Panasonic AG-DTL1P User Manual

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Instructions

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REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ,

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“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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CAUTION:

Do not install or placé this uriit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space in order to keep well ventilated condition.

Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation condition to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOlStURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE The RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part is of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference wheri; the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manuali.may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

Replace battery with part No. VL3032/1GUF only. Use of aiiother battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution—Battery rriay explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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Do not insert fingers or any objects into the video

cassette holder.

Avoid operating or leaving the unit near strong nriagnetic fields. Be especially careful of large audio speakers.

1 Avoid operating or storing the unit in an excessively hot,

cold, or damp environment as this may résuit in damage both to the recorder and to the tape.

Do not spray any cleaner or wax directly on thé unit. If the unit is not going to be used for a length of time,

protect it from dirt and dust.

Do not leave a cassette in the recorder when riot in use. Do not block the ventilation slots of the unit.

Use this Unit horizontally and do not place anything on the top panel.

Cassette tape can be used only for one-side, one direction recording. Two-way or two-track recordings cannot be made.

Cassette tape can be used for either Color or Black & White recording. Do riot attempt to disassemble the recorder. There aré no user|serviceable parts inside. If any liquid spills inside the recorder, have the recorder examined for possible damage. Refer any needed servicing to authorized service persorinei.

Contents

Features.....................................................4

Parts and their functions

Front panel ...........................................................5

Rear panel...........................................................10

Performing initial settings

Setting the date and time

Simple time adjustment.......................................12

Simple date and time adjustment ........................13

Setting the recording time mode and number of

cameras...............................................................14

Setting the recording mode.................................15

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Frame recording and field recording .. .17

Connections............................................18

Recording................................................20

Playback..................................................21

Normal playback

Still-picture playback...........................................21

Changing over the screen display

Changing over the screen during playback Changing between the 1-screen and 4-in-1 screen display Switching between the cameras

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Useful functions

Memory stop Alarm recording and sensor (emergency) recording Alarm memory recall and power loss memory

recall ....................................................................26

Search playback (cue/review) Alarm search (alarm recording section search) . .27 Time/date search

Internal timer recording

External timer recording .....................................33

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Terminal connections.............................35

Alarm recording connections

Tape-end output connections .............................36

Auto OFF output connections and recording output connections

External timer input connections.........................36

Time setting connections

External timer input connections

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Terminal signal levels

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Setting menus

Setting method ...................................................39

Menu page PI

TIME/DATE PRESET screen .............................40

REG LOCK screen .............................................40

HOUR METER screen

Menu page P2

DISPLAY screen REG LOSS INDICATOR screen DAYLIGHT SAVING screen

Menu page P3

RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA screen

Menu page P4

RECORDING MODE screen ALARM/SENSOR REC screen

Menu page P5

VTR MODE SELECT screen

Menu page P6

TAPE REMAIN screen REC REVIEW screen

ERROR WARN BUZZER screen .......................47

REC WARNING screen

Menu page P7

TERMINAL INPUT SELECT screen TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT screen VIDEO OUT SEQUENCE screen

EXT SWITCHER screen

Menu page P8

PROGRAM TIMER screen INTERNAL WEEKLY TIMER screen

Menu page P9

FREE SET TIMER screen..................................51

Menu page P10

RS-232C PARAMETERS screen

USER ID REC screen ........................................52

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RS-232C interface...................................53

1. Hardware specifications .................................53

(1) Interface specifications (2) Communication parameters

2. Software specifications (1) External interface specifications (2) Transmitting format (PC ^ unit)

(3) Receiving format (unit ^ PC).....................55

(4) List of commands .....................................56

Error messages

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Video head cleaning

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Condensation .......................................103

Maintenance..........................................103

Specifications

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Features

Built-in frame switcher for supporting 16 cameras

• The unit also supports asynchronous cameras.

• The unit enables recording after the cameras are switched over automatically as dictated by the recording time mode.

• During recording, the cameras can be switched and

their images viewed on a TV monitor at a time other

than the recording timing which has been set.

Digital recordings with a high picture quality

Digital recordings with a high picture quality can be made on S-VHS tapes. The incorporation of highperformance A/D and D/A circuitry means that highquality digital recording is possible even when recording after switching from one camera to another.

• High picture quality mode: 520 lines for horizontal

resolution, 50 dB for S/N ratio

• Standard picture quality mode: 380 lines for horizontal resolution, 50 dB for S/N ratio

Wide selection of recording time modes

• There is a choice of 14 different recording time modes.

3 hours, 9 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, 96 hours, 120 hours, 180 hours, 240 hours, 360 hours, 480 hours and 960 hours

• It is possible to switch between frame recording and

field recording.

Camera-specific playback

During playback, any camera can be selected and its

recording played back. During cue or review, as well, any camera can be selected and its recording played back.

High reliability and high durability

• IQ mechanism with top-notch reliability and durability

• Stable tape travel achieved using a 2DD reel motor

• Automatic head cleaning function for cleaning the head cylinder each time a tape is loaded

Space-saving design with 38 cm width and vertical installation capability

The unit can be installed upright on its left-side panel and secured using the special-purpose mounting brackets (optional accessory STEN-B6730).

• Do not install the unit upright on its right-side panel. This may cause the unit to malfunction.

On-screen setting functions

The unit’s many and varied functions can be set on the monitor screen.

Other features

• 75Q termination ON/OFF function provided for camera input (16) connectors

• Switching between 8 camera input connectors and 8 camera loop-through outputs possible

• RS-232C control facility

• Audio recording (in the 3-hour to 24-hour time

modes)

• Simple clock adjustment functions

• Recording time and operating camera setting function

• Diverse internal timer and external timer functions

Playback with 4 pictures simultaneously shown on the screen

The pictures recorded by four of the cameras can be selected and, by dividing the TV monitor screen into four parts, all of the four pictures can be played back at the same time on the respective parts of the screen.

DateAime search function

The recording date and time (month / day / hours / minutes) can be selected to initiate a search of the recorded data.

Alarm search function

Recorded data that includes alarm recordings can be searched.

Parts and their functions

Front panel

o POWER lamp

This lights when the power is turned on.

©Cassette insertion slot

Always use S-VHS cassette tapes. If a VHS tape is inserted instead, it will be automatically ejected when the REC button is pressed. A cassette tape will also be ejected when the REC button is pressed if its accidental erasure prevention tab has been broken out.

This unit is designed to provide the high level of

reliability required of a time lapse recorder for use

in such applications as surveillance, security and

monitoring. In order to ensure that this unit will perform reliably in recording operations, it is recommended that the following Panasonic video

tape be used:

S-VHS tape: ST-120 series (120-minute tape)

©EJECT button

Press this to eject the cassette tape. It will not work unless it is pressed firmly.

OREC REVIEW button

Press this during recording to monitor what is being recorded. Several images captured a moment before the button was pressed are played back, and then the recording mode is restored.

It takes about 10 seconds for the playback picture

to appear.

0 REC button

Press this to start recording.

Parts and their functions

O Display tube

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Lights when a cassette tape is inserted. It flashes when an error is detected as a result of

the recording review.

©HIGH

Lights when a tape which was recorded in the

high picture quality mode is being played back and when a tape is being recorded in the high picture quality mode.

©FRAME

Lights when a tape which was recorded in the frame mode is being played back and when a tape is being recorded in the frame mode.

©SUM

Lights when the time is displayed in the summer time (daylight saving) mode.

©TIME

Lights when the time is displayed.

©COUNT

Lights when the tape counter value is displayed.

©CAMERA

Lights when the camera number is displayed.

©REC

Lights during recording or rec-pause.

©Video operation mode displays

[> : Playback

: Reverse playback

REC : Recording, recording monitoring REC QD : Rec-pause

DD ; Still picture (flashes during frame

playback), frame feed OO : Fast forward, cue <}<] : Rewind, review

©REMAIN

Flashes when the tape end is approaching (when

the remaining tape alarm mode has been set).

©LOCK

Lights when the lock mode has been set by the LOCK switch or using the REC LOCK item on

the setting menu.

©EXT

Lights when the externa! timer mode has been

set.

©INT

Lights when the internal timer mode has been

set.

©PASS

Lights when the number of repeated tape recordings (passes) is displayed.

©TIME MODE

Indicates the recording time mode.

©CD

Lights when repeat recording has been set.

©M

Lights when the memory stop mode has been

set.

©AS (S)

AS ; Lights when the alarm search mode has

been set.

S : Lights when the time search mode has

been set. The lamp flashes white a search is in progress.

©ALARM

Lights during an alarm recording.

Flashes upon completion of the alarm recording.

©Counter display

Displays the time or tape counter value; displays the error code when an error has occurred.

In addition, when a discrepancy has arisen between the number of cameras set and the number of cameras actually connected because one of the cables connected to the CAMERA IN connectors has been disconnected or loosened, the camera number concerned will flash on the display to warn the user.

Parts and their functions

Front panel (sub panel)

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O POWER switch

Used to turn the unit’s power ON and OFF. When the power is turned on, the POWER lamp lights, and the buzzer is sounded once.

OTRACKING buttons

Press during normal playback to adjust the tracking. When these buttons are pressed during still-picture playback, the unit is set to the field still-picture or frame still-picture mode. However, the unit will not be set to thé frame stillpicture mode if a tape recorded in the field mode has been inserted.

OTIMER MODE button

Used to select the timer mode. Each time it is pressed, the mode is changed, and one of the following mode lamps lights on the display tube.

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(DPLAY button

Press to play back the tape in the forward direction.

When the PROGRAM switch is at the MENU

position, this button functions as the PAGE (+) button to select the setting menu screen.

When the PROGRAM switch is at the TIME ADJ

position, the button switches between the date

display and time display.

©STOP button

Press to stop the operation mode.

When the PROGRAM switch is at the MENU

position, this button functions as the SHIFT (T)

button to select the items on the setting menu screen. When the PROGRAM switch is at the TIME ADJ

position, the button moves the screen display

position downward.

®REV PLAY button

Press to play back the tape In the reverse direction. When the PROGRAM switch is at the MENU position, this button functions as the PAGE (-) button to select the setting menu screen. When the PROGRAM switch is at the TIME ADJ position, the button switches between the date display and time display.

Parts and their functions

(E) PAUSE STILL button

Press to initiate rec-pause or still-picture playback. When the unit remains in the pause or still-picture playback mode for more than a prescribed period of time, it is automatically set to the stop mode in order to protect the tape. When the PROGRAM switch is at the MENU position, this button functions as the SHIFT (A) button to select the items on the setting menu screen.

When the PROGRAM switch is at the TIME ADJ

position, the button moves the screen display

position upward.

(ElTIME MODE buttons

Press to select the recording time mode.

3H : 3-hour recording mode 9H : 9-hour recording mode

12H : 12-hour recording mode 18H : 18-hour recording mode 24H : 24-hour recording mode 48H : 48-hour recording mode 72H : 72-hour recording mode 96H : 96-hour recording mode 120H : 120-hour recording mode 180H : 180-hour recording mode 240H : 240-hour recording mode 360H : 360-hour recording mode 480H : 480-hour recording mode 960H ; 960-hour recording mode

When the PROGRAM switch is at the MENU position, these buttons function as the SET (-1-) and (-) buttons to select the settings for the setting menu items.

0 RESET button

Press while the counter value is shown on the display tube by the COUNTER button to reset the CTL counter. When the camera number is shown on the display tube by the COUNTER button during playback, this button is used to switch the monitor screen between 1 -screen playback and 4-screen playback.

(^COUNTER button

Used to switch the display mode on the display

tube.

Each time the COUNTER button is pressed, the mode is switched as follows.

Camera number display:

The current camera number is displayed.

Clock display:

The current time is displayed.

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24-hour display

Counter display:

The tape counter is displayed.

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Pass display:

This indicates the number of times (passes) repeat

recording has been performed when repeat recording has been set.

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SEARCH button

Press to select the search mode.

Each time this button is pressed in the counter display mode, the search mode is switched, and one of the following mode lamps lights on the display tube:

M : Memory stop mode AS : Alarm search mode

When the SEARCH button is pressed while the time is displayed on the display tube by the COUNTER button, the time search mode is set, and “S” lights on the display tube.

0 :00 button

Press to set the seconds digits of the time to “00."

The seconds are reset to “00” when this button is

pressed while the display shows 0 to 29 seconds, and they are carried up to 1 minute and set to “00” when it is pressed while the display shows 30 to 59 seconds.

0 PROGRAM switch

Used to display the menu and adjust the time. Keep this switch at OFF for normal operation.

MENU:

The setting menu screen is displayed. When the switch is set to the MENU position while holding down the STOP button, the alarm screen or power loss screen appears.

TIME ADJ:

Set the switch to this position when adjusting the

time or adjusting the screen display position.

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Parts and their functions

Front panel (sub panel)

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0LOCK switch

Used to set the lock mode.

ALL : All normal operations are suspended, and

LOCK lights on the display tube. OFF : Normal operations can be conducted. REC: Normal operations are suspended after

recording has commenced, and LOCK lights

on the display tube.

(REC REVIEW button operations are

acknowledged.)

® REW/0 button

Press in the stop mode to rewind the tape. When this button is pressed during playback or stillpicture playback, the tape is reviewed.

® (HVFP button

Press in the stop mode to fast forward the tape. When this button is pressed during playback or stillpicture playback, the tape is cued.

0REV AVD button

Press during still-picture playback to advance the tape frame by frame in the reverse direction. When the PROGRAM switch is at the MENU position, this button serves as the SHIFT (◄) button to select the setting menu screen items. When the PROGRAM switch is at the TIME ADJ position, the button moves the screen display position toward the left.

0FWD AVD button

Press during still-picture playback to advance the tape frame by frame in the forward direction. When the PROGRAM switch is at the MENU position, this button serves as the SHIFT (►) button to select the setting menu screen items. When the PROGRAM switch is at the TIME ADJ position, the button moves the screen display position toward the right.

0CAMERA buttons

In the playback mode:

Press during playback to select the camera and play back the pictures recorded by the selected camera.

In any other mode:

When the buttons are pressed in any other mode, the camera to be monitored can be selected. When the [T] button and [A] button are pressed together, the auto sequence mode is established. When they are pressed in the auto sequence mode, the unit is switched to the manual sequence mode.

Parts and their functions

Rear panel

O CAMERA IN connectors []] to ^ (BNC),

75Q termination/loop through selector switches [Tj to 75Q termination switches to |i§

The camera and other external video input signals

(max. 16 inputs) are connected to these connectors. To use these connectors, select REC TYPE as the

RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA setting on menu screen P3.

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The 750 termination/loop through selector switches [i] to ID have 3 positions. Switches [U to [T| have 2 positions, 75 Q termination ON and OFF.

0RS-232C connector

This is used to connect a personal computer or other such device for controlling the unit.

0MIC IN jack (M3)

This is used to connect the audio input signals from the microphone. (600n impedance)

©REMOTE connector

This is used to connect the model AG-A11 remote controller available as an optional accessory.

©AUDIO connectors (pin jacks)

These are the audio input and output connectors.

When a microphone has been connected to the MIC IN jack, the sound from this jack takes precedence in recording.

OS-VIDEO OUT connector (4P)

This is used to connect the unit to a device equipped with an S-video input connector.

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©EXT SWIN/VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)

The same video signals are output as the signals from the VIDEO OUT connector ©. When EXT SW

IN is selected as the EXT SWITCHER MODE

setting on menu screen P7, the connector can be

made to serve as an input connector of the external

switcher.

©VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)

The video signals from the camera switched by the

internal sequential switcher are output from this connector during recording.

During playback, the playback pictures of the

recorded tape are output. The menu screen or time adjustment screen is also displayed.

©AC IN socket

One end of the accessory power cord is connected

to this socket, and the other end is connected to a

household AC 120V power outlet.

Performing initial settings

Before operating the unit, perform the following initial

settings.

■ Setting the date and time

X Set the power switch to ON.

Set the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position.

The setting menu screen is shown on the TV monitor.

Press the PAGE (+) or PAGE {-) button to display the P1 TIME/DATE PRESET screen. The flashing items are ones that can be set.

[TIME/DATE PRESET] 2000- 1-01 SAT

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[REC LOCK]

MODE OFF

[HOUR METER]

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4 Proceed as follows to set the date and time.

• Use the (T) and (Á) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed.

• Use the (◄) and (►) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the column where the setting is to be changed.

• Press the (+) or (-) SET button to adjust the figures.

5 upon completion of the settings, set the

PROGRAM switch to the OFF position.

The setting menu screen is cleared from the TV

monitor, and the normal mode is restored.

Performing initial settings

If the clock is running fast or slow, follow the steps

below to adjust it.

■ Simple time adjustment

When the clock is running up to 30 seconds fast or slow

1 Set the power switch to ON.

The second digits of the time are reset to “00”

when the 00: button is pressed in synchronization with the time signal, etc. They are reset to “00” when the button is pressed while the display shows 0 to 29 seconds. They are carried up to 1 minute and set to “00" when it is pressed while the display shows 30 to 59 seconds.

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X Set the power switch to ON.

2 Set the PROGRAM switch to the “adjust time”

position. The counter display shows the current time, and the “minutes" digits flash.

3 The minute and second digits of the time are reset

to “00:00” when the RESET button is pressed in synchronization with the time signal, etc. They are reset to “00:00” when the button is pressed while the display shows 0 to 14 minutes. They are carried up to 1 hour and set to “00.00” when it is pressed while the display shows 45 to 59 minutes.

4 upon completion of the settings, set the

PROGRAM switch to the OFF position.

Performing initial settings

If the date and time are wrong, follow the steps below

to adjust them,

■ Simple date and time adjustment

1 Set the power switch to ON.

2 Set the PROGRAM switch to the “adjust time"

position. The counter display shows the current time, and the “minutes” digits flash.

3 Press the SET (+) or SET (-) button to set the

“minutes" digits.

4 Press the PAGE {+) or PAGE {-) button.

The current date appears, and the “date" digits flash.

5 Press the SET {+) or SET (-) button to set the

"date” digits.

^ Upon completion of the settings, set the

PROGRAM switch to the OFF position.

Performing initial settings

Setting the recording time mode and number of cameras

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1 Set the power switch to ON.

Set the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position.

The setting menu screen is shown on the TV monitor.

Press the PAGE {+) or PAGE {-) button to display the P3 RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA screen. The flashing items are ones that can be set.

Fixed at OFF.

The number of cameras to be used is displayed automatically here.

Follow the steps below to set the recording time mode and number of cameras.

• Use the (T), (A), (◄) and {►) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed.

• Press the (+) and (-) SET buttons to change the setting.

On the P3 RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA screen, set the number of cameras to be used and their recording time modes for RTO through RT7 in the REC TYPE column ahead of time. Different kinds of recordings can be undertaken by setting these two items when normal recording or timer recording is to be performed.

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• For RTO, T-MODE (recording time mode) is fixed at OFF.

• For RT7, the setting for the number of cameras to be used is fixed at 1 unit for C1.

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The cameras to be used are set here. The cameras are set in pairs: C1-C2, C3-C4 and so on up to C15-C16. “Y” (YES) is set for each pair of cameras that is to be used. A black burst signal (black screen) is recorded if no video signals are supplied from a camera even when “Y” (YES)

has been set for that camera.

Performing initial settings

Setting the recording mode

Press the PAGE {+) or PAGE (-) button to display the P4 RECORDING MODE screen.

The flashing items are ones that can be set.

[RECORDING MODE]

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Set the recording mode by proceeding as follows.

• Use the (▼) and (A) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed.

• Press the {+) and (-) SET buttons to change the setting.

Upon completion of the settings, set the PROGRAM switch to the OFF position.

The setting menu screen is cleared from the TV

monitor, and the normal mode is restored.

