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TLR3040

Time-Lapse VCR

Installation/

Operation Manual

C671M (1/01)

Pelco • 3500 Pelco Way • Clovis, CA 93612-5699 USA • www.pelco.com In North America and Canada: Tel (800) 289-9100 or FAX (800) 289-9150

International Customers: Tel +1 (559) 292-1981 or FAX +1 (559) 348-1120

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CONTENTS

Section Page

GENERAL ..........................................................................................................................6

SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND CARE ............................................ 7

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION TO TIME-LAPSE RECORDERS ...................................................9

TLR3040 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS .................................................................10

QUICK START .................................................................................................................. 11

BASIC START ...........................................................................................................11

ADDITIONAL ITEMS .................................................................................................11

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................12

PRE-INSTALLATION CAUTIONS ............................................................................. 12

SECURING THE VCR CONTROLS ................................................................. 12

MONITOR TIPS ................................................................................................ 12

INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................13

CONNECTING THE VCR TO A MULTIPLEXER............................................... 14

ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION ............................................................. 15

CONNECTING FOR SERIES RECORDING ....................................................15

CONNECTING FOR REMOTE RECORDING ..................................................15

CONNECTING FOR EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT ..................... 16

CONTROLS ...................................................................................................................... 16

FRONT PANEL ......................................................................................................... 16

FLUORESCENT DISPLAY ....................................................................................... 18

REAR PANEL............................................................................................................20

ADJUSTING THE CLOCK AND USING THE JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS ............22

JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS ............................................................................22

USING THE JOG DIAL .....................................................................................22

USING THE SHUTTLE RING ...........................................................................22

ADJUSTING THE CLOCK ........................................................................................22

ADJUSTING TO THE EXACT SECOND ..........................................................22

PROGRAMMING .............................................................................................................. 23

GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 23

LANGUAGE SELECTION MENU ............................................................................. 23

QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE..........................................................24

MAIN MENU ..............................................................................................................25

DISPLAY MENU ........................................................................................................ 25

DISPLAY MODE ...............................................................................................25

TIME/DATE SIZE ..............................................................................................25

BLUE BACK ......................................................................................................25

TIMER PROGRAM ...................................................................................................26

RECORDING SET UP MENU ...................................................................................27

REAR TERMINAL MENU..........................................................................................28

MAINTENANCE MENU ............................................................................................29

FIRST TIME SET UP MENU..................................................................................... 30

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL ..........................................................................................31

DAY AND TIME DISPLAY MODES ................................................................... 31

SET THE DAY AND TIME .................................................................................32

LOADING, UNLOADING, PROTECTING THE TAPE CASSETTE ...................................33

LOADING ..................................................................................................................33

UNLOADING .............................................................................................................33

PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE .................................................................34

DAMAGED CASSETTE TAPE ..........................................................................34

WHEN TO REPLACE A TAPE .................................................................................. 34

RECORDING .................................................................................................................... 34

MANUAL RECORDING ............................................................................................34

RECORDING MODE ........................................................................................ 35

RECORDING CHECK FUNCTION ...................................................................35

AUDIO RECORDING ........................................................................................ 35

REPEAT RECORDING .....................................................................................36

SERIES RECORDING ......................................................................................36

REMOTE RECORDING .................................................................................... 37

TIMER RECORDING ................................................................................................38

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE ......................................................................38

HOLIDAY SET UP ............................................................................................. 39

SPECIAL DW SETTINGS .................................................................................39

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OVERLAPPING PROGRAMS .......................................................................... 39

WHAT IF THE TIMER RECORDING INDICATOR STARTS FLASHING? ........39

ALARM RECORDING ............................................................................................... 40

ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION ............................................................. 40

PROGRAMMING FOR ALARM RECORDING .................................................41

RECORDING AFTER A POWER FAILURE ..............................................................42

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................42

POWER LOSS LIST ................................................................................................. 42

VIEWING THE POWER LOSS LIST.................................................................42

CLEARING THE POWER LOSS LIST .............................................................. 42

ALARM LIST ............................................................................................................. 43

VIEWING THE ALARM LIST.............................................................................43

CLEARING THE ALARM LIST .......................................................................... 43

ALL MENU INITIALIZE (RESET) .............................................................................. 43

ELAPSED TIME AND REPEAT RECORDING TIMES DISPLAY..............................44

PLAYBACK........................................................................................................................44

PLAYBACK PROCEDURE ....................................................................................... 44

PLAYBACK MODE............................................................................................ 45

AUDIO PLAYBACK ........................................................................................... 45

END OF TAPE ..................................................................................................45

SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK ..............................................................................46

STILL PICTURE ................................................................................................46

FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK ......................................................................46

SHUTTLE RING ................................................................................................ 46

DIRECT SHUTTLE RING .................................................................................47

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK ..................................................47

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................. 47

ADJUSTING PICTURE QUALITY .................................................................... 48

SEARCH TECHNIQUES ...................................................................................................48

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES .................................................................. 51

TESTING ........................................................................................................................... 51

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................52

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................. 54

INDEX ............................................................................................................................... 56

REGULATORY NOTICES .................................................................................................58

INFORMATION .................................................................................................................58

WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION....................................................................58

VERTICAL (VIBRATION) ADJUSTMENT ......................................................... 48

COUNTER MEMORY STOP.....................................................................................48

SKIP SEARCH ..........................................................................................................49

INDEX SEARCH ....................................................................................................... 49

HOW TO COUNT THE INDEX NUMBER ......................................................... 50

TIME AND DATE SEARCH ....................................................................................... 50

COUNTER ................................................................................................................51

TAPE COUNTER ..............................................................................................51

COUNTER RESET ........................................................................................... 51

COUNTER MEMORY .......................................................................................51

MEMORY BACKUP IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE .............................................. 51

INITIAL SYSTEM TESTING...................................................................................... 51

REGULAR SYSTEM TESTING ................................................................................ 51

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND WARNING DISPLAY ................................... 52

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE .......................................................................... 52

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Page

1Typical System Setup ....................................................................................... 13

2 Connecting VCR to Multiplexer .........................................................................14

3 Alarm Recording Connection ............................................................................15

4 Connecting VCRs for Series Recording ............................................................ 15

5 Connecting for Remote Recording .................................................................... 15

6 Connecting for External Time Clock Adjustment ...............................................16

7 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 16

8 Fluorescent Display .......................................................................................... 18

9 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................20

10 JOG Dial and and SHUTTLE Ring .................................................................... 22

11 Language Menu ................................................................................................23

12 Menu Tree .........................................................................................................24

13 Main Menu ........................................................................................................ 25

14 Display Menu .................................................................................................... 25

15 Timer Program Illustration ................................................................................. 26

16 Recording Set Up Menu .................................................................................... 27

17 Rear Terminal Menu ..........................................................................................28

18 First Time Set Up Menu ....................................................................................30

19 Switching from Normal to Alarm Mode and Back..............................................40

20 Maintenance Menu ...........................................................................................42

21 Playback Controls .............................................................................................44

22 Shuttle Ring Speed Settings .............................................................................46

23 Direct Shuttle Ring Speed Settings ................................................................... 47

24 Tracking Adjustment..........................................................................................47

25 Picture Quality Adjustment ................................................................................ 48

26 Vertical Picture (Vibration) Adjustment .............................................................. 48

27 Skip Search ....................................................................................................... 49

28 Index Searching ................................................................................................50

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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

A Call Out/Tape End ............................................................................................. 28

BTape Replacement By Use ............................................................................... 34

C Recording/Playback Times ............................................................................... 35

D Action When Tape End Is Reached By Setting ................................................. 36

E Minimum Interval Between Recordings ............................................................ 40

F Audio Playback and Picture Quality ..................................................................45

G End of Tape Actions .......................................................................................... 45

HWarning Display and Actions ............................................................................ 52

ITape Speed and Recording Time (T-160 Cassette) ..........................................55

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GENERAL

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment.

AVERTISSEMENT

DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE

D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE (OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR. POUR TOUTE INTERVENTION D’ENTRETIEN OU DE RÉPARATION SE CONFIER AUX TECHNICIENS QUALIFIÉS.

La flèche symbolisant l’éclair dans un triangle équilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait, qu’il y a des tensions dangereuses non-isolées à l’intérieur de l’enceinte du produit qui peuvent être suffisamment impor-tantes pour conduire au risque d’électrocution.

Le point d’exclamation au sein d’un triangle équilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait qu’il y a des instructions de mise en service et d’entretien (de réparation) dans les fiches descriptives de l’appareil qui doivent obligatoirement être respectées.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

AVERTISSEMENT:

AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.

ATTENTION:

POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉES À FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT.

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WARNING:

The included power cord is used for

120 VAC, 60 Hz. Never connect any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency. If you are unsure of the type of power supply, consult your equipment dealer or local power company.

SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND CARE

Observe the following WARNINGS before installing and using this product. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR.

Instructions

Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the VCR. Keep the instructions for future reference. Follow all operating and use instructions. Heed all warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions.

Tapes

Only video cassette tapes with the VHS mark may be used with this model.

Power Source and Power Cord

Do not damage the power cord—it may cause fire or shock hazard. Route the cord so it will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it. Pay particular attention to the cord at the wall plug or convenience receptacle and the point where it connects to the VCR. When unplugging the power cord, grasp the plug and remove it carefully.

Installation/Servicing

Installation and servicing should be done by qualified service personnel only and conform to all local codes. Do not try to service the VCR yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the VCR.

• If the VCR does not operate normally when following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may cause damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the VCR to normal operation.

• If the VCR was dropped or the cabinet damaged.

• When the VCR shows a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts

Be sure the service technician uses only replacement parts Pelco recommends, or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may cause fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

When service or repair to the VCR is completed, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure it is in safe operating condition.

Water/Moisture/Condensation

Do not use this VCR near water. It is designed for indoor use only and must not be installed where exposed to rain and moisture.

Do not place objects containing water, such as drinks, on top of the VCR.

If the VCR is exposed to a rapid increase in temperature (such as warming a cold room or after moving it from a cold location to a warm one), condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR. To prevent damage to the VCR or tapes, plug the VCR into the AC outlet and turn the power on for about two hours. Do not play back or record on the VCR during this time.

Condensation is likely to occur:

• When the VCR is moved from a cold room to a warm room or from outdoors to indoors

• When a cold room is heated quickly

• When the humidity is very high

Avoid using the VCR where cold air (such as from an air conditioner) will blow directly on it.

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Cleaning

Unplug the VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent and water. Wipe dry. NEVER use petroleum-based solutions.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by Pelco as they may cause hazards.

Accessories

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by Pelco or sold with the VCR. Follow Pelco’s instructions when mounting equipment, and use a mounting accessory recommended by Pelco.

Do Not Place Anything Heavy On The VCR

Heavy objects placed on the VCR will damage it.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation and prevent it from overheating. Do not block these openings. Never place the VCR near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place it in a built-in installation such as a rack unless proper ventilation is provided or Pelco’s instructions have been followed. There are many ventilation holes on the bottom of the VCR—for maximum ventilation, place it on a hard level surface only.

Grounding or Polarization

This VCR has a three-wire grounding-type plug—a plug with a third (grounding) pin. As a safety feature, this plug fits only into a grounding-type outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.

Lightning/Power Surges

Unplug the VCR for additional protection during lightning storms or when it is unused for long periods. Pelco recommends using conditioned-output uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and/or surge protected outputs to maximize protection of the VCR.

When Not In Use

When you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cassette and turn off the power.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this increases the risk of fire and electric shock.

Foreign Objects

Never push objects of any kind into the VCR through openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could cause a fire or electric shock, or damage the mechanism.

Care of Video Cassette Tape

•Avoid violent vibration and shock.

• Do not place near a strong magnetic field (near a motor, transformer, or magnet).

• Never place or store in direct sunlight.

•Avoid dusty places.

• Place the cassette in the cassette case and store vertically.

