Mitsubishi Electric 485SR Users manual

KR4096HN-A

TIME LAPSE VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Ultrak Corporate Headquarters:
1301 Waters Ridge Drive, Lewisville, TX 75057
[phone]

• [phone] • FAX [phone]

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 SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

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

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
PAR L ’UTILISA TEUR NE SE TROUVE À L ’INTÉRIEUR.
POUR TOUTE INTERVENTION D’ENTRETIEN OU DE
RÉPARATION 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, RECEPTACLE 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 PAS 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
PROLONGATEUR, 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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Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

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

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Features

Up to 96 hours of recording: in addition to regular 6-hour recording modes, it has 18-, 30-, 48-, 72- and 96-hour time lapse
modes (using T-120 tape).

Audio Recording
High Resolution and Image Quality
Remote operation by RS-485 controller
Automatic Head Cleaning

Recording Options for Various Needs

• Daily/weekly/holiday timer recording

• Alarm recording

• Series recording

• Remote recording

• Repeat recording

Easy Menu Setting on Screen
Easy Cueing with Alarm Recording
One Button Recording Check
All or Part Front Panel Lock
Protection against Power Failure
V ariety of Search Functions

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• 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 ............................................................ 13

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

Tape Usage and Elapsed Time of VCR............................. 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using RS-485 Interface.............................................. 20

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

RS-485 Setting .................................................................. 20

Connecting to a RS-485 Controller ................................... 20

Commands from RS-485 Controller .................................. 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-485 .............................................................................. 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 Warranty card

2 Introduction

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Controls and Functions

Front View

TRACKING

SEARCH

POSITION

VERTICAL ADJUST

VIDEO OUT

REC/PLAY

MODE

COUNTER

RESET

Lock button

Press to lock the VCR into the current mode.

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.

Cassette Loading Slot

Cassette is inserted in this slot for loading.

EJECT button

Press to remove the cassette.

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.

RECORD button

Press to begin recording.

MENU

EJECT

POWER

TIMER RECORD

PAUSE

SHUTTLE HOLD

RECORD

STOP

PLAY

COUNTER RESET button

Press to reset the counter to “00000”.

SEARCH button

Press to display the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu.

Fluorescent Display

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MENU 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.

POWER button

Press to turn the VCR POWER on or off.

TIMER RECORD button

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

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.

PLAY 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.

STOP button

Press to stop all tape related functions.

VIDEO OUT connector

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

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Introduction

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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.

(Super Resolution) indicator

Illuminates during the recording, during the playback using a
tape recorded in Super Resolution mode and when a tape
recorded in Super Resolution mode is inserted to the VCR,
providing “SUPER RESOLUTION” in “RECORDING SET
UP” menu is set to “ON”.

(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.

(Tape 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” setting (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 RECORD

button and EJECT button) are locked.

: illuminates when all buttons are locked.

(Playback) indicator

Illuminates during playback.

(Recording) indicator

Illuminates during recording.

(Repeat) indicator

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

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Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

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

IN

AUDIO VIDEO

BATTERY

RESET

OPEN

IN
TERMINATE
OUT

RS-485

ON
OFF

REMOTE jack

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

page 33)

MIC IN jack

Input jack for a microphone rated at 600

impedance.

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.

VIDEO OUT connector

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

RESET button

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RS-485 IN terminal (RJ-45 connector)

Input terminal to connect with a RS-485 controller.

RS-485 OUT terminal (RJ-45 connector)

Output terminal to connect with other time lapse VCR with
RS-485 interface.

TERMINATE switch

Use to setup the termination (only when using the RS-485
terminal).
ON : use to turn on the termination.
OFF : use to turn off the termination.

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

page 37.

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Introduction

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Loading/Unloading a T ape

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:

• Use high grade (HG) tapes for super resolution
recording. We recommend to use S-VHS tapes for
super resolution recording at L18H-L40H mode.

• It is recommended to use T-120 tape. Do not use
tapes longer than T-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 VCR’s all buttons
are locked and the Lock All indicator ( ) is illuminating.

Unloading

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

2. Remove the tape.

or .

INCORRECT

EJECT

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

Note

• 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 use

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 the tape you use.

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

Recording
time mode

6H
L18H
L30H

48H
72H
96H

0H

Number of

tape use

50
35
20
20
15
15

1

Recording
time mode

8H
L24H
L40H

64H
96H

128H

0H

Number of

tape use

45
30
10

5
3
3
1

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 (

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

) is illuminating.

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Manual Recording

1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.

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

Steps 3 to 7 for activating Super Resolution 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 SUPER
RESOLUTION and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.

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

7. Press MENU button.

• The day and present time display

appears on screen.

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

Refer to Recording/playback time on
the next column for the actual
recording/playback time .

9. Press RECORD button to begin recording.

<MAIN MENU>

DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE 6H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION OFF
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE 6H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION OFF
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE 6H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT

REC/PLAY

MODE

Recording/playback time

TAPE LENGTH

Recording
time mode

setting

2H*

6H
L18H
L30H

48H
72H
96H

is for playback only

*

TAPE LENGTH

T-120 T-160

2:00

6:00
18:00
30:00
54:00
78:00

102:00

Recording
time mode

2H*

L24H
L40H

64H
96H

128H

8H

(hours : minutes)

setting

2:40

8:00
24:00
40:00
72:00

104:00
136:00

Audio recording/playback

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

Note

• 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 L30H or L40H mode, the sound quality is of
the degree that the speaking voice can be heard.

Recording Check Function

When the VCR is recording, press the PLAY 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 PLAY button was pressed, the VCR starts
recording again.

RECORD

10.Press STOP button to stop recording.

STOP

Note

• 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 RECORD 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 about 5 minutes.

page 32 for the VCR’s function when the tape reaches its

end during recording.

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Playback

1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.

Rewinding a tape

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

2. Load a pre-recorded tape.

3. Repeat steps 3 to 7 in Manual
Recording for activating Super Resolution
playback mode.

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

REC/PLAY

MODE

5. Press PLAY button to start playback.

• If noise occurs during playback, adjust

the tracking,

page 17.

PLAY

6. Press STOP button to stop playback.

STOP

Info.

• VCR automatically plays back the tape of which the erase
prevention tab removed, AUTO PLAY.

Note

• Playback 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 0H 6H... (for
a tape recorded in the recording mode longer than 6H
mode).
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 0H 8H...
(for a tape recorded in the recording mode longer than 8H
mode).
– A tape recorded in SP mode using other VCR can only

be played back in 2H mode.

• Picture jitter or noise may occur when the tape is played
back in L18H, L24H, L30H or L40H mode even if the tape
was recorded 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
6H, 8H, L18H, L24H, L30H or L40H mode is played back in
its respective mode.

page 18-19 to find a picture you wish to view.

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 tape is approximately
2 minutes, however, the time varies by the type of a tape you
use.

Audio playback and picture quality

48H-128HL18H-L40H

Not

available

GoodGood

Audio

playback

Picture
Quality

2H/6HPlayback mode

Very
good

Very
good

Good

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.

VCR’s function

TAPE END

setting

STOP or REWIND

REPEAT or

ALARM•PROT

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

page 32 for TAPE END setting.

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Basic Functions

Playback

Stop

Fast

Forward

Stop

Stop

Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Adjusting the Clock

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 1­minute digit flash and turn JOG to adjust.

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

seconds.

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

• The Month indicator ( ) illuminates.

When adjusting the clock to the exact second

Set the clock as described to the left, but set 1-minute digit to one
or two minutes ahead of the reference time being used. After the
step 7 to the left, 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.

Info.

Use of JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring for menu setting

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

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.

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