P4 RECORDING MODE screen

• Either field recording or frame recording is selected for the FIELD/FRAME item setting.

• Either high-quality recording or standard quality

recording is selected for the PICTURE QUALITY

item setting.

• The recording time mode which was set on the P3

RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA screen is selected for the REC-TYPE setting. When type RTO is selected, the recording time mode which was set using the TIME MODE button on the front panel is used for recording. When a type from RT1 to RT7 is selected, the

recording time mode which was set by RT1 to

RT7 is used for recording.

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• When RT7 is selected for the REC-TYPE item setting, frame recording will be forcibly performed

regardless of the FIELD/FRAME item setting.

• Recording is possible at 60 fields a second (which is the same rate as for video machines used in the home) if NORMAL is selected as the PICTURE QUALITY item setting and the recording time mode is set to 3H when RT7 has been selected as the REC-TYPE item setting.

• If the recording time mode is set to 3H when a setting other than RT7 has been selected for the REC-TYPE item, recording will be performed automatically in the high picture quality mode regardless of the PICTURE QUALITY item setting.

Performing initial settings

The table below shows the correlation between the recording time modes and number of cameras.

(When an S-VHS 120-minute tape is used)

Set the modes according to what is to be accomplished.

High picture quality mode (field recording)

Time taken for recording turn to circuiate and return to the first camera for the no. of cameras connected

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0.47

1.13

2.73

10.80 16.20 21.60

16.13 24.20 32.27

10.73

21.47

42.80 64.20 85.60

Recording time mode

9H 12H 18H 24H

48H 72H

96H 120H 180H 240H 360H 480H 960H

No. of fields

to be

recorded

per sec.

Time taken to

switch

cameras (sec.)

30.00

10.00 0.100

6.00 0.167

4.29

3.33

1.76 0.567

1.20 0.833 1.67

0.91

0.73 1.367

0.49 2.033 4.07

0.37

0.25 4.033 8.07

0.19 5.367

0.09

10.700 21.40

Standard picture quaiity mode (field recording)

0.13 0.20 0.27

0.67

0.93

1.20 1.80 2.40

2.27

3.33 5.00 6.67

4.40

5.47

8.13 12.20 16.27

1.00 1.33

1.40

3.40 4.53

6.60 8.80

8.20

32.20 42.93

cameras

0.80

1.87

10.93

cameras12cameras

0.33 0.40 0.47

1.00 1.20

1.67

2.33

3.00 3.60 4.20

5.67

8.33 10.00 11.67

11.00 13.20

13.67

20.33 24.40 28.47

27.00

40.33 48.40

53.67 64.40

107.00 128.40 149.80

cameras

2.00 2.33

2.80

6.80 7.93

.16.40 19.13

32.40 37.80

1.40

3.27

15.40

56.47

75.13

cameras

0.53

1.60

2.67

3.73

4.80

9.07

13.33

17.60

21.87

32.53

43.20

64.53

85.87

171.20

No. of fields

Recording

time mode

9H 12H 18H 24H 48H 72H 96H

120H 1B0H 240H 360H 480H 960H

<Notes>

• The actual recording time will be slightly longer than the figure indicated by the recording time mode.

• In the frame recording mode, it takes twice as long for the cameras to be switched.

• When the recording time mode is set to 3H, recording will be performed automatically in the high picture quality mode even if the standard picture quality mode has been set.

to be

recorded

per sec.

Time taken to

switch

cameras (sec.)

30.00 0.033 0.07

20.00 0.050

12.00

8.57

6.67

3.53

2.40 0.417

1.82 0.550

1.46

0.98 1.017

0.74

0.50 2.017

0.37

0.19 5.350

Time taken for recording turn to circuiate and return to the first camera for the no. of cameras connected

cameras

0,10

0.083 0.17

0.117 0.23

0.150

0.283 0.57

0.683 1.37

1.350 2.70

2.683 5.37

0.30

0.83

1.10

2.03

4.03

10.70

cameras6cameras

0.13

0.20 0.30

0.33 0.50 0.67

0.47

0.60 0.90 1.20

1.13 1.70 2.27

1.67

2.20 3.30

2.73

4.07 6.10

5.40 8.10 10.80

8.07

10.73 16.10 21.47

21.40 32.10 42.80

cameras

0.20 0.27

0.70 0.93

2.50 3.33

4.10 5.47

12.10 16.13

0.40

4.40

8.13

cameras12cameras

0.33 0.40 0.47

0.50 0.60 0.70

0.83

1.17 1.40

1.50 1.80 2.10

2.83 3.40 3.97

4.17

5.50 6.60

6.83 8.20 9.57

10.17 12.20

13.50 16.20

20.17 24.20

26.83 32.20 37.57

53.50

cameras

1.00

5.00 5.83

64.20 74.90

1.17

1.63

7.70

14.23

18.90

28.23

cameras

10.93

16.27

21.60

32.27

42.93

85.60

0.53

0.80

1.33

1.87

2.40

4.53

6.67

8.80

Frame recording and field recording

With frame recording, the image of one camera is recorded in two fields, and after leaving a fixed interval, the image of the next camera is recorded. With field recording, the image of one camera is recorded in one field, and after leaving half of the interval for frame recording, the image of the next camera is recorded. The gaps between the recorded images are shorter which enables the cameras to be switched in half the time taken by frame recording.

Example where cameras 1 to 4 are connected

Actual image

Frame recording

Field recording

A B C D E

Camera

No.1

Camera

No.1

REC

1/2

Camera

No.2

REC

1/2

Camera

No.2

Camera

No.3

REC

1/2

Camera

No.4

Camera

No.3

REC

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Camera

No.4

1/2

REC

1/2

H 1 J K L M

Camera

No.3

Camera

No.4

REC

1/2

Camera

No.1

REC

1/2

Camera

No.2

REC

1/2

Connections

Example of connections to switch between 16 cameras for recording

2 Set all 8 of the 75 Q termination switches to the

ON position.

2 Connect the 16 cameras to CAMERA IN

connectors [T] to [i6|.

3 Connect the TV monitor to the VIDEO OUT

connector.

<Notes>

• When connecting line-locked cameras, select ON for the LL CAMERA item setting on the setting menu shown on the P7 VIDEO OUT SEQUENCE screen. The images on the monitor will shake fractionally: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

• This unit does not contain a compensation circuit.

Install a compensator when the total length of the cables (coaxial 3C-2V) used to connect the cameras exceeds 200 meters. There is no need to install a compensator if the total

length is under 400 meters if coaxial cables (5C-2V) with minimal transmission loss are used.

Connections

When using a frame switcher during recording to output more than one screen image on the TV monitor

....

Connect the 16 camera outputs of the frame switcher to CAMERA IN connectors [T] through [i^ on the unit.

Connect the video output of the frame switcher to

the EXT SW INA/IDEO OUT connector on the unit.

Connect the TV monitor to the VIDEO OUT

connector on the unit.

Select EXT SW IN as the MODE item setting on

the setting menu shown on the P7 EXT SWITCHER screen. The multiple images set by the frame switcher can be viewed on the TV monitor in all modes except for the playback mode.

Recording

Proceed with recording after having performed the connections and followed the steps for “Setting the date and time” (page 11) and “Setting the recording time mode and number of cameras” (page 14).

STOP button

EJECT button

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Set the power switch to ON. When the power is turned on, the POWER lamp lights, and the buzzer is sounded once.

Insert the cassette tape. Press the EJECT button to eject the cassette tape.

It will not work unless it is pressed firmly.

<Note>

Always use S-VHS cassette tapes. If a VMS tape is inserted instead, it will be automatically ejected when the REC button is pressed. A cassette tape will also be ejected when the REC button is pressed if its accidental erasure prevention tab has been broken out.

This unit is designed to provide the high level of

reliability required of a time lapse recorder for use in such applications as surveillance, security and monitoring. In order to ensure that this unit will perform reliably in recording operations, it is

recommended that the following Panasonic video tape be used; S-VHS tape: ST-120 series (120-minute tape)

Press the TIME MODE buttons to set the recording time mode.

Press the REC button.

Recording is started in the set time mode using the set cameras which are switched in turn automatically. To stop the recording, press the STOP button.

When 8 cameras are to be used, select “N” (NO) for C9—C16 in the RTO camera setting columns

(CAMERA SELECT) on the setting menu shown on

the P3 RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA screen.

[RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA] P3

REC T- C.

TYPE MODE NO

RTO OFF+ 8 RT1

OFF+ 16

RT2

OFF+ 16 OFF^t; 16

RT3 RT4

OFF+ 16 y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y OFF^ 16

RT5

OFF+ 16

RT6

RT7 OFF* 01

(CAMERA SELECT)

C1C3C5C7 C9C11C13C15 C2 C4 C6 C8 CIO C12 C14 C16

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Y N N N N

Y Y Y

Y Y Y Y

Y Y y Y Y

Y Y Y Y

Y:YES N:NO

When recording always in the same recording time

mode instead of setting the mode using the TIME MODE button, set RT1 through RT7 for the REC

TYPE item on the setting menu shown on the P3

RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA screen, and set

the REC TYPE (RT1 through RT7) to be used for

recording for the REC-TYPE item on the P4 RECORDING MODE screen. Select RT7 when using one camera for the recording. This enables the images of the camera

connected to the camera input [i] connector to be

recorded.

Playback

Normal playback

Set the power switch to ON, and insert the cassette tape.

Press the PLAY button to start playback. When 8 cameras are being used, the 8 camera

numbers appear on the camera number display of the display tube, and the number of the camera whose pictures are being played back is enclosed

in a square.

2 3 A 5 9

Still-picture playback

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1 Set the power switch to ON, and insert the

cassette tape.

2 Press the PLAY button to start playback.

3 Press the PAUSE STILL button.

The unit is now set to the still-picture playback

mode. (When the frame advance button is pressed in the still-picture playback mode, the tape is played back one frame at a time.)

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3 Press the CAMERA buttons to set the playback

camera.

^ To stop the playback, press the STOP button.

<Note>

When video noise in blocks interferes with playback, press the (+) or {-) tracking button until the noise is

eliminated.

4 Press the PLAY button again to return to normal

playback.

5 To stop the playback, press the STOP button.

<Note>

If a switch is made to cameras No.13 to 16 when a tape which was fra me-recorded using cameras No.13

to 16 is being played back in the still-picture playback

mode, blue background signals will be output.

Changing over the screen display

Changing over the screen during playback

COUNTER button

RESET button

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SEARCH button

CAMERA button

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Changing between the 1-screen and 4-in-1

screen display

X During playback, one screen is displayed on the

TV monitor.

Press the COUNTER button to establish the

camera number display mode.

Press the RESET button to change over to the 4-

in-1 screen display. Each time the RESET button is now pressed, the

display is switched between the 1-screen and 4-in-

1 screen.

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Switching between the cameras

In the 1-screen display mode

The pictures recorded by a specific camera can be monitored by pressing the CAMERA button during playback.

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In the 4-in-1 screen display mode

When monitoring the pictures recorded by specific cameras on the four screens in the 4-in-1 screen display mode

X Press the SEARCH button to move to the screen

with the white border.

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2 Press the CAMERA button to set the camera.

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Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other screens to set

the camera for each.

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Four camera numbers are enclosed in squares on the

camera number display of the display tube, and the

square corresponding to the number of the selected camera flashes. In addition, the numbers of the cameras (C01/C02/C03/C04) appear in the center of the TV monitor.

<Note>

It is not possible to switch to the 4-in-1 screen display

when a tape which was frame-recorded using cameras No.13 to 16 is to be played back.

Useful functions

Memory stop

This function serves to rewind or fast forward the tape to the “00:00:00” counter position and then

automatically set the unit to the stop mode when a regular operation is being performed.

J Press the STOP button to set the unit to the stop

mode.

2 Press the COUNTER button to establish the

counter display mode.

3 Press the SEARCH button.

Check that “M” lights on the display tube and that the memory stop mode is established.

Press the SEARCH button again if “AS” has

lighted.

4 Press the REW button if the counter reading is

higher than “00:00:00”; conversely, press the FF button if it is lower (a negative value) than “00:00:00.”

5 The counter reading approaches “00:00:00,” and

the tape is automatically set to the stop mode.

Useful functions

Alarm recording and sensor (emergency) recording

Alarm recording

This function enables recording with changes made to

the time mode and/or cameras used for recording when an alarm signal (see page 35 for details on the alarm recording connections) is input during

recording.

Sensor (emergency) recording

This function enables recording with changes made to the time mode and/or cameras used for recording as soon as an alarm signal is input even when the unit’s power is off.

Set the POWER switch to ON, and insert the

cassette tape.

Take the following steps to set the recording mode to be established when an alarm signal is input:

• Use the (▼) and (▲) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed.

• Press the (+) and {-) SET buttons, and change the setting.

<Notes>

• Alarm recording and sensor recording are

selected using the MODE item.

Select OFF as the MODE item setting if recording is not to be performed when an alarm

signal is input.

• The recording time (DURATION) is set as

follows between 30 seconds and 10 minutes: CONTINUE (up to the tape-end) or MANUAL (while the alarm signal is input).

When the settings are completed, set the PROGRAM switch to the OFF position.

The setting menu screen is cleared from the TV

monitor, and the normal mode is restored.

Set the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position.

The setting menu screen now appears on the TV

monitor.

Press the PAGE (+) or PAGE (-) button to display the P4 ALARM/SENSOR REC screen. The flashing items are ones that can be set.

(RECORDING MODE)

FIELD/FRAME PICTURE QUALITY REC-TYPE RT0(OFF*16)

[ALARM/SENSOR REC]

MODE FIELD/FRAME PICTURE QUALITY HIGH

DURATION

BUZZER REPEAT

GROUP ALARM1 RT0(OFF+16)

GROUP ALARM2

FIELD

HIGH

OFF FIELD

0.5mm OFF OFF

RT0(OFF*16)

Useful functions

When ALARM is selected as the MODE item setting

Press the REC button to start recording.

The alarm recording mode is established when an

alarm signal is input. Once alarm recording is initiated, “ALARM” flashes on

the display tube.

When the STOP button is pressed, the display is cleared, and recording stops.

• When OFF or SENSOR is selected as the MODE setting on the menu screen shown on P4 ALARM/SENSOR REC, the alarm recording function does not work.

Alarm signal input

♦

Recording

Alarm

recording

Recording

time

(DURATION)

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Recording proceeds in the alarm recording mode which has been set.

Recording

When SENSOR is selected as the MODE item setting

Sensor recording starts as soon as an alarm signal is input even when the unit’s power is off or the tape has stopped.

• When OFF or ALARM is selected as the MODE setting on the menu screen shown on P4 ALARM/SENSOR REC, the sensor recording

function does not work.

Alarm signal input

♦

Sensor

recording

The power is off or the tape is stopped or in the internal

Recording

time

(DURATION)

Recording proceeds in the sensor recording mode which has been set.

The power is off or the tape is stopped or in the internal

<Note>

When sensor recording is completed, the operation prior to the alarm signal input is restored.

<Note>

When alarm recording is completed, the operation prior to the alarm signal input is restored.

When ALARM/SENSOR is selected as the MODE item setting

Both alarm recording and sensor recording are performed. If an alarm signal is input during recording, the alarm recording mode is established, and when it is input while the unit’s power is off or the tape has stopped, sensor recording is started.

Useful functions

Alarm memory recall and power loss memory recall

Alarm memory recall is a function for storing in the

memory those dates/times and number of occasions on which the alarm recording and sensor recording functions were activated.

Power loss memory recall is a function for storing in the memory those dates/times and number of occasions on which the primary power supply was shut off due to a power outage, etc.

J Set the POWER switch to ON.

Set the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position

while holding down the STOP button. The ALARM RECALL screen and POWER LOSS MEMORY screen now appear.

The alarm number/s and dates/times when the alarm signal was input are displayed on the ALARM RECALL screen. The number of times the primary power source has been shut off and the dates/times when this happened are displayed on the POWER LOSS MEMORY screen. (Data is displayed in sequence with the latest at

the top of the screen.)

The following display appears when alarm recording was never performed or when the primary power supply was never shut off.

[ALARM RECALL]

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44—4 4—4 4 44

[POWER LOSS MEMORY]

44—44—4444 44:44 >f; rf: 44—44—44 44 4 4:4 4 44 4 4"—4 4—4 4 44 4 : 4 4

4 4:44 4 4:44 4 4:44 4 4:4 :f4 4:4 4

4^::41-

4 4:44 4 4:44

<Notes>

• Data for up to 8 alarms is stored on the ALARM RECALL screen whereas data for up to 4 power losses is stored on the POWER LOSS MEMORY screen.

• A total of 99 alarms and 99 power tosses are stored in the memory. When 99 is exceeded, the count returns to “00.”

• As with alarm recordings, the sensor recordings are

stored as alarm memory data.

• The alarm memory data and power loss memory data are stored in the memory circuit inside the unit.

They are not recorded on the tape.

• When the PROGRAM switch is set to any position except MENU, the ALARM RECALL screen and

POWER LOSS MEMORY screen displays are

cleared.

• When the RESET button is pressed while the ALARM RECALL screen is displayed, the memory can be cleared, but the POWER LOSS MEMORY screen is not cleared.

[ALARM RECALL]

44 44_44_4444 44:4 4

RECALL]

[ALARM

12 - 30 - 2000

12 - 04 - 2000

28 27

10 - 25 - 2000

9 - 10 - 2000

8 - 11 - 2000

5- 10-2000 4 - 11 - 2000

23 22

3- 10-2000

[POWER LOSS MEMORY]

12 - 01 -2000 10 - 05 - 2000

13 12 08- 10 - 2000 9:20

3-02-2000

3:15

12:10

2:20 2:30 6:55 3:22 6:55 3:22

12:00 10:30

7:00

4 4 4 4—4 4—4 4 4 4

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[POWER LOSS MEMORY]

14 12-01-2000 12:00

13 10-05-2000 12 08-10 - 2000 11 3 - 02 - 2000

44:44

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10:30

9:20 7:00

Useful functions

Search playback (cue/review)

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X Set the POWER switch to ON, and insert the

cassette tape.

2 Press the PLAY button to start playback.

3 Press the FF button or REW button.

The unit performs search playback (cue or review) while the FF button or REW button is held down.

Normal playback is restored when the FF button or REW button is released.

<Notes>

• When search playback is performed with a tape which was fra me-recorded using cameras No. 13 to

16, the recorded images of all the cameras are mixed and output even if a particular camera is selected.

• The picture will become quite blurred when search playback is performed for a tape which was field-

recorded in the standard picture quality mode. This

is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.

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Alarm search

(alarm recording section search)

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2 Set the POWER switch to ON, and insert the

cassette tape containing the alarm recording.

2 Press the COUNTER button to establish the

counter display mode.

3 Press the SEARCH button.

Check that “AS” lights on the display tube and that the alarm search mode is established.

Press the SEARCH button again if “M” has lighted.

4 While the unit is in the stop, fast forward or rewind

mode, press the REW or FF button. The first alarm recording section is searched in the direction corresponding to the button pressed, and the unit is set to the still-picture playback mode.

5 To play back the section, press the PLAY button.

<Notes>

• To release the alarm search mode, press the SEARCH button again to clear “AS" from the display tube.

• The alarm search function can be used to search for only those alarm recording sections which were recorded for more than 30 seconds in the 3-hour, 9hour, 12-hour, 18-hour or 24-hour recording time mode.

• When the FF button or REW button is pressed during playback, search playback (cue or review) is initiated, and even when the button is released,

search playback will continue if the unit is in the alarm search mode.

Useful functions

Time/date search

This function is used to search for a particular recording section by designating its date and time.

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2 Set the POWER switch to ON, and insert the

cassette tape.

2 Press the COUNTER button to establish the time

display mode.