• Never store tapes in humid locations.

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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack and inspect all parts carefully. Save the shipping carton, boxes, and inserts. They are the safest material in which to make future shipments.

If an item appears damaged in shipment, replace it properly in its box and contact the factory at 1-800-289-9100 or 1-559-292-1981 for a replacement. (International customers fax 1-559-348-1120 for authorization and instructions.)

If an item needs to be returned to the factory for repair, consult the WARRANTY AND RETURN section of this manual for instructions.

INTRODUCTION TO TIME-LAPSE RECORDERS

Time-lapse recording permits longer than ordinary recording times. The primary reason for using time-lapse recording in a CCTV security system is that a single VCR tape can be used for an extended period beyond the standard recording time. The following explains how time-lapse recording works.

The actual recording on VCRs is a series of still pictures or fields. Standard consumer VHS recorders store 60 fields (30 frames) per second. A T-120 cassette lasts just two hours in this mode (SP mode). You can get slightly longer recording times (six hours) using the extended recording mode (EP mode). You can record even longer on a T-160 cassette in these modes: two hours and 40 minutes in SP mode and eight hours in EP mode. (Refer to Table C for actual recording times in different modes.)

Time-lapse recorders, however, use microprocessor-based techniques to record fewer fields per second than a normal VHS machine and extend recording time. This negates the need to change the tape every two hours—and also substantially reduces viewing time when the recording is played back, another important consideration.

In normal VCR operation, all video head scans (60 per second) are recorded. But in timelapse mode the tape runs more slowly and records pictures periodically. In 12-hour mode, a normal time-lapse machine records 10 fields per second, and in 24-hour mode, it stores just five fields per second (for up to 12 and 24 hours on a tape, respectively). Longer times are possible by slowing the recording rate further.

At normal speed a picture is recorded every 1/60 of a second so there is little change over five frames. In longer time-lapse modes, however, a field is recorded intermittently over a longer period so changes are apparent from field to field.

The time-lapse recording can be played back at normal two-hour tape speed, which makes for rapid review—one of the time-lapse recorder’s most important advantages. Action on the tape, however, appears faster than normal.

As an advanced feature, time-lapse recorders (like the TLR3040) can automatically switch from time-lapse to real-time recording when an alarm condition occurs. This is important since the primary purpose of recording an event is identification, and real-time recording provides more detail.

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TLR3040 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

The TLR3040 Time-Lapse VCR is a powerful surveillance tool designed for industrial and security recording. The unit supports both T-120 and T-160 tapes.

•T-120 Tapes The unit can record for 6, 18, or 30 hours.

•T-160 Tapes The unit can record for 8, 24, or 40 hours.

The TLR3040 features frame-by-frame and field-by-field playback and high-speed search. Playback also allows still picture viewing.

Audio Recording—Audio recorded in 8H, L24H, and L40H modes is played back only in its respective mode.

Resolution and Image Quality—This VCR has a high-quality circuit allowing more than 330 lines in black and white mode and more than 240 lines in color mode.

Automatic Head Cleaning—This VCR automatically removes foreign matter from the heads when a cassette is inserted for continuous smooth operation.

Easy Setup Using a Monitor—The on-screen menus simplify setup programming. You can select these menus even without inputting a video signal.

Easy Cueing with Alarm Recording—Index signals are automatically added at the beginning of alarm recording for easy cueing. You can even use the monitor to confirm an alarm recording’s starting time.

NOTE:

The battery backup is for memory only—the VCR does not continue recording if the power goes out. If you want to keep recording during an outage, make sure the VCR system is on your UPS (uninterruptible power supply) system.

One-Button Recording Check—You can confirm correct recording by pressing the PLAY/ REC CHECK button during recording.

Complete or Partial Front Panel Lock—All or some of the front panel buttons are locked, keeping the VCR in its current condition.

Protection Against Power Failures—Recording data (including date, time, and timer setup) is stored in backup memory, so the system can resume recording after a power failure. The monitor displays the time of the failure.

External Time Clock Adjustment—You can reset the on-screen clock to the nearest hour by applying a signal to the RST (reset) IN terminal at the rear of the VCR.

Variety of Search Functions—You can do index and skip searches, or search by time and date.

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

JOG Dial/SHUTTLE Ring—You can use these controls to search for the desired image. You can adjust the playback speed with the SHUTTLE ring and search for an image frameby-frame with the JOG dial.

Recording Options—This system offers the following recording options: daily/weekly/ holiday timer recording, alarm recording, series recording, remote recording, and repeat recording.

Digital Elapsed Time Display—The elapsed time of recording and playback is stored in non-volatile memory. You can use the elapsed time display as a guide to when to do periodic maintenance.

Tape Use Counter—This counter displays how many times you have recorded on a tape. This helps you decide when you need to replace a tape.

Daylight Savings Time Setting—A daylight savings time setting is available. You can set the clock forward an hour by programming the menu.

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QUICK START

BASIC START

NOTE:

This section is intended for people experienced in working with time-lapse recorders and installing CCTV systems. (However, you might want to take a few minutes to review the material in the

General

section.)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

1. Decide where to locate the VCR. Do all system hookups first (camera, multiplexer, etc.) if you are installing the VCR in a location where you cannot access its rear panel.

2. Connect the VCR to other equipment (refer to the

to a Multiplexer

3. Set the time and date with the power off by pressing the MENU button for more than three seconds and then adjusting the time and date on the fluorescent display. (Refer

Adjusting the Clock

to the

4. Plug in the VCR and press the POWER button.

5. Insert a T-120 or T-160 tape. Refer to Table C for recording times.

6. Put the VCR in the recording mode you want by pressing the REC/PLAY MODE + and – buttons. Watch the fluorescent display. Set the recording speed to 8H, L24H, or L40H.

7. Press REC to begin recording. Press STOP to stop.

8. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to fast forward and left to rewind. Press STOP to stop. Press PLAY to play back the tape.

9. Refer to the

You can also incorporate the following programming steps for more than a basic quick setup.

sections.)

section.) Skip if you do not want to set the time and date.

Initial System Testing

section for information on testing.

Installation

and

Connecting the VCR

• If desired, set the tape end and quasi v-sync options (refer to the

section).

• If desired, set the display mode and time and date size options (refer to the

section).

• If desired, program for timer recording (refer to the

• If desired, program for alarm recording mode and duration (refer to the

Up Menu

• If desired, refer to the

Series Recording

operation mode of the REC IN terminal.

section).

Rear Terminal Menu

section), clock out, operation of the mode out terminal, and

Timer Program Menu

section to program for call out (refer to the

First Time Set Up

section).

Recording Set

Display

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INSTALLATION

PRE-INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

• Provide secure power to system components. Prevent overloading or shorting by dedicating power circuits to the surveillance equipment. Restrict access to the surveillance system circuit breakers, switches, and equipment power cords.

• If you need to record multiple cameras, a multiplexer is required.

• Surveillance system components must be operationally compatible. Time-lapse recording speeds and dwell times of any accessory switching equipment must be compatible with each other.

• The TLR3040 Time-Lapse VCR provides multiple alarm recording speeds so it is important that alarm triggering of components be operationally compatible. Refer to the

Introduction to Time-Lapse Recorders

• Complete all system hookups (cameras, multiplexer, etc.) before installing the VCR in a location where you cannot access its rear panel.

SECURING THE VCR CONTROLS

Protect surveillance equipment to forestall tampering. We recommend putting the recorder in a secure VCR cabinet. Pelco offers such units—the RM2000, which is a rack kit for a single VCR, and the RM2004, which is a rack kit for four VCRs.

MONITOR TIPS

• Pelco recommends using a CCTV monitor.

section for information on time-lapse recording.

• Some monitors may cause picture vibration or picture distortion at the top or bottom of the image during still or normal playback. (Refer to the information.)

•A television may be unable to provide a stable picture without vibration or distortion.

Vertical Adjustment

section for

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INSTALLATION

1. Remove the VCR and all cables from the box.

2. Place the VCR in a suitable location.

3. If installing in a rack, place the VCR in the rack before making cable and power connections. Refer to the documentation included with the rack kit for installation instructions.

4. If you are not using a multiplexer, refer to Figure 1.

• Connect the camera (video output) to the rear of the VCR (video input BNC).

Connect the VCR (video output BNC) to the monitor (video input).

• Connect the alarm input to the VCR (ALM IN and GND [ground] terminals).

• If you are using a 600-ohm microphone, connect it to the VCR (AUDIO IN jack).

Connect the VCR (AUDIO OUT connector) to the monitor (audio input).

5. If you are using a multiplexer, refer to the

ALARM OUTPUT FROM DEVICE

ALM RST GNDREC ALM MODE CLK CALL

IN OUT

MICROPHONE

REMOTE

MICROPHONE

AMPLIFIER

AUDIO

IN OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

Figure 1. Typical System Setup

Connecting the VCR to a Multiplexer

VIDEO IN

IN OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

RESET

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

MONITOR

section.

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CONNECTING THE VCR TO A MULTIPLEXER

BATTERY OPEN

ALM RST GNDREC MODE CLK CALL

IN OUT

NOTE:

Cameras and monitors are connected to the multiplexer. Figure 2 shows the connection between the VCR and an MX4000 Series Genex Multiplexer. Refer to the multiplexer manual for additional component connections.

REMOTE

SPOT

AUX

IN OUT

AUDIO

COAXIAL

CABLE

MAIN

OUT IN

SVHS

IN OUT

VIDEO

VCR

SVHS

COAXIAL CABLE

RESET

IN COM OUT

ALARMS

12345678 91011 14151612 13

NNH OC

110-240V 50/60 Hz

00249

MX4000 GENEX™ SERIES MULTIPLEXER

Figure 2. Connecting VCR to Multiplexer

Figure 2 shows how to connect the VCR to an MX4000 Series Genex® Multiplexer.

• For Automatic Speed Tracking (“B” lines in Figure 2)

This lets the VCR control the multiplexer’s recording speed. It is the most efficient recording method.

1. Connect the CLK output to the multiplexer’s head switching (HS) input to synchronize camera switching.

2. Connect the multiplexer’s ground terminal to the VCR’s GND terminal.

• For Alarm Recording (“A” lines in Figure 2)

This is to start and stop recording when there are alarms.

1. Connect the multiplexer’s normally open (N.O.) relay terminal to the VCR’s ALM IN (alarm input) terminal.

2. Connect the common (C) terminal to the VCR’s GND terminal.

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ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION

LARM SET SWITCH

RSTINREC ALM

ALARM SET SWITCH

GNDALM

EXTERNAL ALARM LAMP

AND BUZZER

MODE

OUT

CLK

CALL

00250

Figure 3. Alarm Recording Connection

You can confirm an alarm from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal with an existing alarm system panel or other peripherals, such as a buzzer. Connect the VCR and other peripherals as shown in Figure 3.

CONNECTING FOR SERIES RECORDING

GNDALM RSTINREC ALM

MODE

1ST VCR 2 ND VCR

CLK

CALL GNDALM RSTINREC ALM

OUT

MODE

*1: THIS CONNECTION IS NECESSAR

CASE OF SERIES RECORDING 2.

OUT

CLK

CAL

Figure 4. Connecting VCRs for Series Recording

Connect the VCRs as shown in Figure 4. Refer to the information about series recording methods 1 and 2.

Series Recording

section for

CONNECTING FOR REMOTE RECORDING

RSTINREC ALM

REMOTE SWITCH

Figure 5. Connecting for Remote Recording

Connect the VCR with a remote switch as shown in Figure 5.

GNDALM

MODE

OUT

CLK

CALL

00252

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CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL

CONNECTING FOR EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

GNDALM RSTINREC ALM

MODE

CLK

CALL GNDALM RSTINREC ALM

OUT

1ST VCR 2 ND VCR

*1: WHEN CONNECTING THE MODE OUT TERMINAL OF THE FIRST VCR WITH THE RST IN TERMINAL OF THE

SECOND VCR, THE ON-SCREEN CLOCK OF THE SECOND VCR CAN BE ADJUSTED TO THAT OF THE FIRST VCR.

