power loss list and alarm list, etc. Also, initializes all menu settings, clears the power loss list and alarm list.

CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

Sets the present time and the operation at the tape end, etc.

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE

CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit.

• When the setting is OFF and the video signal is not present, the blue colored screen and the menu is displayed on the monitor.

• When the setting is ON and the video signal is not present, the background color will be in blue. Also, the warning “NO SIGNAL” flashes on screen and “noSIg” flashes on the fluorescent display during recording.

TIMER PROGRAM

page 10, Timer Recording.

30 Installation

Note

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Info.

Supplementary information

RECORDING SET UP

Setting the alarm recording mode (ALARM REC MODE)

Sets the alarm recording time mode.

• Providing TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-

120. When JOG is turned, the display

will be switched in the order of 2H

L24H L30H 2H ...

• Providing TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-160.

When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 2H

8H L16H L24H L32H L40H

2H ...

Setting the alarm recording duration (ALARM REC DURATION)

Sets the duration of the alarm recording period. When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of

1M (minute)

2M 5M 10M MAN1 MAN2 15S

(second) 30S 45S 1M ...

Setting the emergency recording (EMERGENCY REC) ON : Starts alarm recording when the ALM IN terminal is

grounded while the VCR is recording, in stop mode, turned off or in stand-by mode for timer recording.

OFF : Starts alarm recording when the ALM IN terminal is

grounded during recording.

ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

6H L12H L18H

• When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-160, each time the REC/PLAY MODE button is pressed, the recording time mode is switched in the order of 8H L24H L40H 64H 96H 128H 160H 224H

320H 480H 640H 960H 1280H 0H 8H ...

Setting the S-VHS/S-VHS ET mode (S-VHS/S-ET) ON : Records/plays back in S-VHS mode when using S-

VHS cassette and in S-VHS ET mode when using VHS cassette.

OFF : Records/plays back in VHS mode when using either

S-VHS cassette or VHS cassette.

Setting the number of fields in one shot recording (ONE SHOT•FIELD)

Sets the number of recorded fields in the one shot recording mode. When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 1

2 3 4 5 10 20 30 1 ...

Setting the interval time in the one shot recording (ONE SHOT•INTERVAL)

Sets the interval time in the one shot recording mode. When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of SHOT

10S (second) 15S 30S 45S 1M (minute) 2M 3M SHOT ...

Setting the clog detection (CLOG DETECT) ON : The VCR automatically removes any particles that

may accumulate on the heads during the recording at 48H-1280H or 0H (SP mode), 120-1280H or 0H (EP mode). If it cannot be entirely removed, a warning “CLOg” flashes on the fluorescent display (

page

36).

OFF : The VCR does not detect clogged head.

Setting the tape speed (REC MODE) NORMAL<SP> : Higher in picture quality.

• When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-120, each time the REC/PLAY MODE button is pressed, the recording time mode is switched in the order of 2H L12H L24H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H 240H 360H 480H 720H 960H 0H 2H ...

• When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-160, each time the REC/PLAY MODE button is pressed, the recording time mode is switched in the order of 2H L16H L32H 64H 96H 128H 160H 224H

320H 480H 640H 960H 1280H 0H 2H ...

H•D<EP> : High density in recording.

• When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-120, each time the REC/PLAY MODE button is pressed, the recording time mode is switched in the order of 6H L18H L30H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H 240H 360H 480H 720H 960H 0H 6H ...

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31Installation

Setting the Menus (Cont.)

REAR TERMINAL

Setting the operation mode of the CALL OUT terminal (CALL OUT)

Sets the mode of call signal output from the CALL OUT terminal. If any abnormalities occur with the VCR during recording, the call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal on the rear panel regardless of CALL OUT setting.

WRNG•TAPE END : The VCR outputs a call signal when the

tape reaches its end during recording or when a malfunction occurs during recording. The VCR’s function when the tape ends depends on the setting of TAPE END in FIRST TIME SET UP menu ( next page).

WRNG•REMAIN : The VCR outputs a call signal when a

malfunction occurs during recording or when the tape has approximately 3 minutes (at 2H mode) left during recording.

WRNG : The VCR outputs a call signal only when a

malfunction occurs during recording.

