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.
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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.
ENGLISH
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
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
ENGLISH
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
OUTOUTIN
IN
AUDIOVIDEO
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.
.
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.
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 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.
Info.
•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
VibratingVibratingGood
Not
available
Less
vibrating
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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.
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 (
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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Recording Techniques
Timer Recording
Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( page 9 or 20)
Repeat steps 4 to 9 to set 2 or
more programs at once.
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10.Press MENU button.
•The day and present time display appears on screen.
11. 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:
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 20)
d) Confirm the program.
e) Turn SHUTTLE to the right to stop flashing.
Press TIMER REC button to turn on the Timer Recording indicator.
3.
Info.
•To erase a program:
Select the program number you wish to erase, turn
SHUTTLE to the right (DW column flashes) and then turn
SHUTTLE to the left.
Holiday set up
Up to 20 days per year can be set for days for when the timer
recording will be performed, or if HR in PROGRAM TO
RECORD menu is set to SKIP, the timer recording will not be
performed during the programmed period.
1. Display <TIMER PROGRAM> menu.
2. Turn JOG to select HOLIDAY SET UP
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<HOLIDAY SET UP> menu
appears.
3. Turn JOG to move the cursor (
) and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•Each time JOG is turned to the right, the cursor moves
towards right-forward direction.
4. Turn JOG to select the day you want, and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
5. Turn JOG to select the month you want, and turn SHUTTLE
to the right.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set 2 or more days at once.
6. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time display appears on screen.
Info.
•To erase the pre-set month and day, turn SHUTTLE to the
left while the day item is flashing.
Special day of the week
Set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of
the week for timer recording.
1. Display <TIMER PROGRAM> menu.
2. Turn JOG to select SPECIAL DW and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
3. Turn JOG to set the start and end day
of the week, and turn SHUTTLE to the
right.
4. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time display appears on screen.
Note
•Start day of the week and end day of the week cannot be
identical.
<TIMER PROGRAM>
PROGRAM TO RECORD
HOLIDAY SET UP
SPECIAL DWMON-SAT
6. Turn JOG to set the alarm recording
duration you want and turn SHUTTLE
to the right.
•When set to MAN 1, alarm
recording continues until RST IN
terminal is grounded.
•When set to MAN 2, alarm
recording continues while ALM IN
terminal is grounded.
7. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time display appears on screen.
Info.
•The index signal is automatically recorded when an alarm
recording begins. (The Index indicator (
) flashes on
the fluorescent display).
•Even if an alarm recording is proceeding, the new alarm
recording starts when the next alarm signal is input. (While
an index signal is being recorded and then the next signal is
input, the second signal may not be detected during skip or
index search.)
•An alarm recording continues till its end during timer
recording, even if the timer recording end-time reaches.
•An alarm recording will be cancelled if the tape reaches its
end.
•If the interval between two alarm recording start-times is too
short, the skip or index search may not function correctly.
(
for the minimum interval between two alarm recording
start-times, go to page 17)
When the recording period of 2 or more programs are
overlapped
The VCR always gives priority to the higher-numbered program.
Alarm Recording
If an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording.
Alarm signal input
Example)
When ALARM REC MODE is set to L24H and
ALARM REC DURATION is 10 min.
page 19 for alarm recording connection
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select RECORDING SETUP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<RECORDING SET UP> menu
appears.
3. When the cursor (
) is next to
ALARM REC MODE, turn SHUTTLE
to the right.
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
Emergency Recording
The VCR automatically starts an alarm recording when an alarm
signal is input even if the VCR is in stop mode, turned off or in
stand-by for timer recording. After an emergency recording, the
VCR automatically returns to its original state. Providing
EMERGENCY REC is ON, the Emergency Recording indicator
() illuminates on the fluorescent display.
1. After step 6 of
Alarm Recording
, turn
JOG to select EMERGENCY REC
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
2. Turn JOG to select ON and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
Display during alarm recording
• During the alarm recording, the alarm
recording counter will automatically be
displayed on screen if DISPLAY MODE
page 23) is set to 1, 2 or 3.
(
• The Alarm Recording indicator (
on the fluorescent display flashes
during alarm recording and stays on
when the alarm recording is finished.
• The alarm recording counter shows up
to 9999 alarm recordings, then it is
reset to 0000 and continues counting.
• When initialising the alarm recording
list, the alarm recording counter will
also be reset.
)
4. Turn JOG to set the alarm recording
mode you want and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
5. Turn JOG to select ALARM RECDURATION and turn SHUTTLE to the
right.
Series recording is possible if two or more of these units are
connected. When the first VCR’s tape reaches its end or an
error occurs on VCR, the second VCR automatically begins
recording.
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select REAR TERMINAL
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<REAR TERMINAL> menu
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
•The day and present time display appears on screen.
Series Recording 2
Series Recording 2
tape reaches its end, the second VCR automatically begins
recording. When the tape in second VCR finishes, the first VCR
starts recording again. (The two VCRs keep recording one after
another.)
Setup both 1st and 2nd VCRs as in the steps below.
1. Repeat step 1 to 6 of
Steps 3 to 6 must be set to both 1st and 2nd VCRs.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
3. Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRSTTIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu
appears.
4. Turn JOG to select TAPE END and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
5. Turn JOG to select REWIND and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
6. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time display appears on screen.
page 20 for series recording connection
Note
•Timer or emergency recording function cannot be used with
series recording at the same time.
provides a function: when the first VCR’s
Series Recording 1
.
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE ENDSTOP
QUASI V-SYNCON
VIDEO MODECOLOUR
TAPE LENGTHE-180
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE ENDSTOP
QUASI V-SYNCON
VIDEO MODECOLOUR
TAPE LENGTHE-180
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE ENDREWIND
QUASI V-SYNCON
VIDEO MODECOLOUR
TAPE LENGTHE-180
Remote Recording
This function permits you to control the start/end of recording
from the remote place. The VCR starts recording when the
REC IN terminal is grounded. (
page 20 for remote recording
connection.)
