Mitsubishi HS-7496E, HS-7496E(B), HS-7496EM, HS-7496EM(B), HS-7496E(A) Installation And Operation Manual

TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

REW

FF

JOG/ADJUST

CLEAR/ ENTER/

SHUTTLE

REC

STOP

PLAY

POWER

EJECT

PICTURE

TRACKING

POSITION/
VERTICAL
ADJUST

REC/PLAY

MODE

COUNTER

RESET

COUNTER MEMORY/

SKIP/INDEX

PAUSE/

SHUTTLE HOLD

DISPLAY

TIMER REC

VIDEO

SOFT

SHARP

COLOR

B/W

HS-7496E(B)
HS-7496EM(B)
HS-7496E(A)

ONLY VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES WITH THE V MARK MAY BE USED WITH THIS MODEL.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU.

PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER.

1

CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS

2 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 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. To prevent damage to the
VCR or tapes, plug the VCR into the mains outlet and turn the power on for about 2 hours. Do not use the VCR for playback or
record during this time.

2 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.

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• 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 SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON THE VCR (E.G., TV)

For HS-7496E(B) and HS-7496EM(B)

2 MAINS LEAD CONNECTION

The mains lead on this VCR is fitted with a non-rewireable
mains plug, incorporating a 5A fuse. If you need to replace
the fuse, use a 5A fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS 1362,
ensuring you refit the fuse cover. If the mains plug is not
suitable for the sockets in your home, and you require to
remove the plug, remove the fuse, cut off the plug then dis­pose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible electric
shock hazard. To refit a new plug, follow these instructions;
Green-and-yellow: Earth,
Blue: Neutral,
Brown: Live
As the colours in the mains lead of this VCR may not corre­spond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows.

• The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be con­nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol » or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.

CAUTION AND CARE

UNPLUGGING THE MAINS LEAD

Whenever unplugging the mains leads, be sure to switch off
the mains outlet first. Then unplug the lead by gripping the
plug (not the lead) and carefully remove the plug from the
mains outlet.

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 MAINS LEAD

Damage to the mains lead may cause fire or shock hazard.

UNPLUG THE MAINS LEAD DURING A LONG ABSENCE

During a long absence, turn off the power and switch off the
mains outlet before unplugging the mains lead.

MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION

Do not obstruct the many 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. Heavy objects
should never be placed on the VCR.

WHEN NOT IN USE

When you finish operating the VCR always unload the cas­sette and turn OFF the VCR POWER.

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 optimum performance and reliability, install the VCR 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.

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• Never move the VCR without first removing the tape.

CARE OF VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

• Avoid violent 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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
This Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder complies with the

requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC, “EMC Directive”
and 73/23/EEC, “Lo w Voltage Directive”, as amended by Direc­tive 93/68/EEC. The requirements f or the susceptibility accord­ing to EN 50082-1 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 manufactured in accordance with EN60065.

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Audio recording

When recording in 3H, 6H or L(linear)18H mode, audio is
played back only during their respective modes.

Resolution and image quality

This VCR has a high quality circuit, which makes it
possible to attain more than 330 lines in B/W mode, and
more than 240 lines in colour mode.

Tape remaining indicator

A bar indicator shows how much tape is left and/or that
the tape has approximately three minutes (in 3H mode)
left.

Automatic head cleaning

For continuous smooth operation, the VCR automatically
removes foreign matter from the heads when a cassette is
inserted.

Easy setting using a monitor

The on-screen menus simplify setting-up procedures.
These menus can be selected even without the input of a
video signal.

Easy cueing with alarm recording

Index signals are added automatically at the beginning of
“alarm recording” for easy cueing. You can confirm the
alarm starting time in the playback video on the monitor
with the alarm list using the MAINTENANCE menu.

Time date search system

Inputting the information of day and time, you will get the
image on tape you want accurately.

External time clock adjustment

The on-screen time clock can be reset to the nearest hour
by applying a signal to the RST(RESET) IN terminal at
the rear of the VCR.

Checking record function

Correct recording can be confirmed by pressing the PLAY
button during recording.

Full lock mode

Locking prevents the VCR from being operated by an
unauthorized third party.