Setting the recording mode and frequency division ratio (CLOCK OUT)

Sets the recording mode and the frequency division ratio of clock pulse output from the CLOCK OUT terminal.

• Setting the recording mode during the clock pulse output

REC : When recording in any mode. T/L REC : When recording in time-lapse mode (L12H-

1280H or 0H).

• Setting the frequency division ratio of the clock pulse output. When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the

order of 1

2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 50 60 F (field) 1 ... The numbers 1 to 60 indicate the number of frames at 2H, 6H or 8H recording mode and the number of fields at time lapse recording modes. (One frame consists of two fields.) When set to F (field), one field is selected.

Setting the operation mode of the MODE OUT terminal (MODE OUT)

A mode signal is output under the following circumstances.

REC : During recording. PLAY : During playback. POWER : While the VCR is turned on. TAPE IN : When a tape is inserted in the VCR. TAPE REMAIN : When the tape has approximately 3

minutes (at 2H mode) left.

CLOCK ADJ : When the clock indicates “00(min.):00(s)”.

(The signal is output for 1 second only.)

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES

MAINTENANCE

Displaying the power loss list (POWER LOSS LIST)

page 15

Displaying the alarm list (ALARM LIST)

page 15

Initializing all menu settings (ALL MENU INITIALIZE)

All menus will be initialized except timer programs.

1. Press MENU button.

• <MAIN MENU> appears.

2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <MAINTENANCE> menu appears.

3. Turn JOG to select ALL MENU INITIALIZE and turn SHUTTLE to the right.

• <ALL MENU INITIALIZE>

menu appears. To exit the menu without initializing menus, press MENU button.

4. Turn SHUTTLE to the left.

• The setting of all menus (except TIMER PROGRAM) will

return to its initial setting.

5. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display appears on screen.

Clearing the power loss list (POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR)

page 15

Clearing the alarm list (ALARM LIST CLEAR)

page 15

Displaying number of tape use (REPEAT REC TIMES)

page 15

Displaying the elapsed time of VCR (ELAPSED TIME)

page 15

POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR ALARM LIST CLEAR

<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0 <ELAPSED TIME> 0H

ALL MENU INITIALIZE Turn the SHUTTLE RING

then all MENU will be initialized.

Setting the operation mode of REC IN terminal (REC IN) SERIES : Recording starts when the REC IN

terminal is grounded.

REC-START/STOP: Recording continues while the REC IN

terminal is grounded. If the signal is input for a short period, the VCR may not start recording.

SYNC REC : The video signal from the multiple of 3, 5,

7 or 13 cameras can be recorded separately by connecting a switcher

page 14 for the menu setting and

( page 27 for the connection).

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Info.

Supplementary information

FIRST TIME SET UP

Note

Setting the present time, date and Daylight Saving Time settings (TIME DATE ADJUST)

page 28

Setting operation of VCR when the tape reaches its end during recording or playback (TAPE END)

The VCR’s function when the tape reaches its end during recording is as follows.

STOP : The tape stops, the indication “End” appears on

the fluorescent display and “TAPE END” on screen. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END, a call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal.

REWIND : Rewinds the tape to the beginning and stops

(except during timer recording). When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END and a tape reaches its end, a call signal is output for 2 seconds from the CALL OUT terminal.

REPEAT : Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes

the recording. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END and a tape reaches its end, a call signal is output for 2 seconds from the CALL OUT terminal.

ALARM•PROT (alarm protection) :

If any alarm recordings are present on the tape and the tape stops, the indication “End” appears on the fluorescent display and “TAPE END” on screen. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END, a call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal. If there is no alarm recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes the recording.

Go to page 7 for the VCR’s function when the tape reaches

its end during playback.

Setting Quasi-V-sync on or off (QUASI V-SYNC) ON : Quasi-V-sync. signal is inserted to the video output

signal in the special effects playback ( normal playback in L12H-1280H or 0H mode.

OFF : Quasi-V-sync. signal is not inserted.

Note

• Some multiplexers may require QUASI V-SYNC to be OFF in order to work properly.

Setting the playback/recording color mode (VIDEO MODE) AUTO : The VCR automatically switches the circuits according

to type of the input/playback video signal, color or black & white.

B/W : Select for recording or playback in black & white.

TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE AUTO TAPE LENGTH T-120 BUZZER WRNG RS-232C

page 16) or

• To stop the buzzer:

Press MENU button once. If <MAIN MENU> appears, press MENU button again to exit the menu. When the VCR is

locked, press LOCK button to unlock the VCR, then the buzzer stops.

Setting the RS-232C parameters

See the section below.

RS-232C

Setting the transmission rate (TRANSMISSION RATE)

When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 1200 (bps)

2400 4800 9600 1200

...

Setting the data bit length (DATA BIT LENGTH)

When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 8BIT 7BIT 8BIT ...

Setting the stop bit length (STOP BIT LENGTH)

When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 1BIT 2BIT 1BIT ...

Setting the parity bit (PARITY BIT)

When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of NONE ODD EVEN NONE ...

Setting a character marking the end of a command (DELIMITER<SEND>)

When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of CR•LF CR CR•LF ...

Setting a character marking the end of a status or error code (DELIMITER<RECEIVE>)

When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of CR•LF CR CR•LF ...

Setting the ID number of the VCR (VCR ADDRESS)

When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of

NONE VCR01 VCR02 ..... VCR254 VCR255

...

<RS-232C>

TRANSMISSION RATE 1200 DATA BIT LENGTH 8BIT STOP BIT LENGTH 1BIT PARITY BIT NONE DELIMITER<SEND> CR•LF DELIMITER<RECEIVE> CR VCR ADDRESS NONE

Setting the tape length (TAPE LENGTH) T-120 : Select when using a T-120 or ST-120 tape. T-160 : Select when using a T-160 or ST-160 tape.

Setting buzzer during warning (BUZZER) WRNG : The buzzer sounds when there is any

malfunction in the VCR.

WRNG•TAPE END : The buzzer sounds when there is any

malfunction in the VCR or the tape reaches its end.

WRNG•REMAIN : The buzzer sounds when there is any

malfunction in the VCR or the tape has approximately 3 minutes (at 2H mode) left.

OFF : The buzzer does not sound.

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33Installation

Remote Controller (Optional)

The optional remote controller (R-9100) provides remote operation of the VCR. Connect to the REMOTE terminal at the VCR’s rear panel before use.

Remote Jack

Circuit

Shielded cable

REC/PLAY MODE button (SP/EP)

EJECT button

REC/PLAY MODE

SP/EP

EJECT

PLAY

REV PLAY

REC/PLAY MODE (–) (+) button

REV PLAY button

PLAY button

STOP

PAUSE /STILL

REC button

REC

REV FR ADV

FR ADV

REV FR ADV button

REW

REW button

62 kΩ 13 kΩ 15 kΩ 16 kΩ 20 kΩ 22 kΩ 27 kΩ 30 kΩ 36 kΩ 43 kΩ 56 kΩ 75 kΩ 100 kΩ

STOP button PAUSE/STILL button

FR ADV button

FF button

SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1) Resistor : Metal film resistor 1/4 W, resistance tolerance ± 1%

Temperature factor ± 100 PPM/°C

2) Button switch : Momentary, ON resistor 200

or under

3) Connector MJ : Miniature jack, 2.5 mm in diameter, comply with JISC6560

Operational conditions

1) Isolation resistor : 200 M

or over (in connector MJ)

2) Floating capacity : 0.1 µF or under (in connector MJ)

3) Environmental temperature : 5-40 °C (common with VCR)

4) Relative temperature : Max. 80 % (common with VCR)

Remote control switch functions

Position

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Function EJECT STOP RECORDING PAUSE PLAYBACK REVERSE PLAYBACK FAST FORWARD REWIND

Position

Function FORWARD FRAME SHIFT

REVERSE FRAME SHIFT

(+)

11 12 13

REC/PLAY MODE

(–)

REC/PLAY MODE

REC/PLAY MODE(SP/EP)

34 Others

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Info.

Supplementary information

Before Calling for Service

When you find any problem with this VCR, first check the following. If you still cannot solve the problem, stop using the VCR, unplug it from an outlet and contact your dealer.

Symptom

Installation

No power supplied to VCR.

The VCR POWER is ON but the VCR does not operate.

No picture is obtained on the MONITOR screen.