3 Press the SEARCH button.

“S” lights on the display tube, and the TIME DATE SEARCH screen appears on the TV monitor.

Press the PLAY button or REV PLAY button. The recording section with the designated date and time is now searched.

<Notes>

• The tape comes to a stop at its end or start if no recording section with the date and time was found as a result of the search.

• When the tape is stopped during recording, it will stop at the border between the new recording and old recording, and the continuity in the date and time recorded on the tape will be lost. In this state, searches may not be performed properly. When the date or time to be searched is in the newly recorded section, it is recommended that

the REV PLAY button be pressed. By pressing

this button, the tape is returned a little in the

reverse direction, the date and time data is loaded, and the search is performed using this data as a reference.

To release the time/date search mode, press any of the function buttons.

The time at which the recording was ended is

shown on the TIME DATE SEARCH screen. When the tape is played back, the date and time recorded on the tape are displayed. When the RESET button is now pressed, the display changes to the time at which the recording

was started.

[TIME DATE SEARCH)

12 - 25 10 :25A

RESET : REC START TIME PRESET PLAY : SEARCH START

4 Follow the steps below to set the search date and

time.

• Use the (◄) and (►) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed.

• Press the (+) and (-) SET buttons to set the figure.

Useful functions

Internal timer recording

Recording can be started and ended at the desired

times which are set using the internal timer.

<Note>

Before setting the internal timer recording, complete the connections as well as the steps for “Setting the date and time” (page 11) and “Setting the recording time mode and number of cameras” (page 14).

Registering programs for internal timer recording

Set the POWER switch to ON, and insert the

cassette tape.

Set the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position.

The setting menu screen now appears on the TV

monitor.

Press the PAGE (+) or PAGE (-) button to display the P8 PROGRAM TIMER screen. The flashing items are ones that can be set.

[PROGRAM TIMER]

(TIMER) START PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 0:00 0:00 RT0{ PGM4 PGM5 0:00 0:00 RT0{ OFF* 16) PGM6 0:00 0:00 PGM7 0:00 0:00 RT0( PGM8 0:00 0:00 RT0{ OFF* 16)

[INTERNAL WEEKLY TIMER) (SUN MON

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END REC-TYPE

0:00 0:00 RT0( OFF:+:16)

0:00 0:00 RT0{ OFF+16)

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0:00 0:00 RT0( OFFRIS)

RT0{ OFF* 16)

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(TIMER)

the internal timer to record them.

START

The recording start times are set in this column.

END

The recording end times are set in this column.

R EC-TYPE

The recording type (RTO to RT7) are set in this column.

Take the following steps to set the timer recording mode.

• Use the (T), (A), (◄) and (►) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed.

• Press the (+) and {-) SET buttons, and change the setting.

Useful functions

Weekly timer

This function is used to record for the programmed duration every week at the same time on the same day.

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move the flashing part to the day-of-the-week (SUN through SAT) item on the INTERNAL WEEKLY TIMER screen.

6 Press the (+) and {-) SET buttons, and set the

programs (PGM1-PGM8) registered on the PROGRAM TIMER screen for the days of the

week concerned.

• Two programs each—one on the top line and the other on the bottom—can be set for each

day of the week. Leave unchanged where no programs

are to be set.

• When programmed time zone overlap on the same day, the program on the top line takes

precedence.

Daily timer

This function is used to record for the programmed duration at the same time every day.

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7 Use the (▼), (A), and (►) SHIFT buttons to

move the flashing part to the DLY item.

S As with the weekly timer function, press the {+) and

(-) SET buttons, and set the programs (PGM1PGM8) registered on the PROGRAM TIMER screen.

9 Upon completion of the settings, set the

PROGRAM switch to the OFF position. The setting menu screen is cleared from the TV monitor, and the normal mode is restored.

Press the TIMER MODE button on the front

panel and set it to the internal timer recording mode (the “INT’ lamp lights on the display tube).

<Notes>

• If the cassette tape has not been inserted or its accidental erasure prevention tab has been broken out, the buzzer will sound, and

the INT lamp will flash.

• To release the internal timer recording mode, press the TIMER MODE button and turn off

the INT lamp on the display tube.

<Note>

If the time zone programmed using the daily timer overlaps the time zone programmed using the weekly timer, the weekly timer will take precedence.

Useful functions

Free-set timer

Recording is initiated for the programmed duration on the date which has been set.

¡ Finish setting the weekly timer and daily timer.

Take the following steps to set the timer recording

mode.

• Use the {▼), (A), {^) and (►) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the item whose setting is to be changed.

• Press the (+) and (-) SET buttons, and change the setting.

Upon completion of the settings, set the PROGRAM switch to the OFF position.

The setting menu screen is cleared from the TV

monitor, and the normal mode is restored.

Set the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position.

The setting menu screen now appears on the TV

monitor.

Press the PAGE (+) or PAGE (-) button to display the P9 FREE SET TIMER screen. The flashing items are ones that can be set.

[FREE SET TIMER] P9

MONTH-DAY SET

2) + + -

+ ^ -

10)

11)

12)

MONTH

Set the month (1-12, ++) of the date concerned in this

column.

Set if the month is not going to be registered.

+ appears for MONTH, DAY and SET.

DAY

Set the day (1-31) of the date concerned in this column.

SET

Select the program which was set for the weekly timer. SUN-SAT, P_OFF (POWER OFF mode throughout the day)

+ + -

- 4 4 +

+ - 4 4 ^ + -

^ ^ ^ ^ ^

ij::; ;f:

444 4 4

4 4 4 4

44444

44 4^^^

4 4 44^-

Press the TIMER MODE button on the front panel and set it to the internal timer recording mode (the “INT’ lamp lights on the display tube). When the free-set timer is executed, will appear on the right of the free-set timer number.

<Notes>

• If the cassette tape has not been inserted or its accidental erasure prevention tab has been broken out, the buzzer will sound, and the INT lamp will flash. The buzzer will sound and the INT lamp will flash also when the date/time or the program timer has not been set.

• To release the internal timer recording mode, press the TIMER MODE button to turn off the INT lamp on the display tube.

[FREE SET TIMER] P9

MONTH DAY SET

1) +

1) ^ 5 - 4 SUN

1)=+^ 5 - 5 SUN

10)

11)

12)

5 - 3

+ ^ -

+ +■ -

^ ^ —

+ -

+ + -

^ —

SUN

444 4 4 4,-

if;

<Note>

Twelve days’ worth of dates can be set for the free-set timer.

<Note>

If the time zone programmed using the free-set timer overlaps the time zone programmed using the weekly timer, the free-set timer takes precedence.

Useful functions

Example of some internal timer recording programs

(PROGRAM TIMER}

(TIMER) START PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 PGM4 PGM5 23:00 6:00 PGM6 PGM7 5:00 PGM8 8:00 12:00

[INTERNAL WEEKLY TIMER] (SUN

PGM1 PGM2 PGM1 PGM6 PGM5

PGM3

9:00 17:00

9:00 9:00

10:00 12:00

0:00 0:00

10:00 11:00

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

END

6:00

REC-TYPE RT1 (

RT3{ 48H+02) RT2{

RT0( OFFi^16)

RT4( RT0( OFF 16) RT7{ 120H+01) RT6(

18H*04)

9H+06)

72HY04}

24H+16)

-f;* L PGM7 4; + ;1;

DLY) PGM8

Recording on Sunday

(24H)

0:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 12:00 17:00

(18H)

PGM3 (9H)

j DLY PGM8 (24H)

1 Actual recording operation

23:00 23:59

PGM1 (18H)

>■ Sunday programs

Recording on Monday

(48H) (48H)

00 1

PGM2 (48H) 1 PGM2 (48H)

8:00 9:00 10:00 12:00

till

1 1 1 1 1 1 I

[

Recording on Friday

(72H) (24H)

IZI

0:00 6:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 12:00

------------

[Z=l

^^^^

--------------------------------

PGM5 (72H)

DLY PGM8 (24H)

H-

DLY PGM8 (24H)

17:00

PGM5 {72H)

1 1 Actual recording operation

23:00 23:59

Monday programs

(72H)

Actual recording operation

23:00 23:59

Friday programs

Useful functions

External timer recording

Using an external timer, recording can be started and ended at any time which has been set.

<Note>

Before setting the external timer recording, complete the connections as well as the steps for “Setting the date and time" (page 11) and “Setting the recording time mode and number of cameras” (page 14).

When using an external timer connected to the unit’s power cord (control exercised at the primary power supply side)

7 4

‘EXT” lamp

3*6

X Connect the external timer to the unit’s power cord,

and turn on its power.

2 Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON, and insert the

cassette tape.

3 Set the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position.

The setting menu screen now appears on the TV monitor.

O Use the (▼) and (A) SHIFT buttons to move the

flashing part to the EXT TIMER IN item, and press the (+) and (-) SET buttons to select OFF as the

item’s setting.

^ Upon completion of the settings, set the

PROGRAM switch to the OFF position.

The setting menu screen is cleared from the TV

monitor, and the normal mode is restored.

7 Press the TIMER MODE button on the front panel

and set it to the external timer recording mode (the “EXT lamp lights on the display tube).

<Notes>

• If the cassette tape has not been inserted or its accidental erasure prevention tab has been broken out, the buzzer wilt sound, and the EXT lamp will flash.

• To release the external timer recording mode, press the TIMER MODE button to turn off the EXT lamp on the display tube.

S Set the external timer.

Recording will start automatically when the unit’s power is turned on by the operation of the external timer.

<Note>

While the unit’s power is not turned on in the external timer recording mode, sensor recording will not be performed even if an alarm signal is input.

Press the PAGE (+) or PAGE (-) button to display the P7 TERMINAL INPUT SELECT screen. The flashing items are ones that can be set.

fTERMINAL INPUT SELECT]

EXT TIMER IN OFF

TIME ADJUST IN

[TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT]

ALARM/SENSOR OUT CONTINUE ERROR WARN/REC OUT WARNING EXT TIMER OUT START 0:00

[VIDEO OUT SEQUENCE]

SW INTERVAL BYPASS CAMERA BLACK MATTE LL CAMERA OFF

[EXT SWITCHER]

MODE VIDEO OUT

9:00

END 0:00

2s OFF OFF

Useful functions

When using an external timer connected to the

terminal section on the unit’s rear panel (control exercised at the EXT TIMER connector)

7 4

‘EXr’ lamp

3*6

1 Connect the external timer to the terminal section

on the unit’s rear panel, and turn on its power.

2 Set the unit’s POWER switch to ON, and insert the

cassette tape.

2 Set the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position.

The setting menu screen now appears on the TV monitor.

Press the PAGE (+) or PAGE (-) button to display the P7 TERMINAL INPUT SELECT screen. The flashing items are ones that can be set.

/ Press the TIMER MODE button on the front panel

and set it to the external timer recording mode (the “EXT lamp lights on the display tube). The power is automatically turned off, and the unit waits for the control signal to be sent from the

external timer.

<Notes>

• If the cassette tape has not been inserted or its accidental erasure prevention tab has been broken out, the buzzer will sound, and the EXT lamp will flash.

• To release the external timer recording mode, press the TIMER MODE button to turn off the EXT lamp on the display tube.

S Set the external timer.

Recording will start automatically when the unit’s power is turned on by the control signal sent from the external timer.

[TERMINAL INPUT SELECT] P7

EXT TIMER IN TIME ADJUST IN

[TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT]

ALARM/SENSOR OUT ERROR WARN/REC OUT EXT TIMER OUT

[VIDEO OUT SEQUENCE]

SW INTERVAL 2S BYPASS CAMERA BLACK MATTE LL CAMERA

[EXT SWITCHER]

MODE

OFF 9:00

CONTINUE WARNING START 0:00 END 0:00

OFF OFF OFF

VIDEO OUT

Use the (T) and (A) SHIFT buttons to move the flashing part to the EXT TIMER IN item, and press the (+) and (-) SET buttons to select ON as the item’s setting.

Upon completion of the settings, set the PROGRAM switch to the OFF position. The setting menu screen is cleared from the TV monitor, and the normal mode is restored.

Terminal connections

As shown below, firmly twist the end of the cord which

is to be connected to the terminal section.

Firmly twist or solder here.

Solid wire : 0.4 to 1.2 mm diameter Twisted wire : 0.3 to 1.25 mm (The diameter of the strands must be

0.18 mm or more.)

When connecting or disconnecting the cord, press this part down using a regular screwdriver.

Failure to twist the end of the cord firmly can cause short-circuiting.

Alarm recording connections

Alarm switch 1

When an alarm signal is input to ALARM INI, alarm recording or sensor recording is performed.

V..

Alarm switch 2

When an alarm signal is input to ALARM IN 2, alarm recording or sensor recording is performed.

.../

• When alarm recording has been set for MODE on the menu screen shown on P4 ALARM/SENSOR REC, alarm recording is started when the alarm switch is set to ON.

• Alarm recording is released when the alarm reset switch is set to ON.

Terminal connections

Tape-end output connections

When the cassette tape comes to its end during recording, the alarm device which has been installed

externally is triggered.

Auto OFF output connections and recording output connections

External interface

Alarm lamp

External timer input connections

External timer

Q tea c::a

.1 2. iGND

IN RESET OUT,

ALARM

IN OUT WARNING

EXT

TIMER

REC IN GND ^TIME ADJ IN

An external timer can be used for recording.

• Select ON for EXT TIMER IN on the menu screen shown on P7 TERMINAL INPUT SELECT, and set the front panel TIMER MODE button to EXT (external timer recording).

The unit’s power is turned off, and recording is

started by the signal from the external timer.

External timer signal

/REC OUT

LtAPE END out

OoO

.1 2. |GND

IN RESETOUT

AURM

REC IN GND ^TIME ADJ IN

¿a.

O O

IN OUT WARNING

EXT

TIMER

/REC OUT

^^TAPE END OUT

The auto OFF output and recording output connections are the same. Select between them using ERROR WARN/REC OUT on the menu screen shown on P7 TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT.

Auto OFF output

When a problem has occurred in the unit, the alarm device which has been installed externally is triggered. In this case, the error code appears on the display. (See page 102.)

Recording output

When the unit is set to the recording mode, the alarm device which has been installed externally is triggered.

Power OFF

External timer

recording

Recording proceeds in the recording mode which was set by menu screen P4 RECORDING MODE.

Power OFF

Terminal connections

Time setting connections

Switch

o O o

1 2,

IN RESET OUT

ALARM

O OO

|gnd|

REC IN GND^TIMEADJIN

When setting the unit’s time using an external switch

• Using the TIME ADJUST IN item on the menu screen shown on P7 TERMINAL INPUT SELECT, set the time which is to be set when the signal is supplied from the external switch.

• When the external switch is set to ON, the unit is set to the set time.

S|li|o|o|<

IN OITT WARNING

EXT

TIMER

/REC OUT

Ltape ENDO

External timer input connections

A second time lapse recorder unit can be used as an external timer or the external switch for setting the time.

• Using the EXT TIMER OUT item on the menu screen shown on P7 TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT, set the start time (START) and end time

(END) at which the control signals are to be output.

When using a second time lapse recorder as an external timer

ooo

» 1

|gnd|

IN RESET OUT

ALARM

O O

REC IN GND

IN OUT

EXT

TIMER

O a. A

WARNING /REC OUT

^TAPE END OUT

‘-TIME ADJ IN

O O

1 1

|gnd I

J .2.

IN RESET OUT

ALARM

REC IN GND

IN OUT

EXT

TIMER

WARNING /REC OUT

i-TAPE END OUT

‘-TIME ADJ IN

Terminal signal levels

External interface preparation specifications

Example of lamp lighted by HIGH signal

(Lamp, etc.)

Use devices with ratings which support the actual

operating conditions.

Terminal

ALARM IN

1/2

ALARM RESET IN

ALARM OUT

REC IN

EXT TIMER IN

EXT TIMER

OUT

Signal level

ViHVlL

VIH = 4.0 VtoS.OV VIL=0.0 VtoO.6 V T a 100 ms

ViH

VlL

------

V IH = 4.0 V to 5.0 V VIL=0.0 VtoO.6 V T È 100 ms

VOHVOL

VOH = 11.0V to 13.0 V VOL = 0.0Vto0.6V

4.7 kii pull-up resistor (+12V) output

ViH-

VlL

V IH = 4.0 V to 5.0 V VIL = 0.0Vto0.6 V

T a 100 ms

ViHVlL

VIH = 4.0VtO 5.0 V VIL = 0.0Vto0.6V T; Recording time

OPEN

VOL

VOL=0.0 Vto 0.6 V

OPEN

Remarks

Ground input

High input

Ground output The output format is set using the ALARM/SENSOR OUT item on the menu screen shown on P7 TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT.

Ground input

Ground input Recording is performed during the V IL input (T),

Ground output Output time T is set using the EXT TIMER OUT item on the menu screen shown on P7 TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT.

Terminal

TIME ADJ IN

TAPE END OUT

WARNING/R EC OUT

Signal level

ViH-

VlL

VIH =4.0 Vto 5.0 V VlL = 0.0 Vto 0.6 V Ta 100 ms

VOH-

VOL

VOH = 11.0Vto13.0V V OL = 0.0 V to 0.6 V

4.7 kil pull-up resistor (+12V) output

VOHVOL

Open drain output VOL = 0.0 Vto 1.0 V Max. 200 mA dhve enabled

Ground output When REPEAT has been selected as the (TAPE END) MODE setting on the menu screen shown on P5 (VTR MODE SELECT), output time T is 2 seconds. If a setting other than REPEAT is selected, the signal will continue to be output until one of the function buttons is pressed. The signal will continue to be output until one of the function buttons is pressed also when a setting other than OFF has been selected as the LEVEL setting on the menu screen shown on P6 TAPE REMAIN.

Ground output

Remarks

Ground input

Setting menus

Setting method

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CZDCiD

V wrt A

Rfy MTO HEMIMD

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1 1 [ ►*■ 1

X Set the POWER switch to ON.

Set the PROGRAM switch to the MENU position.

The setting menu screen now appears on the TV monitor.

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CAM»«

d>T-c±i

KDUrHCE

««T □

covMTH

“c3

3 Press the PAGE (+) or PAGE (-) button to display

the setting screen. The flashing items are ones that can be set.

4 Use the (T), (A), (◄) and (►) SHIFT buttons to

move the flashing part to the item whose setting is

to be changed.

5 Press the (+) and (-) SET buttons to change the

setting.

Upon completion of the settings, set the PROGRAM switch to the OFF position.

The setting menu screen is cleared from the TV

monitor, and the normal mode is restored.

Setting menus

Menu page P1

TIME/DATE PRESET screen

[TIME/DATE PRESET] 2000- 1-01 SAT

00:00:00

[REC LOCK]

MODE OFF

[HOUR METER)

OOOOOh

Menu item

Year Month Day Day of the week Hours Minutes Seconds

REC LOCK screen

Menu item

MODE

For setting the operation lock mode during recording.

ON : During recording, all the buttons and switches with the sole

OFF: Even during recording, all the buttons and switches can be

Description of function

For setting the date and time

Year; 2000 to 2099 Month: 1 to 12

Day; 01 to 31

Day of the week: SUN to SAT

2 0 0 0 -

0 0:00

1-01

0 0

exception of the REC REVIEW button are made nonoperational.

operated.

SAT

Seconds: Fixed at 00 Minutes: 00 to 59 Hours: 00 to 23

Description of function

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

HOUR METER screen

Menu item

For displaying as a number of hours the cumulative recording duration from the time when recording was started.