Special playback features

These include still images, speed search, reverse
playback, frame-by-frame viewing in both directions, slow
motion and high speed viewing.

JOG dial / SHUTTLE ring

Use to search for the desired image. You can adjust the
playback speed with the SHUTTLE ring and search for an
image frame by frame with the JOG dial.

Recording options

This versatile system offers a variety of recording options,
including daily and weekly timed recording, repeat and
alarm recording.

Protection against power failures

Recording data, including date, time and timer set-up, are
stored in backup memory, so the system can resume
recording after a power failure. The time of the failure is
displayed on the monitor.

Digital <ELAPSED TIME> display

The Elapsed Time of recording and playback is stored in
a nonvolatile memory IC. The elapsed time display
should be used as a guide as to when periodic repairs
should be carried out.

Tape use counter

Displays how many times you have repeatedly recorded
on a tape. This is helpful for deciding when it is necessary
to replace a tape.

Daylight saving time setting

Daylight saving time setting is available. The clock can be
put forward by one hour by setting the menu.

CONTENTS

Pages

TIMER RECORDING ........................................................ 18, 19

ALARM RECORDING ................................................ 20, 21, 22

Alarm recording connection ................................................. 20

External time clock adjustment ............................................ 20

Setting for alarm recording .................................................. 21

Emergency recording........................................................... 21

Alarm record time display .................................................... 22

Locating the start of alarm recordings ................................. 22

PLAYBACK ............................................................................ 23

Audio playback.................................................................... 23

SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK........................................... 24

ADJUSTMENT DURING PLAYBACK

Tracking adjustment ............................................................ 25

Picture quality adjustment ................................................... 25

V ertical adjustment.............................................................. 25

WARNING DISPLAY............................................................... 26

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE....................................... 27

CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS . 28, 29

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 30

FEATURES

Up to 96 hours of recording: an ideal video system for automated security and surveillance systems.

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FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS

Front view .............................................................................. 3

Fluorescent display................................................................ 4

Rear view............................................................................... 5

CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT............................. 6

SETTING THE MENUS ...............................................7, 8, 9, 10

SETTING THE PRESENT TIME........................................ 11, 12

LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CASSETTE TAPE ......... 13

MANUAL RECORDING...............................................14, 15, 16

Audio recording.................................................................... 14

Repeat recording ................................................................. 15

Series recording................................................................... 15

Synchronous recording........................................................ 16

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Counter memory .................................................................. 17

Tape counter ........................................................................ 17

Counter reset ....................................................................... 17

Memory back-up in case of power failure ............................ 17

Recording after a power failure............................................ 17

Power failure time display.................................................... 17

Elapsed time display............................................................ 17

This time lapse VCR is designed especially f or industrial, educational and security recording. In addition to ordinary 3-hour
and 6-hour recording modes, it has time lapse modes that allow recording of 18, 72 or 96 hours. Frame-by-frame pla yback
and high-speed playback of longer recordings are also av ailable . This adds up to a po werful surveillance system for banks,
buildings, traffic and parking lots, as well as a convenient scientific tool for observation of plant growth, animal behaviour
and other time-intensive processes.

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REW

FF

JOG/ADJUST

CLEAR/ ENTER/

SHUTTLE

REC

STOP

PLAY

POWER

EJECT

PICTURE

TRACKING

POSITION/
VERTICAL
ADJUST

REC/PLAY

MODE

COUNTER

RESET

COUNTER MEMORY/

SKIP/INDEX

PAUSE/

SHUTTLE HOLD

DISPLAY

TIMER REC

VIDEO

SOFT

SHARP

COLOR

B/W

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Fluorescent display

1 POWER button (Press for on; press again for off)

The POWER indicator illuminates when the VCR is
switched on.

2 EJECT button

Press to remove the cassette.

3 Cassette loading slot

Cassette tape is inserted in this slot for loading.

4 STOP button

Press to discontinue all tape related functions.

5 REC (RECORD) button

Press to begin recording.

6 JOG dial

Use to forward the tape frame-by-frame and to set the
menus.

7 SHUTTLE ring

Use to adjust the playback speed or to set the menus.
Turn this ring to the right to forward a tape or to forward
search. Tur n this ring to the left to rewind a tape or to
reverse search. Also use to clear the alarm list, power
loss list and timer recording and to initialize the menu
settings.