Figure 6. Connecting for External Time Clock Adjustment

If ALARM REC DURATION in the Recording Set Up menu is set to other than MAN 1, the on-screen clock can be reset to the nearest hour by applying a signal to the RST (reset) IN terminal. For example, if the current time is 11:29:59, it will be reset to 11:00:00, and if the current time is 11:30:00, it will be reset to 12:00:00.

MODE

OUT

CLK

CALL

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POWER

PICTURE

SOFT SHARP

REC/PLAY

POSITON/

TRACKING

VERTICAL

MODE

ADJUST

EJECT REC

FLUORESCENT

DISPLAY

3 4 5

JOG/ADJUST

SHUTTLE

CLEAR/

REW

ENTER/ FW

TIME DATE ADJUST

141312111098

COUNTER

RESET

SEARCH TIMER REC

Figure 7. Front Panel

1. POWER button

Press for on; press again for off. The POWER indicator lights when the VCR is turned on.

2. Cassette loading slot

Insert the cassette in this slot to load it.

3. SHUTTLE ring

Use to adjust the playback speed and to program the menus. Turn this ring to the right to advance the tape or to forward search. Turn it to the left to rewind a tape or to reverse search. You can also use it to clear the alarm list, power loss list, timer recording, and to initialize the menu programming. It also lets you program or exit the menus after setup.

4. JOG dial

Use to advance or reverse the tape frame-by-frame and to program the menus.

PLAY/

REC CHECK

STOP

PAUSE/

SUTTLE HOLD

16 17

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5. MENU/TIME DATE ADJUST button

• When the VCR is turned on, press to display the Main menu. Press again to exit the menu.

• When the VCR is turned off, press for more than three seconds and you can adjust the VCR’s time and date on the fluorescent display.

6. PLAY/REC CHECK button

• When the VCR is in stop mode, press to play back a previously recorded tape.

• During recording, press for more than 1.5 seconds to check recording function.

7. STOP button

Press to halt all tape-related functions.

8. PICTURE control

Use this control to adjust picture quality between soft and sharp.

9. REC/PLAY MODE buttons

Set to 8H, L24H, or L40H for recording, and to 2H, 8H, L24H, or L40H for playback.

10. TRACKING buttons (+/-)

Press to reduce or eliminate the noise during playback, slow playback, etc.

11. POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST buttons (+/-)

• Pressing the (+) button moves the time and date display to the right. Pressing the (-) button moves the display down the screen. The display cannot be adjusted during an alarm recording or if a warning is displayed.

• Pressing either button minimizes vertical jitter in still mode or during fast playback. Refer to the

12. EJECT button

Press to remove the cassette.

13. REC (record) button

Press to begin recording.

14. COUNTER RESET button

Press to reset the counter to 00000.

15. SEARCH button

Press to access the Search Function menu.

16. TIMER REC button

Press to make a timed recording (once the VCR is programmed to record).

17. PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button

• Press during recording to temporarily stop tape movement. Press again to resume recording.

• Press during playback for a still picture. Press again to resume normal playback.

• Press and hold after turning the SHUTTLE ring to fix the playback speed.

Vertical Adjustment

section for details.

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FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

1 2 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18

Figure 8. Fluorescent Display

1. M (counter memory stop/month) indicator

• Lights during counter memory stop.

• Also, lights while the VCR is turned off and the month of the VCR’s clock has been set on the fluorescent display.

2. PL (power loss) indicator

Lights when the VCR is turned on after a power failure during recording.

3. ALARM indicator

Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished.

4. D (time date search/day) indicator

• Lights during the time date search.

• Also, lights while the VCR is turned off and the day of the VCR’s clock has been set on the fluorescent display.

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5. INDEX (index search) indicator

Flashes when recording an index signal, and lights during the index number setup and the index search. (Index number is shown on the Recording and Playback Mode display.)

6. SKIP (skip search) indicator

Lights during a skip search.

7. Daylight Saving Time indicator

Lights when DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is set to ON.

8. SP, EP (tape speed) indicator

Indicates the tape speed (SP = standard play, EP = extended play).

9. Repeat indicator

Lights when TAPE END in the First Time Set Up menu is set to REPEAT or ALARM•PROT.

10. Cassette Status indicator

Lights when you insert a tape. The light advances, stops, or flashes according to tape movement.

11. Timer Recording indicator

Lights when the VCR is in standby for timer recording or during timer recording.

12. Tape Remaining indicator

Indicates the absolute position on the tape (S = start of tape, E = end of tape).

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13. Counter/Clock display

• With the VCR on, indicates the relative position on the tape. (The counter stops counting where no recording is made on the tape.)

•With the VCR off, shows the clock (24-hour format).

14. Recording and Playback Mode/Index Number display

Displays the number corresponding to a selected recording or playback mode. Also, displays the index number during the index number setup and the index search.

15. EMGCY (emergency recording) indicator

Lights when EMERGENCY REC in the Recording Set Up menu is set to ON.

16. LOCK/LOCK A indicator

• Lock: Lights when all buttons except REC and EJECT are locked.

• Lock A: Lights when all buttons are locked.

17. PLAY indicator

Lights during playback.

18. REC (recording) indicator

Lights during recording.

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REAR PANEL

WARNING:

The included power cord is used for

120 VAC, 60 Hz. Never connect the power cord to any output or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.

Make sure the power cord is unplugged before making any rear panel terminal connections.

1 2 3

ALM RST GNDREC MODE CLK CALL

IN OUT

REMOTE

IN OUT

AUDIO

IN OUT

VIDEO

4 6 8

Figure 9. Rear Panel

1. AC power socket

The power cord plugs into this socket. Insert the cord firmly.

2. Terminals

• Input Terminals

ALM (alarm) IN

Use for alarm recording. Connect the alarm sensor here.

RST (reset) IN

Connect alarm reset switch here to stop alarm recording when ALARM REC DURATION in the Recording Set Up menu is set to MAN1. You can also use this terminal to set the on-screen clock when set to any mode other than MAN1.

RESET

BATTERY OPEN

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REC (recording) IN

Use to start and stop recording or for series recording (refer to the

Recording

section).

Series

• GND (ground)

Connect the ground lead here when a lead connected to other terminals requires a ground.

• Output Terminals

ALM (alarm) OUT

Use to indicate to an external device that an alarm is being recorded.

MODE OUT

Use to indicate the VCR’s mode of operation. When MODE OUT in the Rear Terminal menu is set to CLOCK ADJ, the clocks of all connected VCRs can be adjusted.

CLK (clock) OUT

Use to control an external camera switcher, such as the MX4000 Series Genex Multiplexer.

CALL OUT

Use to indicate when the tape finishes recording or that there was a problem during recording.

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3. Battery box The battery is stored here. (NOTE:

This is a special battery. Consult your dealer to

replace it.)

4. REMOTE jack Jack for connecting a remote control unit.

5. AUDIO IN connector Audio input connector (RCA pin).

6. AUDIO OUT connector Audio output connector (RCA pin).

7. VIDEO IN connector Input connector for video signal (BNC connector). Connect cameras here.

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

9. RESET button Press to erase the date, present time, alarm recording list, power loss list, counter

display, and recording and playback mode; and reset them to their default values. The VCR turns off.

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ADJUSTING THE CLOCK AND USING THE JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS

JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS

USING THE JOG DIAL

•Turn by using your finger on the indent.

•Turning the JOG dial right advances you through the options while turning left reverses direction.

• When the option is not flashing, turn right to move the cursor downward, turn left to move upward.

USING THE SHUTTLE RING

• The SHUTTLE ring automatically centers itself if you turn it fully right/left and release it.

• Some menus move down to the next layer when you turn the SHUTTLE ring right. Turning it left returns to the previous layer.

ADJUSTING THE CLOCK

You can adjust the VCR’s clock on the front panel even when the VCR is turned off. (You can also enter time and date information through the First Time Set Up menu.) This function lets you enter the order of the time, month, day, and year. The hour time is entered twice due to daylight saving time.

To adjust the clock:

1. When the VCR and peripheral devices are turned off, press the MENU button for more than three seconds. The hour digits on the fluorescent display’s clock start flashing.

2. Turn the JOG dial to set the hour digits. (If the flashing item is the same as the current time, turn the SHUTTLE ring without turning the JOG dial.)

3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to make the 10-minute digit flash, and then turn the JOG dial to adjust.

4. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to make the 1-minute digit flash, and then turn the JOG dial to adjust. (If you want to finish the clock adjustment now, press the MENU button for more than three seconds.)

5. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to make the month digits flash, and then turn the JOG dial to adjust. The month indicator (M) lights.

6. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to make the day digits flash, and then turn the JOG dial to adjust. The day indicator (D) lights.

7. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to make the year digits flash, and then turn the JOG dial to adjust.

8. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The VCR’s clock is now set.

9. Repeat steps 1 and 2, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring left to exit after the hour digits are entered the second time (for daylight saving time).

JOG DIAL

JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE

CLEAR/

REW

SHUTTLE RING

ENTER/ FW

TIME DATE ADJUST

COUNTER

RESET

SEARCH TIMER REC

Figure 10. JOG Dial and

SHUTTLE Ring

PLAY/

REC CHECK

STOP

PAUSE/

SUTTLE HOLD

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ADJUSTING TO THE EXACT SECOND

Set the clock as described previously, but set the minutes to one minute ahead of the time you are using as a reference. After step 7, turn the SHUTTLE ring right when the desired time reaches 00 seconds of the minute you have chosen.

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PROGRAMMING

GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

The following is a universal procedure that shows how programming is done on the VCR.

Use the JOG dial to select items, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to enter, and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to exit.

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select the desired item.

•Turn right to move the cursor downward.

•Turn left to move the cursor upward.

3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The desired item is selected and the menu appears.

4. Turn the JOG dial left or right to select an item.

5. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The item flashes.

6. Turn the JOG dial left or right to change the setting.

7. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to enter.

8. Press the MENU button. The day and present time display appears.

LANGUAGE SELECTION MENU

The Language menu appears on the screen:

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

Use JOG to select, and ENTER.

Figure 11. Language

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• When you press the MENU button when the VCR is turned on the first time after it is purchased

• When you press the RESET button during use

Remember: After the first time, the only way to access the Language menu is to press the RESET button on the rear panel with a pointed object. Doing so will erase your custom programming and return the unit to factory default settings. Then follow steps 1-4 below.

The menu offers three languages: English (default), French (Français) and Spanish (Español). To set the language:

1. Press the MENU button. The Language menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select the desired language.

3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Main menu appears in the selected language.

4. Press the MENU button to exit.

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QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE

0 0 0

A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

h n

The VCR’s operating parameters are set through various on-screen menus. Program your choices on the menus according to the instructions on the following pages.

THE DAY AND PRESENT TIME DISPLAY

01-01-’00 16:26:48

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit.

<DISPLAY> DISPLAY MODE 2 TIME DATE SIZE SMALL BLUE BACK OFF

e.g.<MODE 2> 01-01-’00 SAT 00:00:00 L24

PROGRAM TO RECORD HOLIDAY SET UP

SPECIAL DW MON-SAT

<RECORDING SET UP> ALARM REC MODE 8H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT OFF

<REAR TERMINAL> CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES

<PROGRAM TO RECORD> DW START END HR 1 DAY 12:00 15:00 L24 2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L24 3 WED 12:00 15:00 8 4 THU 12:00 15:00 8 5 FRI 12:00 15:00 L24 6 HLD 12:00 15:00 SKIP 7 SUN 12:00 15:00 L24 8 SPL 20:00 22:00 SKIP

<HOLIDAY SET UP> 01/01 01/15 02/11 03/22 04/29 05/03 05/04 05/05 07/20 09/15 09/23 10/10 11/03 11/23 1 2/23 - - / - -

- - / - - - - / - - - - / - - - - / - MONTH / DAY

< 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

t i

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

<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0 <ELAPSED TIME> 0H

TIME DATE ADJUST

TAPE END STOP QUASI V-SYNC ON VIDEO MODE COLOR TAPE LENGTH T-120 BUZZER WRNG

Figure 12. Menu Tree

<TIME DATE ADJUST> DAYLIGHT SAVINGS OFF MONTH 0 1 DAY 01 YEAR 2000 TIME 00:00:00

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MAIN MENU

The contents of the Main menu are as follows. Access it by pressing the MENU button.

DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE

CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit.

Figure 13. Main Menu

<DISPLAY> DISPLAY MODE TIME DATE SIZE BLUE BACK

e.g.<MODE 1> 07-09

• DISPLAY

• TIMER PROGRAM

• RECORDING SET UP

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• REAR TERMINAL

• MAINTENANCE

• CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

DISPLAY MENU

DISPLAY MODE

This is where you set the display mode. (Set the current time and date in the Clock/First Time Set Up menu. Refer to the

DISPLAY MODE 1 Displays date (month, day, year), time (hour, minute, second),

DISPLAY MODE 2 Displays date, day of the week (SUN, etc.), alarm recording

Sets the format to display the time and date on the monitor.

Sets the timed recordings.

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

Sets the number of frames or fields to record for CLK OUT, output signal of the CALL OUT terminal, the MODE OUT terminal, etc.

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

Sets the time and date, quasi v-sync, VCR operation when the end of the tape is reached, etc.

Clock/First Time Set Up Menu

section.)

and alarm recording counter.

counter, time, and recording mode.

Figure 14. Display Menu

DISPLAY MODE 3 Displays nothing until alarm recording starts—then date, day of

the week, alarm recording counter, time, and recording mode are displayed.

DISPLAY MODE 4 Displays nothing on the monitor, even during alarm recording.

TIME/DATE SIZE

This is where you set the size of the letters in the time and date display.

SMALL The letters become small.

LARGE The letters become large.

BLUE BACK

This is where you set the background color.

ON The blue-colored screen overlays the recorded picture when the menu

is displayed on the monitor.

When the setting is ON and the video signal is not input, the background color is blue. The warning “NO SIGNAL” flashes on the screen, and “noSIg” flashes on the fluorescent display.

OFF The recorded picture is overlaid with the menu display.

When the setting is OFF and the video signal is not input, the background is blue when the menu is displayed on the monitor.

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TIMER PROGRAM

This is where you set the program number, day of the week, starting and ending times, and the recording mode. (Refer to the and procedures.)

PROGRAM NUMBER

DAY OF THE WEEK RECORDING START TIME

NEXT DAY INDICATOR

RECORDING END TIME

Figure 15. Timer Program Illustration

SPECIAL DW MON-FRI

RECORDING MODE DISPLAY

Timer Recording

section for more detailed information

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(program number) This number identifies the program (eight maximum). If the

recording times of two programs overlap, the higher program number has priority.

DW Day of the week. DAY is used to record at the same time every

day. SPL (special) uses the start/end days selected with SPECIAL DW at the bottom of the screen. HLD is used to control recording on holidays (20 maximum).

START/END The VCR uses a 24-hour display for starting and ending recording

times. 00:00 indicates midnight; 12:00, noon; and 15:00, 3 p.m. An indicator between the START and END columns shows that recording continues to the following day.

HR This is the recording mode. SKIP indicates that timer recording is

not performed during the set period.

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RECORDING SET UP MENU

<RECORDING SET UP> ALARM REC MODE ALARM REC DURATIO EMERGENCY REC CLOG DETECT

Figure 16. Recording Set

Up Menu

Refer to the

Programming for Alarm Recording

section for programming instructions for the

following fields.

NOTE:

When using the MX4000 Series Genex Multiplexer, set ALARM REC DURATION

to MAN2, and make sure EMERGENCY REC is set ON if the VCR is to record alarms only.

ALARM REC MODE Sets the alarm recording mode. When you turn the JOG dial,

ALARM REC DURATION Sets the length of the alarm recording period. When you turn

EMERGENCY REC Sets the emergency recording mode, as follows:

CLOG DETECT Sets clog detection mode, as follows:

the display switches in the following order: 8H, L24H, L40H, 8H.

the JOG dial, the display switches in the following order: 1M (minute), 2M, 5M, 10M, MAN1, MAN2, 15S (second), 30S, 45S, 1M.

• ON – Starts alarm recording when the alarm signal is received (ALM IN terminal grounded), not only during recording but also when the power is off, when the tape is stopped, or when the VCR is in standby mode for timer recording.

• OFF – Starts alarm recording when the alarm signal is received (ALM IN terminal is grounded) during recording.

• ON – The VCR automatically removes particles that may accumulate on the heads during time-lapse recording. If they cannot be entirely removed, the warning CLOG flashes on the fluorescent display.

• OFF – The VCR does not detect a clogged head.

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TAPE END setting

ALARM

•PROT

STOP

REWIND

REPEAT

When there are alarm recordings during recording

When there are no alarm recordings during recording

CALL OUT

setting

REAR TERMINAL MENU

Table A. Call Out/Tape End

WRNG•TAPE END WRNG•REMAIN WRNG

Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape.

Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape for 2 seconds.

(same as above) (same as above)

Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape.

<REAR TERMIN CALL OUT WR CLOCK OUT MODE OUT REC IN

Figure 17. Rear Terminal Menu

Outputs a low active signal three minutes before the tape ends.

(same as above)

(same as above) (same as above)

(same as above)

When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, a call signal is output.

(same as above)

(same as above) (same as above)

(same as above)

CALL OUT Sets the call signal output at the end of the tape. Turns on or off the

signal coming from the CALL terminal when the end of the tape is reached during recording. If a problem occurs during recording, a call signal is output from the CALL terminal on the rear panel regardless of the CALL OUT setting.

• WRNG•TAPE END – The VCR outputs a call signal at the end of the tape or when a malfunction occurs. What the VCR does when the tape ends depends on the setting for TAPE END in the First Time Set Up menu.

• WRNG•REMAIN – The VCR outputs a call signal when the tape has about nine minutes left (in 8H mode) or when a malfunction occurs.

• WRNG – The VCR outputs a call signal only when a malfunction occurs.

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CLOCK OUT Sets at the CLOCK OUT terminal the number of frames or fields being

recorded (depending on the recording mode).

1. First, set the recording mode for the CLOCK OUT pulse output in the Rear Terminal menu.

• REC – When recording in any mode

• T/L REC – When recording in time-lapse mode (L24H, L40H)

2. Second, select the frequency interval by turning the JOG dial, switching the display in the following order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 60, F (field), 1. The numbers from 1 to 60 indicate the number of frames in 8H recording mode and the number of fields in time-lapse recording modes. One frame consists of two fields. One field is selected when set to F (field).

MODE OUT Sets the state in which the signal output at the MODE OUT terminal is

REC IN Sets the REC IN terminal’s operating mode.

switched to active. When you turn the JOG dial, the display switches in the following order, and under the following circumstances:

• REC – During recording.

• PLAY – During playback.

• POWER – While the VCR is turned on.

• TAPE IN – When you insert a tape in the VCR.

• TAPE REMAIN – When the tape has about nine minutes left (in

• CLOCK ADJ – When the clock indicates 00:00

• SERIES – Recording starts when the signal is input.

• REC-START/STOP – Recording continues while the signal is

MAINTENANCE MENU

Refer to the

Maintenance

8H mode).

(minutes:seconds), output the signal for one second only.

input. Recording may not start if the input period is short.

section for instructions and procedures.

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FIRST TIME SET UP MENU

<FIRST TIME SET TIME DATE ADJUS TAPE END QUASI V-SYNC VIDEO MODE TAPE LENGTH BUZZER

Figure 18. First Time Set

Up Menu

NOTE:

Quasi v-sync must be set OFF for some multiplexers to work properly. With the Pelco MX4000 Series Genex Multiplexer, setting quasi v-sync on or off has no apparent effect on playback.

TIME DATE ADJUST Sets the time, date, and daylight saving time setting. Refer to the

TAPE END Sets the VCR’s state of operation when the tape runs out during

QUASI V-SYNC Sets quasi v-sync on or off.

VIDEO MODE Sets the playback and recording color mode.

Set the Day and Time

recording, as follows:

• STOP – The tape stops. “End” appears on the fluorescent display and TAPE END on the monitor. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END, a call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal.

• REWIND – Rewinds the tape to the beginning and stops (except during timer recording). When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END and a tape reaches its end, a call signal is output for two seconds from the CALL OUT terminal.

• REPEAT – Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes recording. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END and a tape reaches its end, a call signal is output for two seconds from the CALL OUT terminal.

• ALARM•PROT – (Alarm Protection) If alarm recordings are on the tape and the tape stops, “End” appears on the fluorescent display and TAPE END on the monitor. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END, a call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal. If there are no alarm recordings, the tape rewinds and recording continues.

• ON – Quasi v-sync signal is inserted on the video output signal when in the special playback modes (still, slow motion, reverse, fast playback, and speed search) and during playback in L24H and L40H modes.

• OFF – Quasi v-sync signal is not inserted.

section for the procedure.

• AUTO – The VCR automatically switches the circuits according to the type of input/playback video signal; color, or black and white.

• B/W – Select for recording or playback in black and white.

• COLOR – Select for recording or playback in color.

TAPE LENGTH Sets the tape length.

• T-120 – Select when using T-120 tape.

• T-160 – Select when using T-160 tape.

NOTE:

To stop the buzzer,

BUZZER Sets a buzzer to sound a warning.

press the MENU button once. If the Main menu appears, press MENU again to exit the menu. When the VCR is locked, press the LOCK button to unlock the VCR; then the buzzer stops.

• WRNG – The buzzer sounds when the VCR malfunctions.

• WRNG•TAPE END – The buzzer sounds when the VCR malfunctions or the tape reaches its end.

• WRNG•REMAIN – The buzzer sounds when the VCR malfunctions or the tape has about nine minutes left (in 8H mode).

• OFF – The buzzer does not sound.

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ADDITIONAL MATERIAL

DAY AND TIME DISPLAY MODES

YEAR

DAY

07-09-’00 SUN A0001 20:25:00 2

HOUR

MINUTE

SECOND

RECORDING MODE

DISPLAY MODE 2 & 3

DAY OF WEEK

MONTH

DAY

YEAR

ALARM RECORDING COUNTER

07-09-’00 20:25:00 A0001

HOUR

MINUTE

SECOND

DISPLAY MODE 1

MONTH

Display Mode 1

• Month-Day-Year

• Hour:Minute:Second A 24-hour display is used: 00:00 indicates midnight; 12:00, noon; and 15:00, 3 p.m.

• Alarm recording counter An alarm recording counter is displayed during alarm recording.

Display Mode 2

• Month-Day-Year

• Day of the week The day of the week is set automatically.

• Alarm recording counter

ALARM RECORDING COUNTER

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• Hour:Minute:Second

• Recording mode

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SET THE DAY AND TIME

Keep the following in mind:

•You must set the day and time before performing timer programming.

• The year 2000 is shown as 00.

• The clock is in 24-hour format.

• The alarm recording counter appears only during alarm recording.

<MAIN MENU> DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit.

<FIRST TIME SE TIME DATE ADJ TAPE END QUASI V-SYNC VIDEO MODE TAPE LENGTH BUZZER

<TIME DATE DAYLIGHT MONTH DAY YEAR TIME

Do the following to set the day and time:

1. Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the monitor.

2. Turn the JOG dial right to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP, and turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The First Time Set Up menu appears.

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3. Turn the JOG dial right to select TIME DATE ADJUST, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Time Date Adjust menu appears.

4. Turn the JOG dial right to set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The daylight savings item flashes.

• When set to ON, the clock advances one hour.

