Mitsubishi HS 1024E user manual
TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL
HS-1024E(E)
INSTALLA TION AND OPERA TION MANUAL
DEUTSCH ENGLISH
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Only video cassette tapes with the mark may be used with this model.
This instruction manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your video cassette recorder.
This Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC, “EMC Directive” and 73/
23/EEC, “Low Voltage Directive”, as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. The requirements for the susceptibility according to EN
55024 and the requirements for interference according to EN 55022 are observed for the operation on residential areas, business,
light industrial premises and in small scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the building. All places of operation are
characterised by their connection to the public low voltage power supply system.
This unit is manufacture in accordance with EN60065.
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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.
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WARNING:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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Features
Up to 27 hours of recording: in addition to regular 3-hour recording mode, it has 12-hour and 24-hour time lapse
modes.
Audio Recording
High Resolution and Image Quality
Recording Options for Varies Needs
• Daily/weekly/holiday timer recording
• Alarm recording
Automatic Head Cleaning
Easy Menu Setting on Screen
Easy Cueing with Alarm Recording
One Button Recording Check
All or Part Front Panel Lock
Protection against Power Failure
Variety of Search Functions
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• Series recording
• Remote recording
• Repeat recording
Special Playback Features
• Still picture
• Speed search using shuttle ring
• Frame-by-frame and field-by-field playback using jog
dial
Contents
Introduction
Caution and Care .........................................................3
Features.......................................................................4
Controls and Functions ................................................ 5
Front View ........................................................................... 5
Fluorescent Display............................................................. 6
Rear View............................................................................ 7
Basic Functions
Loading/Unloading a Tape ........................................... 8
Manual Recording ........................................................8
Playback ......................................................................9
Adjusting the Clock ...................................................... 9
Advanced Functions
Recording Techniques................................................11
Timer Recording................................................................ 11
Alarm Recording ................................................................ 12
Emergency Recording....................................................... 12
Series Recording............................................................... 13
Remote Recording ............................................................ 13
Repeat Recording ............................................................. 13
Additional Features ....................................................14
Memory Backup in Case of Power Failure ........................ 14
After a Power Failure......................................................... 14
Displaying/Clearing the Power Loss List ........................... 14
Displaying/Clearing the Alarm List..................................... 14
Tape Usage and Elapsed Time of VCR............................. 14
Lock Function .................................................................... 15
Special Effects Playback............................................ 16
Still Picture ........................................................................ 16
Shuttle Ring....................................................................... 16
Shuttle Hold....................................................................... 16
Direct Shuttle Ring ............................................................ 16
Frame or Field Playback ................................................... 16
Adjustment during Playback ......................................16
Tracking Adjustment.......................................................... 16
Picture Quality Adjustment ................................................ 17
Vertical Adjustment............................................................ 17
Searching Techniques................................................ 17
Counter Memory Stop ....................................................... 17
Skip Search ....................................................................... 17
Index Search ..................................................................... 18
Time Date Search.............................................................. 18
Installation
Connections for Various Functions ............................ 19
Connecting with CCTV Camera, Monitor and Sensor ....... 19
Alarm Recording Connection ............................................ 19
Series Recording Connection............................................ 20
Remote Recording Connection ......................................... 20
Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment ............... 20
Setting the Clock........................................................ 20
Setting the Menus ...................................................... 22
Menu Chart........................................................................ 22
Language Selection........................................................... 23
Main Menu......................................................................... 23
Display............................................................................... 23
Timer Program...................................................................23
Recording Set Up .............................................................. 23
Rear Terminal .................................................................... 23
Maintenance ...................................................................... 24
First Time Set Up............................................................... 24
Others
Remote Controller (Optional) ..................................... 26
Before Calling for Service .......................................... 27
Warning Display ......................................................... 29
Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit.................... 30
Specifications............................................................. 31
Accessories
1 User’s manual
1 Power cord
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Controls and Functions
Front View
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POWER button
Press to turn the VCR POWER on or off.
The Power indicator illuminates when the VCR is turned on.
Cassette Loading Slot
Cassette is inserted in this slot for loading.
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.
JOG dial
Use to forward/reverse a tape frame-by-frame (field-by-field)
or to set the menus.
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.
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.
STOP button
Press to stop all tape related functions.
PICTURE control
The picture quality can be adjusted between soft and sharp.
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.
Lock button
Press to lock the VCR into the current mode.
EJECT button
Press to remove the cassette.
Fluorescent Display
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REC button
Press to begin recording.
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.
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.
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Controls and Functions (Cont.)
Fluorescent Display
(Counter Memory Stop/Month) indicator
Illuminates during the counter memory stop.
Also, flashes while the VCR is turned off and the month of
the VCR’s clock has been set on the fluorescent display.