8 PLAY button

Press to playback a previously recorded tape.

9 PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button

When pressed during recording, tape movement stops
temporarily. Press again to continue the recording.
When pressed during playback, tape movement stops
and a still field is displayed. Press again to restore normal
playback. Pressing and holding this button after turning
the SHUTTLE ring allows continuous high speed playback
even if the SHUTTLE ring is released.

A COUNTER MEMORY/SKIP/INDEX button

Use to switch the COUNTER MEMORY (P.17), SKIP
SEARCH or INDEX SEARCH (P.22).

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

FRONT VIEW

B TIMER REC button

This button is pressed when a timer recording is to be
made.

C REC/PLAY MODE buttons

Set to 3H, 6H, L18H, 72H or 96H mode to select recording
speed and to 3H, 6H, L18H, 72H or 96H mode to
select playback speed.

D COUNTER RESET button

Press to reset the counter to “00000”.

E DISPLAY button

Press to display the MAIN MENU.
Press again to show the present time display.

F POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST buttons

• When (+) button is pressed, the day and present time
display will move to the right. When the (-) button is
pressed, the day and present time will move down the
screen. Cannot be adjusted if a warning is displayed.

• Press these buttons to adjust for vertical vibrations when
in still mode or during fast playback. Refer to pages 6
and 25 for more details.

G TRACKING buttons

Press these buttons if noise is present during playback,
reverse playback or slow playback.

H PICTURE control

The picture quality can be adjusted between soft and
sharp.

I LOCK button

When pressed with a ball-point pen or a pencil, the unit
will be locked into the current mode and the operation
buttons will not operate. Release the lock by pressing
the lock button again.

J VIDEO switch

Used to select colour or black and white recording and
playback.

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2

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9 Cassette status indicator

Illuminates when tape is inserted. The light advances,
stops or flashes corresponding to the movement of the
tape.

A Timer recording indicator

Illuminates when the TIMER REC button is set to ON.

B Tape remaining indicator

Indicates the approximate tape position. S=Start,
E=End.

C REC indicator

Illuminates during recording.

D PLAY indicator

Illuminates during playback.

E EMGCY (EMERGENCY REC) indicator

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

F LOCK indicator

Lights when the lock mode is set.

G COUNTER display

Indicates the relative position on the tape.

1 M (COUNTER MEMORY) indicator

Illuminates during rewind for counter memory mode.

2 PL (POWER LOSS) indicator

Illuminates when there is a power failure during recording.

3 ALARM indicator

Flashes during recording of hour index signal at the
change of the hour, and during recording of the alarm
index signal. Lights during index search.

4 INDEX indicator

Flashes during recording of index signal and illuminates
during index search.

5 MODE display

Displays the number corresponding to a selected
recording or playback mode. During index search,
displays the index number.

6 SKIP indicator

Illuminates during skip search.

7 Recording mode indicator

LP illuminates to indicate recording in 6H, L18H, 72H or
96H mode or playing back a tape recorded in 6H, L18H,
72H or 96H mode.
SP illuminates to indicate recording in 3H mode or playing
back a tape recorded in 3H mode.

8 Repeat indicator

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

FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

PLAY

EMGCY

H

SKIP

SE

LOCK

M PL

SP LP

ALARM

INDEX

MODE

REC

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B

F

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VIDEO

OUTIN

IN

OUTÉMIC

AUDIO

RESET

REMOTE

SET RSTINREC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL

OUT

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

REAR VIEW

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

1 AC power socket

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

2 SET IN terminal

Input terminal for alarm recording. The alarm sensor is
connected here.

3 RST (RESET) IN terminal

Input terminal to stop alarm recording when “ALARM REC
DURATION” of the “RECORDING SET UP” menu is set
to “MAN1”. The alarm reset switch is connected here.
This terminal can also be used to set the on-screen clock
when set to any mode other than “MAN1”.

4 REC IN terminal

Input terminal to start/stop recording. Also, use this
terminal for series recording (P.15) or synchronous
recording (P.16).