1. Display <REAR TERMINAL> menu.
2. Set REC IN to REC-START/STOP.
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUTWRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUTREC- 1
MODE OUTREC
REC INREC-START/STOP
3. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time display
appears on screen.
Note
•An index signal will not be recorded during remote recording.
•Series or timer recording function cannot be used with
remote recording at the same time.
Repeat Recording
With this function, when the tape reaches its end during
recording, the VCR rewinds the tape and starts recording again.
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRSTTIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE ENDSTOP
QUASI V-SYNCON
VIDEO MODECOLOUR
TAPE LENGTHE-180
BUZZERWRNG
appears.
3. Turn JOG to select TAPE END and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
4. Turn JOG to select REPEAT orALARM•PROT and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
•Repeat indicator (
) illuminates
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE ENDSTOP
QUASI V-SYNCON
VIDEO MODECOLOUR
TAPE LENGTHE-180
BUZZERWRNG
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE ENDREPEAT
QUASI V-SYNCON
VIDEO MODECOLOUR
TAPE LENGTHE-180
BUZZERWRNG
on the fluorescent display.
Refer to the table below for
REPEAT and ALARM•PROT.
5. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time display appears on screen.
When the tape reaches its end during recording
The following functions are automatically engaged when the
tape ends during recording.
TAPE END
setting
ALARM•
PROT
STOP
REWIND
REPEAT
* To repeat recording on the same tape again, eject the tape
once and reinsert.
When there are alarm
recordings on tape
When there is NO alarm
recording on tape
The tape is rewound
The tape stops.(*)
automatically to the
beginning and then
recording is resumed.
The tape stops.
The tape is rewound automatically to the
beginning (except in timer recording) and
then stops.
The tape is rewound automatically to the
beginning and then recording is resumed
(also recording over existing alarms).
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Additional Features
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
then POWER LOSS LIST
will be cleared.
<MAINTENANCE>
POWER LOSS LIST
ALARM LIST
ALL MENU INITIALISE
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
ALARM LIST CLEAR
POWER LOSS LIST
ALARM LIST
ALL MENU INITIALISE
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
ALARM LIST CLEAR
<REPEAT REC TIMES>0
<ELAPSED TIME>0H
Memory backup in case of power failure
This VCR includes a built-in backup memory, so the preset day
and present time will remain in memory even if there is a power
failure. However, if the power cord is disconnected for a long
period of time (2-3 months), the present time may not be
accurate. In this case, set the clock again.
Info.
•The battery is fully charged if the VCR’s power cord is
plugged into the outlet for 40 or more hours per week.
•If the battery is fully charged, even if the power cord is not
plugged in, the following settings will remain in memory for
up to 31 days:
– The day and present time display
– Alarm list
– Power loss list
– Number of tape uses
– Counter display
– Recording/Playback mode
Note
•When ALARM REC DURATION of the RECORDING SET
UP menu is set to MAN1 or MAN2 and a power failure
occurs during the alarm recording, the VCR may not return
to the alarm recording mode when the power comes back
on.
After a power failure
If a power failure occurs during manual,
timer or alarm recording, the VCR will
return to the recording mode when the
power comes back on. The Power
Failure symbol (X) will be displayed for
about 1 minute on screen and the Power
Loss indicator (
fluorescent display when the power
comes back on. If a power failure occurs
while the VCR’s power is on, the VCR will
turn on by itself when the power comes back on.
Displaying/clearing the power loss list
Displaying the power loss list
The power failure start time is logged in the VCR’s Power Loss
List. To view the list, please follow the steps listed below.
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<MAINTENANCE> menu
appears.
3. Turn JOG to select POWER LOSSLIST and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<POWER LOSS LIST> appears.
4. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time appears
on screen.
Note
•Up to 3 power failure start times will be displayed. If more
than 3 failures have occurred, the first start time and the last
2 start times will be displayed on the list.
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) will illuminate on the
<MAINTENANCE>
POWER LOSS LIST
ALARM LIST
ALL MENU INITIALISE
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
ALARM LIST CLEAR
<REPEAT REC TIMES>0
<ELAPSED TIME>0H
<POWER LOSS LIST>
01 31-01-’01 00:00
02
03
01-01-’01 MON
00:00:00 X L24
Clearing the power loss list
1. Select POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR in
<MAINTENANCE> menu and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left to clear the
list.
To exit the menu without clearing
the list, press MENU button.
•<MAINTENANCE> menu appears.
3. Press MENU button.
•Once the list is cleared, the Power Loss indicator (
go off.
Displaying/clearing the alarm list
Displaying the alarm list
The alarm recording start time are logged in the VCR’s Alarm
List. To view the list, please follow the steps listed below.
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•
<MAINTENANCE> menu appears.
3. Turn JOG to select ALARM LIST and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<ALARM LIST> appears.
4. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time appears
on screen.
Note
•Maximum of 9,999 alarm recording start times will be
counted.
•Up to 8 alarm recording start times will be displayed. If more
than 8 alarm recordings have occurred, the first start time
and the last 7 start times will be displayed on the list.
Clearing the alarm list
1. Select ALARM LIST CLEAR in
<MAINTENANCE> menu and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
To exit the menu without clearing
the list, press MENU button.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left to clear the
list.
•<MAINTENANCE> menu appears.
3. Press MENU button.
•Once the list is cleared, the Alarm Recording indicator
(
) on the fluorescent display will go off.
Tape usage and elapsed time of VCR
REPEAT REC TIMESindicates how many times a tape has
ELAPSED TIMEindicates the total times the VCR has
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<REPEAT REC TIMES> and
<ELAPSED TIME> are shown at
the bottom of the
<MAINTENANCE> menu.
3. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time display
appears on screen.
Note
A point to notice
been recorded over since it was first
inserted.
been used for recording or playback.
Info.
Supplementary information
) will
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Note
•<REPEAT REC TIMES> is:
– counted when the tape ends during recording (except
when TAPE END of FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to
STOP)
– memorized even if the VCR is turned off
– reset when a tape is inserted
– shown up to 200 times. OVER is shown if exceeds 200
times.