The picture is not clear on the monitor.

Function/operation

No operation when any tape operation button is pressed.

Remedy

• Has the power cord been disconnected from the outlet?

• Is the Lock or Lock All indicator (

Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.

• Is the Timer Recording indicator ( Press TIMER REC button on the front panel to cancel the timer recording.

• Is the Lock or Lock All indicator ( / ) illuminated? Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.

• Safety devices in are operation. Press RESET button on the rear panel using a pointed instrument. And then turn the power on again.

• Is the monitor or the camera connected correctly? Check the connection.

• Is the connecting cable properly connected, or is the cable defective? Check the connection and also check the snapping of a wire in the cable.

• Is the camera focused? See the user’s manual for your camera and focus the camera correctly.

• Is the Lock or Lock All indicator ( / ) illuminated? Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.

• Is a cassette inserted?

/ ) illuminated?

) illuminated?

The present time is not correct even if using the VCR everyday.

The power cord has been disconnected for less than 31 days but the present time has been reset.

A tape cannot be loaded.

Recording

Recording does not work by pressing the REC button.

Recording cannot be stopped by pressing the STOP button.

Repeat recording does not work.

Make sure the power cord is connected to the outlet for approximately 40 or more hours per week when using it everyday.

• The reserved contents may be erased even within 31 days depending on the

charging time of the power failure compensation circuit.

Set the present time setting again.

• Is the Lock All indicator ( Press LOCK button on the front panel once to unlock the VCR.

• Has the cassette’s erasure prevention tab been broken off? Load the cassette with its erasure prevention tab intact.

• Has the tape run out? Rewind the tape or load a new tape.

• Is the Lock or Lock All indicator ( / ) illuminated? Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.

• Is the VCR in timer recording mode (Timer recording indicator ( Press TIMER REC button once.

• Is the Repeat indicator ( ) illuminated? Set TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu to REPEAT or ALARM•PROT. When TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to ALARM•PROT, repeat recording does not work using a tape with an alarm recording. When a tape reaches its end during the emergency recording (recording started

while the VCR is stopped or the VCR power is off), the VCR rewinds the tape and stops (recording does not start again) even though TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to REPEAT.

) illuminated?

) is illuminating)?

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35Others

Before Calling for Service (Cont.)

Symptom Remedy

Recording (continued)

Timer recording does not operate.

• Have the day and present time been set accurately? Set the day and present time again.

• Have the recording start-time, recording end-time and the recording mode been

set accurately?

Confirm the settings on the <PROGRAM TO RECORD>.

• Is the Timer Recording indicator ( ) illuminated? If not, press TIMER REC button on the front panel to stand by the timer recording.

Alarm recording does not work.

Playback

No operation when the PLAY button is pressed.

Noise bars in the picture during playback.

Playback speed is fast or slow.

The picture vibrates at the top and bottom when in still picture mode.

Clear camera pictures during recording but during playback the picture is not clear.

Playback picture does not appear on screen.

• Is the external switch connected correctly? Check the connection.

• Is the Emergency Recording indicator ( ) illuminated? Set EMERGENCY REC in the RECORDING SET UP menu to ON.

• Is the Lock or Lock All indicator ( Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.

• Is a cassette inserted?

• Has the tape run out?

Adjust the tracking by pressing TRACKING buttons on the front panel.

Adjust the playback speed by pressing REC/PLAY MODE buttons on the front panel.

Adjust the picture by pressing VERTICAL ADJUST buttons on the front panel. (Check QUASI V-SYNC is set to ON.)

• The video heads may be clogged. Eject the cassette, insert it again and wait for more than 5 seconds. Repeat this step for 4 to 5 times. (If you have a dry-type video head cleaning cassette, clean the video heads using it. Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.) If this does not correct the problem contact your dealer.

• Is the picture recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode? Set S-VHS/S-ET in the RECORDING SET UP menu to ON.

/ ) illuminated?

36 Others

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Warning Display

Self-diagnostic function

This VCR uses a self-diagnostic function to detect an internal malfunction during recording. When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, the indicator corresponding to each malfunction illuminates on the fluorescent display and/or on screen.

The type of malfunction corresponding to the indicator and countermeasures are given below.