(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, flashes while the VCR is turned off and the day of the
VCR’s clock has been set on the fluorescent display.
(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 Remaining) indicator
Indicates the absolute position on the tape. S indicates the
beginning 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, the clock (24-hour format)
is shown.
Recording and Playback Mode / Index Number display
Displays the number corresponding to a selected recording
or playback mode. 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.
(Tape Speed) indicator
Indicates the tape speed.
SP is standard play.
(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. The light advances,
stops or flashes corresponding to the movement of the tape.
(Timer Recording) indicator
Illuminates when the VCR is in stand-by for timer recording
or during timer recording.
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Rear View
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ALM RSTINREC GND ALM
REMOTE
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 21)
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.
MODE
CLK
CALL
OUT
OUT OUTIN
IN
AUDIO VIDEO
Battery Box
Battery is stored here.
• This VCR contains a special battery. Consult your dealer
REMOTE jack
Remote control is possible by connecting the remote control
unit (R-9100) here.
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. If the VCR is turned off, the signal
from the VIDEO IN connector is looped out to this connector.
RESET button
For the rating of each connector at the rear panel of VCR,
Note
to replace it.
page 31
page 30.
RESET
BATTERY
OPEN
page 26
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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 only standard grade VHS tapes for reliable video
recording.
• It is recommended to use E-180 or E-240 tape. Do not
use a tape longer than E-240.
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 while the VCR’s all buttons are
locked and the Lock All indicator ( ) is illuminated.
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INCORRECT
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.
Recording time mode
3H
L12H
L24H
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Number of tape use
E-180
100
60
35
E-240
50
30
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Manual Recording
1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.
2. Load a tape with the erase
prevention tab intact.
3. Press REC/PLAY MODE button to
select the desired recording mode.
• The recording/playback mode
shown on the fluorescent display is
based on using an E-180 tape for
recording/playback.
Refer to Recording/playback time
below for the actual recording/
playback time when E-180 or E240 tape is used.
4. Press REC button to begin recording.
5. Press STOP button to stop recording.
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 while 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.
) is illuminated.
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
• If the tape you insert in the VCR has the erase prevention
tab removed, the 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.
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• 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 24 for the VCR’s movement when the tape reaches its
end during recording.
Recording/playback time
E-240
4h
20h
36h
3H
L12H
L24H
E-180
3h
15h
27h
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Audio recording/playback
The 3H mode and the modes with the letter “L” (L12H and
L24H) are for audio recording and playback on the linear track.
Note
• Audio will not be recorded if peripherals for audio are not
connected to the AUDIO IN connector.
• The longer the recording mode is set, the worse the sound
quality gets. In L24H 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 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. Press REC/PLAY MODE button
to select the desired playback mode.
• The playback mode shown on the
fluorescent display is based on
using an E-180 tape for playback.
4. Press PLAY button to start playback.
• If noise occurs during playback,
adjust the tracking,
5. Press STOP button to stop playback.
page 16.
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
page 24 for TAPE END setting.
VCR automatically rewinds
to the beginning of the tape
and stops.
Playback
Stop
Fast
Forward
Stop
Stop
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.
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• The fast forward/rewind time of a E-180 tape is
approximately 2 minutes, however, the time varies by the
type of a tape you use.
Audio playback and picture quality
Playback mode
Audio
playback
Picture
Quality
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3H
Available
Not
available
Less
vibrating
24HL24H12HL12H
AvailableAvailable
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available
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Info.
• VCR automatically plays back the tape if the erase
prevention tab is removed, AUTO PLAY.
Note
• Playback mode
When REC/PLAY MODE button is pressed, the playback
mode is switched in the order of 3H
L24H (24H) 3H ..
( ) can be switched during playback only.
– If you stop the playback in 12H or 24H mode, the
fluorescent display indicates L12H or L24H mode.
However, if you start playback again, the playback mode
will return to 12H or 24H.
• Picture jitter or noise may occur when the tape is played
back in L12H or L24H mode (even if the tape was recorded
in L12H or L24H mode).
• When a pre-recorded tape is used for recording, the
coloured noise may appear on the beginning of the playback
picture.
• There is normal sound playback only when a tape recorded
in 3H, L12H or L24H mode is played back in its respective
mode.
page 17-18 to find a picture you wish to view.
L12H (12H)
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the VCR’s clock on the front panel, even though
the VCR is turned off. This function lets you to set in the order
of time, month, day and year, so it is convenient for making the
fine adjustment of the 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.
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Adjusting the Clock (Cont.)
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.
5. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the
month digits flash and turn JOG to
adjust.
• The Month indicator (
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.
) flashes.
) flashes.
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.
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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 (
move back to your selection.
) down one position then to the left to
SHUTTLE ring
• If you turn SHUTTLE to the right/left end and release it,
SHUTTLE comes back to the centre 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.
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