5 GND (GROUND) terminal

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

6 ALM (ALARM) OUT terminal

Output terminal to indicate alarm recording to an external
alarm.

7 MODE OUT terminal

Output terminal to indicate the VCR’s mode of operation
which can be selected by setting the “MODE OUT” on
the “REAR TERMINAL” menu.

8 CLK (CLOCK) OUT terminal

Output terminal to control an external camera switcher.

9 CALL OUT terminal

Output terminal to indicate when tape has finished
recording or if there has been a problem during recording.

A RESET button

When pressed, the present time, alarm recording list, power
loss list and the number of tape use will be erased. While
the button is pressed, the power is cut off from the VCR. If
there is a tape in the VCR and the button is released, the
power indicator will light and the tape will fast f orw ard for a
few seconds. The VCR will then switch off.

B REMOTE jack

Remote control is possible by connecting the optional
remote control unit (R-7100) here. Refer to page 29.

C VIDEO OUT connector

Output connector for video signal (BNC connector). If
the power switch is turned OFF, the signal from the VIDEO
IN connector is looped out to this connector.

D VIDEO IN connector

Input connector for video signal (BNC connector).

E AUDIO OUT connector

Audio output connector (RCA pin).

F AUDIO IN connector

Audio input connector (RCA pin).

G MIC IN jack

Input jack for a microphone with 600 ohms impedance.

FG

The VCR illustrations appearing in this manual
are of the HS-7496E(B).

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CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT

AUDIO
OUT

MIC IN

VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

SET IN

SENSOR

VIDEO
OUT

CCTV
CAMERA

VIDEO

IN

MIC

VIDEO

OUTIN

IN

OUTÉMIC

AUDIO

RESET

REMOTE

SET RSTINREC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL

OUT

VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT (Correcting picture vibration at the top and bottom)

The picture vibration can be reduced or eliminated by the following steps.
1 If the vibration occurs in still, slow motion, fast playbac k (x2) or normal playback in 72H or 96H mode , playbac k a tape

which is recorded in 3H or 6H mode with this VCR and press the PAUSE button.
If the vibration occurs during normal playback in L18H mode, playback a tape in each playback mode.

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

MONITOR TO BE CONNECTED

• Connection 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 during still or normal playback.
A domestic television monitor may unable to provide a stable picture without vibration and distortion.

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11 – 11 – 98 09 : 21 : 01

<

RECORDING SET UP

>

3H

1M

OFF

<

MAIN MENU

>
DISPLAY
TIME DATE SEARCH
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
FIRST TIME SET UP
Use JOG to select,
and ENTER.
Press DISPLAY to exit.

ALARM REC MODE
ALARM REC DURATION
EMERGENCY REC

<

REAR TERMINAL

>

WRNG•TAPE END

REC- 1

REC

SERIES

CALL OUT
CLOCK OUT
MODE OUT
REC IN

0
0H

<

MAINTENANCE

>

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

<

REPEAT REC TIMES

>

<

ELAPSED TIME

>

<

FIRST TIME SET UP

>

TAPE END
QUASI V-SYNC
TAPE LENGTH
TIME DATE ADJUST

STOP

ON

E-180

OFF

11
11
98

09 :21 : 01

<

TIME DATE SEARCH

>

15:00

23

FORWARD

TIME
DATE
DIRECTION

Use JOG to adjust,
and ENTER.

<

DISPLAY

>

1

SMALL

11 – 11 – 98 09 : 21 : 01

DISPLAY MODE
TIME DATE SIZE

Ex.

<

MODE 1

>

<

TIMER PROGRAM

>

DW START END HR
SPL 08 : 40 17 : 10 L18LP
2 SAT 08 : 40 12 : 20 L18LP
3 WED 22 : 00 22 : 54 3SP
4 - - - - - : - - - - : - - - - ­5 - - - - - : - - - - : - - - - ­6 - - - - - : - - - - : - - - - ­7 - - - - - : - - - - : - - - - ­8 - - - - - : - - - - : - - - - -

SPECIAL DW MON–FRI

<

ALARM LIST

>

ALL MENU INITIALIZE

Turn the SHUTTLE RING <<
then all MENU will be
initialized.

POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR

Turn the SHUTTLE RING <<
then POWER LOSS LIST
will be cleared.

ALARM LIST CLEAR

Turn the SHUTTLE RING <<
then ALARM LIST will be
cleared.

0001 05 - 01 - 98 01 : 00
0002 07 - 01 - 98 21 : 10
0003 10 - 01 - 98 09 : 15

<

POWER LOSS LIST

>

01 03 - 01 - 98 01 : 00
02
03

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
MONTH
DATE
YEAR
TIME

<

TIME DATE ADJUST

>

SETTING THE MENUS

1 Press the DISPLAY button.

• The “MAIN MENU” is displayed.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired item.

• When the JOG dial is turned to the right, the cursor moves downward.

• When the JOG dial is turned to the left, the cursor moves upward.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

The desired item is selected and the menu will appear.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select item.
5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the setting item will flash.
6 Turn the JOG dial to change the setting.
7 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to set.
8 Press the DISPLAY button.

• The present time display will appear.

The operating parameters of this VCR are set through various on-screen menus.
Set the menus as follows:

OPERATION

present time
display

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DISPLAY

Sets the date, time and direction to search for the desired location on a tape.

1 SETTING THE TIME

Turn the JOG dial to set the hour and minute to search for.

2 SETTING THE DA TE

Turn the JOG dial to set the day of the month to search for.

3 SETTING THE DIRECTION

Turn the JOG dial to select the starting direction for search.
FORWARD: Search in the forward direction.
REVERSE: Search in the reverse direction.

• If the desired part of a tape is not found in one direction, the VCR automatically searches in the
opposite direction.

After the setting, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to start searching.

1 SETTING THE DISPLAY MODE (DISPLAY MODE)

DISPLAY MODE 1: Displays date and present time. (Refer to page 11.)
DISPLAY MODE 2: Displays date, day of the week, present time and recording mode.

(Refer to page 11.)

DISPLAY MODE 3: Displays nothing; until an alarm recording starts, then date, alarm

recording number, etc. is displayed.

DISPLAY MODE 4: Displays nothing; even in the case of alarm recording, nothing is

displayed on the monitor.

• During an alarm recording, alar m recording number is displayed if the “DISPLAY MODE” is
set from 1 to 3.

2 SETTING THE SIZE OF THE LETTERS OF DAY AND PRESENT TIME DISPLAY

(TIME DATE SIZE)

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

TIME DATE SEARCH

MAIN MENU

1 DISPLAY

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

2 TIME DATE SEARCH

Sets the date, time and direction to search for the desired part of a tape.

3 TIMER PROGRAM

Sets the timer recording.

4 RECORDING SET UP

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

5 REAR TERMINAL

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

6 MAINTENANCE

Displays the power loss list, alarm loss list and initializes all menu settings. Clears
the power loss list and alarm list.

7 FIRST TIME SET UP

Set up for when the end of the tape is reached, quasi v-sync, present time and
communications parameters of the optional RS-232C interface.

<

MAIN MENU

>
DISPLAY
TIME DATE SEARCH
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
FIRST TIME SET UP
Use JOG to select,
and ENTER.
Press DISPLAY to exit.

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DISPLAY

>

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SMALL

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DISPLAY MODE
TIME DATE SIZE

Ex.

<

MODE 1

>

<

TIME DATE SEARCH

>

15:00

23

FORWARD

TIME
DATE
DIRECTION

Use JOG to adjust,
and ENTER.

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• An hour index mark is written on the tape on the hour and is used as a reference in the search function. Because of this, a
recorded tape must pass a time clock hour mark before this function can work. The TIME DATE SEARCH function begins after
the first hour index mark.
Example 1: VCR is set to record from 8:30 to 17:30 - Times from 9:00 to 17:30 can be found.
Example 2: VCR is set to record in one speed from 7:00 to 14:30, then in another speed until 18:00.

- Times from 7:00 to 14:30 and 15:00 to 18:00 are accurately located.

• Time date search function is not available for a tape recorded by any other VCR than this model.

• If recording quality is poor, the VCR may fail to locate the desired part of the tape during time date search.

TIMER PROGRAM

Refer to page 18 “TIMER RECORDING” for details.