Fluorescent

display

End

noSI

(the display

starts flashing)

CLOg

Monitor

TAPE END

NO SIGNAL

CHECK

–

Cause

The tape ends during recording.

Lack of video signal input during recording

Tape/deck trouble during recording

Clogged head during recording at 48H-1280H or 0H (SP mode) 120H-1280H or 0H (EP mode)

To turn off the indicatorRemedy

Rewind the tape or press the EJECT button

Check for loose connections.

First, check the cassette. If there seems to be nothing wrong with the cassette, try the recording operation again. If the indicator “CHECK” is still displayed on the monitor, replace the cassette with a new one and try the operation again. If this does not clear the indicator unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.

Eject the cassette, insert it again and wait for more than 5 seconds. Repeat this step for 4 to 5 times. (If you have a dry-type video head cleaning cassette, clean the video heads using it. Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.) Try recording again. If the indicator “CLOg” still appears, please consult your dealer.

Turn off the indicator on the fluorescent display and screen by pressing the EJECT button or rewinding the tape.

When a video signal is restored or the recording mode is cleared, the indicator on the fluorescent display and screen turns off.

When the recording mode is cleared, the indicator on the fluorescent display on screen turns off.

When the tape ends

When the tape reaches its end during recording, “End” illuminates on the fluorescent display and “T APE END” illuminates on screen. The warning indicators will not illuminate, if TAPE END in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to REPEAT, ALARM•PROT (when no alarm recording is made) or REWIND.

Lack of video signal input

The indicator “NO SIGNAL” appears on screen and “noSIg” flashes on the fluorescent display when the VCR cannot get any video input signal during recording. The video input signal will not be obtained in case of any malfunction such as a broken video cable or POWER to the camera is turned off.

Head Clog

When CLOG DETECT of the RECORDING SET UP menu is set to ON, the VCR automatically remove any particles that may accumulate on the heads during the recording at 48H-1280H or 0H (SP mode) and 120H-1280H or 0H (EP mode). If it cannot be entirely removed, “CLOg” flashes on the fluorescent display. If so, follow the remedy of “CLOg” in the above chart.

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Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit

GND

ALM/MODE/CALL OUT

DC 5 V

10 kΩ

22 kΩ

0.047 µF

GND

ALM/RST/REC IN

ALM/RST/REC IN terminals (screw)

Active : When input terminals are short-circuited to

GND or “L” level voltage (0 to +1.6 V) applied. Time for active : 0.1 sec. or over. Non active : Open the input.

ALM/MODE/CALL OUT terminals (screw)

Active : “L” level voltage (0 to +0.4 V) output;

Max. drive current 50 mA (+5 V DC)/10 mA

(+24 V DC) Non active : Open; max. voltage +24 V DC

CLK OUT terminals (screw)

DC 12 V

10 kΩ

CLK OUT signal

• When F is selected in CLOCK OUT of REAR TERMINAL

menu (at 2H, 6H or 8H mode) or while recording in L12H1280H or 0H mode.

• When REC-1 to REC-60 is selected in CLOCK OUT of REAR

TERMINAL menu (at 2H, 6H or 8H mode).

10 kΩ

+12 V

0 V

+12 V

0 V

CLK OUT

GND

8 ms

16 ms

38 Others

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Specifications

General

Power Source : AC 100-230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption : Approx. 20 watts Television System : EIA standard 525 lines, 60 field NTSC-

Color Signal : Low frequency conversion, sub-carrier Tape Format : S-VHS/VHS 1/2” width high-density Tape Speed and Recording : See below (*1)

Fast Forward/Rewind Time : Approx. 120 seconds with T-120 tape Operating Temperature : 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C) Relative Humidity : Max. 80 % Dimensions

Weight : 9 lbs (4.2 kg) Heads-Video : 6 rotary heads Luminance Signal : Frequency modulation recording Audio Track : 1 track Audio/Control : 1 stationary head Erase : 1 full-track head Motors : 3 motors-drum/capstan direct drive

Battery Backup : Lasts 31 days

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

(*1) Tape Speed and Recording Time :