Description of function

Setting menus

Menu page P2

[DISPLAY]

CHARACTER WHITE

POSITION R-BOTTOM

TIME SELECT

DATE ON TIME T-MODE ON

REC/ALARM ON

[REC LOSS INDICATOR]

VIDEO OUT

[DAYLIGHT SAVINGS]

MODE

START 1ST-SUN 4 2:00

END LST-SUN

24HOURS

CAMERA

OFF

<TIME>

10 2:00

DISPLAY screen

Menu item

CHARACTER

POSITION

TIME SELECT

DATE

TIME

T-MODE

REC/ALARM

Description of function

For setting the type of characters which are displayed on the monitor screen. WHITE : White characters with black borders are displayed. BLACK : Black characters with white borders are displayed.

For setting the position where the characters are displayed on the monitor screen. L-UPPER : The characters are displayed at the top left of the

screen.

R-UPPER ; The characters are displayed at the top right of the

screen.

L-BOTTOM : The characters are displayed at the bottom left of the

screen.

R-BOTTOM ; The characters are displayed at the bottom right of the

screen.

CENTER : The characters are displayed in the center of the

screen.

For setting the 12-hour or 24-hour system for the time. 24HOURS : The 24-hour system is used to display the time. AM/PM : The 12-hour AM/PM system is used to display the time.

For setting whether to display the date on the monitor screen. ON ; The date is displayed on the monitor screen. OFF; The date is not displayed on the monitor screen.

For setting whether to display the time on the monitor screen. ON : The time is displayed on the monitor screen. OFF: The time is not displayed on the monitor screen.

For setting whether to display the recording time mode and camera number on the monitor screen. ON ; The recording time mode and camera number are displayed

on the monitor screen.

OFF: The recording time mode and camera number are not

displayed on the monitor screen.

For setting whether to display the alarm number and operation mode on the monitor screen. ON : The alarm number and operation mode are displayed on the

monitor screen.

OFF: The alarm number and operation mode are not displayed on

the monitor screen.

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

REC LOSS INDICATOR screen

Menu item Description of function

VIDEO OUT

For setting the video signals to be output to the monitor screen in all modes except the recording mode. CAMERA : Video sionals from the camera are output to the monitor

screen.

BLUE : The blue background signals are output to the monitor

screen.

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Setting menus

Menu page P2

[DISPLAY) P2

CHARACTER WHITE POSITION R-BOTTOM

TIME SELECT

DATE ON TIME ON T-MODE ON

REC/AURM

[REC LOSS INDICATOR)

VIDEO OUT CAMERA

[DAYLIGHT SAVINGS)

MODE

<WEEK> <MONTH> START IST-SUN END LST-SUN

24HOURS

OFF

10 2:00

<TIME>

2:00

DAYLIGHT SAVING screen

Menu item

MODE

START

END

For switching the daylight saving time setting ON or OFF. ON : Daylight saving time is set to ON. OFF: Daylight savings time is set to OFF.

For setting the day and time when daylight saving time starts.

<WEEK>

For setting the week and day of the week when daylight saving time is due to start.

1ST: 1st week

2ND: 2nd week 3RD: 3rd week 4TH: 4th week LST : Last week

SUN—SAT Factory mode setting (IST-SUN)

<MONTH> For setting the month at which daylight saving time is due to start.

1—12

Factory mode setting (4) <TIME>

For setting the time at which daylight saving time is due to start.

The minutes cannot be set.

1:00—22:00

Factory mode setting (2:00) For setting the day and time when daylight savings time ends.

<WEEK>

For setting the week and day of the week when daylight saving time is due to end.

1ST: 1st week 2ND: 2nd week 3RD; 3rd week 4TH: 4th week LST: Last week

SUN—SAT

Factory mode setting (LST-SUN) <MONTH>

For setting the month at which daylight saving time is due to end.

1—12

Factory mode setting (10) <TIME>

For setting the time at which daylight saving time is due to end. The minutes cannot be set.

1:00—22:00

Factory mode setting (2:00)

Description of function

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Setting menus

Menu page P3

[RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA] P3

REC T- C. TYPE MODE NO

RTO OFF+ 16 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

OFF^f:

RT1 RT2 OFF+ RT3 OFF+ RT4 OFF+ RT5 OFFT

OFF*

RT6

RT7 OFF+ 01

{CAMERA SELECT)

C1C3C5C7 C9C11C13C15 C2 C4 C6 C8 CIO C12 C14 C16

15 Y y Y Y

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Y Y y Y Y Y

16 16 Y Y Y Y Y Y

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Y V Y Y Y Y Y Y

Y:YES

Y Y

N:NO

RECORDING T-MODE & CAMERA screen

Menu item

REC TYPE

Y Y

The combination of recording time mode and number of cameras is registered as the recording type. RTO—RT7 <Notes>

• The recording time mode (T-MODE) for RTO is fixed at OFF.

• The number of cameras (CAMERA SELECT) for RT7 is fixed at 1 (01).

T-MODE For setting the recording time mode.

OFF, 3H, 9H, 12H, 18H, 24H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 180H, 240H, 360H, 480H, 960H <Note> When OFF is selected as the recording time mode, the mode will accord with the setting of the TIME MODE button (on the sub panel).

C. NO The number of cameras set for the CAMERA SELECT item appears

in this column.

CAMERA SELECT

For selecting Y (yes) or N (no) to determine whether or not a particular camera number is to be used. Y : The camera will be used. N ; The camera will not be used.

<Note>

It is not possible to select N (NO) for all the cameras.

Description of function

Menu page P4

[RECORDING MODE]

FIELD/FRAME FIELD PICTURE QUALITY HIGH REC-TYPE

[ALARM/SENSOR REC]

MODE OFF FIELD/FRAME FIELD PICTURE QUALITY HIGH DURATION BUZZER OFF REPEAT OFF GROUP ALAR Ml GROUP ALARM2

RTO ( OFF =1; 16)

O.Smin

RT0(OFF+16) RT0(OFF+16)

RECORDING MODE screen

Menu item Description of function

FIELD/FRAME For selecting field recording or frame recording.

FIELD : Field recordino is initiated. FRAME: Frame recording is initiated.

PICTURE QUALITY

For setting the quality of the pictures to be recorded. HIGH : The pictures are recorded at a high quality. NORMAL : The pictures are recorded at the standard quality.

REC-TYPE

For selecting the recording type from what has been registered on menu page P3. BIO—RT7

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

<Note>

When RT7 has been selected as the REC-TYPE item setting, the FIELD/FRAME item setting is overridden and frame recording is forcibly initiated.

Setting menus

Menu page P4

(RECORDING MODE) P4

FIELD/FRAME PICTURE QUALITY REC-TYPE

[ALARM/SENSOR REC]

MODE OFF FIELD/FRAME PICTURE QUALITY HIGH DURATION BUZZER OFF

REPEAT OFF GROUP ALARM1 GROUP ALARM2

FIELD HIGH RT0(OFF+16)

FIELD

O.Smin

RTO(OFF+16)

RTO(OFF:4;16)

ALARM/SENSOR REC screen

Menu item

MODE

For setting what recording operation is to be performed when an alarm signal has been input. OFF : The unit operates normally regardless of whether an

alarm signal is input.

ALARM/SENSOR:

Alarm recording or sensor recording is performed. ALARM : Alarm recording is performed. SENSOR; Sensor recording is performed.

FIELD/FRAME

For selecting field recording or frame recording when alarm recording or sensor recording is to be performed. FIELD : Field recordina is oerformed. FRAME : Frame recording is performed.

PICTURE

QUALITY

For setting the picture quality when alarm recording or sensor recording is to be performed. HIGH : Recordina is performed at a hiah aualitv. NORMAL : Recording is performed at the standard quality.

NO CHANGE : Recording is performed at the current quality setting.

DURATION For setting t

O.Srhin

f.Omin

1.5min

2.0min

3.0min S.Omin

fOmin

CONTINUE MANUAL

he length of the alarm recording or sensor recording.

Recording for 30 seconds. Recording for 1 minute. Recording for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Recording for 2 minutes. Recording for 3 minutes. Recording for 5 minutes.

Recording for 10 minutes. Recording continues until the tape-end. Recording is performed only while an alarm signal is input.

BUZZER For setting whether the buzzer is to sound during alarm recording or

sensor recording. ON : The buzzer sounds. It stops when any one of the function

buttons is pressed.

OFF: The buzzer does not sound.

REPEAT

For setting whether alarm recording or sensor recording is to be performed if an alarm signal has been input while repeat recording is underway or while the tape is being rewound. OFF: Alarm recording or sensor recording is not performed when

the tape is being rewound. If an alarm signal has been input even when tape rewinding is completed, alarm recording or sensor recording is perfomried.

ON : Alarm recording or sensor recording {or both) is forcibly

performed even while the tape is being rewound.

GROUP ALARM1

For selecting the recording type from what was registered on menu page P3 when alarm recording or sensor recording is to be performed if an alarm signal is input to ALARM IN 1. RTO—RT7

GROUP ALARM2

For selecting the recording type from what was registered on menu page P3 when alarm recording or sensor recording is to be performed if an alarm signal is input to ALARM IN 2.

RTO—RT7

Description of function

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

<Note>

When RT7 has been selected as the REC-TYPE item setting, the FIELD/FRAME item setting is overridden and frame recording is forcibly initiated.

Setting menus

Menu page P5

[VTR MODE SELECT]

(TAPE IN) (TAPE END)

MODE

ALARM IN (EJECT OPERATION) EJECT (VIDEO MODE)

STOP

STOP STOP

AUTO

VTR MODE SELECT screen

Menu item Description of function

(TAPE IN) For setting the operation mode that is to be established when the

(TAPE END)

MODE

(TAPE END)

AUVRM IN

(EJECT

OPERATION)

(VIDEO MODE) For setting the color of the video output signal.

cassette tape has been inserted into the unit. STOP : The unit is set to the stop mode. REC : Recording is performed. REW 4 REC: The tape is first rewound to its start, and then

recording is performed.

For setting the operation mode that is to be established when the tape-end position is reached. STOP : The unit is set to the stoo mode at the taoe-end position. BUZZER : The unit is set to the stop mode at the tape-end position,

and the buzzer sounds.

REW : The tape is rewound to its start position, and then the unit

is set to the stop mode.

REPEAT : The tape is rewound to its start position, and recording is

performed.

EJECT : The tape is ejected at the tape-end position. For setting the operation mode that is to be established when the

tape-end position is reached after alarm recording or sensor recording has been performed. STOP ; The unit is set to the stop mode at the tape-end

position. The tape is ejected when EJECT has been selected as the (TAPE END) MODE setting.

CONTINUE: The unit continues with the operation selected as the

(TAPE END) MODE setting regardless of whether an alarm signal is input.

For setting the EJECT button operation. EJECT : The tape is ejected by operating the button. REW 4 EJECT: The tape is ejected after it has been rewound to its

start position by operating the button.

AUTO : The color is automatically switched in accordance with the

input signal.

BM : Ttie signal is forcibly set to monochrome. The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Setting menus

Menu page P6

[TAPE REMAIN]

LEVEL OFF BUZZER OFF

[REC REVIEW)

AUTO OFF

ERROR BUZZER

[ERROR WARN BUZZER]

MODE OFF

[REC WARNING]

REC LOSS BUZZER OFF

OFF

TAPE REMAIN screen

Menu Item

LEVEL

BUZZER

REC REVIEW screen

Description of function

For setting at what point REMAIN is to flash on the display tube and the remaining tape warning is to be displayed when the tape-end

position is about to be reached. (When using a 120-minute tape) The REMAIN flashing is released when any button is pressed. OFF: The remaining tape warning is not displayed. 2% : The warning is displayed when the remaining tape amount is

less than approximately 2%.

10%: The warning is displayed when the remaining tape amount is

less than approximately 10%.

20%: The warning is displayed when the remaining tape amount is

less than approximately 20%.

30%: The warning is displayed when the remaining tape amount is

less than approximately 30%.

For setting whether the buzzer is to sound when the tape-end position is about to be reached. The buzzer is stopped when any button is pressed.

ON : The buzzer sounds at the position which was set for the

LEVEL item.

OFF: The buzzer does not sound. The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Menu item Description of function

AUTO

ERROR BUZZER For setting whether the buzzer is to sound when it is discovered by

For setting automatic REC REVIEW. (This function plays back the recording after recording for a specific time in order to detect whether the proper video level is being maintained during recording.) ON : REC REVIEW is performed automatically.

If the level detected is found to be unacceptable, the tape is

loaded and unloaded three times, and REC REVIEW is automatically performed again. If it is still unacceptable even after this, recording is performed.

OFF: REC REVIEW is not performed automatically.

REC REVIEW that the proper video level was not maintained. ON : The buzzer sounds. It is slopped when any button is pressed.

OFF: The buzzer does not sound.

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Setting menus

Menu page P6

[TAPE REMAIN]

LEVEL OFF BUZZER

[REC REVIEW]

AUTO ERROR BUZZER

[ERROR WARN BUZZER]

MODE OFF

[REC WARNING]

REC LOSS BUZZER

OFF

ERROR WARN BUZZER screen

Menu item

MODE

For setting whether the buzzer is to sound when a problem occurs in the unit and the power is automatically turned off. ON : The buzzer sounds. OFF: The buzzer does not sound.

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

REC WARNING screen

Description of function

Menu item

REC LOSS BUZZER

Description of function

For setting whether the buzzer is to sound when the unit is kept in the stop mode for a prolonged period of time. The buzzer is stopped when any button is pressed. OFF : The buzzer does not sound. 5min : The buzzer sound when the unit is kept in the stop mode for

5 minutes.

tOmin: The buzzer sound when the unit is kept in the stop mode for

10 minutes.

20min: The buzzer sound when the unit is kept in the stop mode for

20 minutes.

SOmin: The buzzer sound when the unit is kept in the stop mode for

30 minutes.

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Setting menus

Menu page P7

[TERMINAL INPUT SELECT] P7

EXT TIMER IN TIME ADJUST IN

(TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT]

ALARM/SENSOR OUT ERROR WARN/REC OUT EXT TIMER OUT

[VIDEO OUT SEQUENCE]

SW INTERVAL BYPASS CAMERA BLACK MATTE OFF LL CAMERA

[EXT SWITCHER]

MODE VIDEO OUT

OFF 9:00

CONTINUE WARNING START 0:00 END 0:00

2s OFF

OFF

TERMINAL INPUT SELECT screen

Menu item

EXT TIMER IN

TIME ADJUST IN

For setting whether the signals from the external timer connected to the rear panel terminal section are to be acknowledged in the external timer recording mode. ON : The signals from the external timer are acknowledged. OFF: The signals from the external timer are not acknowledged.

Select OFF when using an external timer which has been

connected to the unit's power cord.

For setting the time to be set when signals have been input from the

component connected to TIME ADJ IN on the rear panel terminal section. 00:00 to 23:59, RESET

Factory setting mode (9:00)

<Notes>

• The seconds are fixed at “00."

• When signals are input after RESET has been set, the minutes of the time are set to “00,"

The minute setting is returned to “00" white it is between 0 and 15

minutes when signals are input.

The hour is carried up and the minutes are set to “00” while the setting is between 45 and 59 minutes when signals are input.

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Description of function

TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT screen

Menu item

ALARM/SENSOR OUT

ERROR WARN/ REC OUT

EXT TIMER OUT

For setting how the control signals are to be output to the component

connected to ALARM OUT on the rear panel terminal section when

alarm recording or sensor recording is performed.

CONTINUE : The control signals continue to be output even after

ALARM REC : The control signals are output only during alarm

For setting how the control signals are to be output to the component connected to WARNING/REC OUT on the rear panel terminal section when a problem has occurred in the unit. WARNING : The control signals continue to be output. REC : The control signals are output only during recording.

For setting the START time and END time at which the control signals are to be output to the component connected to EXT TIMER OUT on the rear panel terminal section. 0:00—23:59 <Note> The control signals are not output when the same time has been set for both the START and END times.

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Description of function

recording.

recording or sensor recording.

Setting menus

Menu page P7

[TERMINAL INPUT SELECT!

EXT TIMER IN OFF

TIME ADJUST IN 9:00

[TERMINAL OUTPUT SELECT!

ALARM/SENSOR OUT

ERROR WARN/REC OUT WARNING EXT TIMER OUT START 0:00

[VIDEO OUT SEQUENCE]

SW INTERVAL 2s

BYPASS CAMERA BLACK MATTE LL CAMERA

[EXT SWITCHER]

MODE

CONTINUE

END 0:00

OFF OFF OFF

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT SEQUENCE screen

Menu item

SW INTERVAL

For setting the timing at which the video signals which are supplied from the camera and which are to be output from the rear panel VIDEO OUT connector are to be switched. Is (1 sec.), 1.5s (1.5 sec.), 2s (2 sec.), 2.5s (2.5 sec.), 3s (3 sec.), 4s (4 sec.), 5s (5 sec.), 10s (10 sec.)

BYPASS CAMERA

For setting whether the video signals of a specific camera are not to be output from the VIDEO OUT connector. OFF : The video signals of all the cameras are output. Cl—C16: The video signals of the specified camera/s are not

BLACK MATTE

For setting the processing of the black burst signal when switching the video signals which are output from the video signal output connector. ON : The black burst signal is instantly output when the video signal

OFF: The black burst signal is not output when the video signal is

LL CAMERA

For setting the synchronization system of the connected cameras. ON : Line-lock type of cameras OFF: Internal sync and external sync type of cameras <Notes>

• Use of the internal sync type of cameras is recommended.

• Select the ON setting when even one line-lock type of camera is used.

Description of function

output.

is switched.

switched.

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

EXT SWITCHER screen

Menu item

MODE

For switching the function of the EXT SW INA/IDEO OUT connector on the rear panel. VIDEO OUT: The connector is used to outout the video sianals.

EXT SW IN : The connector is used to input the signals of the

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Description of function

external sequential switcher.

Setting menus

Menu page P8

[PROGRAM TIMER] P8

(TIMER) START

PGM1 0;00 PGM2 PGM3 0:00 PGM4 PGM5

PGM6 0:00 PGM7 0:00 PGM8

(INTERNAL WEEKLY TIMER]

(SUN MON TUE WED THU FRl SAT DLY)

^ r*; 4: 4^ 4^' 4^ 4^ f 4^ 4^ 4 4^ 4^ + 4^ 4 4^

444 444 444 4-44' 444 444 444 444

END REC'TYPE

0:00

0:00 RT0( OFF^t;16) 0:00

0:00

0:00 RT0( OFF=|:16) 0:00

0:00

0:00 RT0( 0:00 RT0{ 0:00 RT0(

0:00

RT0(

OFF+T6)

OFF+16)

OFF+16}

OFF+16) OFF+16)

OFF+16)

PROGRAM TIMER screen

Menu item

(TIMER) Three items—the recording start time, recording end time and the

recording type selected for REC TYPE on menu page P3—are combined and registered as the program for recording to be performed using the unit’s internal timer. PGM1—PGM8

START For setting the recording start time for recording to be performed

using the unit’s internal timer. 0:00—23:59

END

For setting the recording end time for recording to be performed using the unit’s internal timer.

0:00—23:59

REC-TYPE

For setting the recording type for recording to be performed using

the unit’s internal timer.

RTO-RT?

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Description of function

INTERNAL WEEKLY TIMER screen

Menu item

Description of function

The programs (max. 2) registered for (TIMER) on the PROGRAM

TIMER screen are set for the days of the week. Select DLY when recording every day using a particular program,

*++. PGM1—PGM8

<Notes>

• Set “+++" if no programs are going to be registered.

• The program registered on the top line takes precedence.

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Setting menus

Menu page P9

[FREE SET TIMER]

MONTH DAY SET

10) - 44

11)

12)

4^:+; - 44

44 -

^ -t' —

44 - 4 4 4 44 4444 44 -

4 4

44 - 4 4

44 - 4 4 4’ '4^ ^ 4^ + —

4:+->f::t;4

44 4 4 444

:4; +

4 4444 444 4 4: 444 4 4 4 44 44

44 4" 4^ 4^ 4^ 4^

FREE SET TfMER screen

On this screen, the programs registered for (TIMER) on the PROGRAM TIMER screen and the programs of the days of the week which were set on the INTERNAL WEEKLY TIMER screen are set for the desired dates

(12 days’ worth).