•<ELAPSED TIME> is shown up to 89,999 hours.
Lock function
Each time the LOCK button is pressed, the Lock/Lock All
indicator illuminates on the fluorescent display in the order of
(No display) ... All or some of the
buttons on the front panel of the VCR are locked, and the VCR
is kept in the current condition. To release the lock, press
LOCK button until nothing is displayed on the fluorescent
display.
: All buttons except REC button and EJECT button
are locked.
: All buttons are locked.
(No display): No buttons are locked.
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Special Effects Playback
The following convenient functions are available. Audio output
is muted during special effects playback.
Still picture
1. Press PAUSE button during playback.
•Press PAUSE button again to resume the playback.
Shuttle ring
By turning the SHUTTLE ring during still picture, you can obtain
a variety of playback as shown below.
6
1/30
1/15
1/7
7
8
1
2
7
9
5
1/30
4
1/15
1
3
1/7
3
2
7
9
1
1 Reverse high speed search
2 Reverse speed search
3 Reverse fast playback (x3)
4 Reverse playback
9
5 Reverse slow
10
6 Still
7 Slow playback
11
8 Normal playback
9 Fast playback (x2)
10 Forward speed search
11 Forward high speed search
Frame or field playback
1. To forward frames or fields one by one, turn JOG during still
picture.
•Turn to the right to forward.
•Turn to the left to reverse.
To forward frames or fields continuously, keep turning JOG
during still picture.
•Keep turning to the right to forward frames (fields)
continuously.
•Keep turning to the left to reverse frames (fields)
continuously.
To stop frame or field playback, release JOG.
•The playback picture stays at still.
Note
•A few noise bars or vertical movement may appear during
frame or field playback.
•Noise bars may appear on the picture while switching
between forward and reverse frame or field playback.
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Adjustment during Playback
1. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left during still picture.
•The playback speed varies by the angle of SHUTTLE
ring.
•When SHUTTLE ring is released, it comes back to the
centre position and the playback picture stays at still.
Shuttle hold
When the SHUTTLE ring is released, the playback speed can
be fixed to one selected.
1. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left to obtain a desired
playback speed, then press PAUSE button.
2. Release SHUTTLE.
Cancelling the shuttle hold playback
1. Press PAUSE button once to go back to the still picture and
press once again to return to the playback.
Direct shuttle ring
By turning the SHUTTLE ring during playback, you can obtain
some of special effects playback as shown below.
4
3
2
1
3
9
5
6
2
77
9
1 Reverse high speed search
2 Reverse speed search
3 Reverse fast playback (x3)
4 Normal playback
5 Fast playback (x2)
7
6 Forward speed search
7 Forward high speed search
Tracking adjustment
If noise appears in the picture during playback, reverse/forward
slow playback, fast playback, reverse playback or frame/field
playback, you can reduce or eliminate it by adjusting the
tracking.
How to adjust during playback
1. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best
picture.
If noise appears
How to adjust during reverse/forward slow playback,
fast playback, reverse playback, frame or field playback
1. During still picture, turn SHUTTLE to obtain the respective
playback mode.
If noise appears in frame or field playback, set to slow
playback.
2. While turning SHUTTLE, press PAUSE button.
•The playback picture is fixed at the selected speed.
3. Release SHUTTLE.
4. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best
picture.
Initialising the tracking
The tracking will be set to its initial setting by pressing both
TRACKING buttons (+) and (–) together during playback.
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Note
•Adjust the tracking at each playback mode or the type of
playback (fast playback, reverse playback etc.), since the
method of tracking adjustment varies.
•Although the tracking is adjusted during reverse playback or
reverse slow playback, the noise may remain on screen.
•When a picture recorded in 3H mode is played back in L12H
or L24H mode, noise may appear on screen after the
adjustment.
•The noise bars will move continuously when a TRACKING
button is depressed.
Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
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Picture quality adjustment
This control allows you to adjust the playback picture so that the
outline is sharper or softer.
1. During playback, turn PICTURE control to the right or left.
•Turning to the right makes the picture sharper.
•Turning to the left makes the picture softer.
SOFT
SHARP
Note
•When the counter on the fluorescent display indicates
“00000”, COUNTER MEMORY STOP on the SEARCH
FUNCTION menu cannot be selected.
Skip search
During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR plays back a tape
(at 3H mode) for about 4 seconds where an index signal is
recorded. This process is repeated until the end or beginning of
the tape is reached.
Present position
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Vertical adjustment (picture vibration at the top and
bottom)
The picture vibration during still picture, fast playback or
playback at L12H, 12H, L24H or 24H mode can be reduced or
eliminated by the following steps.
How to adjust
1. Press PAUSE button during playback.
2 Press VERTICAL ADJUST button (+) or (–) to reduce or
eliminate the picture vibration.
When the picture is vibrating
Initialising the vertical adjustment
The vertical adjustment will be reset to its initial setting by
pressing both VERTICAL ADJUST buttons (+) and (–) together
during still picture or playback at L12H or L24H mode.
Note
•Horizontal vibration cannot be corrected with VERTICAL
ADJUST buttons.
•VERTICAL ADJUST buttons will not work when QUASI V-
SYNC of FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to OFF.
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Searching Techniques
The various search functions help you to find pictures you wish
to view.
Counter memory stop
Rewinds a tape until the counter on the fluorescent display
reaches “00000” and stops.
1. Press SEARCH button once.
•<SEARCH FUNCTION> menu
appears and COUNTERMEMORY STOP is highlighted.
•The Counter Memory Stop indicator
(
) illuminates on the fluorescent
display.
<SEARCH FUNCTION>
COUNTER MEMORY STOP
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH
TIME DATE SEARCH
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
to execute.
Press STOP to exit.
Index
ALARM
RECORDING
Approx. 4 sec.
playback
Fast forward
Fast forward
1. Press SEARCH button until SKIP
SEARCH is highlighted.
•The Skip Search indicator (
illuminates on the fluorescent
display.
Index
ALARM
RECORDING
Fast forward
Approx. 4 sec.
playback
)
<SEARCH FUNCTION>
COUNTER MEMORY STOP
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH
TIME DATE SEARCH
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
or to execute
Press STOP to exit.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left.