Mode

2H (SP) 6H (EP) L12H (SP) L18H (EP) L24H (SP) L30H (EP) 48H (SP) 48H (EP) 72H (SP) 72H (EP) 96H (SP) 96H (EP) 120H (SP) 120H (EP) 168H (SP) 168H (EP) 240H (SP) 240H (EP) 360H (SP) 360H (EP) 480H (SP) 480H (EP) 720H (SP) 720H (EP) 960H (SP) 960H (EP) 0H

(Jog dial included)

T-120 T-160

Time

(hour:minute)

2:00

6:00 14:00 18:00 26:00 30:00 50:00 54:00 74:00 78:00 98:00

102:00 122:00 126:00 170:00 174:00 242:00 246:00 362:00 366:00 482:00 486:00 722:00 726:00 962:00 966:00

–

(The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz.)

type color system phase shift recording video cassette tape

: 16.7 (W) x 12.3 (D) x 3.7 (H) (in.)

425 (W) x 313 (D) x 95 (H) (mm)

system

2:40 8:00

Speed

(mm/s)

33.35

11.12

–

Mode

2H (SP) 8H (EP) L16H (SP) L24H (EP) L32H (SP) L40H (EP) 64H (SP) 64H (EP) 96H (SP) 96H (EP) 128H (SP) 128H (EP) 160H (SP) 160H (EP) 224H (SP) 224H (EP) 320H (SP) 320H (EP) 480H (SP) 480H (EP) 640H (SP) 640H (EP) 960H (SP) 960H (EP) 1280H (SP) 1280H (EP) 0H

Time

(hour:minute)

18:40 24:00 34:40 40:00 66:40 72:00

98:40 104:00 130:40 136:00 162:40 168:00 226:40 232:00 322:40 328:00 482:40 488:00 642:40 648:00 962:40 968:00

1282:40 1288:00

4.76

3.71

2.57

2.22

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Recording

Interval (s/field)

0.0167

0.117

0.050

0.217

0.083

0.417

0.150

0.617

0.217

0.817

0.284

0.350

0.484

0.684

1.02

1.42

2.02

3.02

1.02

4.02

1.35

6.02

2.02

8.02

2.69

Audio

Input : <Line In> 308 mV (rms), 50 k , RCA plug Output : 388 mV (rms), 1 k

Signal-to-Noise Ratio : Better than 43 dB Frequency Response : 70 Hz - 7 kHz (2H mode)

Video

Input : 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , BNC plug

Output : 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , BNC plug

Signal-to-Noise Ratio : Better than 42 dB Horizontal Resolution : More than 400 lines (S-VHS, S-VHS ET

Connectors

ALM Input : Screw terminal for starting alarm recording RST Input : Screw terminal for finishing alarm recording or

REC Input : Screw terminal for starting/finishing recording GND : Screw terminal for ground

ALM Output : Screw terminal for output while alarm recording CLK Output : Screw terminal to command camera switching

MODE Output : Screw terminal for indication of VCR selected CALL Output : Screw terminal for external warning device or REMOTE jack : Jack for connecting the remote control circuit

RS-232C Interface : D-SUB 9 pin connector for VCR control via

Recording Fields

per Second

(fields/s)

60 60

8.6 20

4.6 12

2.4

6.7

1.6

4.6

1.2

3.5

0.98

2.8

0.71

2.1

0.50

1.5

0.33

0.98

0.25

0.74

0.17

0.50

0.12

–

0.37

–

<MIC In> 0.346 mV (rms), 600 , mini jack

Y:1.0 V (p-p), 75 , C: 0.286 V (p-p), Sconnector

mode) More than 240 lines (VHS mode)

for adjusting on-screen clock or for series recording

is under way

mode for series recording

personal computer

Video Signal

Continuous Continuous Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse

Audio Signal

Recordable Recordable Recordable Recordable Recordable Recordable Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded

, RCA plug

Continuous Continuous Continuous (Slow) Continuous (Slow) Continuous (Slow) Continuous (Slow) Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse Time Lapse

Tape Drive

Note

If the VCR is not working correctly or showing an unusual indication on the fluorescent display , press RESET button at the rear panel with a pointed instrument. When pressed, Date/Present time/ALARM LIST/POWER LOSS LIST/Counter display/Recording and Playback mode will be set to the default setting and the VCR turns off. To restart the VCR, press POWER button to turn on the VCR and then set the day and present time.

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