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.
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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.
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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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Info.
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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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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 Users manual 1 Power cord 1 S-Video cable
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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 VCRs front panel buttons from user activity.
Fluorescent Display
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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 VCRs time and date.
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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 ALARMPROT.
(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 VCRs 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 VCRs 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
IN
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
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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.
Loading
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 VCRs 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 tapes 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
0H
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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
0H
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 VCRs buttons are locked and the Lock All indicator ( ) is illuminated.
Info.
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.
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Basic Functions
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Manual Recording
Note
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 HD<EP> and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
NORMAL<SP> - higher picture
quality HD<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
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET OFF ONE SHOTFIELD 1 ONE SHOTINTERVAL SHOT
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET OFF ONE SHOTFIELD 1 ONE SHOTINTERVAL SHOT
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE HD<EP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOTFIELD 1 ONE SHOTINTERVAL SHOT
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE NORMAL<SP> S-VHS/S-ET OFF ONE SHOTFIELD 1 ONE SHOTINTERVAL 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
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON REC MODE HD<EP> S-VHS/S-ET ON ONE SHOTFIELD 1 ONE SHOTINTERVAL 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
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
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.
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE COLOR TAPE LENGTH T-120 BUZZER WRNG
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
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 VCRs function when the tape reaches its end during recording.
Recording/playback time
(hours : minutes)
TAPE LENGTH setting
REC MODE
Recording time mode
setting
2H
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
HD
<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
HD
<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
Reference page
Basic Functions
7
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.
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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.
VCRs 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
Stop
When the tape reaches its end during playback/fast forwarding
VCRs 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
8
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 VCRs 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 VCRs 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 VCRs clock now corresponds to the reference time to the nearest second.
Reference page
Basic Functions
9
Recording Techniques
Timer Recording
Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( page 9 or 28)
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<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
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.
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
<TIMER PROGRAM>
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.
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
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
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR 1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP 2 --- --:-- --:-- -----­3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR 1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP 2 TUE --:-- --:-- -----­3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
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
1-
digit in a similar fashion.
hour
digits of the end time.
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
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
1-
digit in a similar fashion.
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR 1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP 2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L18EP 3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
next page).
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
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
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
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