•Turning to the right proceeds the search in the forward
direction.
•Turning to the left proceeds the search in the reverse
direction.
To quit while searching, press STOP button.
To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without
searching, press STOP button.
3. When you find a picture you wish to view, press PLAY
button.
Note
•The index signal may be difficult to locate in some recording
conditions.
•Audio output is muted during the skip search.
Info.
•Skip search or index search may not function if the interval
between two alarm recording start-times is too short. The
table below indicates the minimum interval between two
alarm recording start-times for the skip or index search to
work correctly.
Alarm
recording
mode
L12H
L24H
Minimum interval
between two alarm
recording start-times
3H
approx. 15 sec.
approx. 2 min.
approx. 2 min.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•The VCR starts rewinding the tape.
To quit while rewinding, press STOP button.
To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without
rewinding, press STOP button.
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<TIME DATE SEARCH>
TIME03:25
DATE24
DIRECTIONFORWARD
Use JOG to adjust,
and ENTER to start.
Searching Techniques (Cont.)
Index search
During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR will search for an
index signal you have selected. When the index signal is found,
the VCR will play back in still picture.
1. Press SEARCH button until INDEXSEARCH is highlighted.
•The Index Search indicator (
illuminates on the fluorescent
display.
2. Turn JOG to select an index number
(between 1 and 255) you wish to find.
To exit the <SEARCHFUNCTION> menu without
searching, press STOP button.
3. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left to start searching.
•Turning SHUTTLE to the right performs the search in the
forward direction.
•Turning SHUTTLE to the left performs the search in the
reverse direction.
•The index number shown on the fluorescent display will
decrease one by one as each index signal goes by.
To quit while searching, press STOP button.
Note
•The index signal may be difficult to locate in some recording
conditions.
Info.
How to count index number
•Index number is the count from the present position. The
index number of one alarm recording before the present
position is “-1”. One after is “+1”.
•Maximum count is ±255 alarm recordings.
<SEARCH FUNCTION>
COUNTER MEMORY STOP
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH1
)
TIME DATE SEARCH
Use JOG to adjust,
turn the SHUTTLE RING
or to execute.
Press STOP to exit.
4. Set
10-minute digit
and
1-minute digit
of TIME, DATE and DIRECTION in a
similar fashion.
•Searches in the forward direction
of the tape when DIRECTION is
set to FORWARD.
•Searches in the reverse direction
of the tape when DIRECTION is
set to REVERSE.
5. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to start searching.
•When the recorded picture is found, it is shown at still
picture.
To quit while searching, press STOP button.
Note
•An index mark is written on a tape at each hour (1:00, 2:00
and so on) during recording. The time date search cannot
be resumed if the index mark of the hour (set in step 3) is
not recorded on a tape.
Example: When the VCR recorded from 8:15 to 17:30 on a
tape, only pictures recorded between 9:00 and 17:30 can be
found using the time date search.
•The time date search may not function correctly, if you use a
tape with a poor recording quality or with alarm recordings
recorded at several recording modes.
•The time date search will not function when using a tape
recorded with other VCRs or a tape recorded without the
current day and time.
Info.
•When the desired part of the tape is not found in the
selected direction, the VCR automatically searches in the
opposite direction.
-1
Present position
Fast forward direction
+2+1
+255
Reverse direction
-255-2
Alarm Recording
Time date search
You can easily find a picture recorded at specific date and time.
1. Press SEARCH button until TIME DATESEARCH is highlighted.
•The Time Date Search indicator (
illuminates on the fluorescent
display during search.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<TIME DATE SEARCH> menu
appears.
3. Turn JOG to set
hour digits
of TIME you
wish to find and turn SHUTTLE to the
right.
To exit the <TIME DATESEARCH> menu without
searching, turn SHUTTLE to the
left several times.
<SEARCH FUNCTION>
COUNTER MEMORY STOP
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH
TIME DATE SEARCH
)
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
to go the search menu.
Press STOP to exit.
<TIME DATE SEARCH>
TIME00:00
DATE13
DIRECTIONREVERSE
Use JOG to adjust,
and ENTER .
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Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
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Connections for V arious Functions
Connecting with CCTV camera, monitor and sensor
SENSORCCTV CAMERA
ALM IN
MICROPHONE
AMPLIFIER
REMOTE
RSTINREC GND ALMALM
GND
AUDIOVIDEO
AUDIO
IN
MODE
OUTOUTIN
CLK
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
IN
CALL
IN
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RESET
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
MONITORMICROPHONE
Note
•Monitor to be connected
– Connecting with a CCTV monitor (for surveillance) is recommended.
– Connecting with some monitors may cause picture vibration and/or picture distortion at the top or bottom of the image at still
picture or normal playback.
– A television for domestic use may easily cause picture vibration and distortion.
•CCTV camera to be connected
– Do not connect ‘Colour’ and ‘Black & White’ cameras together.
Alarm Recording Connection
The alarm can be confirmed from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal with an existing alarm system panel or other
peripherals such as a buzzer. Connect the VCR and other peripherals as shown below. (
Alarm reset switchExternal alarm lamp
and buzzer
page 12 for the menu setting)
RSTINREC GND ALMALM
Alarm set switch
MODE
OUT
CLK
CALL
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Connections for Various Functions (Cont.)
Series Recording Connection
Connect VCRs to be used as shown below. ( page 13 for the menu setting)
*1
RSTINREC GND ALMALM
MODE
1st VCR
OUT
CLK
CALL
RSTINREC GND ALMALM
2nd VCR
*1 : This connection is necessary
in case of
Remote Recording Connection
Connect the VCR with a remote switch as shown below. ( page 13 for the menu setting)
RSTINREC GND ALMALM
MODE
OUT
CLK
CALL
Remote switch
Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment
Connect VCRs as shown below. ( page 21 for the menu setting)
Switch
*1
MODE
Series Recording 2
OUT
CLK
CALL
.