• When set to AUTO, the clock advances one hour from the first Sunday in April (at

2 a.m.) to the last Sunday in October (at 3 a.m.). Remember: Programmed recordings starting or ending in the daylight saving time changeover period may not be recorded correctly.

• When set to ON or AUTO and the clock advances one hour, the daylight saving

time symbol ( ) is displayed next to the present time display. The daylight saving time indicator (❚) is illuminated on the fluorescent display.

Daylight saving time may vary from the one above depending on your region or the year. In this case, set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON or OFF manually.

When DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is set to ON or OFF and there is no tape in the VCR, you can toggle DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON and OFF on the VCR’s front panel by simultaneously pressing the STOP and EJECT buttons.

NOTE:

If power goes out while daylight saving time is selected, the power failure mark “X” replaces the daylight saving time symbol. When the power failure mark “X” disappears, the daylight saving time symbol reappears.

5. Turn the JOG dial to set the month, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

<TIME DATE DAYLIGHT MONTH DAY YEAR TIME

6. Set DAY, YEAR, and TIME the same way. Year digits can be set from 97 (for year

1997) to 27 (for 2027).

Do the following if you want to set the time to the exact second. Set the minute digits one minute ahead of the time you are using as a reference. The digit on the right will flash and the seconds digits stay at 00. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right when the time reaches 00 seconds of the time you set. The time will begin counting from 00. Turn the JOG dial to set the day, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

7. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right while the 1-minute digit of TIME is flashing. Programming is now complete. The First Time Set Up menu appears.

NOTE:

The POWER but-

8. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears on the screen.

ton will not operate if any menu display is flashing.

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LOADING, UNLOADING, PROTECTING THE TAPE CASSETTE

You can load video cassette tapes into your VCR as long as it is plugged into a power source. Loading a cassette automatically turns the VCR on even if its power switch is turned off. Use only video cassette tapes marked VHS .

We recommend using high grade (HG) tape. (Standard grade tape can be used, but is not recommended.) Use only T-120 or T-160 tapes, nothing longer.

1. Prepare to insert the cassette into the cassette slot by holding it so the long narrow edge with the contents label faces you. The hinged narrow edge should face the VCR. The clear plastic window showing the tape should face up.

2. Line up the cassette squarely with the cassette slot and gently push the cassette in until the VCR pulls it in. The cassette status indicator on the fluorescent display lights when the cassette is inserted.

The VCR’s protection circuit will eject improperly loaded cassettes. If the VCR ejects the cassette you are trying to load, remove it and check that the contents label is facing you and the clear plastic window showing the tape faces up. Wait a few seconds and try again.

Also, you cannot load a cassette while all the VCR’s buttons are locked and the lock all indicator (LOCK A) is illuminated.

3. The VCR turns on automatically. If the erase prevention tab on the cassette has been removed, the VCR automatically plays back the tape.

UNLOADING

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

Even in standby mode the VCR will eject a video cassette. When you press EJECT, the VCR automatically turns on, ejects the tape, and turns off.

You cannot eject a tape while recording without first pressing the STOP button, or while all the VCR’s buttons are locked.

2. Remove the cassette.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

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PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

ERASURE PREVENTION TAB

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WHEN TO REPLACE A TAPE

RECORDING

Video cassettes come with an erasure prevention tab. Removing it stops the tape’s contents from being erased or recorded over. The VCR automatically ejects a cassette if you try to record over it with the erasure prevention tab removed.

DAMAGED CASSETTE TAPE

We recommend taking any torn or broken cassette tape requiring repair only to professionals who specialize in such procedures. The adhesives on many common types of tape could damage the heads on the VCR.

We recommend you replace the tape cassette with a new one according to the mode in which it is used. Refer to Table B.

Table B. Tape Replacement By Use

Number of Tape Uses

Recording Time Mode T-120 T-160

8H 100 50

L24H 60 30 L40H 30 10

MANUAL RECORDING

REMOTE

POSITON/

REC/PLAY

TRACKING

PICTURE

SOFT SHARP

VERTICAL

MODE

ADJUST

1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.

2. Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.

3. To record the day and time, display them on the monitor.

(If you are not using a multiplexer and the date and time do not appear on the monitor and you want them recorded on tape, you must turn them on using the VCR’s menu system. If you already have them supplied by a multiplexer, you probably will not want them turned on via the VCR’s menu.)

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

EJECT REC

SHUTTLE

JOG/ADJUST

CLEAR/

REW

ENTER/ FW

TIME DATE ADJUST

COUNTER

RESET

SEARCH TIMER REC

PLAY/

REC CHECK

STOP

PAUSE/

SUTTLE HOLD

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• The recording mode shown on the fluorescent display assumes the use of T-160

tape.

• Refer to the

Recording Mode

section for the actual recording/playback time when

T-120 or T-160 tape is used.

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5. Press the REC button to begin recording.

6. Press the STOP button to stop recording.

Keep the following in mind:

• Press the PAUSE button to momentarily stop recording. Press again to resume recording.

•To protect the tape, pause mode is released automatically after about five minutes.

• The REC button will not function unless the tape is in stop or pause mode.

• The VCR automatically ejects a cassette whose erasure prevention tab is removed if you try to record on it.

•A tape recorded on this VCR may or may not be played back correctly by another VCR.

RECORDING MODE

Pressing the REC/PLAY MODE button switches the recording mode in the following order: 8H, L24H, L40H, 8H.

In recording mode, the VCR indicates the recording time with a T-160 cassette. Table C shows recording times with T-120 and T-160 cassettes.

Table C. Recording/Playback Times

T-120 T-160

(2H) (2h) (2h 40m)

8H 6h 8h L24H 18h 24h L40H 30h 40h

( ) is for playback only.

RECORDING CHECK FUNCTION

When the VCR is recording, press the REC CHECK button for more than 1.5 seconds and then release. The tape rewinds a little and then plays back the recording just made. When the tape reaches the spot where you pressed REC CHECK, the VCR starts recording again.

AUDIO RECORDING

Apply the specified line input signal to the AUDIO IN connector. Audio will not be recorded if a peripheral for audio is not connected.

The 8H, L24H and L40H modes allow audio recording and playback. The 2H mode allows audio playback only.

The lengthier the recording mode, the poorer the sound quality. In L40H mode, sound quality is such that speech can be heard.

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REPEAT RECORDING

With this function, when the tape reaches its end during recording, the VCR rewinds the tape and starts recording again.

Table D shows what happens automatically when the tape ends during recording.

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The First Time Set Up menu appears.

3. Turn the JOG dial to select TAPE END and turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

4. Turn the JOG dial to select REPEAT or ALARM•PROT, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. Refer to Table D. The repeat indicator on the fluorescent display lights.

5. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears on the screen.

Table D. Action When Tape End Is Reached By Setting

STOP

When there are alarm recordings on the tape

When there are NO alarm recordings on the tape

*To repeat recording on the same tape in ALARM•PROT mode, eject the tape once and reinsert.

The tape stops.

(same as above)

REWIND

The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning (except in timer recordings) and then stops.

(same as above)

REPEAT

The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and then recording resumes (recording over existing alarms).

(same as above)

Recommended Number of Tape Uses

Video tape wears during use. Use a new cassette according to Table B.

SERIES RECORDING

You can do series recording by connecting two or more TLR3040 VCRs together. Refer to Figure 4 for the physical connection.

If a problem occurs (for example, the motor malfunctions during recording) in the first VCR, the second VCR automatically begins recording.

Series recording will not work during timer or emergency recording.

When recording in series, set CALL OUT in the Rear Terminal menu to a mode other than WRNG.

ALARM•PROT

The tape stops.*

The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and recording resumes.

There are two types of series recording. Choose either Series Recording 1 or Series Recording 2.

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Series Recording 1

When the tape in the first VCR reaches the end during recording or an error occurs on the VCR, the tape in the second VCR automatically begins recording.

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select REAR TERMINAL, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Rear Terminal menu appears.

3. (Perform this step and step 4 on the first VCR only.) When the cursor is next to CALL OUT, turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

4. Turn the JOG dial to select WRNG•TAPE END, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

5. (Perform this step and step 6 on the second VCR only.) Turn the JOG dial to select REC IN, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

6. Turn the JOG dial to select SERIES and turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

7. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

Series Recording 2

When the first VCR’s tape reaches its end, the second VCR automatically begins recording. When the second VCR’s tape reaches its end, the first VCR starts recording again. The two keep recording one after the other. Set up both VCRs as follows:

1. Perform steps 1 through 6 in the

2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring left. The Main menu appears.

3. Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The First Time Set Up menu appears.

4. Turn the JOG dial to select TAPE END, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

5. Turn the JOG dial to select REWIND, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

6. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

Series Recording 1

section above.

REMOTE RECORDING

This function lets you control the start and end of recording from a remote location. The VCR starts recording when the REC IN terminal is grounded. Refer to Figure 5 for the remote recording connection.

An index signal is not recorded during remote recording.

Series and timer recording cannot be used simultaneously with remote recording.

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select REAR TERMINAL, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Rear Terminal menu appears.

3. Set REC IN to REC-START/STOP.

4. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears on screen.

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DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit.

TIMER RECORDING

Remember to set the date and time before timer programming.

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE

(Refer to the Record menu.)

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

3. When the cursor is next to PROGRAM TO RECORD, turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

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Timer Program

The Timer Program menu appears.

The Program To Record menu appears.

section for information on the columns on the Program To

<TIMER PROGRAM> PROGRAM TO RECOR HOLIDAY SET UP SPECIAL DW

<PROGRAM TO RECORD> DW START END DAY 08 : 00 17 : 00 L

- - - - - : - - - - : - - -

<PROGRAM TO RECORD> DW START END DAY 08 : 00 17 : 00 L TUE - - : - - - - : - - -

- - - - - : - - - - : - - -

<PROGRAM TO RECORD> DW START END DAY 08 : 00 17 : 00 L TUE 12 : 00 - - : - - -

- - - - - : - - - - : - - -

<PROGRAM TO RECORD> DW START END DAY 08 : 00 17 : 00 L TUE 12 : 00 15 : 00 -

- - - - - : - - - - : - - -

4. Turn the JOG dial to select the program number.

5. To set the day of the week (DW), turn the JOG dial to select the day, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

• Select DAY to record at the programmed time every day.

• Select HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP settings (refer to the

Holiday Set Up

section).

• Select SPL to apply SPECIAL DW settings (refer to the

Special DW Settings

section).

6. To set the START recording time, turn the JOG dial to select the hour digits (24-hour format). Turn the SHUTTLE ring right when done.

Set the 10-minute and 1-minute digit positions in the same way.

7. To set the END recording time, turn the JOG dial to select the hour digits. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right when done.

Set the 10-minute and 1-minute digit positions in the same way.

8. To set the recording mode (HR), turn the JOG dial to select the recording mode. (Timer recording will not be performed if you set it to SKIP.)

9. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right when finished. The cursor should stop flashing. If the program has not been set completely, the DW column will keep flashing.

• If the END time is the same or earlier than the START time, the next day indicator

(•) is automatically displayed. This indicates the recording will run continuously from the START time on the first day to the END time on the next day.

<PROGRAM TO RECORD> DW START END HR DAY 08 : 00 17 : 00 L24 TUE 12 : 00 15 : 00 L40

- - - - - : - - - - : - - - - -

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• Repeat steps 4-9 to set two or more programs at once (you can set up to eight programs).

• To erase the program setting, select the program number to be erased. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to flash the day of the week, then turn the SHUTTLE ring left.

<PROGRAM TO RECORD> DW START END HR DAY 08 : 00 17 : 00 L24 TUE 12 : 00 15 : 00 L40

- - - - - : - - - - : - - - - -

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10. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

11. Press the TIMER REC button. The VCR turns off and the timer recording indicator lights on the fluorescent display. (When you press the TIMER REC button during the programmed period, the VCR starts recording immediately.)

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HOLIDAY SET UP

Up to 20 days a year can be set as days to perform timer recording. Or you can specify up to 20 days when timer recording will not be performed during the programmed period by setting HR in the Program To Record menu to SKIP.