Menu item Description of function

MONTH

DAY

SET

For setting the month of the desired date. 1—12, 44 <Note> Set “44" if the month is not going to be registered. “4 4-44-44" appears for MONTH, DAY and SET.

For setting the day of the desired date.

1—31 For selecting the program which was set using the weekly timer.

SUN—SAT, P_OFF (POWER OFF mode throughout the day)

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

Setting menus

Menu page P10

[RS-232C PARAMETERS]

BIT LENGTH STOP BIT PARITY

BAUD HATE 9600

[USER ID REC]

OOOOCKKH)

7bit STOP-1 ODD

RS-232C PARAMETERS screen

P10

The RS-232C parameters are set on this screen.

Menu item

BIT LENGTH

STOP BIT

PARITY

BAUD RATE

For setting the bit length.

7bit. 8bit

For setting the stop bit.

STQP-1. STOP-2 For setting the parity.

ODD. EVEN, NON For setting the communication speed (bps).

1200,2400, 4800. 9600. 19200

The underlining indicates the factory mode setting.

USER ID REC screen

Menu item

The user ID (max. 8 alphanumerics) is set on this screen. By setting the user ID here, it will be recorded onto the recording tape.

<Note> The following 16 alphanumerics can be used. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F

Description of function

RS-232C

The following functions can be controlled by using the

RS-232C interface.

■ Basic operations

The same basic operations as those performed by the unit’s buttons and switches can be initiated.

■ Status checks

The unit’s current operation mode can be checked.

■ Setting menus

The setting menu items can be detected and set.

■ Search function

Specific frame positions can be searched.

1. Hardware specifications

(1) Interface specifications

Connector:

D-Sub 9-pin

DCE specifications (straight cable supported)

Pin No.

1 GND GND

2 SD (TXD)

Signal

Transmitted Data

Description

Example of connections (9P)

PC side

1 CD

3 2 RD 7

RS 8 CS 6 DR 5 SG 4 ER

Example of connections (25P)

PC side

1 FG 2 SD 3 RD 4 RS 5 CS

6 7

20 ER

Unit side

1 GND

RD (RXD)

SD (TXD)

CS (CTS) RS (RTS)

ER (DTR)

6 5 SG 4 DR (DSR)

Unit side

1 GND

RD (RXD)

3 2 SD (TXD) 7

CS (CTS)

8 RS (RTS)

ER (DTR)

6 5 SG 4

DR (DSR)

3 RD (RXD) Received Data

5 SG

6 DR (DSR) Data Set Ready

8 RS (RTS) Request to Send

ER (DTR) Data Terminal Ready

Signal GND

CS (CTS)

N.C

Clear to Send

(2) Communication parameters

The unit’s communication parameters are as follows. To change any of these parameters, make the changes on the menus.

Baud rate : 9600 bps Bit length : 7 bits

Stop bit : 1 bit

Parity : Odd

RS-232C

2. Software specifications

(1) External interface specifications

Communication system

Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps

Bit length

Stop bit 1 bit or 2 bits

Parity

<Notes>

• The factory settings are 9600 bps, 7 bits, 1 stop bit and odd parity.

• The unit’s receive buffer has a capacity of 127 bytes.

Asynchronous, full duplex

8 bits or 7 bits

None, odd or even

(2) Transmitting format (PC 4 unit)

■ Data format

[STX] [discrimination] [:] [data] [ETX]

02H XX XX XX 3AH XX

20H<XX<7FH

{XX = hexadecimal character code)

• discrimination:

Command identifier (3 bytes)

• : :Code serving as a delimiter between the command and data

• data:The data code is added as and when required.

1. A send command always starts with STX (character code 02H). “discrimination” which follows the command is the

command identifier. If necessary, “data” is added

after the colon (:). The command is ended with ETX (character code OSH).

2. When STX is re-sent before ETX is sent, the unit’s internal receive buffer is cleared (all the data received so far is destroyed), the re-sent STX is

placed at the head, and the new data is processed.

....................

XX OSH

RS-232C

(3) Receiving format (unit ^ PC)

The unit responds to a send command with the following format data.

1. First, the unit returns the data that indicates whether the command from the PC was received properly.

1) In the case of error-free communication, the unit returns ACK (acknowledge) data.

[ACK]

06H

2) If there is an error in the communication, the unit returns data starting with NAK (negative

acknowledge character code 15H).

If data is being sent, the unit returns NAK after

the data has been sent. The unit then destroys all the received data with the error.

[NAK] □

15H (XX)

• Content of □ 1 (31H): Parity error

2 (32H): Data overflow error 3 (33H): Framing error 4 (34H): Overrun error

2. After the unit has returned ACK when the communication was error-free, the unit operates as follows to return the data with the following format.

2) When the data contains errors or the a problem occurs in the unit, the nature of the errors or the reason why the data was not received is returned with the following format:

[STX] E R □ [ETX]

02H 45H 52H XX 03H

• Content of □

2 (32H)

3 (33H)

4(34H)

5 (35H) 6 (36H) 7 (37H) D (44H) E (45H) M (4DH)

P (50H) F (46H)

T (54H)

I (49H) О (4FH)

<Note>

When using a PC to control the unit, check the unit’s operations carefully.

It is recommended that the unit be controlled while

simultaneously monitoring its status information.

Cassette up/down error Loading error Drum or capstan system error

Reel system error Tension system error Solenoid error Condensation error Command or parameter error

Non-executable command (in setting

menu mode or time adjustment mode) Search error (at tape start or end) Search error (search suspended by front panel operation)

Search error (no target position)

Search error (search suspended by command)

Receive buffer overflow

1) The response data (return data) format used when the commands from the PC have been

received properly by the unit is as follows:

[STX] [data] [ETX]

02H XX

....

XX 03H

example: Send command

[STX] OOP [ETX] 4 [STX]QCD[ETX] 4

Return data = Receive data

[ACK] [STX]OEJ [ETX] [ACK] [STX] CD □□□□□□□□□□ [ETX]

RS-232C

(4) List of commands

The tables below show the send commands for each mode as seen from the PC side and the operations of those commands. “STX” is hexadecimal code 02H, “ETX” is hexadecimal code OSH, : is hexadecimal code 3AH, and the “discrimination” and “data” parts signify the ASCII codes corresponding to their symbols.

• Communication control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] RAF [ETX]

[STX] RAN [ETX]

[STX] RCK [ETX]

[STX] RSE:m [ETX]

• Counter control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] CCP:data [ETX]

[STX] CLP:data [ETX]

[STX] CRT [ETX] [STX] CRT [ETX]

• Display control commands

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] RAF [ETX]

[STX] RAN [ETX]

[STX] RCK [ETX]

[STX] RSE [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] CCP [ETX]

[STX] CLP [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the ACK (acknowiedge) code return function to OFF.

Sets the ACK (acknowledge) code return function to ON.

Checks the communication line.

Sets the search end mode.

Description of command

Presets the CTL counter data (same as the CLP

command).

Presets the CTL counter data (same as the CCP

command).

Resets the CTL counter data.

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] DBB [ETX]

[STX] DBW [ETX]

[STX] DDS:d:t:m:r [ETX]

[STX] DFC:m [ETX]

[STX] DMS:d:m:n [ETX] [STX] DMS [ETX]

[STX] DPP:mm [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] DBB [ETX]

[STX] DBW [ETX]

[STX] DDS [ETX]

[STX] DFC [ETX]

[STX] DPP [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the characters to black.

Sets the characters to white.

Sets the display item on the monitor screen.

Set the display mode of the display tube.

Sets the time system (12-hour or 24-hour) display mode.

Sets the display position on the monitor screen.

RS-232C

• Media operation control commands

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] HEA [ETX]

[STX] НЕЕ [ETX] [STX] НЕЕ [ETX]

[STX] HRE:m [ETX]

[STX] HRL:m [ETX] [STX] HRL [ETX] Sets the lock mode for the operation during recording.

[STX] HTI:m [ETX] [STX] HTI [ETX]

[STX] HTR:m:b [ETX]

[STX] HEA [ETX]

[STX] HRE [ETX]

[STX] HTR [ETX]

• Operation controi commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] OAC [ETX]

[STX] OAF [ETX]

[STX] OAI:n [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response Description of command

[STX] OAC [ETX] Reieases the alarm signal input.

[STX] OAF [ETX]

[STX] OAi [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the unit’s operation when the EJECT button is pressed to REW 4 EJECT.

Sets the unit’s operation when the EJECT button is pressed to EJECT.

Sets the unit’s operation mode at the tape-end position during recording.

Sets the operation mode that is to be established when the tape has been inserted.

Sets the warning for when the tape-end position is about to be reached.

Advances the tape frame by frame in the forward direction.

Inputs the alarm signal.

[STX] OAR [ETX]

[STX] OEJ [ETX] [STX] OEJ [ETX] EJECT

[STX] OFF [ETX]

[STX] OPA [ETX] [STX] OPA [ETX] PAUSE

[STX] OPL [ETX]

[STX] OPR [ETX]

[STX] ORC [ETX]

[STX] ORR [ETX]

[STX] ORW [ETX]

[STX] OSF:n [ETX]

[STX] OSP [ETX] [STX] OSP [ETX] STOP

[STX] OSR:n [ETX]

[STX] OAR [ETX]

[STX] OFF [ETX] FAST FORWARD

[STX] OPL [ETX]

[STX] OPR [ETX] REVERSE PLAY

[STX] ORC [ETX] RECORD

[STX] ORR [ETX]

[STX] ORW [ETX]

[STX] OSF [ETX] FORWARD SEARCH

[STX] OSR [ETX] REVERSE SEARCH

Advances the tape frame by frame in the reverse direction.

PLAY

REC CHECK

REWIND

RS-232C

• Power control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] POP [ETX]

[STX] PON [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] POP [ETX]

[STX] PON [ETX]

• Search control commands

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] SASidata [ETX]

[STX] SCP:data [ETX]

[STX] SCS:data [ETX]

[STX] SPT:data [ETX]

[STX] STS:data [ETX]

[STX] SAS [ETX]

[STX] SCP [ETX]

[STX] SCS [ETX]

[STX] SPT [ETX]

[STX] STS [ETX]

• Timer control commands

Description of command

Sets the POWER switch to OFP.

Sets the POWER switch to ON.

Description of command

Performs aiarm number search and estabiishes the STiLL mode.

Performs counter value search and performs playback. Performs counter value search and establishes the STILL

mode. Performs playback as far as the designated position (same

as the OPT command). Performs a date and time search and establishes the STILL

mode.

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] TATidata [ETX] [STX] TAT [ETX]

[STX] TCS:data [ETX]

[STX] TTS:data [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

• Video control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] VMD:m [ETX]

[STX] VNR:m [ETX] [STX] VNR [ETX]

[STX] WC [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] VMD [ETX]

[STX] TCS [ETX]

[STX] TTS [ETX]

[STX] WC [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the time to be set when signals have been input from the component connected to TIME ADJ IN on the rear panel terminal section.

Sets the current date.

Sets the current time.

Description of command

Sets the color of the video output signals. Sets the video signals to be output to the monitor screen at

all times except when the unit is In the recording mode.

Detects whether video signals are input.

RS-232C

• Time lapse control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] LAD:m [ETX]

[STX]LAI:m[ETX] > [STX] LAI [ETX]

[STX] LAR [ETX] [STX] LAR [ETX]

[STX] LBM:m [ETX]

[STX] LBP:m [ETX] [STX] LBP [ETX]

[STX] LBR:m [ETX] [STX] LBR [ETX]

[STX] LBZ:m [ETX]

[STX] LMS:m [ETX]

[STX] LDA:m [ETX] [STX] LDA [ETX]

[STX] LDF:m [ETX] [STX] LDF [ETX]

[STX] LDM:m [ETX] [STX] LDM [ETX]

[STX] LDO:data1:data2 [ETX]

[STX] LDP:m [ETX] [STX] LDP [ETX]

[STX] LDS:m (ETX)

[STX] LDT:m:n [ETX]

[STX] LDW:m [ETX] [STX] LDW [ETX]

[STX] LDX:m [ETX] [STX] LDX [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LAD [ETX]

[STX] LBM [ETX]

[STX] LBZ [ETX]

[STX] LMS [ETX]

[STX] LDO [ETX]

[STX] LDS (ETX)

[STX] LDT [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the duration of the alarm recording or sensor recording.

Sets the operation mode that is to be established when an alarm signal has been input while the tape is at its end position.

Deletes the ALARM RECALL data. Sets the processing of the black burst signal when the video

signals are switched. Prevents the video signals of a specific camera from being

output.

Sets the buzzer when the REW REVIEW results are no

good.

Sets the buzzer during alarm recording or sensor recording.

Sets the timing at which the video signals which are supplied from the camera and which are to be output from the rear panel VIDEO OUT connector are to be switched.

Sets the output of the control signals to the component connected to the ALARM OUT terminal.

Sets the recording mode in which to perform alarm

recording or sensor recording.

Sets recording mode that is to be established when the alarm signal has been input.

Sets the start and end times when the control signals are to

be output to the component connected to the EXT TIMER

OUT terminal.

Sets the picture quality for performing alarm recording or

sensor recording.

Selects the mode (field or frame) for performing still-picture

playback.

Sets the recording type in which to record when an alarm

signal has been input to the ALARM IN 1 or 2 terminal.

Sets the output of the control signals which are to be output to the component connected to the WARNING/REC OUT

connector.

Switches the function of the EXT SW INA/IDEO OUT

connector.

[STX] LFS:nn:mmdd:p [ETX]

[STX] LIP;n:data1:data2:t [ETX] [STX] LIP [ETX] Sets internal timer recording.

[STX] LlW:abcdefgh:ijklmnop [ETX]

[STX] LLL:m [ETX]

[STX] LMA:m [ETX] [STX] LMA [ETX] Switches the search mode.

[STX] LMP:p:n [ETX] [STX] LMP [ETX]

[STX] LNR:f:p:t [ETX] [STX] LNR [ETX]

[STX] LRB:m [ETX] [STX] LRB [ETX]

[STX] LFS [ETX]

[STX] LIW [ETX] Sets the weekly timer and daily timer.

[STX] LLL[ETX]

Sets the free-set timer.

Sets the synchronization system of the cameras to be

connected.

Switches the screen display (4-in-1 or 1-screen display) and

sets the camera numbers.

Sets the recording mode, picture quality and recording type.

Sets the buzzer operation in the event that the unit is kept in

the stop mode for a prolonged period of time.

RS-232C

Time lapse control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] LRI:m [ETX]

[STX] LRM:m [ETX]

[STX] LRR;m [ETX]

[STX] LSQ:m:t [ETX]

[STX] LST:data1 :data2 [ETX] [STX] LST [ETX]

[STX] LSU:m [ETX]

[STX] LTM;m [ETX]

[STX] LTY:n:t:abcdefgh [ETX] [STX] LTY [ETX]

[STX] LUl:data [ETX]

[STX] LWB:m [ETX] [STX] LWB [ETX]

[STX] LWR [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LRI [ETX]

[STX] LRM [ETX]

[STX] LRR [ETX]

[STX] LSQ [ETX]

[STX] LSU [ETX]

[STX] LTM [ETX]

[STX] LUI [ETX]

[STX] LWR [ETX]

Description of command

Sets alarm recording or sensor recording to be performed if an alarm signal has been input while repeat recording is underway or while the tape is being rewound.

Sets the timer recording mode.

Sets REC REVIEW.

Sets the camera number and sequence mode. Sets the start date/time and end date/time for daylight

saving. Turns daylight saving setting ON or OFF.

Sets the recording time mode. Sets the combination of the recording time mode and

number of cameras. Sets the recording user ID.

Sets the buzzer operation during auto OFF.

Deletes the POWER LOSS MEMORY data.

[STX] LXT;m [ETX]

[STX] LXT [ETX]

Sets whether to acknowledge the input of the external timer signals.

RS-232C

• Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] QAL [ETX] [STX] ALVO [ETX] Queries the address ievel.

[STX] QAM:m [ETX]

[STX] QBM [ETX]

...

[STX] QBP [ETX]

[STX] QBR [ETX]

[STX] QCC [ETX]

[STX] QCD [ETX]

[STX] QDA [ETX] [STX] LDAm [ETX]

[STX] QDB [ETX] [STX] DBm [ETX] Queries the color setting for the characters.

[STX] ODD [ETX]

[STX] QDF [ETX] [STX] DFCm [ETX]

[STX] LDmdata [ETX]

[STX] LBMm [ETX]

[STX] LB Pm [ETX]

[STX] LBRm [ETX]

[STX] CCPdata [ETX]

[STX] CDdata [ETX]

[STX] DDSd:t:m:r [ETX] Queries the display item setting for the monitor screen.

Queries the alarm recording and/or sensor recording setting.

Queries the setting for the black burst signal processing when the video signals are switched.

Queries the camera from which no video signals are to be output.

Queries the buzzer setting for the results yielded by performing REC REVIEW.

Queries the counter data (same as the QCD command).

Queries the counter data (same as the QCC command).

Queries the output setting of the control signals to the component connected to the ALARM OUT terminal.

Queries the display mode of the display tube.

Description of command

[STX] QDM [ETX]

[STX] QDO [ETX]

[STX] QDP [ETX]

[STX] QDS [ETX]

[STX] QDW [ETX]

[STX] QDX [ETX]

[STX] QFS:nn [ETX]

[STX] QHI [ETX]

[STX] QHJ [ETX]

[STX] QHL [ETX]

[STX] QHR:H [ETX]

[STX] QHT [ETX] [STX] HREm [ETX]

[STX] DMSd:m:n [ETX]

[STX] LDOdata1:data2 [ETX]

[STX] DPPmm [ETX]

[STX] LDSm [ETX]

[STX] LDWm [ETX]

[STX] LDXm [ETX]

[STX] LFSnn;mmdd:p [ETX] Queries the free-set timer setting.

[STX] HTIm [ETX]

[STX] HEm [ETX]

[STX]HRLm [ETX]

[STX] HTRdaia [ETX] Queries the remaining tape amount.

Queries the time display mode setting.

Queries the setting of the start and end times when the control signals are to be output to the component connected to the EXT TIMER OUT terminal.

Queries the display position setting for the monitor screen.

Queries the selection of the mode (field or frame) for

performing still-picture playback. Queries the setting for how the control signals are to be

output to the component connected to the WARNING/REC

OUT terminal. Queries the setting to switch the EXT SW IN/VIDEQ QUT

connector function.

Queries the operation mode that is to be established when a tape has been inserted.

Queries the setting for the operation that is to be established when the EJECT button is pressed.

Queries the lock mode setting for operations during recording.

Queries the setting for the operation mode that is to be established (during recording) at the tape-end position.

[STX] QIC [ETX]

[STX] QID [ETX]

[STX] 1 [ETX]

[STX] data [ETX]

Queries the product area identification code.

Queries the ID code of the unit.

RS-232C

• Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX]QIP:n[ETX]

[STX] QiR [ETX]

[STX] QIW [ETX]

[STX] QLA:m [ETX]

[STX] QMS [ETX]

[STX] QLD:n [ETX]

[STX] QLE [ETX]

[STX] QLH [ETX]

[STX] QLM [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LIPn:data1 :data2;t [ETX]

[STX] LUlmdata [ETX]

[STX] LIWabcdefgh:ijklmnop [ETX]

[STX] LAmn [ETX]

[STX] LMSm [ETX]

[STX] LANnn:data1 :data2 [ETX]

[STX] LRIm [ETX]

[STX] LHRhhhh [ETX]

[STX] LRMm [ETX]

Description of command

Queries the internal timer recording setting.