RSTINREC GND ALMALM
MODE
OUT
CLK
CALL
RSTINREC GND ALMALM
MODE
OUT
CLK
CALL
2nd VCR1st VCR
*1 : When connecting the MODE OUT terminal of the first VCR with the RST IN terminal of the second VCR,
the on-screen clock of the second VCR can be adjusted to that of the first VCR.
7. Turn SHUTTLE to the right while
the 1-minute digit of TIME is
flashing.
•The setting is now complete.
•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears.
Setting the current time to exact second
Set the clock as described above, but set minute digits to one or
two minutes ahead of the reference time being used. When the
reference time reaches 00 seconds of the minute you have set,
turn SHUTTLE to the right. The VCR’s clock now corresponds
to the reference time to the nearest second.
External time clock adjustment
The VCR’s clock can be set to the nearest hour by connecting
with an external clock. When 2 or more VCRs are connected
together, the clock can be set to the 1st VCR’s clock
simultaneously. Make the following settings to all VCRs you
wish to set the clock. (
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Set ALARM REC DURATION of<RECORDING SET UP> menu to
other than MAN1.
3. Set MODE OUT of <REAR
TERMINAL> menu to CLOCK
ADJ.
4. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time
display appears on screen.
How the external time clock adjustment works
When the RST IN terminal is grounded at the rear panel, the
clock is automatically set to the nearest hour.
Example)
•When the display shows 11:29:59, the clock is adjusted
to 11:00:00.
•When the display shows 11:30:00, the clock is adjusted
to 12:00:00.
When more than 2 VCRs are connected and the clock of the 1st
VCR is adjusted to the nearest hour, the additional VCRs will
also be set to the nearest hour.
previous page for the connection)
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8. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time display appears on screen.
Info.
•When DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is set to ON or OFF and a
tape is not inserted in the VCR, DAYLIGHT SAVINGS can
be switched to ON or OFF on the front panel of the VCR
by pressing STOP button and EJECT button together.
•To move the displayed position of the day and present time
on screen, press POSITION button (
) or ( ). ( ) moves
the display in a right-forward direction and (
downward direction.
) in a
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Setting the Menus
JOG dial
SHUTTLE ring
MENU button
Menu Chart
The Day and Present Time Display
01-01-’01 16:26:48
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
Use JOG to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to exit.
<DISPLAY>
DISPLAY MODE2
TIME DATE SIZESMALL
BLUE BACKOFF
e.g.<MODE 2>
01-01-’01 MON
00:00:00 L24
<TIMER PROGRAM>
PROGRAM TO RECORD
HOLIDAY SET UP
SPECIAL DWMON-SAT
The menu which appears on screen offers 7 languages.
This menu appears by pressing MENU button, when the VCR is
turned on for the first time after the purchase or when RESET
button is pressed during use.
1. Press MENU button.
•The menu as shown to the right
appears.
2. Turn JOG to select the desired
language.
3. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<MAIN MENU> in the selected
language appears on screen.
4. Press MENU button to exit.
Note
•After first time setup and selection of the language to be
used, the only way to go back and access the main menu in
the seven languages is to PRESS the RESET button found
on the rear panel. The RESET button can be accessed with
a small pointed object. The RESET button is pressed,
repeat steps 1 to 4 above.
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
POLSKI
MAGYAR
TÜRKÇE
Use JOG to select,
and ENTER .
DISPLAY MODE 1
Day
Year
Month
09-07-’01 20:25:00 A0001
Hour
Minute
Second
Alarm
Recording
Counter*
* shown when DISPLAY MODE 1, 2 or 3 is selected.
Setting the size of letter for date and present time display
(TIME DA TE SIZE)
SMALL : The size of the letters become small.
LARGE : The size of the letters become large.
Setting the background colour (BLUE BACK)
ON: The blue coloured screen overlays on the recorded
picture when the menu is displayed on the monitor.
OFF: The recorded picture is overlaid with the menu display.
Note
•When the setting is OFF and the video signal is not input,
the blue coloured screen overlays on the recorded picture
when the menu is displayed on the monitor.
•When the setting is ON and the video signal is not input, the
background colour will be in blue. In this case, the warning
“NO SIGNAL” flashes on screen and “noSIg” flashes on the
fluorescent display.
ENGLISH
MAIN MENU
DISPLAY
Sets the display format of the date
and present time on screen.
TIMER PROGRAM
Sets the timer recording.
RECORDING SET UP
Sets the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration
and emergency recording, etc.
REAR TERMINAL
Sets the frequency division ratio of CLOCK OUT, output
signal of CALL OUT terminal and MODE OUT terminal, etc.
MAINTENANCE
Displays the power loss list and alarm list, etc. Also,
initialises all menu settings, clears the power loss list and
alarm list.
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
Sets the present time and the operation at the tape end, etc.
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
Use JOG to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to exit.
DISPLAY
Setting the display mode (DISPLAY
MODE)
1 : Shows date and present time.
2 : Shows date, day of the week,
present time and recording mode.
3 : Displays nothing. In case of alarm
recording, displays same items as
DISPLAY MODE 2.
4 : No date or time display.
<DISPLAY>
DISPLAY MODE1
TIME DATE SIZESMALL
BLUE BACKOFF
e.g.<MODE 1>
09-07-’01 00:00:00
TIMER PROGRAM
page 11, Timer Recording.
RECORDING SET UP
Setting the alarm recording mode
(ALARM REC MODE)
Sets the alarm recording time mode.
When JOG is turned, the display will
be switched in the order of 3H
L24H 3H ...
Setting the alarm recording
duration (ALARM REC DURATION)
Sets the duration of the alarm recording period. When JOG is
turned, the display will be switched in the order of 1M (minute)
2M 5M 10M MAN1 MAN2 15S (second)
30S 45S 1M ...
Setting the emergency recording (EMERGENCY REC)
ON: Starts alarm recording when the ALM IN terminal is
grounded while the VCR is recording, in stop mode,
turned off or in stand-by mode for timer recording.
OFF: Starts alarm recording when the ALM IN terminal is
grounded during recording.