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1 SETTING THE ALARM REC MODE (ALARM REC MODE)

Sets the alarm recording time mode. When the JOG dial is turned, the display will be switched in the

order of 3H } 6H } L18H } 3H } ....

2 SETTING THE ALARM REC DURATION (ALARM REC DURATION)

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

switched in the order of 1M (minute) } 2M } 5M } 10M } MAN1 } MAN2 } 15S (second) } 30S } 45S } 1M } ....

Refer to “ALARM RECORDING” on page 20.

3 SETTING THE EMERGENCY REC (EMERGENCY REC)

Sets the emergency recording mode.
OFF: Starts alarm recording when the alarm signal is received during recording.
ON: Starts alarm recording when the alarm signal is received not only during recording but also when the power is OFF or when

the tape is stopped.

RECORDING SET UP

REAR TERMINAL

1 SETTING THE CALL SIGNAL OUTPUT AT THE TAPE END OF THE TAPE (CALL OUT)

Enables or disables the signal that is output from the CALL terminal when the end of the tape is
reached during recording. If any abnormalities occur during recording, a CALL signal is output from
the CALL terminal on the rear panel regardless of CALL OUT setting.
WRNG•TAPE END: A signal is output at the end of the tape or when a malfunction occurs.
WRNG•REMAIN: The signal is output when a malfunction occurs in the VCR or when the

tape has approx. 3 minutes left in 3H mode.
WRNG: When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, a CALL signal is output.
This is used in conjunction with TAPE END (FIRST TIME SET UP) to determine when the CALL signal is output as shown below.

2 SETTING THE FREQUENCY DIVISION RATIO (CLOCK OUT)

Sets the frequency division ratio of the CLOCK OUT terminal.
First, set the recording mode for the “CLOCK OUT” pulse output in the “REAR TERMINAL” menu.
REC: When recording in any mode.
T/L-REC: When recording in time lapse mode (L18, 72, 96H).
Second, select the frequency division ratio setting by turning the SHUTTLE ring. When the JOG dial 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
from 1 to 60 indicate the number of frames in 3H or 6H recording mode or the number of fields in time lapse recording mode.
(One frame consists of two fields.) One field is selected when it is set to “F” (field).

3 SETTING THE OPERATION MODE OF THE MODE OUTPUT TERMINAL (MODE OUT)

Set the state in which the signal output at the MODE OUT terminal is switched to the active condition. When the JOG dial is
turned, the display will be switched on in the order of REC (recording) } PLAY (playback) } POWER (power “ON”) } TAPE IN
(tape is inserted) } TAPE REMAIN (3 minutes in 3H mode before the tape end) } CLOCK ADJ (output the signal for 1 second
when the clock indicates “00 (min.) : 00 (sec.)” } REC.

4 SETTING THE OPERATION MODE OF THE REC IN TERMINAL (REC IN)

SERIES: Recording starts when the REC IN terminal is short circuited to ground or a “L” level voltage (0 - +1.6V) is applied.
REC-START/ STOP: Recording starts when the REC IN terminal is short circuited to ground or a “L” level voltage (0 - +1.6V) is

applied. Should this connection be remo ved, recording will stop.

SYNC REC: The video signal from 3 cameras can be recorded separately by connecting a switcher. (“SYNC REC” function is

available when recording in L18H mode.) Refer to “SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING” on page 16.

CALL OUT
setting

TAPE END
setting

WRNG•TAPE END

WRNG

STOP

Outputs a call signal at

the end of the tape

Outputs a call signal at the end

of the tape for 2 seconds

Outputs a call signal at the

end of the tape

When a malfunction occurs in the VCR

during recording, a call signal is output.

REWIND
REPEAT

ALARM

• PROT

When there are no

alarm recordings

during recording

When there are alarm

recordings during

recording

WRNG•REMAIN

Outputs 3 minutes before

the tape end

SETTING THE MENUS

<

RECORDING SET UP

>

3H
1M

OFF

ALARM REC MODE
ALARM REC DURATION
EMERGENCY REC

<

REAR TERMINAL

>

WRNG•TAPE END

REC- 1

REC

SERIES

CALL OUT
CLOCK OUT
MODE OUT
REC IN