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Timer Program menu appears.

3. Turn the JOG dial to select HOLIDAY SET UP, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Holiday Set Up menu appears.

4. Turn the JOG dial to move the cursor right to select the month you want and turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

To erase the preset month and day, turn the SHUTTLE ring left while the month item is flashing.

5. Turn the JOG dial to select the day you want, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set two or more days at once.

6. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

SPECIAL DW SETTINGS

You can set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timer recording.

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Timer Program menu appears.

3. Turn the JOG dial to select SPECIAL DW, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

4. Turn the JOG dial to set the start day, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

5. Turn the JOG dial to set the end day, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The start and end days cannot be set to the same day.

6. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

OVERLAPPING PROGRAMS

When the recording period of two or more programs overlap, the VCR always gives priority to the higher-numbered program.

WHAT IF THE TIMER RECORDING INDICATOR STARTS FLASHING?

Do the following if the timer recording indicator starts flashing:

1. Press the TIMER REC button to turn off the timer recording indicator.

2. The flashing indicator can mean:

•A tape is not inserted. Remedy: Insert a tape.

•A tape without an erasure prevention tab is inserted. Remedy: Insert a tape with

an erasure prevention tab.

• The day and time have not been set. Remedy: Set the day and time (refer to the

Adjusting the Clock

Set the Day and Time

sections.

•A menu item has been set (flashing). Remedy: Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to

stop the flashing.

3. Press the TIMER REC button to turn on the timer recording indicator.

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ALARM RECORDING

When an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording.

• Set the alarm recording mode and alarm recording period in the Recording Set Up menu. Refer to the information and the

• The index signal is automatically recorded when an alarm recording begins (INDEX indicator flashes on the fluorescent display).

• Even if an alarm recording is happening, a new recording starts when the second alarm signal is input. (However, if the interval between two alarm recording start times is too short, the second signal may not be detected during skip or index search. Refer to Table E.)

Recording Set Up Menu

section for field definitions and additional

Programming for Alarm Recording

section for instructions.

Table E. Minimum Interval Between Recordings

Alarm Minimum Interval

Recording Between Two Alarm

Mode Recording Start Times

8H Approx. 15 seconds L24H Approx. 2 minutes L40H Approx. 2 minutes

• An alarm recording continues until its end during timer recording, even if the timer recording end time is reached.

• An alarm recording is cancelled if the tape reaches its end.

ALARM SET INPUT

TAPE DIRECTION

8 - L40H RECORDING

NORMAL mode

8 -L40H

RECORDING

15sec

ALARM mode

8 - L40H RECORDING

NORMAL mode

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Figure 19. Switching from Normal to Alarm Mode and Back

ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION

You can confirm an alarm from a distance by connecting the ALM (alarm) OUT terminal to an existing alarm system panel or other external device, such as a buzzer. Refer to Figure 3.

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DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit.

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PROGRAMMING FOR ALARM RECORDING

Emergency recording activates alarm recording even if the VCR is off, stopped, or in timer recording or standby modes. After an emergency recording, the VCR automatically returns to its original state. The emergency recording indicator (EMGCY) on the fluorescent display lights provided EMERGENCY REC is ON. After an emergency recording, the VCR automatically returns to its original state.

You should set the alarm recording mode in the Recording Set Up menu before using alarm recording.

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

<RECORDING SET UP> ALARM REC MODE 8H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC ON

<RECORDING SET UP> ALARM REC MODE ALARM REC DURATION EMERGENCY REC

<RECORDING SET UP> ALARM REC MODE 8H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC ON

NOTE:

If an alarm input is received during alarm recording, a new alarm recording will start with the new input signal.

Alarm recording will continue for the period set in the ALARM REC DURATION field, even if a timer recording has reached its end time.

Alarm recording stops when the end of the tape is reached.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select RECORDING SET UP, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Recording Set Up menu appears.

3. When the cursor is next to ALARM REC MODE, turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

4. Turn the JOG dial to set the alarm recording mode you want, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

5. Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM REC DURATION, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

6. Turn the JOG dial to set the alarm recording duration you want, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

• When set to MAN1, alarm recording continues until the RST (reset) IN terminal is

grounded.

• When set to MAN2, alarm recording continues while the ALM IN terminal is

grounded.

•You can adjust the internal time clock by applying a signal to the RST IN terminal

when ALARM REC DURATION is set to other than MAN1.

7. If you wish to activate emergency recording, turn the JOG dial to select EMERGENCY REC, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. Turn the JOG dial to select ON for emergency recording or OFF to disable it.

8. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

During alarm recording, the alarm recording count is displayed automatically except when Display Mode 4 (display nothing) is selected.

• The alarm recording count display counts up to 9999 alarm recordings and then

resets to 0000 and continues counting.

• When initializing the alarm recording list, the alarm recording count display is

reset.

• The alarm indicator (ALARM) flashes during alarm recording and stays lit when

the alarm recording finishes.

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RECORDING AFTER A POWER FAILURE

After a power failure during manual, timer, or alarm recording, the VCR turns itself on when the power resumes and begins recording in the same mode as before the failure.

When power resumes, an “X” appears next to the present time on the screen for about a minute. The fluorescent display shows the power loss indicator (PL).

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MAINTENANCE

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

<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0 <ELAPSED TIME> 0H

Figure 20. Maintenance

01 01-31’00 00:00 02 03

If there is a power failure during playback, the VCR will be in stop mode when power resumes.

Refer to the

POWER LOSS LIST

The Power Loss List displays up to three power failure start times. If more occurred, the first and last two start times will be displayed.

VIEWING THE POWER LOSS LIST

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Maintenance menu appears.

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3. Turn the JOG dial to select POWER LOSS LIST, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Power Loss List appears.

4. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

CLEARING THE POWER LOSS LIST

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

Power Loss List

section for more information on viewing and clearing the list.

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POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR

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

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2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Maintenance menu appears.

3. Turn the JOG dial to select POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

(If you change your mind at this point and want to exit the menu without clearing the list, skip to step 5.)

4. Turn the SHUTTLE ring left to clear the list. The Maintenance menu appears.

5. Press the MENU button.

Once the list is cleared, the power loss indicator (PL) goes off.

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ALARM LIST

0001 01-31’-01 00:00 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008

ALARM LIST CLEAR

Turn the SHUTTLE RING then ALARM LIST will be cleared.

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When alarm recordings begin, the start times are stored in memory so you can confirm when they occurred. Up to eight alarm recording start times can be stored in memory. If there are more, the first and last seven are displayed. A maximum of 9,999 alarm recording start times will be counted.

VIEWING THE ALARM LIST

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Maintenance menu appears.

3. Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM LIST, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Alarm List appears.

4. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

CLEARING THE ALARM LIST

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Maintenance menu appears.

3. Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM LIST CLEAR, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

4. Turn the SHUTTLE ring left to clear the list. The Maintenance menu appears.

5. Press the MENU button.

ALL MENU INITIALIZE

Turn the SHUTTLE RING then all MENU will be initialized.

Once the list is cleared, the alarm recording indicator (ALARM) on the fluorescent display goes off.

ALL MENU INITIALIZE (RESET)

This feature resets all menus (except timer programs) to their initial settings.

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Maintenance menu appears.

3. Turn the JOG dial to select ALL MENU INITIALIZE, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The All Menu Initialize menu appears.

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(If you change your mind at this point and want to exit the menu without resetting all menus, skip to step 5.)

4. Turn the SHUTTLE ring left. All menus (except Timer Program) return to their original settings.

5. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

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ELAPSED TIME AND REPEAT RECORDING TIMES DISPLAY

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

<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0 <ELAPSED TIME> 0H

The repeat recording times and elapsed time are shown on the bottom of the Maintenance menu.

ELAPSED TIME

The elapsed time indicates the total time the VCR has been used for recording and playback (up to 89,999 hours). Use the elapsed time as a guide for periodic parts replacement.

REPEAT REC TIMES

• The repeat recording times displays the number of times a tape has been recorded

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on. The number of tape uses increments by one when the tape ends during recording (except when TAPE END in the First Time Set Up menu is set to STOP).

• The number of tape uses is kept even if AC power is disconnected, provided the backup battery is fully charged.

• The number of tape uses is reset when a new tape is inserted.

• The number of tape uses shown can be up to 200. OVER appears if 200 times is exceeded.

To view:

1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Maintenance menu appears. The repeat recording times and elapsed time are shown at the bottom of the screen.

3. Press the MENU button. The day and time display appears.

PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK PROCEDURE

REMOTE

PICTURE

SOFT SHARP

REC/PLAY

JOG/ADJUST

SHUTTLE

CLEAR/

REW

POSITON/

TRACKING

VERTICAL

MODE

ADJUST

EJECT REC

ENTER/ FW

TIME DATE ADJUST

COUNTER

RESET

SEARCH TIMER REC

PLAY/

REC CHECK

STOP

PAUSE/

SUTTLE HOLD

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Figure 21. Playback Controls

1. Load a pre-recorded tape. (Turn on the VCR and peripherals if you have not already done so. If the erasure prevention tab has been removed, the VCR automatically begins playback mode.)

2. Press the REC/PLAY MODE buttons (+) or (-) to select the desired playback mode. (Refer to the

Playback Mode

section for more information.)

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3. Press PLAY to start playback. (If noise occurs, adjust the tracking. Refer to the

Tracking Adjustment

When a pre-recorded tape is used for recording, colored noise may appear on the beginning of the playback picture.

4. Press STOP to halt playback.

•Turn the SHUTTLE ring left to rewind the tape when the VCR is stopped. Press

STOP to stop.

•Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to fast forward the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Press STOP to stop.

• Fast forward/rewind time of a T-160 tape is about 160 seconds, but can vary

according to the type of tape.

section.)

PLAYBACK MODE

• When you press the REC/PLAY MODE button, playback mode is switched in the following order: 8H, L24H, L40H, 8H (for a tape recorded in one of these modes).

• Picture jitter or noise may occur when the tape is played back in L24H or L40H mode (even if the tape was recorded in that mode).

•A tape recorded in SP mode using another VCR can only be played back in 2H mode.

AUDIO PLAYBACK

There is normal sound playback only when a tape recorded in 8H, L24H, or L40H mode is played back in its respective mode.

Table F. Audio Playback and Picture Quality

Playback Mode 2H/8H L24H L40H Audio Playback Available Available Available Picture Quality Good Vibrating Vibrating

END OF TAPE

When the end of the tape is reached, the following functions are performed automatically during playback or fast forwarding.

Table G. End of Tape Actions

Tape End Selected REPEAT or ALARM•PROT STOP or REWIND

Playback The tape automatically rewinds to Stop

Fast Forward Stop Stop

the beginning and stops.

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SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK

The VCR features the following convenient functions. Audio output is muted during special effects playback.

STILL PICTURE

Press PAUSE during playback. (A few noise bars or vertical movement may appear during still playback.) Press again to resume playback.

FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

You can use the JOG dial to advance the tape frame by frame.

1. Press PAUSE to freeze the picture while the VCR is playing the tape.

2. Turn the JOG dial clockwise to advance the tape or counterclockwise to reverse it. To get a continuous frame-by-frame picture, keep rotating the JOG dial.

3. To freeze the picture again, release the JOG dial.

4. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

A few noise bars or vertical movement may appear during frame-by-frame playback. Noise bars may appear on the picture when switching between forward and reverse playback.

SHUTTLE RING

You can set the playback speed using the SHUTTLE ring.

1. Press PLAY to begin playback.

2. Press PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD to get a still picture.

3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right or left to get the playback speed you want.

4. Cancel by pressing PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD to get a still picture and then pressing it again to return to the playback.

Playback speed varies according to the angle of the SHUTTLE ring (as shown in Figure 22).

When the SHUTTLE ring is released, it comes back to the center position and the playback picture stays still.