Setting the clog detection (CLOG DETECT)
ON: The VCR automatically removes any particles that
may accumulate on the heads during time-lapse
recording. If it cannot be entirely removed, a warning
“CLOg” flashes on the fluorescent display (
29).
OFF: The VCR does not detect clogged head.
L12H
page
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<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE ENDSTOP
QUASI V-SYNCON
VIDEO MODECOLOUR
TAPE LENGTHE-180
BUZZERWRNG
Setting the Menus (Cont.)
<MAINTENANCE>
POWER LOSS LIST
ALARM LIST
ALL MENU INITIALISE
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
ALARM LIST CLEAR
<REPEAT REC TIMES>0
<ELAPSED TIME>0H
ALL MENU INITIALISE
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
then all MENU will be
initialised.
REAR TERMINAL
Setting the operation mode of the
CALL OUT terminal (CALL OUT)
Sets the mode of call signal output
from the CALL OUT terminal. If any
abnormalities occur with the VCR
during recording, the call signal is
output from the CALL OUT terminal
on the rear panel regardless of CALL
OUT setting.
WRNG•TAPE END : The VCR outputs a call signal when the
tape reaches its end or when a
malfunction occurs. The VCR’s function
when the tape ends depends on the
setting of T APE END in FIRST TIME SET
UP menu (
next column).
WRNG•REMAIN: The VCR outputs a call signal when a
malfunction occurs or when the tape has
approximately 3 minutes (at 3H mode) left.
WRNG: The VCR outputs a call signal only when a
malfunction occurs.
Setting the recording mode and frequency division ratio
(CLOCK OUT)
Sets the recording mode and the frequency division ratio of
clock pulse output from the CLOCK OUT terminal.
• Setting the recording mode during the clock pulse output
REC: When recording in any mode.
T/L REC : When recording in time-lapse mode (L12H,
L24H).
• Setting the frequency division ratio of the clock pulse output.
When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order
of 1
2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30
50 60 F (field) 1 ...
The numbers 1 to 60 indicate the number of frames at 3H
recording mode and the number of fields at time lapse
recording modes. (One frame consists of two fields.) When
set to F (field), one field is selected.
Setting the operation mode of the MODE OUT terminal
(MODE OUT)
A mode signal is output under the following circumstances.
REC: During recording.
PLAY: During playback.
POWER: While the VCR is turned on.
TAPE IN: When a tape is inserted in the VCR.
TAPE REMAIN: When the tape has approximately 3
minutes (at 3H mode) left.
CLOCK ADJ: When the clock indicates “00(min.):00(s)”.
(The signal is output for 1 second only.)
Setting the operation mode of REC IN terminal (REC IN)
SERIES: Recording starts when the signal is input.
REC-START/STOP: Recording continues while the signal is
input. If the signal is input for a short
period, the VCR may not start recording.
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<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUTWRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUTREC- 1
MODE OUTREC
REC INSERIES
MAINTENANCE
Displaying the power loss list
(POWER LOSS LIST)
page 14
Displaying the alarm list (ALARM
LIST)
page 14
Initialising all menu settings (ALL MENU INITIALISE)
All menus will be initialised except timer programs.
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
•<MAINTENANCE> menu appears.
3. Turn JOG to select ALL MENUINITIALISE and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
•<ALL MENU INITIALISE>
menu appears.
4. Turn SHUTTLE to the left.
•The setting of all menus (except TIMER PROGRAM) will
return to its initial setting.
To exit the menu without initialising all menus, press the
MENU button.
5. Press MENU button.
•The day and present time display appears on screen.
Clearing the power loss list (POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR)
page 14
Clearing the alarm list (ALARM LIST CLEAR)
page 14
Displaying number of tape use (REPEAT REC TIMES)
page 14
Displaying the elapsed time of VCR (ELAPSED TIME)
page 14
FIRST TIME SET UP
Setting the present time, date and
Daylight Saving Time settings (TIME
DATE ADJUST)
page 20
Setting operation of VCR when the
tape reaches its end during
recording or playback (TAPE END)
The VCR’s function when the tape reaches its end during
recording is as follows:
STOP: The tape stops, the indication “End” appears on
REWIND: Rewinds the tape to the beginning and stops
Note
A point to notice
the fluorescent display and “T APE END” on
screen. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE
END, a call signal is output from the CALL OUT
terminal.
(except during timer recording). When CALL
OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END and a tape
reaches its end, a call signal is output for 2
seconds from the CALL OUT terminal.
Info.
Supplementary information
Page 25
REPEAT: Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes
ALARM•PROT (alarm protection) :
Go to page 9 for the VCR’s function when the tape reaches
its end during playback.
Setting Quasi-V -sync on or off (QUASI V-SYNC)
ON: Quasi-V-sync. signal is inserted to the video output
OFF: Quasi-V -sync. signal is not inserted.
Note
•Some multiplexers may require QUASI V-SYNC to be OFF
in order to work properly.
Setting the playback/recording colour mode (VIDEO MODE)
AUTO: The VCR automatically switches the circuits
B/W: Select for recording or playback in black & white.
COLOUR: Select for recording or playback in colour.
the recording. When CALL OUT is set to
WRNG•TAPE END and a tape reaches its end, a
call signal is output for 2 seconds from the CALL
OUT terminal.
If any alarm recordings are present on the tape
and the tape stops, the indication “End” appears
on the fluorescent display and “TAPE END” on
screen. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE
END, a call signal is output from the CALL OUT
terminal. If there is no alarm recording, the VCR
rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes
the recording.
signal in the special effects playback(
normal playback in L12H, 12H, L24H or 24H mode.
according to type of the input/playback video
signal, colour or black & white.
page 16) or
ENGLISH
Setting the tape length (TAPE LENGTH)
E-180 : Select when using a E-180 tape.
E-240 : Select when using a E-240 tape.
Setting to sound buzzer during warning (BUZZER)
WRNG: The buzzer sounds when there is any
WRNG•TAPE END : The buzzer sounds when there is any
WRNG•REMAIN: The buzzer sounds when there is any
OFF: The buzzer does not sound.