Queries the user iD of the playback tape.

Queries the settings of the weekly timer and daily timer. Queries the setting for the operation mode that is to be

established when an alarm signal has been input at the tape-end position and for the duration of the alarm recording and/or sensor recording.

Queries the setting of the timing at which the video signals which are supplied from the camera and which are to be output from the rear panel VIDEO OUT connector are to be switched.

Queries the ALARM RECALL data.

Queries the setting for alarm recording or sensor recording

if an alarm signal has been input while repeat recording is

underway or while the tape is being rewound.

Queries the current value of the hour meter.

Queries the timer recording mode setting.

[STX] QLP:n [ETX]

[STX] QLT [ETX]

[STX] QLZ [ETX]

[STX] QMA [ETX]

[STX] QMP [ETX]

[STX] QNL [ETX]

[STX] QNR [ETX]

[STX] QOP [ETX]

[STX] QOR [ETX]

[STX] QOS [ETX]

[STX] QPB:m [ETX]

[STX] QRA [ETX]

[STX] LPLnnidatal :data2 [ETX]

[STX] LTMm [ETX]

[STX] LBZm [ETX]

[STX] LMAm [ETX]

[STX] LMPp:cociC2C3 [ETX]

[STX] LLLm [ETX]

[STX] VNRm [ETX]

[STX] data [ETX]

[STX] ORm [ETX]

[STX] OPSdata [ETX]

[STX] LPBm;r:data [ETX]

[STX] RAm [ETX]

Queries the POWER LOSS MEMORY data.

Queries the setting of the recording/playback time mode.

Queries the setting of the buzzer operation during alarm

recording or sensor recording.

Queries the search mode.

Queries the settings for switching the screen display (4-in-1 or 1-screen display) and for the camera numbers.

Queries the synchronization system setting for the cameras to be connected.

Queries the setting of the video signals which are to be output to the monitor screen in all modes except for the recording mode.

Queries the unit’s operation mode.

Queries the results yielded by performing REC REVIEW.

Queries the operation modes.

Queries playback tape information.

Queries the ACK (acknowledge) code response setting.

[STX] ORE [ETX] [STX] LRBm [ETX]

[STX] QRF [ETX]

[STX] LNRf:p:t [ETX]

Queries the setting of the buzzer operation in the event that the unit is kept in the stop mode for a prolonged period of time.

Queries the settings of the recording mode, picture quality and recording type.

RS-232C

• Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] QRR [ETX]

ISTX] QRS [ETX] [STX] RSEm [ETX] Queries the search end mode setting.

[STX] QRV:m [ETX] [STX] VERdata [ETX]

[STX] QSQ [ETX] [STX] LSQm:t [ETX] Queries the camera number and sequence mode settings.

[STX] QST [ETX] [STX] LSTdata1:data2 [ETX]

[STX] QSU [ETX] [STX] LSUm [ETX] Queries the ON/OFF setting for daylight saving time.

[STX] QTA [ETX] [STX] TATmm:S [ETX]

[STX] QTC [ETX] [STX] TTSdata [ETX]

[STX] QTL [ETX] [STX] TCSdata [ETX] Queries the current date setting.

[STX] QTR [ETX]

[STX] QTY:n [ETX] [STX] LTYn:t;abcdefgh [ETX]

[STX] LRRm [ETX] Queries the REC REVIEW setting.

Queries the software version.

Queries the start date/time and end date/time settings for daylight saving time.

Queries the setting for the time to be set when signals have been input from the component connected to TIME ADJ IN on the rear panel terminal section.

Queries the current time setting.

[STX] HTRm:b [ETX]

Queries the setting tor warnings when the tape-end position is about to be reached.

Queries the combination setting of the recording time mode and number of cameras.

Description of command

[STX] QUI [ETX]

[STX] QVC [ETX]

[STX] QVM [ETX]

[STX] QWB [ETX] [STX] LWBm [ETX]

[STX] QXT [ETX] [STX] LXTm [ETX]

[STX] LUISdata [ETX]

[STX] WCm:data [ETX]

[STX] VMDm [ETX]

Queries the recording user ID setting.

Queries the results of searching for video signal input.

Queries the color setting of the video output signals.

Queries the buzzer setting in the auto OFF mode. Queries the setting for acknowledging the input of the

external timer signal.

RS-232C

Communication control commands

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] RAF [ETX]

[STX] RAN [ETX]

[STX] RCK [ETX]

[STX] RSE:m [ETX]

Parameter

[STXl RAF (ETX]

[STX] RAN [ETX]

[STX] RCK [ETX]

[STX] RSE [ETX]

m =

0: Normal

1: No command when search is

completed

2: No command when search is

completed/when error is discovered

Description of command

Disables the return of the ACK (acknowledge) code.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Enables the return of the ACK (acknowtedge) code. <Note> This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Checks whether communication has been established.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control

command is being processed.

Sets the timing at which the search completion command is to be sent and sets the enabling/dlsabling of the transmission.

• When “normal" is selected

When search is started: ACK code is returned. When search is completed: [STX]DnD[ETX] is returned. When search is suspended: [STX]ERDnD[ETX] is returned.

• When “no command when search is completed" is

selected

When search is started: [STX]nnD[ETX] is returned after ACK is returned. When search is completed: No return When search is suspended: [STX]ERQDn[ETX] is returned.

• When “no command when search is completed/when

error is discovered” is selected

When search is started: [STXjnn n[ETX] is returned after ACK is returned. When search is completed: No return When search is suspended: No return

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

RS-232C

Counter control command

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] CCPidata [ETX] Parameter data = ghmmsstt

g = Blank : With a positive {+)

value

- sign: With a negative (-) value

h= 0—9 : Hours (12-hour

system) mm = 00—59 : Minutes ss = 00—59 : Seconds ff = 00—29 : Frames

[STX] CLP:data [ETX]

Parameter

data = ghmmssft

g = Blank : With a positive (+)

value

- sign: With a negative (-) value

h = 0—9 : Hours (12-hour

system) mm = 00—59 : Minutes ss - 00—59 : Seconds ff = 00—29 : Frames

[STX] CRT [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] CCP [ETX]

[STX] CLP [ETX]

[STX] CRT [ETX]

Description of command

Presets a designated counter value on the CTL counter. <Note> This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed or while a tape is being ejected.

Resets the CTL counter data.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

RS-232C

Display control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] DBB [ETX]

[STX] DBW [ETX]

[STX] DDS;d:t:m;r [ETX]

Parameter d = N or F (date) t = N or F (time) m = N or F (recording time mode)

r= N or F (REC/ALARM)

N: ON (displayed) F: OFF (not displayed)

[STX] DFC:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = C: (COUNT) counter display

1; (TIME) clock display M: (CAMERA) camera number

display

P; (PASS) pass display

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] DBB [ETX]

[STX] DBW [ETX]

[STX] DDS [ETX]

[STX] DFC [ETX]

Description of command

Sets black as the color of the characters displayed on the monitor screen.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Sets white as the color of the characters displayed on the monitor screen.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Sets the display items on the monitor screen.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control

command is being processed.

Sets the display mode of the display tube.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

[STX] DMS:d:m:n [ETX] Parameter d= T (fixed)

m = M: AM/PM display

H: 24-hour display

n = 0—9: VTR ID No.

This unit does not have a function for displaying the VTR

ID No. so any number between

0 and 9 may be sent.

[STX] DPP:mm [ETX] Parameter mm = C; Center

LB: Bottom left LT: Top left RB: Bottom right RT;Top right

[STX] DMS [ETX]

[STX] DPP [ETX]

Sets the time display mode (12-hour or 24-hour system),

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control

command is being processed.

Sets the position where the characters are to be displayed

on the monitor screen.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

RS-232C

Media operation control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] HEA [ETX] [STX] HEA [ETX]

[STX] НЕЕ [ETX]

[STX] HRE:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = B: BUZZER

E: EJECT P: REPEAT R: REWIND S: STOP

[STX] HRL:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = F: Recording enabled

N: Recording disabled

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] НЕЕ [ETX]

[STX] HRE [ETX]

[STX] HRL[ETX] Sets the lock mode for operation during recording.

Description of command

Sets the operation that is to take place when the EJECT button is pressed to REW 4 EJECT (tape is ejected after it has been rewound to its start position). <Note> This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Sets the operation that is to take place when the EJECT button is pressed to EJECT. <Note> This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Sets the unit’s operation mode that is to be established when the tape-end is reached during recording. <Note> This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

[STX] HTI:m [ETX] Parameter m= A: REWIND^ REC

R: REC S; STOP

[STX] HTR:m:b [ETX]

Parameter

m = 0: 2% of tape remaining

1: 10% of tape remaining 2: 20% of tape remaining 3: 30% of tape remaining F: (OFF) no warning

b = N: Warning is sounded by

buzzer.

F: (OFF) warning is not

sounded by buzzer.

[STX] HTI [ETX] Sets the unit’s operation mode that is to be established

when the tape has been inserted. <Note> This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

[STX] HTR [ETX]

Sets the remaining tape amount for which REMAIN is to flash on the display tube as a warning display, and sets the buzzer to sound when the tape-end position is about to be reached. (When a 120-minute tape is used)

RS-232C

Operation control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] OAC [ETX] [STX] OAC [ETX]

[STX] OAF [ETX] [STX] OAF [ETX] Advances the tape frame by frame in the forward direction.

[STX] OAI;n [ETX]

Parameter

n= 1: ALARM IN 1

2: ALARM IN 2

No parameter; ALARM IN 1

. .

[STX] OAR [ETX]

[STX] OEJ [ETX] [STX] OEJ [ETX]

[STX] OFF [ETX]

[STX] OPA [ETX]

[STX] OPL [ETX]

[STX] OPR [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response Description of command

Releases the alarm signal input.

[STX] OAI [ETX]

[STX] OAR [ETX]

[STX] OFF [ETX]

[STX] OPA [ETX]

[STX] OPL [ETX]

[STX] OPR [ETX] Plays back the tape in the reverse direction.

Inputs the alarm signal.

Advances the tape frame by frame in the reverse direction.

Ejects the cassette tape.

Fast forwards the tape.

Sets the unit to the pause mode (REC PAUSE or PLAY

PAUSE) or pause release mode (REC or PLAY).

Plays back the tape.

[STX] ORC [ETX]

[STX] ORR [ETX]

[STX] ORW [ETX]

[STX] OSF:n [ETX] Parameter n = 1: lx normal speed

4: 4x normal speed 7: 7x normal speed

[STX] OSP [ETX]

[STX] OSR:n [ETX] Parameter n= 1: 1 X normal speed

4: 4x normal speed

7: 7x normal speed

[STX] ORC [ETX]

[STX] ORR [ETX]

[STX] ORW [ETX]

[STX] OSF [ETX] Sets the tape playback speed in the fonvard direction.

[STX] OSP [ETX]

[STX] OSR [ETX]

Sets the unit to the recording mode. When the unit is set to REC INHIBIT, error code ERE is returned from the unit.

Performs REC REVIEW.

Rewinds the tape.

Sets the unit to the stop mode.

Sets the tape playback speed In the reverse direction.

<Note>

Refer to the RS-232C mode transition table (page 101) for the conditions under which the operation control

commands are acknowledged.

RS-232C

Power control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] POP [ETX) [STX] POP [ETX] Sets the POWER switch to OFP.

[STX] PON [ETX] [STX] PON [ETX] Sets the POWER switch to ON.

Data returned from unit in response

Description of command

RS-232C

Search control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] SASidata [ETX]

Parameter

data = nn;d

nn - 0—9: Atarm number d = F: Forward direction

N: Reverse direction

[STX] SCP:data [ETX]

Parameter

data = ghmmssff

(CTL data referenced)

g = Blank : With a positive (+)

value

- sign; With a negative (-) value

h= 0—9;

mm = 00—59: ss = 00—59: ff = 00 (fixed): Frames

Hours Minutes Seconds

Data returned from unit in response Description of command

[STX] SAS [ETX]

[STX] SCP [ETX]

Searches the alarm number designated by the parameter in the direction designated by the parameter. The unit is set to STILL mode upon completion of the search. If the designated position is an illegal position (that is, the target position does not exist), error code ERT is returned from the unit, and the STOP mode is established. If the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)

command is assigned during operation, error code ERI is

returned from the unit.

If the unit’s operation mode has been changed by an operation at its front panel, error code ERF is returned from the unit.

If the tape reaches its start or end during operation, error code ERP is returned from the unit. When data differing from the reference data has been sent, error code ERE is returned from the unit.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed or while one of the following modes is established.

EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, REC CHECK, POWER OFF

Searches the counter value designated by the parameter. Playback is started upon completion of the search. If the designated position is an illegal position (that is, the

target position does not exist), error code ERT is returned

from the unit, and the STOP mode is established. If the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT)

command is assigned during operation, error code ERI is

returned from the unit. If the unit’s operation mode has been changed by an

operation at its front panel, error code ERF is returned from the unit.

If the tape reaches its start or end during operation, error

code ERP is returned from the unit. When data differing from the reference data has been sent, error code ERE is returned from the unit.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed or white one of the following modes is established.

EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, REC CHECK. POWER OFF

RS-232C

Search control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] SCS:data lETX] Parameter data - ghmmssff (CTL data referenced)

g = Blank : With a positive (+)

value

- sign: With a negative (-) value

h = 0—9 : Hours mm = 00—59 : Minutes

00—59 : Seconds

ss =

ff = 00 (fixed): Frames

[STX] SPT;data [ETX]

Parameter

data = ghmmssff

(CTL data referenced)

g = Blank : With a positive (+)

value

- sign: With a negative (-)

00—59 00—29

value

Hours Minutes Seconds Frames

h= 0—9 mm = 00—59 ss = ff =

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] ses [ETX]

[STX] SPT [ETX]

Description of command

Searches the counter vaiue designated by the parameter. The unit is set to STiLL mode upon completion of the search. It the designated position is an illegal position (that is, the target position does not exist), error code ERT is returned from the unit, and the STOP mode is established. If the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT) command is assigned during operation, error code ERI is returned from the unit.

If the unit's operation mode has been changed by an operation at its front panel, error code ERF is returned from the unit.

If the tape reaches its start or end during operation, error code ERP is returned from the unit. When data differing from the reference data has been sent, error code ERE is returned from the unit. <Note> This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed or while one of the following modes is established.

EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, REC CHECK, POWER OFF

Searches up to the position designated by the parameter. The unit is placed in the STILL mode upon completion of the playback.

If the designated position is before the current position, the

STILL mode is established without playing back the tape.

If the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT) command is assigned during operation, error code ERI is

returned from the unit.

If the unit's operation mode has been changed by an operation at its front panel, error code ERF is returned from the unit.

If the tape reaches its start or end during operation, error code ERP is returned from the unit. When data differing from the reference data has been sent, error code ERE is returned from the unit.

<Note> This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed or while one of the following modes is established.

EJECT, REC, REC PAUSE, REC CHECK, POWER OFF

RS-232C

Search control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] STS:data [ETX] Parameter data = mmddhhtt:d

mm = 01—12 dd= 01—31 hh =

00—23

00—59

tt =

d =

Fonvard direction

Reverse direction

Month Day Hours Minutes

Data returned from unit in response Description of command

[STX] STS [ETX]

Searches the date and time designated by the parameter in the direction designated by the parameter. The unit is set to STILL mode upon completion of the search. If the designated position is an illegal position (that is, the target position does not exist), error code ERT is returned from the unit, and the STOP mode is established.

If the OSP (STOP) command or OEJ (tape EJECT) command is assigned during operation, error code ERI is returned from the unit. If the unit’s operation mode has been changed by an operation at its front panel, error code ERF is returned from

the unit.

If the tape reaches its start or end during operation, error code ERP is returned from the unit. When data differing from the reference data has been sent, error code ERE is returned from the unit.

<Note>

This command is not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed or while one of the following modes is established.

EJECT, REC. REC PAUSE, REC CHECK, POWER OFF

RS-232C

I Timer control commands

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] TAT:data [ETX] Parameter data = mm:n mm = 00—23 ; Digit{s) of the hour

to be set

FF : Sets the digits for

the minutes to 00.

n = S (fixed)

[STX] TCSidata [ETXJ Parameter data = yyyymmdd

yyyy= 2000—2099:

Gregorian calendar mm= 01—12: Month dd= 01—31: Day

[STX] TTS:da1a [ETX] Parameter data = hhmmss

hh = 00—23: Hours (24-hour

system) mm = 00—59: Minutes ss = 00—59: Seconds

[STX] TAT [ETX]

[STX] TCS [ETX]

[STX] TTS [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the time to be set when signals have been input from the component connected to TIME ADJ IN on the rear panel terminal section.

Sets the current date. When a day which does not exist for the month or due to a leap year has been set, error code ERE is returned from the unit.

Sets the current time.

RS-232C

Video control command

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] VMD:m [ETX] Parameter m = A; AUTO

Color and monochrome are switched automatically in accordance with the input signals.

B: B/W

Monochrome is forcibly set.

[STX] VNR:m [ETX] Parameter

m = C: CAMERA

Video signals supplied from the cameras

B: BLUE BACK

Blue background signals

[STX] VVC [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] VMD [ETX]

[STX] VNR [ETX]

[STX] VVC [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the color ot the video output signals.

Sets the video signals (video signals from the camera and blue background signal) to be output to the monitor screen

in all modes except the recording mode.

Switches the cameras in sequence to detect whether video signals are input to CAMERA IN connectors []] through [i||. Signals cannot be detected when the POWER switch is at OFF. The detection results are checked using the OVC command.

RS-232C

I Time lapse control commands

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] LAD:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = 0 30 seconds

1 1 minute

1 minute and 30 seconds 3 2 minutes 4 3 minutes 5 6 minutes 6 10 minutes 7

CONTINUE:

Recording continues until

the tape-end.

MANUAL:

Recording only while an

alarm signal is input.

[STX] LAI:m [ETX] [STX] LAI [ETX]

Parameter

m = S: STOP

Stop mode established at

tape-end position. C: CONTINUE

Alarm signal input is

ignored.

[STX] LAR [ETX] [STX] LAR [ETX] Deletes the ALARM RECALL data.

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LAD [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the time during which alarm recording or sensor

recording is to be performed.

Sets the operation mode that is to be established when an

alarm signal has been input at the tape-end position.

[STX] LBM:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = N; ON signal output connectors are switched.

Output of the black burst

signal. F

OFF

No output of the black burst

signal.

[STX] LBP:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = +

: Video signals of all the

cameras are output.

Camera 1

Camera 2

Camera 3

2 3

Camera 4 4: Camera 5 5

Camera 6

Camera 7

6 7

Camera 8

Camera 9

Camera 10

9 A: Camera 11 B: Camera 12 C; Camera 13 D: Camera 14 EF: Camera 15

: Camera 16

[STX] LBM [ETX]

[STX] LBP [ETX] Prevents the video signals of the camera designated by the

Sets the processing to be performed for the black burst signal when the video signals to be output from the video

parameter from being output from the VIDEO OUT connector.

RS-232C

Time lapse control commands

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] LBR:m [ETX] Parameter m = N: Buzzer ON

F: Buzzer OFF

[STX] LBZ:m [ETX] Parameter m = N: Buzzer ON

F: Buzzer OFF

[STX] LMS:m [ETX] Parameter m = 0:

Parameter m = C: CONTINUE

1 second

1.5 seconds

2 seconds

2.5 seconds

3 seconds

4 seconds

5 seconds

6: 7:

10 seconds

[STX] LDA;m [ETX]

Control signals continue to

be output even after

recording,

A: ALARM REC

Control signals are output

only during alarm recording

and sensor recording.