1/30

1/15

1/7

00295

1/30

1/15

1/7

1. Reverse high speed search 7. Slow playback

2. Reverse speed search 8. Normal playback

3. Reverse fast playback 9. Fast playback (x2)

4. Reverse playback 10. Forward speed search

5. Reverse slow 11. Forward high speed search

6. Still

Figure 22. Shuttle Ring Speed Settings

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DIRECT SHUTTLE RING

You can also change the playback speed without entering pause mode by turning the SHUTTLE ring during playback, as shown below.

1. Reverse high speed search 5. Fast playback (x2)

2. Reverse speed search 6. Forward speed search

3. Reverse fast playback (x3) 7. Forward high speed search

4. Normal playback

Figure 23. Direct Shuttle Ring Speed Settings

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

If noise appears in the picture during playback, fast playback, reverse playback, forward/reverse slow playback, frame playback, or field playback, you can reduce or eliminate it by adjusting tracking.

IF NOISE APPEARS

00296

TRACKING

00297

Figure 24. Tracking Adjustment

Adjust tracking at each playback mode or the type of playback (fast, reverse, etc.) since the method of adjusting tracking varies.

Noise bars will move continuously through the picture when holding down a TRACKING button. Noise may also remain although tracking is adjusted during reverse playback or reverse slow playback. Noise may also remain after adjustment when a picture recorded in 8H mode is played back in L24H or L40H mode.

•To adjust during playback:

Press the TRACKING buttons (+/-) for the best picture.

•To adjust during fast, reverse, forward/reverse slow, frame, or field playback:

1. During still picture mode, turn the SHUTTLE ring to get the desired playback

mode. (If noise appears in the frame or field, set to slow playback.)

2. While turning the SHUTTLE ring, press PAUSE. The playback picture is fixed at

the selected speed.

3. Release the SHUTTLE ring.

4. Press the TRACKING buttons (+/-).

•To reset the tracking:

Press both TRACKING buttons (+/-) together during playback to set tracking to its initial setting.

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ADJUSTING PICTURE QUALITY

This control lets you adjust the playback picture so the outline is sharper or softer. It is only effective during playback. During playback, turn the PICTURE control right for sharper or left for softer.

SOFT SHARP

SOFT

PICTURE

SHARP

00298

Figure 25. Picture Quality Adjustment

VERTICAL (VIBRATION) ADJUSTMENT

The VERTICAL ADJUST (+/-) buttons will not correct horizontal vibration. Also, they will not work when QUASI V-SYNC in the First Time Set Up menu is set OFF.

• If the picture vibrates when watching still, slow motion, fast playback, or normal playback in L24H or L40H mode:

1. Press PAUSE during playback.

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

•To reset vertical adjustment:

Press both the VERTICAL ADJUST (+/-) buttons together during still picture, forward or reverse slow playback, or playback in L24H or L40H mode.

WHEN THE PICTURE IS VIBRATING

POSITION/ VERTICAL ADJUST

Figure 26. Vertical Picture (Vibration) Adjustment

SEARCH TECHNIQUES

COUNTER MEMORY STOP

This feature rewinds a tape until the counter on the fluorescent display reaches 00000 and stops. (

NOTE:

Search Function menu cannot be selected.

1. Press the SEARCH button once. The Search Function menu appears with COUNTER MEMORY STOP highlighted. The COUNTER MEMORY STOP indicator (M) on the fluorescent display lights.

To exit the Search Function menu without rewinding, press STOP.

2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The VCR starts rewinding the tape.

3. Press STOP to quit rewinding.

When the counter indicates 00000, COUNTER MEMORY STOP on the

00299

)

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SKIP SEARCH

The VCR automatically inserts an index signal at the beginning of each alarm recording, so the start of each alarm can be located. During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR plays back a tape (in 2H or 8H mode) for about four seconds where an index signal is recorded. It repeats this process until reaching the end or beginning of the tape.

1. Press the SEARCH button enough times to highlight SKIP SEARCH on the Search Function menu. The skip search indicator (SKIP) on the fluorescent display lights.

To exit the Search Function menu without searching, press STOP.

2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right (search forward) or left (search backward) to start searching.

3. When you find a picture you want to view, press PLAY.

4. To quit searching, press STOP.

The index signal may be hard to find under some recording conditions. Skip search may not function if the interval between two alarm recordings start times is too short. Refer to Table E for minimum intervals.

Audio output is muted during skip search.

PRESENT POSITION

INDEX SEARCH

The VCR automatically inserts an index signal at the beginning of each alarm recording, so the start of each alarm can be located. During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR can search for an alarm index signal you have selected. When the VCR finds it, the VCR plays back the tape in still mode.

1. Press the SEARCH button enough times to highlight INDEX SEARCH on the Search Function menu. The index search indicator (INDEX) on the fluorescent display lights.

To exit the Search Function menu without searching, press STOP.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select an index number (between 1 and 255) you want to find.

3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right (search forward) or left (search backward) to start searching. The index number in the fluorescent display decreases by one as each index signal goes by.

The index signal may be hard to find under some recording conditions. Index search may not function if the interval between two alarm recordings start times is too short. Refer to Table E for minimum intervals.

FAST FORWARD

INDEX

ALARM RECORDING

FAST FORWARD

APPROX. 4 SEC. PLAYBACK

Figure 27. Skip Search

INDEX

ALARM RECORDING

FAST FORWARD

APPROX. 4 SEC. PLAYBACK

00300

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HOW TO COUNT THE INDEX NUMBER

The index number is the count from the present position. The index number of one alarm recording before the present position is –1. The index number of one alarm recording after is +1.

The maximum count of alarm recordings is ±255.

PRESENT POSITION

REWIND DIRECTION

FAST FORWARD DIRECTION

ALARM RECORDING

-255

ALARM RECORDING

-1

TIME AND DATE SEARCH

You can find a picture recorded at a specific date and time.

1. Press the SEARCH button enough times to highlight TIME DATE SEARCH on the Search Function menu. The time date search indicator (D) on the fluorescent display lights.

2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Time Date Search menu appears.

Turn the SHUTTLE ring left several times to exit the Time Date Search menu without searching.

3. Turn the JOG dial to set the digits for the hour you want to find next to TIME. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right.

4. Set the 10-minute and 1-minute digits in the same way.

5. Set the date using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring in the same manner.

6. Set the direction (forward or reverse) in which to search the tape using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring.

ALARM RECORDING

Figure 28. Index Searching

ALARM RECORDING

+255

00301

(When the desired part of the tape is not found in the selected direction, the VCR automatically searches in the opposite direction.)

7. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to begin searching. When the recorded picture is found, it is shown in still mode.

8. To quit while searching, press STOP.

The VCR writes an index mark on the tape at each hour (1:00, 2:00, etc.) during recording. The time and date search cannot be resumed if the hour’s index mark (set in step 3) is not recorded on the tape. (For example, if the VCR recorded from 8:15 to 17:30 on the tape, only pictures between 9:00 and 17:30 can be found.)

The time and date search may not function correctly if you used a tape with poor recording quality or with alarm recordings in several recording modes. Also, it will not function with a tape recorded with other VCRs or with a tape recorded without setting the date and time.

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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

COUNTER

TAPE COUNTER

A five-digit counter indicates the relative position on the recorded portion of the tape.

COUNTER RESET

Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to 00000.

COUNTER MEMORY

The counter display is stored in memory when the power is turned off, so the same numbers are displayed when power is restored. (Refer to the for information and procedures for rewinding to 00000.)

MEMORY BACKUP IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE

Counter Memory Stop

section

NOTE:

The backup is for memory only—the VCR will not continue recording during a power outage unless connected to a UPS.

TESTING

The VCR includes a built-in memory backup so the settings for time and date, alarm list, power loss list, number of tape uses, counter display, and recording/playback mode will remain in memory if there is a power failure or the power cord is unplugged for a long period (two-three months). The settings remain in memory for up to 31 days provided the VCR has been connected to AC power for at least 40 hours per week. Connection charges the battery backup.

However, if the power cord is unplugged for a long period (two-three months), the time may be wrong. If so, set the clock again.

When ALARM REC DURATION in the Recording Set Up menu is set to MAN1 or MAN2 and the power fails during recording, the VCR may not return to the alarm recording mode when power is restored.

INITIAL SYSTEM TESTING

Before using the newly installed surveillance system, do the following:

Make test recordings at the time-lapse speeds you will be using. Test how the system performs with alarms.

Interrupt electrical power to check your installed power backup system (if applicable).

On playback, verify picture quality and that you can see the time and date display under normal and alarm conditions.

REGULAR SYSTEM TESTING

Every day check that the system is operating. Is the recording indicator lit? Does the counter display indicate movement? Does the monitor show proper camera sequencing and time and date information?

Check for recorded alarms. Multiple alarms could make the tape run out early. Make sure there is enough tape to record at least five minutes of alarm activity at the selected speed.

Regularly verify picture quality and operation under normal and alarm conditions. Play a tape recorded recently under normal conditions, which also includes an alarm condition that you triggered manually.

Regularly replace tapes (refer to Table B for a schedule). Check tapes for head scarring. Replace damaged tapes. Always store tapes in their boxes, away from magnetic fields, heat, direct sunlight, and dust.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND WARNING DISPLAY

The VCR uses self-diagnostics to detect internal malfunctions during recording. If one occurs, the VCR indicates it on the monitor and on the VCR’s fluorescent display. Table H shows the type of malfunction corresponding to the warning display and the action to take.

Table H. Warning Display and Actions

Fluorescent Monitor Cause Remedy To Turn Off

Display Indicator

End TAPE END Tape ends during Rewind tape or press Rewind tape or press

NoSig NO SIGNAL No video signal input. Check for loose Restore video signal or

(display starts CHECK Tape or deck Check cassette. If nothing is wrong, try recording

flashing) trouble. again. If CHECK still appears, insert a new cassette

CLog — Clogged head. Eject cassette and Clear recording mode.

recording. EJECT. EJECT.

connections. clear recording mode.

and retry recording. If CHECK stays on, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.

reinsert. If CLog remains, clean tape. If it still remains, contact your dealer.

• When the tape ends:

SYMPTOM REMEDY

No power at the VCR.

The VCR power is on but the unit does not operate.

When the tape reaches its end during recording, END appears on the fluorescent display and TAPE END appears on the monitor. They will not appear if TAPE END in the First Time Set Up menu is set to REPEAT, ALARM•PROT (when no alarm recording is made), or REWIND.

• Lack of video signal:

“NO SIGNAL” appears on the monitor and “NoSIg” flashes on the fluorescent display when the VCR cannot get any video input signal during recording. Check that the cable from the camera is not broken and the camera has power.

• Fouling (clogged) head:

When CLOG DETECT in the Recording Set Up menu is set ON, the VCR automatically removes particles that have accumulated on the heads during time-lapse recording mode. If they cannot be removed completely, CLog flashes on the fluorescent display. If this happens, follow the remedy in Table H.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

INSTALLATION PROBLEMS

• Is the power cord disconnected at the AC output?

• Is the lock or lock all indicator lit? Press the LOCK button several times to unlock the VCR.

• Is the timer recording indicator lit? Press the TIMER REC button on the front panel to cancel

timer recording.

• Is the lock or lock all indicator lit? Press the LOCK button several times to unlock the VCR.

• Safety devices are operating. Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a ballpoint pen

or pencil. Turn power on again.

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SYMPTOM REMEDY

No picture on the monitor.

Picture on the monitor is not clear.

No operation when any tape operation button is pressed.

The time is wrong even though the VCR is used every day.

The power cord was disconnected for less than 31 days but the time has been reset.

A tape cannot be loaded.

Recording does not work by pressing REC.

Cannot stop recording by pressing STOP.

Repeat recording does not work.

Timer recording does not work.

Alarm recording does not work.

No operation when PLAY is pressed.

Noise bars appear in the picture during playback.

Playback speed is fast or slow.

The picture vibrates at the top and bottom when in still picture mode.