Note
•To stop the buzzer:
Press MENU button once. If <MAIN MENU> appears, press
MENU button again to exit the menu. When the VCR is
locked, press LOCK button to unlock the VCR, then the
buzzer stops.
malfunction in the VCR.
malfunction in the VCR or the tape
reaches its end.
malfunction in the VCR or the tape has
approximately 3 minutes (at 3H mode) left.
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Remote Controller (Optional)
The optional remote controller (R-9100) provides remote operation of the VCR. Connect to the REMOTE terminal at the VCR’s rear
panel before use.
1) Resistor:Metal film resistor 1/4 W, resistance tolerance ± 1%
Temperature factor ± 100 PPM/°C
2) Button switch:Momentary
3) Connector MJ:Miniature jack, 2.5 mm in diameter, comply with JISC6560
Operational conditions
1) Isolation resistor:200 M
or over (in connector MJ)
2) Floating capacity:0.1 µF or under (in connector MJ)
3) Environmental temperature :5-40 °C (common with VCR)
4) Relative temperature:Max. 80 % (common with VCR)
Remote control switch functions
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Function
EJECT
STOP
RECORDING
PAUSE
PLAYBACK
REVERSE PLAYBACK
FAST FORWARD
REWIND
Position
Function
FORWARD FRAME SHIFT
9
REVERSE FRAME SHIFT
10
(+)
11
12
13
REC/PLAY MODE
(–)
REC/PLAY MODE
(Not available)
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A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
Page 27
Before Calling for Service
When you find any problem with this VCR, first check the following. If you still cannot solve the problem, stop using the VCR, unplug
it from an outlet and contact your dealer.
Symptom
Installation
No power supplied to VCR.
The VCR POWER is ON but the VCR
does not operate.
No picture is obtained on the MONITOR
screen.
The picture is not clear on the monitor.
Function/operation
No operation when any tape operation
button is pressed.
Remedy
• Has the power cord been disconnected from the outlet?
• Is the Lock or Lock All indicator (
Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.
• Is the Timer Recording indicator (
Press TIMER REC button on the front panel to cancel the timer recording.
• Is the Lock or Lock All indicator (
Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.
• Safety devices in are operation.
Press RESET button on the rear panel using a pointed instrument, then turn the
power on again.
• Is the monitor or the camera connected correctly?
Check the connection.
• Is the connecting cable properly connected, or is the cable defective?
Check the connection and also check the snapping of a wire in the cable.
• Is the camera focused?
See the user’s manual for your camera and focus the camera correctly .
• Is the Lock or Lock All indicator (/) illuminated?
Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.
• Is a cassette inserted?
/) illuminated?
) illuminated?
/) illuminated?
ENGLISH
The present time is not correct even if
using the VCR everyday.
The power cord has been disconnected
for less than 31 days but the present
time has been reset.
A tape cannot be loaded.
Recording
Recording does not work by pressing
the REC button.
Recording cannot be stopped by
pressing the STOP button.
Repeat recording does not work.
Make sure the power cord is connected to the outlet for approximately 40 or
more hours per week when using it everyday.
Make sure the power cord is connected to the outlet for approximately 40 or
more hours per week when using it everyday.
• The reserved contents may be erased even within 31 days depending on the
charging time of the power failure compensation circuit.
Set the present time setting again.
• Is the Lock All indicator (
Press LOCK button on the front panel once to unlock the VCR.
• Is the Lock All indicator () illuminated?
Press LOCK button on the front panel once to unlock the VCR.
• Has the cassette’s erasure prevention tab been broken off?
Load the cassette with its erasure prevention tab intact.
• Has the tape run out?
Rewind the tape or load a new tape.
• Is the Lock or Lock All indicator (
Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.
• Is the VCR in timer recording mode (Timer recording indicator ( ) is illuminating)?
Press TIMER REC button once.
• Is the Repeat indicator (
Set TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu to REPEAT or ALARM•PROT.
When TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to ALARM•PROT,
repeat recording does not work using a tape with an alarm recording.
When a tape reaches its end during the alarm recording, the VCR rewinds the
tape and stops (recording does not start again) even though TAPE END in the
FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to REPEAT.
) illuminated?
/) illuminated?
) illuminated?
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Before Calling for Service (Cont.)
SymptomRemedy
Recording (continued)
Timer recording does not operate.
• Have the day and present time been set accurately?
Set the day and present time again.
• Have the recording start time, recording end-time and the recording mode been
set accurately?
Confirm the settings on the <PROGRAM TO RECORD>.
• Is the Timer Recording indicator (
If not, press TIMER REC button on the front panel to stand by the timer
recording.
) illuminated?
Alarm recording does not work.
Playback
No operation when the PLAY button is
pressed.
Noise bars in the picture during
playback.
Playback speed is fast or slow.
The picture vibrates at the top and
bottom when in still picture mode.
Clear camera pictures during recording
but during playback the picture is not
clear.
• Is the external switch connected correctly?
Check the connection.
• Is the Emergency Recording indicator (
Set EMERGENCY REC in the RECORDING SET UP menu to ON.
• Is the Lock or Lock All indicator (
Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.
• Is a cassette inserted?
• Has the tape run out?
Adjust the tracking by pressing TRACKING button on the front panel.
Adjust the playback speed by pressing REC/PLAY MODE buttons on the front
panel.
Adjust the picture by pressing VERTICAL ADJUST buttons on the front panel.
• The video heads may be clogged.
Clean the video heads by using the video head cleaning cassette available in
most local retail store. If the picture is not clear after using the video head
cleaning cassette, please consult your dealer.
) illuminated?
/) illuminated?
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Note
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Info.
Supplementary information
Page 29
Warning Display
Self-diagnostic function
This VCR uses a self-diagnostic function to detect an internal malfunction during recording. When a malfunction occurs in the VCR
during recording, the indicator corresponding to each malfunction illuminates on the fluorescent display and/or on screen.
The type of malfunction corresponding to the indicator and countermeasures are given below.