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LBR [ETX]

[STX] LB2 [ETX] Sets whether the buzzer is to sound during alarm recording

[STX] LMS [ETX]

[STX] LDA [ETX]

Description of command

Sets whether the buzzer is to sound when REC REVIEW reveals that the proper video level was not maintained.

and sensor recording.

Sets the timing at which to switch the video signals which are supplied from the camera and which are to be output from the rear panel VIDEO OUT connector.

Sets how the control signals are to be output to the component connected to ALARM OUT on the rear panel

terminal section when alarm recording or sensor recording

is performed.

[STX] LDF:m [ETX] Parameter m = I: Field recording

R: Frame recording

[STX] LDM:m [ETX] Parameter m = F: OFF

Alarm signal input is ignored.

M: ALARM/SENSOR

Alarm recording or sensor recording is performed.

A: ALARM

Alarm recording is performed.

S: SENSOR

Sensor recording is performed.

[STX] LDF [ETX]

[STX] LDM [ETX] Sets what recording is to be performed when an alarm

Sets whether field recording or frame recording is to be performed for alarm recording and sensor recording.

signal has been input.

RS-232C

Time lapse control commands

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC

[SIX] LDO:data1 :data2 [ETX] Parameter datal = hhmm (start time) data2 = hhmm (end time)

hh = 00—23: Hours (24-hour

system)

mm = 00—59: Minutes

[SIX] LDP:m [ETX] Parameter m= H: HIGH

Recording at a high picture

quaiity

N: NORMAL

Recording at the standard picture quality

F: NO CHANGE

Recording at the currently

set picture quality

[SIX] LDS:m [ETX] Parameter m = 1: Field playback

R: Frame playback

[SIX] LDT:m;n [ETX] Parameter m = 0—7: Recording type of

ALARM IN 1

n - 0—7: Recording type of

ALARM IN 2

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LDO [ETX]

(STX) LDP [ETX]

[STX] LDS [ETX]

[STX] LDT [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the start time (START) and end time (END) at which the control signals are to be output to the component connected to EXT TIMER OUT on the rear panel terminal section. <Note> The control signals are not output when the same time has been set for both the START and END times.

For setting the picture quality with which to perform alarm recording and/or sensor recording.

For selecting field playback or frame playback for still-

picture playback.

For setting the recording type to be used if an alarm signal

has been input to ALARM IN 1 or 2.

[STX] LDW:m [ETX] Parameter m = W: WARNING

Control signals continue to

be output.

R: REC

Control signals are output

only during recording.

[STX] LDX:m [ETX] Parameter m= V; VIDEO OUT

Video signal output connector

E: EXTSWIN

External sequential switcher signal input connector

[STX] LDW [ETX] Sets how the control signals are to be output to the

component connected to WARNING/REC OUT on the rear panel terminal section when a problem has occurred in the unit.

[STX] LDX [ETX] Switches the function of the rear panel EXT SW IN/VIDEO

OUT connector.

RS-232C

I Time lapse control commands

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] LFS:nn:mmdd:p (ETX]

Parameter

nn = 00: Free-set timer is not set.

01—12; Free-set timer

number

mm = 01—12: Month

dd= 01—31: Day

p = 0: Sunday

1: Monday 2; Tuesday 3: Wednesday 4: Thursday

5: Friday

6: Saturday

F: Power OFF throughout the

day

(STX) LiP:n:datal :data2:t [ETX] Parameter n = 1—8; Program registration

number (PGM1—PGM8)

datai = hhmm (start time) data2 = hhmm (end time)

hh = 00—23; Hours (24-hour

system)

mm = 00—59: Minutes

Data returned from unit in response

[STX) LFS [ETX] Sets the free-set timer.

[STX] LIP [ETX]

Description of command

When a day which does not exist for the month has been set, error code ERT is returned from the unit.

Combines and registers three items—the recording start time, recording end time and the recording type—as the program for recording to be performed using the unit’s

internal timer.

t - 0—6: Recording type (RTO—

RT6)

[STX] LlW.abcdefgh.ijklmnop [ETX] Parameter a—p = 1—8: Program registration

number (PGM1—

PGM8)

F: Timer is not set.

Program 1 on

a =

Program 1 on

b =

Program 1 on

c =

Program 1 on

d =

Program 1 on

e =

Program 1 on

f =

Program 1 on

9 =

Daily program

h =

Program 2 on

i =

Program 2 on Program 2 on

k = I = Program 2 on m = Program 2 on n = Program 2 on

0 = Program 2 on

p = Daily program

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

[STX] LIW [ETX]

Sets the weekly timer and daily timer.

RS-232C

I Time lapse control commands

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] LLL:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = N: Line-lock type

F: Internal sync and external

sync type

[STX] LMA:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = F: Search mode OFF

M: Memory stop mode A: Alarm search mode

[STX] LMP;p:n [ETX]

Parameter

p = S: 1-screen display

0: 4-tn-1 screen display;

Selected screen No.O

1: 4-in-1 screen display;

Selected screen No.l

2: 4-in-1 screen display;

Selected screen No.2

3: 4-in-1 screen display;

Selected screen No.3

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LLL [ETX] Sets the synchronization system of the camerays

[STX] LMA [ETX] Switches the search mode.

[STX] LMP [ETX] Switches the screen display (4-in-l or 1-screen display) and

Description of command

connected.

<Notes>

• Use of the internal sync type of cameras Is recommended.

• Select the ON setting when even one line-lock type of

camera is used.

sets the camera numbers.

n= Camera No. is not

changed.

0—F: Carhera No.l to 16;

Camera number is designated for the screen No. selected by parameter p.

[STX] LNR:f;p;t [ETX]

Parameter

f = 1; Field recording

R: Frame recording

p= H: HIGH

Recording at a high picture quality

N: NORMAL

Recording at the standard

picture quality

t = 0—7: Recording type

(RTO—7)

[STX] LNR [ETX]

Sets the recording mode, picture quality and recording type.

RS-232C

Time lapse control commands

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] LRB:m [ETXJ

Parameter

m = F: Buzzer OFF

0: 5 minutes

1: 10 minutes 2; 20 minutes 3; 30 minutes

[STX] LRI:m [ETX] Parameter m = A; Alarm signal input is

acknowiedged.

F: Aiarm signai input is

ignored.

[STX] LRM-.m [ETX]

Parameter

m = E; External timer recording

I: internal timer recording N: Reguiar recording

[STX] LRR:m [ETX] Parameter m = N: REC REViEW is performed

automaticaliy.

F: REC REVIEW OFF

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LRB [ETX]

[STX] LRi [ETX]

[STX] LRM [ETX]

[STX] LRR [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the buzzer to sound a warning in the event that the unit has been kept in the stop mode for the time designated by the parameter.

Sets whether alarm recording or sensor recording is to be performed if an alarm signal has been input while repeat recording is underway or while the tape is being rewound.

Sets the timer recording mode.

Sets REC REVIEW. This function plays back the recording after recording for a specific time to detect whether the proper video level is being maintained during recording.

[STX] LSQ:m:t [ETX] Parameter m - 0—F: Camera No.1—16 t = A: Auto sequence mode

M: Manuai sequence mode

[STX] LST:data1;data2 [ETX] Parameter datal = ndmmtt (start date/time) data2 = ndmmtt (end date/time)

n = 1: 1 St week

2: 2nd week 3: 3rd week 4: 4th week L: Last week

d = 0; Sunday

1: Monday 2: Tuesday 3: Wendnesday 4: Thursday 5: Friday 6: Saturday

mm = 01—12: Month tt = 01—22; Hours

[STX] LSQ [ETX] Selects the camera number and sequence mode.

[STX] LST [ETX]

Sets the start date/time and end date/time settings for

daylight saving time.

RS-232C

I Time lapse control commands

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] LSU:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = N: Daylight saving time setting

F: Daylight saving time setting

OFF

[STX] LTM:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = 0: 3-hour recording

1: 9-hour recording 2: 12-hour recording 3: 18-hour recording 4: 24-hour recording 5: 48-hour recording 6: 72-hour recording 7; 96-hour recording 8: 120-hour recording 9: 180-hour recording A: 240-hour recording B: 360-hour recording C: 480-hour recording D: 960-hour recording

Data returned from unit in response

[STXl LSU [ETX]

[STX] LTM [ETX] Sets the recording time mode.

Description of command

Sets the daylight saving time setting to ON or OFF.

RS-232C

I Time lapse control commands

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LTY;n:t:abcdefgh [ETX]

Parameter

n = 1—6: Recording type

(RT1—6)

t = 0: 3-hour recording

1: 9'hour recording 2: 12-hour recording 3: 18-hour recording 4: 24-hour recording 5: 48-hour recording 6: 72-hour recording 7; 96-hour recording 8: 120-hour recording

9: 180-hour recording A: 240-hour recording

B: 360-hour recording C: 480-hour recording D: 960-hour recording F: OFF (setting of TiME

MODE button is compiled

with)

a = Y or N; for setting cameras

No.1 and 2

b = Y or N: for setting cameras

No.3 and 4

c = Y or N: for setting cameras

No.5 and 6

d = Y or N: for setting cameras

No.7 and 8

e = Y or N: for setting cameras

No. 9 and 10

f = Y or N: for setting cameras

No.11 and 12

a = Y or N: for setting cameras

No.l3 and 14

h = Y or N; for setting cameras

No.15 and 16 Y: Used N: Not used

[SIX] LTY [ETX]

Description of command

Sets the combination of the recording time mode and number of cameras.

[STX] LUl:data [ETX] Parameter data = U7U6U5U4U7U3U2U1U0

An ASCII code is used to set the user ID to be written onto the tape. Binary 4BITx8

♦

ASCII code: 0—9, A—F

[STX] LWB:m [ETX] Parameter m= N: Buzzer ON

F: Buzzer OFF

[STX] LUl [ETX]

[STX] LWB [ETX]

Sets the user ID (max, 8 alphanumerics). By setting the user ID, it will be recorded onto the recording

tape.

<Note>

The following 16 alphanumerics can be used. 0, 1. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D. E, F

Sets whether the buzzer is to sound when a problem occurs in the unit and the power is automatically turned off.

RS-232C

Time lapse control commands

These commands are not acknowledged while a search control command is being processed.

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] LWR [ETX]

[STX] LXT:m [ETX] Parameter m = N: Signals are acknowledged.

F; Signals are not

acknowledged.

Data returned from unit in response Description of command

[STX] LWR [ETX]

[STX] LXT [ETX]

Deletes the POWER LOSS MEMORY data.

Sets whether the signals from the external timer connected to the rear panel terminal section are to be acknowledged in the external timer recording mode.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] QAL [ETX]

[STX] QAM:m [ETX] Parameter m = M; MODE

Queries the recording mode when an alarm signal

has been input.

F: FIELD/FRAME

Queries the recording

mode in which alarm recording and/or sensor recording is to be

performed.

P: PtCTRE QUALITY

Queries the picture quality with which alarm recording and/or sensor recording is to be performed.

T: ALARM 1/2 REC-TYPE

Queries the recording type to be used when an alarm signal has been input to ALARM IN 1 or 2.

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] ALVO [ETX]

[STX] LDmdata [ETX] Parameter m = M: MODE

data =

F: OFF

Alarm signal input is ignored.

M: ALARM/SENSOR

Alami recording and/or sensor recording is performed.

A: ALARM

Alarm recording is performed.

S: SENSOR

Sensor recording is

performed.

m = F: FIELD/FRAME

data =

I: Field recording R: Frame recording

m = P: PICTRE QUALITY

data =

H: HIGH

Recording at a high picture

quality

N: NORMAL

Recording at the standard picture quality

F: NO CHANGE

Recording at the picture

quality currently set

m = T: ALARM 1/2 REC-TYPE

data =m:n

m = 0—7: ALARM IN 1 recording

type

n = 0—7: ALARM IN 2 recording

type

Description of command

Queries the address ievei. It supports only address level 0

in the MIS standards.

Queries the alarm recording and sensor recording settings.

[STX] QBM [ETX]

[STX] LBMm [ETX] Parameter m = N; ON

The black burst signal is output.

F: OFF

The black burst signal is not output.

Queries the processing of the black burst signal when the video signals to be output from the video signal output connector are switched.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] QBP [ETX]

Parameter

m = +: The video signals of all the

[STX] QBR [ETX]

Parameter m = N: Buzzer ON

[STX] LBPm [ETX]

cameras are output. 0: Camera 1 1: Camera 2 2: Cameras 3: Camera 4 4: Camera 5 5; Camera 6 6; Camera 7 7: Camera 8 8: Camera 9 9: Camera 10 A: Camera 11 B: Camera 12 C: Camera 13 D: Camera 14 E: Camera 15 F: Camera 16

[STX] LBRm [ETX]

F: Buzzer OFF

Description of command

Queries the camera whose video signals are not to be output to the VIDEO OUT connector.

Queries the setting for whether the buzzer is to sound when REC REVIEW reveals that the proper video level was not maintained.

[STX] QCC [ETX]

[STX] QCD [ETX]

Parameter

[STX] CCPdata [ETX]

data = ghmmssff

g = Blank : With a positive (+) value

- sign: With a negative (-) value h= 0—9; Hours (12-hour system) mm - 00—59 : Minutes ss = 00—59 : Seconds

[STX] CDdata [ETX] Parameter data = fwghmmssff

f = F: Fine

C: Coarse

w =S: Search STILL

P: Search PLAY

g = Blank : With a positive (+) value

- sign: With a negative (-) value h = 0—9: Hours (12-hour system) mm = 00—59 : Minutes ss = 00—59 ; Seconds

ff = 00 (fixed): Frames

Queries the current CTL counter data (in 1 -second increments).

Queries the current CTL counter data.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] QDA [ETX]

[STX] QDB (ETX]

[STX] ODD [ETX]

[STX] QDF [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LDAm [ETX]

Parameter

m = C: CONTINUE

The control signals continue to

be output even after recording.

A: ALARM REC

The control signals are output only during alarm recording or sensor recording {or both).

[STX] DBm [ETX]

Parameter

m = B: BLACK

W: WHITE

[STX] DDSd:t:m:r [ETX]

Parameter d = N or F (date) t = N or F (time)

m = N or F {recording time mode)

r= N or F (REC/ALARM)

N: ON (displayed) F: OFF (not displayed)

[STX] DFCm [ETX]

Parameter

m= C: (COUNT) counter display

1: (TIME) clock display M: (CAMERA) camera number

display

P: (PASS) pass display

Description of command

Queries the setting for how the control signals are to be output to the component connected to ALARM OUT on the rear panel terminal section when alarm recording or sensor recording (or both) is performed.

Queries the colors of the characters which are to be displayed on the monitor screen.

Queries the items which are to be displayed on the monitor screen.

Queries the display mode of the display tube.

[STX] QDM [ETX]

[STX] QDO [ETX]

[STX] DMSt:m:n [ETX]

Parameter

d= T (fixed) m = M: AM/PM display

H: 24-hour display

n = 0—9: VTR ID No.

This unit does not have a function for displaying the VTR ID No. so any number (which is not determined) between 0 and 9 is returned.

[STX] LDOdata1;data2 [ETX]

Parameter

data! = hhmm (start time) data2 = hhmm (end time)

hh = 00—23: Hours (24-hour system) mm = 00—59: Minutes

Queries the time display mode (12-hour or 24-hour system).

Queries the setting of the start and end times at which the control signals are to be output to the component connected to the EXT TIMER OUT terminal on the rear panel.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] QDP [ETX] [STX] DPPmm [ETX]

Parameter

mm = C: Center

LB: Bottom left LT: Top left RB: Bottom right RTiTop right

[STX] QDS [ETX]

Parameter

m = i: Field playback

[STX] QDW [ETX]

Parameter m= W: WARNING

[STX] QDX [ETX]

Parameter m= V: VIDEO OUT

[STX] LDSm [ETX]

R: Frame playback

[STX] LDWm [ETX]

The control signals continue to

be output.

R; REC

The control signals are output only during recording.

[STX] LDXm [ETX]

Video signal output connector

E: EXTSWIN

External sequential switcher

signal input connector

Description of command

Queries the position where the characters are to be displayed on the monitor screen.

Queries whether field playback or frame playback is to be initiated when still-picture playback is performed.

Queries the setting for how the control signals are to be output to the component connected to WARNING/REC OUT on the rear panel terminal section when a problem has occurred in the unit.

Queries the function of the EXT SWIN/VIDEO OUT

connector on the rear panel.

[STX] QFS:nn [ETX] Parameter nn= 01—12: Free-set timer

number

[STX] QHI [ETX] [STX] HTIm [ETX]

[STX] LFSnn:mmdd:p [ETX] Parameter nn = 00: Free-set timer is not set.

01—12: Free-set timer number mm - 01—12: Month dd= 01—31: Day p = 0: Sunday

1: Monday 2: Tuesday 3: Wednesday 4: Thursday 5: Friday 6: Saturday F: Power OFF throughout the day

Parameter m= A: REWIND^REC

R: REC S: STOP

Queries the free-set timer setting.

Queries the unit’s operation mode that Is to be established when the tape is inserted.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] QHJ [ETX]

Parameter

m = E: EJECT

[STX] QHL [ETX]

Parameter

m = F: Recording enabled

[STX) QHR:H [ETX]

Parameter

data = hhmmss hh = 00—23: Hours mm = 00—59: Minutes ss = 00 (fixed): Seconds

[STX] QHR:H [ETX]

Parameter

data = hhmmss hh = 00—23: Hours mm = 00—59: Minutes ss = 00 (fixed): Seconds

[STX] QHT [ETX] [STX] HR Em [ETX]

Parameter

m = B: BUZZER

[STX] HEm [ETX]

A: REWIND 4 EJECT

[STX] HRLm [ETX]

N: Recording disabled

[STX] HTRdata [ETX]

E: EJECT P: REPEAT R: REWIND

S: STOP

Description of command

Queries the setting for the operation to be performed when the EJECT button is pressed.

Queries the lock mode for operations while recording is underway.

Queries the remaining tape amount. When the amount is undetermined or the tape has been ejected, data = FFFFFF is returned.

<Note>

This command is valid when a 120-minute tape is used and the 3-hour recording mode has been set.

Queries the remaining tape amount. When the amount is undetermined or the tape has been ejected, data = FFFFFF is returned.

<Note>

This command is valid when a 120-minute tape is used and the 3-hour recording mode has been set.

Queries the unit’s operation mode that is to be established when the tape has reached its end position during recording.

[STX] QIC [ETX] [STX] 1 [ETX]

[STX] QID [ETX]

[STX] QIP:n [ETX]

Parameter

n = 1—8: Program registration

number (PGM1—PGM8)

Parameter

[STX] data [ETX]

data = AG-DTL1P

[STX] LIPn:dala1:data2:t [ETX]

Parameter

n = 1—8: Program registration number

(PGM1—PGM8)

data! = hhmm (start time) data2 = hhmm (end time)

hh = 00—23: Hours (24-hour system) mm = 00—59: Minutes

t = 0—6: Recording type (RTO—RT6)

Queries the product area identification code. The unit returns “1" for a tape component.

Queries the ID code of the unit.

Queries the program which combines three items—the recording start time, recording end time and the recording type—^for recording using the unit’s internal timer.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] QiR [ETX]

[STX] QIW [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

Parameter m = R: READ OK

data = U7U6UsU4U7U3U2UiUo

The user ID is returned as an 8character ASCil code.

Binary 4BIT x8

ASCII code; 0—9, A—F

Parameter a—p = 1—8: Program registration

[STX] LUlmdata [ETX]

E: READ NG

♦

[STX] LIWabcdefgh:ijklmnop [ETX]

number (PGM1—PGM8)

F; Timer is not set.

a = Program 1 on b = Program 1 on c = Program 1 on d = Program 1 on e = Program 1 on f = Program 1 on g = Program 1 on h = Daily program i = Program 2 on j - Program 2 on k = Program 2 on I = Program 2 on m = Program 2 on n = Program 2 on

0= Program 2 on

p= Daily program

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday Saturday

Description of command

Queries the user ID recorded on the playback tape.