• Are the monitor and camera connected properly?

• Is the video cable connected properly? Is the cable defective? Check the connection and for a

snapped wire in the cable.

Is the camera focused? Refer to your camera’s user manual and focus the camera correctly.

FUNCTION/OPERATION PROBLEMS

• Is the lock or lock all indicator lit? Press the LOCK button several times to unlock the VCR.

• Is a cassette inserted?

Make sure the VCR has AC power supplied continuously for at least 40 hours per week.

• Make sure the VCR has AC power supplied continuously for at least 40 hours per week.

• Contents stored in memory may be erased before the 31 days depending on the charge time of

the power failure compensation circuit. Set the present time again.

Is the lock all indicator lit? Press the LOCK button once to unlock the VCR.

RECORDING PROBLEMS

• Is the lock all indicator lit? Press the LOCK button once to unlock the VCR.

• Is the cassette’s erasure prevention tab broken off? Load a cassette with an erasure prevention tab.

• Has the tape run out? Rewind or load a new cassette.

• Is the lock or lock all indicator lit? Press the LOCK button several times to unlock the VCR.

• Is the timer recording indicator lit? Press the TIMER REC button on the front panel to cancel

timer recording.

• Is the repeat indicator lit? Set TAPE END in the First Time Set Up menu to REPEAT or ALARM•PROT.

• If TAPE END is set ALARM•PROT (alarm protection), repeat recording will not work if there is an alarm recording on the tape.

• When a tape reaches its end during alarm recording, the VCR rewinds the tape and stops (recording does not start again) even though TAPE END is set to REPEAT.

• Are the day and time set correctly? Set them again if not.

• Are the recording start and end times and the recording mode set correctly? Confirm the settings

in PROGRAM TO RECORD.

• Is the timer recording indicator lit? If not, press the TIMER REC button on the front panel.

• Is the external switch connected correctly? Check the connection.

• Is the emergency recording indicator lit? Set EMERGENCY REC in the Recording Set Up menu ON.

PLAYBACK PROBLEMS

• Is the lock or lock all indicator lit? Press the LOCK button several times to unlock the VCR.

• Is a cassette inserted?

• Has the tape run out?

Adjust tracking by pressing the TRACKING buttons on the front panel.

Adjust playback speed by pressing the REC/PLAY MODE buttons on the front panel.

Adjust the picture by pressing the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons on the front panel.

Camera pictures are clear during recording but unclear during playback.

The video heads may be clogged with oxide deposits. Clean them using a video head cleaning cassette available in most local retail stores. Consult your dealer if this fails to solve the problem.

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SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL

Power Source: 100-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz (the included power cord is used for

Power Consumption: Approximately 18 watts

Rating

ALM/CALL/MODE: Active: “low” level, maximum current 50 mA (+5 VDC)/10 mA

ALM/RST/REC: Active: when terminals are short-circuited or “low” level

CLK: Recording: a pulse of the frequency division ratio selected in

VIDEO AND AUDIO

Tape Format: VHS, 1/2-inch width high-density video cassette tape

Television System: 525 lines, 60 field, NTSC-type color system

Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads

Luminance Signal: Frequency modulation recording

Color Signal: Low frequency conversion, sub-carrier phase shift recording

Audio Track: 1 track

120 VAC, 60 Hz)

(+24 VDC) Non-active: open, maximum voltage +24 VDC

voltage is applied Non-active: open

Rear Terminal menu

Tape Speed and Recording Time: Refer to Table I

Fast Forward/Rewind Time: Approximately 160 seconds with T-160 tape

Horizontal Resolution: More than 330 lines (black and white)

Audio Frequency Response: 70 Hz - 4 kHz (8H mode)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Video: better than 42 dB

Input: Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, BNC plug

Output: Video: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, BNC plug

Battery Backup: Lasts 31 days

More than 240 lines (color)

Audio: better than 43 dB

Audio: 308 mV (rms), 50 ohms, RCA plug

Audio: 388 mV (rms), 1 ohm, RCA plug

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MECHANICAL

Heads

Video: 4 rotary heads Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Erase: 1 full-track head

Motors: 3 direct drive (drum, capstan)

Connectors

ALM Input: Screw terminal for starting alarm recording RST Input: Screw terminal for finishing alarm recording or for adjusting

REC Input: Screw terminal for starting/finishing recording or for series

GND: Screw terminal for ground ALM Output: Screw terminal for output while alarm recording is underway CLK Output: Screw terminal to command camera switching MODE Output: Screw terminal for indicating the VCR’s selected mode CALL Output: Screw terminal for external warning device or for series recording

GENERAL

Operating Temperature: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)

Relative Humidity: Maximum 80%

Dimensions (JOG dial Included): 16.7 (W) x 12.3 (D) x 3.7 (H) inches (42.5 x 31.3 x 9.5 cm)

Weight: 9 lb (4.2 kg)

on-screen clock

recording

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

(Design and product specifications subject to change without notice.)

Table I. Tape Speed and Recording Time (T-160 Cassette)

Mode Record Speed Recording Recording Video Audio Tape

8H (EP) 811.12 0.0167 60 Continuous Recordable Continuous L24H (EP) 24 3.71 0.050 20 Time-lapse Recordable Continuous (slow) L40H (EP) 40 2.22 0.083 12 Time-lapse Recordable Continuous (slow)

Time (mm/s) Interval Fields Signal Signal Drive

(hours) (s/field) (per second)

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INDEX

Adjusting the picture 48 Alarm list 43 Alarm receiver connection 40 Alarm recording 40 Alarm recording connection 15 Alarm recording duration 27 Alarm recording mode 27 Alarm recording search 49 Alarm start times 43 All menu initialize (reset) 43 Audio playback 45 Audio recording 35

Background color 25 Blue back 25 Buzzer 30

Call out setting 28 Check 52 Check recording 35 Clock adjustment 22 Clock out setting 29 CLog 52 Clog detection 27 Connecting for remote recording 15 Connecting for series recording 15 Connecting for typical setup 13 Connecting VCR to multiplexer 14 Counter memory 51 Counter memory stop 48 Counter reset 51

Date adjust setting 30 Date search 50 Date size display 25 Day (setting) 32 Day and time display modes 31 Daylight savings 32 Direct SHUTTLE ring operation 47 Display menu 25 Display mode 25 Display modes 1 and 2 31 DW (day of the week recording) 26

Elapsed time display 44 Emergency recording 41 Emergency recording mode 27 End 52 End recording times 26 Erasure prevention tab 33, 34

Features 10 First time set up menu 30 Flashing indicator 39 Fluorescent display 18 Frame-by-frame playback 46 Front panel controls 16

Holiday recording 26 Holiday recording set up 39 HR (recording mode) 26

Index search 49 Installation 13 Installation cautions 12

JOG dial operation 22

Language selection menu 23 Loading/unloading tape cassettes 33 Lock all buttons 33

Main menu 25 MAN1/MAN2 41 Memory backup 51 Menu tree 24 Mode out setting 29 Monitor tips 12

No signal 52 NoSIg 52

Overlapping programs 39

Phone numbers for factory 9 Picture adjustment 47 Playback procedure 44 Power loss list 42 Program number 26 Program overlap 39 Programming alarm recording 41

Quasi v-sync 30 Quick guide to menu structure 24

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Rear panel connections 20 Rear terminal menu 28 Rec In setting 29 Recording

alarm programming 41 alarms 40 audio 35 by timer 38 check 35 emergency 41 for holidays 39 in series 36 input terminal setting 29 manually 34 mode (HR) 26 mode and times 35 remote 37

special day of week settings 39 Remote recording 37 Repeat recording 36 Repeat recording times display 44 Reset all menus 43 Reset the counter 51

Search techniques

counter memory 48

index 49

skip 49

time date 50 Self-diagnostic function 52 Series recording 36 Set day and time 32 SHUTTLE ring operation 22, 46 Skip search 49 Special DW (day of week) recording 39 Special effects playback 46 Start recording times 26 Still picture 46

Tape cassette loading/unloading/protecting 33 Tape counter 51 Tape end 52 Tape end setting 30 Tape length 30 Tape replacement 34, 36 Tape uses (number of) 44 Testing the system 51 Time (setting) 32 Time date adjust setting 30 Time display modes 31 Time program menu 26 Time search 50 Time/date size display 25 Timer recording 38 Tracking adjustment 47 Troubleshooting 52

VCR controls (securing) 12 Vertical adjustment 48 Vibration control 48 Video mode 30

Warning display 52

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REGULATORY NOTICES

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

INFORMATION

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

INFORMATION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

REVISION HISTORY

Manual # Date Comments

C671M 1/01 Original version.

PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION

WARRANTY

Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment.

Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below:

• Five years on FT/FR8000 Series ﬁber optic products.

• Three years on Genex

• Three years on Camclosure CC3701H-2X, CC3751H-2, CC3651H-2X, MC3651H-2, and MC3651H-2X camera models, which have a ﬁve-year warranty.

•Two years on standard motorized or ﬁxed focal length lenses.

•Two years on Legacy ﬁxed dome products.

•Two years on Spectra continuous motion applications.

•Two years on Esprit

• Eighteen months on DX Series digital video recorders, NVR300 Series network video recorders, and Endura

• One year (except video heads) on video cassette recorders (VCRs). Video heads will be covered for a period of six months.

• Six months on all pan and tilts, scanners or preset lenses used in continuous motion applications (that is, preset scan, tour and auto scan modes).

Pelco will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for 90 days from the date of Pelco shipment. All goods requiring warranty repair shall be sent freight prepaid to Pelco, Clovis, California. Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse, alteration, normal wear, or accident are not covered under this warranty.

Pelco assumes no risk and shall be subject to no liability for damages or loss resulting from the speciﬁc use or application made of the Products. Pelco’s liability for any claim, whether based on breach of contract, negligence, infringement of any rights of any party or product liability, relating to the Products shall not exceed the price paid by the Dealer to Pelco for such Products. In no event will Pelco be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages (including loss of use, loss of proﬁt and claims of third parties) however caused, whether by the negligence of Pelco or otherwise.

The above warranty provides the Dealer with speciﬁc legal rights. The Dealer may also have additional rights, which are subject to variation from state to state.

Series products (multiplexers, server, and keyboard).

and ﬁxed camera models, except the CC3701H-2,

, CM6700/CM6800/CM9700 Series matrix, and DF5/DF8 Series

, Esprit®, ExSite™, and PS20 scanners, including when used in

and WW5700 Series window wiper (excluding wiper blades).

™

Series distributed network-based video products.

If a warranty repair is required, the Dealer must contact Pelco at (800) 289-9100 or (559) 292-1981 to obtain a Repair Authorization number (RA), and provide the following information:

1. Model and serial number

2. Date of shipment, P.O. number, Sales Order number, or Pelco invoice number

3. Details of the defect or problem

If there is a dispute regarding the warranty of a product which does not fall under the warranty conditions stated above, please include a written explanation with the product when returned.

Method of return shipment shall be the same or equal to the method by which the item was received by Pelco.

RETURNS

In order to expedite parts returned to the factory for repair or credit, please call the factory at (800) 289-9100 or (559) 292-1981 to obtain an authorization number (CA number if returned for credit, and RA number if returned for repair).

All merchandise returned for credit may be subject to a 20% restocking and refurbishing charge.

Goods returned for repair or credit should be clearly identiﬁed with the assigned CA or RA number and freight should be prepaid. Ship to the appropriate address below.

If you are located within the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, send goods to:

Service Department Pelco 3500 Pelco Way Clovis, CA 93612-5699

If you are located outside the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico and are instructed to return goods to the USA, you may do one of the following:

If the goods are to be sent by a COURIER SERVICE, send the goods to:

Pelco 3500 Pelco Way Clovis, CA 93612-5699 USA

If the goods are to be sent by a FREIGHT FORWARDER, send the goods to:

Pelco c/o Expeditors 473 Eccles Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA Phone: 650-737-1700 Fax: 650-737-0933

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