Fluorescent
display
End
g
noSI
(the display
starts flashing)
CLOg
Monitor
TAPE END
NO SIGNAL
CHECK
–
Cause
The tape ends during
recording.
Lack of video signal input
Tape/deck trouble
Clogged head
Rewind the tape or
press the EJECT button
Check for loose
connections.
First, check the cassette. If there seems to be nothing wrong with
the cassette, try the recording operation again. If the indicator
“CHECK” is still displayed on the monitor, replace the cassette with
a new one and try the operation again. If this does not clear the
indicator, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.
Eject the cassette and
insert it again. If the
indicator “CLOg” is still
displayed, clean the
video cassette tape. If
the VCR still shows the
indicator after cleaning,
contact your dealer.
Turn off the indicator on the fluorescent
display and screen by pressing the
EJECT button or rewinding the tape.
When a video signal is restored or the
recording mode is cleared, the indicator on
the fluorescent display and screen turns off.
When the recording mode is cleared, the
indicator on the fluorescent display on
screen turns off.
To turn off the indicatorRemedy
ENGLISH
When the tape ends
When the tape reaches its end during recording, “End” illuminates on the fluorescent display and “TAPE END” illuminates on screen.
The warning indicators will not illuminate, if TAPE END in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to REPEAT, ALARM•PROT (when no
alarm recording is made) or REWIND.
Lack of video signal input
The indicator “NO SIGNAL” appears on screen and “noSIg” flashes on the fluorescent display when the VCR cannot get any video
input signal during recording. The video input signal will not be obtained in case of any malfunction such as a broken video cable or
POWER to the camera is turned off.
About fouling of the head (Clogged head)
When CLOG DETECT of the RECORDING SET UP menu is set to ON, the VCR automatically remove any particles that may
accumulate on the heads during time-lapse recording mode. If it cannot be entirely removed, “CLOg” flashes on the fluorescent
display. If so, follow the remedy of “CLOg” in the above chart.
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Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit
DC 5 V
10 kΩ
22 kΩ
22 kΩ
0.047 µF
GND
ALM/RST/REC IN
ALM/RST/REC IN terminals (screw)
Active: When input terminals are short-circuited to
GND or “L” level voltage (0 to + 1.6 V) applied.
Time for active : 0.1 sec. or over.
Non active: Open the input.
<Interface circuit inside the VCR>
ALM/MODE/CALL OUT terminals (screw)
Active: “L” level voltage (0 to + 0.4 V) output; max.
drive current 50 mA (+5 V DC)/10 mA (+24 V
DC)
Non active: Open; max. voltage +24 V DC
<Interface circuit inside the VCR>
ALM/MODE/CALL OUT
GND
CLK OUT terminals (screw)
CLK OUT signal
• When F is selected in CLOCK OUT of REAR TERMINAL
menu (at 3H mode).
• During recording in L12H or L24H mode.
DC 12 V
10 kΩ
10 kΩ
<Interface circuit inside the VCR>
+12 V
0 V
+12 V
0 V
8 ms
CLK OUT
GND
10 ms
• When REC-1 to REC-60 is selected in CLOCK OUT of REAR
TERMINAL menu (at 3H mode).
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Note
A point to notice
+12 V
0 V
20 ms
Info.
Supplementary information
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Specifications
General
Power Source: AC 100-230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: Approx. 18 watts
Television System: CCIR standard 625 lines, 50 field PAL-
Colour Signal: Low frequency conversion, sub-carrier
Tape Format: VHS 1/2” width high-density video
Tape Speed and Recording : See below (*1)
Fast Forward/Rewind Time : Approx. 120 seconds with E-180 tape
Operating T emperature: 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)
Relative Humidity: Max. 80 %
Dimensions
Weight: 9 lbs (4.2 kg)
Heads-Video: 4 rotary heads
Luminance Signal: Frequency modulation recording
Audio Track: 1 track
Audio/Control: 1 stationary head
Erase: 1 full-track head
Motors: 3 motors-drum/capstan direct drive
Battery Backup: Lasts 31 days
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
(*1)
Tape Speed and Recording Time (with E-180 cassette):
3H (SP)
L12H (SP)
L24H (SP)
(Jog dial included)
Mode
TimeSpeed
3 h
15 h
27 h
type colour system
phase shift recording
cassette tape
: 16.7 (W) x 12.4 (D) x 3.7 (H) (in.)
425 (W) x 314 (D) x 95 (H) (mm)
system
Recording Interval
23.39 mm/s
4.68 mm/s
2.60 mm/s
0.0200 s/Field
0.100 s/Field
0.180 s/Field
Audio
Input: 308 mV (rms), 50 k , RCA plug
Output: 388 mV (rms), 1 k , RCA plug
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Better than 43 dB
Frequency Response: 70 Hz - 7 kHz (3H mode)
Video
Input: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 BNC plug
Output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , BNC plug
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Better than 42 dB
Horizontal Resolution: More than 330 lines (Black & White)
Connectors
ALM Input: Screw terminal for starting alarm recording
RST Input: Screw terminal for finishing alarm recording or for
REC Input:Screw terminal for starting/finishing recording or for
GND:Screw terminal for ground
ALM Output :Screw terminal for output while alarm recording is
CLK Output:Screw terminal to command camera switching
MODE Output : Screw terminal for indication of VCR selected mode
CALL Output : Screw terminal for external warning device or for
Recording Fields
per Second
50 fields/s
10 fields/s
5.6 fields/s
adjusting on-screen clock
series recording
under way
series recording
Video Signal
Continuous
Time Lapse
Time Lapse
More than 240 lines (Colour)
Audio Signal
Recordable
Recordable
Recordable
Continuous
Continuous (Slow)
Continuous (Slow)
ENGLISH
Tape Drive
Note
If the VCR is not working correctly or showing an unusual indication on the fluorescent display, press RESET button at the rear panel with a pointed
instrument. When pressed, Date/Present time/ALARM LIST/POWER LOSS LIST/Counter display/Recording and Playback mode will be set to the
default setting and the VCR turns off.
To restart the VCR, press POWER button to turn on the VCR and then set the day and present time.
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