Queries the weekly timer and daily timer setting.

[STX] QLA:m [ETX]

Parameter

m = 1: Operation mode

D; Time setting

Parameter m = I: Operation mode

m = D: Time setting

[STX] LAmn [ETX]

n = S: STOP

Stop mode at tape-end position

C: CONTINUE

Alarm signal input is ignored.

n = 0: 30 seconds

1: 1 minute 2: 1 minute and 30 seconds 3: 2 minutes 4: 3 minutes 5: 6 minutes 6: 10 minutes 7: CONTINUE

Recording continues until

the tape-end.

MANUAL

Recording is performed only

while an alarm signal is

input.

Queries the operation mode that is to be established when an alarm signal has been input at the tape-end position, and the duration of the alarm recording and/or sensor recording.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] QMS [ETX]

[STX] QLD:n [ETX] Parameter n = 0—7 Up to the last 8 sets of data are designated by this parameter with 0 serving as the latest data.

Data returned from unit in response

Parameter m = 0:

Parameter nn - 00—99: Alarm number

datai = yyyymmdd

yyyy = 2000—2099: Gregorian

mm: 01—12: Month dd= 01—31: Day

data2 = hhmmss

hh = 00—23: Hours {24-hour system) mm = 00—59: Minutes ss = 00—59: Seconds

[STX] LMSm [ETX]

1 second 1: 1.5 seconds 2:

2 seconds

2.5 seconds

3: 4:

3 seconds 5:

4 seconds 6:

5 seconds 7;

10 seconds

[STX] LANnnidatal :data2 [ETX]

calendar

Description of command

Queries the timing at which to switch the video signals which are supplied from the camera and which are to be output from the rear panel VIDEO OUT connector.

Queries the ALARM RECALL data.

[STX] QLE [ETX] [STX] LRIm [ETX]

Parameter

m = A: Alarm signal input is

acknowledged.

F: Alarm signal input is ignored.

[STX] QLH [ETX]

Parameter hhhh = 0000—9999 The cumulative drum rotation time in hours is returned as a 4-digit figure.

[STX] QLM [ETX]

Parameter m = E:

[STX] LHRhhhh [ETX]

[STX] LRMm [ETX]

External timer recording Internal timer recording

Regular recording

Queries the setting for the alarm recording and/or sensor recording to be performed if an alarm signal has been input while repeat recording is underway or while the tape is being rewound.

Queries the current value of the hour meter.

Queries the timer recording mode setting.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

tSTX] QLP:n [ETX] Parameter n = 0—3 Up to the last 4 sets of data are

designated by this parameter with 0

serving as the latest data.

[STX] QLT [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LPLnn:data1;data2 [ETX] Parameter nn = 00—99: Alarm number

datai = yyyymmdd

yyyy = 2000—2099: Gregorian

calendar mm: 01—12: Month dd= 01—31: Day

data2 = hhmmss

hh = 00—23: Hours (24-hour system) mm - 00—59: Minutes ss - 00—59: Seconds

[STX] LTMm [ETX] Parameter t = 0: 3-hour recording

1: 9-hour recording 2: 12-hour recording 3: 18-hour recording 4: 24-hour recording 5: 48-hour recording

6: 72-hour recording 7: 96-hour recording 8: 120-hour recording 9: 180-hour recording A: 240-hour recording

B: 360-hour recording C: 480-hour recording

D: 960-hour recording

Description of command

Queries the POWER LOSS MEMORY data.

Queries the recording/playback time mode setting.

[STX] OL2 [ETX]

[STX] QMA [ETX]

Parameter

[STX] LBZm [ETX]

m = N: Buzzer ON

F: Buzzer OFF

[STX] LMAm [ETX] Parameter m = F: Search mode OFF

M: Memory stop mode

A: Alarm search mode

Queries the setting of the buzzer operation during alarm recording and/or sensor recording.

Queries the search mode.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response

[STX] QMP [ETX]

[STX] LMPp:coCiC2C3 [ETX] Parameter p= S: 1-screen display

0: 4-in-1 screen dispiay;

Selected screen No.O

1: 4-in-l screen display;

Selected screen No.1

2: 4-in-1 screen display:

Selected screen No.2

3: 4-in-l screen dispiay:

Selected screen No.3

CO = 0—F:

Cl = 0—F:

C2 = 0—F:

C3 = 0—F:

Camera numbers designated for selected screen No.O Camera numbers designated for selected screen No.1 Camera numbers designated for selected screen No.2 Camera numbers designated for selected screen No.3

Description of command

Queries the settings for the screen dispiay (4-in-1 or 1screen display) and camera numbers.

[STX] QNL [ETX]

[STX] QNR [ETX]

[STX] LLLm [ETX]

Parameter

m = N: Line-lock type

F: Internal sync and external sync

type

[STX] VNRm [ETX]

Parameter

m = C:

CAMERA Video signals from camera BLUE BACK

Blue background signals

Queries the synchronization system of the camera connected.

Queries the setting for the video signals to be output to the monitor screen in all modes except the recording mode.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC Data returned from unit in response Description of command

[STX] OOP [ETX] [STX] data [ETX]

data = LIT: INTERNAL TIEMER

RECORDING OSP: STOP OEJ; EJECT OFF: FAST FORWARD ORW: REWIND OSF: FORWARD SEARCH OSR; REVERSE SEARCH OPL: FORWARD PLAY OPP: PLAY PAUSE OPR: REVERSE PLAY ORC: REC ORP: REC PAUSE ORR: REC REVIEW POF: POWER OFF SAS: ALARM RECALL PLAY SCS: COUNTER SEARCH (STILL) SCP: COUNTER SEARCH (PLAY) SPT: PLAY to

[STX] QOR [ETX]

Parameter

m= O: REC REVIEW OK

[STX] ORm [ETX]

N: REC REVIEW NG

Queries the unit’s operation mode. The unit’s current status is detected, and the status command is returned.

Queries the results yielded by performing REC REVIEW.

[STX] QOR [ETX]

[STX] QOS [ETX]

Parameter

[STX] ORm [ETX]

m= O: REC REVIEW OK

N: REC REVIEW NG

[STX] OPSdata [ETX]

data = AD0AD1AD2AD3AD4

<Note>

For details on AD*, refer to Bitmap table (A).

Queries the results yielded by performing REC REVIEW.

Queries the unit’s operation modes.

The unit’s current status is detected and sent in the form of

bitmap information.

The unit converts this bitmap information into ASCII codes

which it then returns.

RS-232C

• Bitmap table (A)

ADDRESS

ADO 0 0

AD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

AD 2

AD3 0 0

AD 4

BIT7

REC INHIBIT

TAB

0 0

BIT6 BITS

CASSETTE

IN/OUT

0 VTR STATUS

0 0 0 0 0 0

BIT4

0 0 0 0

BITS

0 0 0 0

BIT2 BIT1 BITO

VTR STATUS DATA

BIT4—BITO

0.1, 1,1,1

0,1,1,1,0

0,1,1,0,1

0,1,1,0,0

0,1,0,1,1

VTR STATUS

FORWARD SEARCH

(7 X normal speed)

REVERSE SEARCH

{7 X normal speed)

FORWARD SEARCH

(4x normal speed)

REVERSE SEARCH

(4x normal speed)

REVERSE SEARCH

{1 X normal speed)

BIT4—BITO VTR STATUS

0, 0,1,1,1

0, 0,1,1,0

0, 0,1, 0,1

0, 0,1,0,0

0, 0, 0, 1,1

PLAY PAUSE

PLAY

FORWARD SEARCH

(1X normal speed)

POWER OFF

FAST FORWARD

0,1,0,1,0

0.1,0, 0,1

0,1,0, 0,0 RECORDING 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 STOP

REC REVIEW

REC PAUSE 0, 0, 0, 0,1

0, 0, 0,1,0 REWIND

EJECT

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] QPB;m [ETX] Parameter m = D: Date information

T; Time information C: Camera connection information R: Recording time mode information A: Alarm number information O: Monitor screen display information

[STX] LPBm:r:data [ETX]

Parameter

m = D: Date information

r = O: READ OK

N: READ NG

data = yyyymmdd

yyyy = 2000—2099: Gregorian

mm= 01—12; Month dd= 01—31: Day

m = T: Time information

r = 0: READ OK

N: READ NG

data = hhmmss

hh= 00—23: mm — 00“~59: ss = 00—59; Seconds

m = C: Camera connection information

r = O: READ OK

N: READ NG

data = C13-16C9-12C5-SC1-4

C13-16 = 1—F:

Connection information for

camera No. 13—16

C9-i2= 1—F:

Connection information for camera No.9—12

C5-S = 1—F:

Connection information for camera No.5—8

Cl-4= 1—F:

Connection information for camera No. 1—4

<Note>

For details on C+, refer to the camera

connection information table.

calendar

Hours Minutes

Queries the playback tape information.

Data returned from unit in response

m = R: Recording time mode information

r = 0; READ OK

N: READ NG

data = t

t = 0: 3*hour recording

1: 9-hour recording 2: 12-hour recording 3: 18-hour recording 4: 24-hour recording 5: 48-hour recording 6: 72-hour recording 7: 96-hour recording 8: 120-hour recording 9: 180-hour recording A: 240-hour recording B: 360-hour recording C: 480-hour recording D; 960-hour recording

m = A: Alarm number information

r = 0: READ OK

N: READ NG

data - nn

nn - 00—99: Alarm number

FF: No alarm data

Description of command

m = O: Monitor screen display information

r=0; READ OK

N; READ NG

data = xx:yy:did2

XX = 00—22:

Position of head character (in horizontal direction) Position from left when monitor screen has been divided horizontally into 22

segments.

yy = 00—14: Position of head character (in vertical

direction)

Position from top when monitor screen has been divided vertically into 14

segments.

did2== 00—FF: Monitor screen display ON/OFF

<Note>

For details on d1d2, refer to the monitor screen display information table.

RS-232C

• Camera connection information table

Return

command

1 2 3 4 X X

5 o

6 7 8

9 O A B C D O E

F o

Camera No. and connection ON (O)/0FF (X)

No. 1

(5, 9, 13)

O X

O o

O o O

O o

No. 2

(6, 10, 14)

X X X

X o

X 0

• Monitor screen display information table

No. 3

(7. 11, 15)

X X X

O X

X X

O O O

No. 4

(8, 12, 16)

X X X

o o o

O O O O O

Monitor screen display information

Return

command

(d1)

A B O O

D O E

Camera No.

0 1 O 2 3 4 5 0 6

7 O o

8 9 O

X 0 O

X X

0 O O O

ON (OyOFF (X)

Time Date

X X X X O

X X

O O

X X X

O O O

X X X

X X

X O O O

Alarm

number

X X X

X X X X

O O O

Monitor screen display information

Return

command

(d2)

1 O

3 o

5 O

7 O

9 O

B O o

D O

F o

Recording

time mode

X X

ON (0)/0FF (X)

24-/12-hour

system display

X X

O O

X X

0 o 0 o

X X X

o o o

X X X

o o

X X X

X X X X

o O O O O O O O

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] QRA [ETX]

[STX] QRE [ETX]

[STX] QRF [ETX] [STX] LNRf:p:t [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] RAm [ETX]

m = N: ACK ON

F: ACK OFF

[STX] LRBm [ETX] Parameter m= F: Buzzer OFF

0: 5 minutes

1: 10 minutes 2: 20 minutes 3: 30 minutes

Parameter f= 1: Field recording

R: Frame recording

p= H: HIGH

Recording at a high picture

quality

N: NORMAL

Recording at the standard picture quality

t = 0—7: Recording type {RTO—7)

Description of command

Queries the ACK (acknowledge) code response setting.

Queries the setting of the buzzer operation in the event that the unit is kept in the stop mode for a prolonged period of time.

Queries the recording mode, picture quality and recording type settings.

[STX] QRR [ETX] [STX] LRRm [ETX]

[STX] QRS [ETX]

[STX] QRV:m [ETX] Parameter m =

D: ROM version of digital video

microcomputer

S: Version ol servo syscon

microcomputer

1: ROM version of interface

No parameter:

ROM version of interface

Parameter m = N: REC REVIEW is performed

automatically.

F: REC REVIEW OFF

[STX] RSEm [ETX] Parameter m =

0: Normal

1: No command upon completion

2: No command upon

completion/when an error has

occurred

[STX] VERdata [ETX] Parameter data = dld2.d3d4-d5d6-d7.d8d9

d1—d9: Software version

Queries the REC REVIEW setting.

Queries the search end mode setting.

Queries the versions of the software used with each of the microcomputers.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] OSQ [ETX]

[STX] QST [ETX]

[STX] QSU [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LSQm:t [ETX] Parameter m = 0—F: Camera No. 1—16 t = A: Auto sequence mode

M: Manual sequence mode

[STX] LSTdata1:data2 [ETX]

Parameter

datal = ndmmtt (start date/time) data2 = ndmmtt (end date/time)

n = 1: 1 st week

2: 2nd week 3; 3rd week 4: 4th week L: Last week

d = 0: Sunday

1: Monday 2: Tuesday 3: Wendnesday 4: Thursday 5: Friday 6: Saturday

mm = 01—12; Month

tt = 01—22: Hours

[STX] LSUm [ETX] Parameter m = N; Daylight saving time setting ON

F: Daylight saving time setting

OFF

Description of command

Queries the camera number selection and sequence mode.

Queries the start dateAime and end date/time of daylight saving time.

Queries the ON/OFF setting for daylight saving time.

[STX] QTA [ETX]

[STX] QTC [ETX]

[STX] QTL [ETX]

[STX] TATmm:S [ETX] Parameter data = mm:n mm = 00—23: Digits of hours to be set

FF: Sets minute digits to 00.

n = S (fixed)

[STX] TTSdata [ETX]

Parameter

data = hhmmss

hh = 00—23: Hours (24-hour mode) mm - 00—59: Minutes ss = 00—59: Seconds

[STX] TCSdata [ETX] Parameter data = yyyymmdd

yyyy = 2000—2099: Gregorian

calendar mm= 01—12: Month dd= 01—31: Day

Queries the setting of the time to be set when signals have been input from the component connected to TIME ADJ IN on the rear panel terminal section.

Queries the current time setting.

Queries the current date setting.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] QTR (ETX] [STX] HTRm:b [ETX]

[STX] QTY:n [ETX] Parameter n= 1—6: Recording type (RT1—6)

Data returned from unit in response

Parameter m = 0: 2% oi tape remaining

1: 10% of tape remaining 2: 20% of tape remaining 3: 30% of tape remaining F: (OFF) no warning

b = N: Warning is sounded by buzzer.

F: (OFF) warning is not sounded

by buzzer.

[STX] LTYn:t:abcdefgh [ETX] Parameter n= 1—6: Recording type (RT1—6) t = 0: 3-hour recording

9-hour recording

12-hour recording

18-hour recording

24-hour recording

48-hour recording

,72-hour recording

96-hour recording

120-hour recording

180-hour recording

240-hour recording

360-hour recording

B: C: 480-hour recording D: 960-hour recording F: OFF (setting of TIME MODE

button is complied with)

a = Y or N: for setting cameras No.1

and 2

b = Y or N: for setting cameras No.3

c = Y or N: for setting cameras No.5

d = Y or N: for setting cameras No.7

e = Y or N: for setting cameras No.9

f = Y or N: for setting cameras No.11

a = Y or N: for setting cameras No. 13

h = Y or N: for setting cameras No.15

and 4

and 6

and 8

and 10

and 12

and 14

and 16 Y; Used N: Not used

Description of command

Queries the setting for the remaining tape amount for which

REMAiN is to fiash on the display tube as a warning display, and the setting for the buzzer to sound when the tape-end position is about to be reached.

(When a 120-minute tape is used)

Queries the setting for the combination of the recording time

mode and number of cameras.

RS-232C

Query control commands

Data transmitted by PC

[STX] QUl [ETX]

[STX] QVC [ETX]

Data returned from unit in response

[STX] LUISdata [ETX] Parameter data = U7U6U5Ll4U7U3U2UiUo

Sets the user ID to be written using an

ASCII code.

Binary 4BITx8

♦

ASCII code: 0—9, A—F

[STX] VVCmidata [ETX] Parameter m = A: Execution of detection

processing by VCC command underway

S; Detection processing by VCC

command completed or detection stopped

data = C13-16C9-12C5-8C1-4

C13-16 = 1—F;

Connection information for camera No. 13—16

C9-12 = 1—F:

Connection information for camera N0.9— 12

C5-8= 1—F:

Connection information for camera

N0.5— 8

ci-4 = 1—F:

Connection information for camera N0.1—4

<Note>

For details on C+, refer to the Camera

connection information table.

Description of command

Queries the setting of the user ID to be recorded.

Queries the results of detecting whether the video input signals are present.

<Note> When the POWER switch is at OFF, the sighals are not

detected, and an error results.

Initiate the detection processing using the VVC command before executing the QVC command. Correct results cannot be obtained unless processing has been completed using the VVC command.

[STX] QVM [ETX]

[STX] QWB [ETX]

[STX] QXT [ETX]

Parameter

[STX] VMDm [ETX]

m = A: AUTO

Color is switched automatically in accordance with the input signals.

B: B/W

Monochrome

[STX] LWBm [ETX] Parameter m = N: Buzzer ON

F; Buzzer OFF

[STX] LXTm [ETX] Parameter m = N: Signals are acknowledged.

F: Signals are not acknowledged.

100

Queries the color setting for the video output signals.

Queries the setting for whether the buzzer is to sound when a problem occurs in the unit and the power is automatically turned off.

Queries the setting for whether the signals from the external timer connected to the rear panel terminal section are to be acknowledged in the external timer recording mode.

Panasonic AG-DTL1P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Operating

Instructions

CAUTION:

Built-in frame switcher for supporting 16 cameras

Digital recordings with a high picture quality

Wide selection of recording time modes

Camera-specific playback

High reliability and high durability

Space-saving design with 38 cm width and vertical installation capability

On-screen setting functions

Other features

Playback with 4 pictures simultaneously shown on the screen

DateAime search function

Alarm search function

Front panel

o POWER lamp

©Cassette insertion slot

©EJECT button

OREC REVIEW button

0 REC button

O Display tube

©HIGH

©FRAME

©SUM

©TIME

©COUNT

©REC

©Video operation mode displays

©REMAIN

©LOCK

©EXT

©INT

©TIME MODE

©AS (S)

©ALARM

©Counter display

Front panel (sub panel)

O POWER switch

OTRACKING buttons

OTIMER MODE button

(DPLAY button

©STOP button

®REV PLAY button

(E) PAUSE STILL button

(ElTIME MODE buttons

0 RESET button

(^COUNTER button

Clock display:

Counter display:

Pass display:

SEARCH button

0 :00 button

0 PROGRAM switch

TIME ADJ:

Front panel (sub panel)

0LOCK switch

® REW/0 button

® (HVFP button

0REV AVD button

0FWD AVD button

Rear panel

O CAMERA IN connectors []] to ^ (BNC),

75Q termination/loop through selector switches [Tj to 75Q termination switches to |i§

0RS-232C connector

0MIC IN jack (M3)

©REMOTE connector

©AUDIO connectors (pin jacks)

OS-VIDEO OUT connector (4P)

OTerminal section

©EXT SWIN/VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)

©VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)

©AC IN socket

High picture quality mode (field recording)

Standard picture quaiity mode (field recording)

Example where cameras 1 to 4 are connected

Example of connections to switch between 16 cameras for recording