Pelco TLR3168 User Manual

®

TLR3168

Time-Lapse VCR

Installation/

Operation Manual

C673M (2/01)

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CONTENTS

Section Page

GENERAL ..........................................................................................................................5

SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND CARE............................................6

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION TO TIME-LAPSE RECORDERS ...................................................8

TLR3168 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ..................................................................9

QUICK START ..................................................................................................................10

BASIC START ...........................................................................................................10

ADDITIONAL ITEMS.................................................................................................10

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................11

PRE-INSTALLATION CAUTIONS............................................................................. 11

SECURING THE VCR CONTROLS ................................................................. 11

MONITOR TIPS ................................................................................................11

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

CONNECTING THE VCR TO A MULTIPLEXER............................................... 13

ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION .............................................................14

CONNECTING FOR SERIES RECORDING ....................................................14

CONNECTING FOR REMOTE RECORDING ..................................................14

CONNECTING FOR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING .....................................15

CONNECTING FOR EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT .....................15

CONNECTING THE VCR TO A PC ..................................................................16

CONNECTING TO A PC FOR REMOTE CONTROL .......................................16

CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................18

FRONT PANEL .........................................................................................................18

FLUORESCENT DISPLAY .......................................................................................20

REAR PANEL............................................................................................................22

ADJUSTING THE CLOCK AND USING THE JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS ............23

JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS............................................................................23

USING THE JOG DIAL .....................................................................................23

USING THE SHUTTLE RING ...........................................................................23

ADJUSTING THE CLOCK ........................................................................................24

ADJUSTING TO THE EXACT SECOND ..........................................................24

PROGRAMMING ..............................................................................................................25

GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................25

LANGUAGE SELECTION MENU .............................................................................25

QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE..........................................................26

MAIN MENU..............................................................................................................27

DISPLAY MENU........................................................................................................27

DISPLAY MODE ...............................................................................................27

TIME/DATE SIZE ..............................................................................................27

BLUE BACK ......................................................................................................27

TIMER PROGRAM ...................................................................................................28

RECORDING SET UP MENU...................................................................................29

REAR TERMINAL MENU..........................................................................................30

MAINTENANCE MENU ............................................................................................32

FIRST TIME SET UP MENU.....................................................................................32

RS-232C MENU................................................................................................33

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL ..........................................................................................33

DAY AND TIME DISPLAY MODES...................................................................33

SET THE DAY AND TIME .................................................................................34

LOADING, UNLOADING, PROTECTING THE TAPE CASSETTE ...................................35

LOADING ..................................................................................................................35

UNLOADING.............................................................................................................36

PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE .................................................................36

DAMAGED CASSETTE TAPE..........................................................................36

WHEN TO REPLACE A TAPE ..................................................................................36

RECORDING ....................................................................................................................37

MANUAL RECORDING ............................................................................................37

RECORDING MODE ........................................................................................38

RECORDING CHECK FUNCTION ...................................................................38

AUDIO RECORDING/PLAYBACK....................................................................38

REPEAT RECORDING .....................................................................................38

SERIES RECORDING ......................................................................................39

REMOTE RECORDING....................................................................................40

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ONE-SHOT/INTERVAL RECORDING..............................................................40

SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING.......................................................................41

TIMER RECORDING ................................................................................................42

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE ......................................................................42

HOLIDAY SET UP.............................................................................................43

SPECIAL DW SETTING ...................................................................................43

OVERLAPPING PROGRAMS ..........................................................................43

WHAT IF THE TIMER RECORDING INDICATOR STARTS FLASHING? ........43

ALARM RECORDING...............................................................................................44

ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION .............................................................44

PROGRAMMING FOR ALARM RECORDING .................................................45

RECORDING AFTER A POWER FAILURE ..............................................................46

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................46

POWER LOSS LIST .................................................................................................46

VIEWING THE POWER LOSS LIST.................................................................46

CLEARING THE POWER LOSS LIST..............................................................46

ALARM LIST .............................................................................................................47

VIEWING THE ALARM LIST.............................................................................47

CLEARING THE ALARM LIST..........................................................................47

ALL MENU INITIALIZE (RESET) ..............................................................................47

ELAPSED TIME AND REPEAT RECORDING TIMES DISPLAY..............................48

PLAYBACK........................................................................................................................49

PLAYBACK PROCEDURE .......................................................................................49

PLAYBACK MODE............................................................................................50

AUDIO PLAYBACK...........................................................................................50

END OF TAPE ..................................................................................................50

SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK ..............................................................................50

STILL PICTURE................................................................................................50

FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK ......................................................................50

SHUTTLE RING................................................................................................51

DIRECT SHUTTLE RING .................................................................................51

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK ..................................................52

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................52

ADJUSTING PICTURE QUALITY ....................................................................52

SEARCH TECHNIQUES...................................................................................................54

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES ..................................................................57

USING WITH A PC............................................................................................................58

TESTING...........................................................................................................................68

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................69

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................72

REGULATORY NOTICES.................................................................................................76

WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION....................................................................76

VERTICAL (VIBRATION) ADJUSTMENT .........................................................53

COUNTER MEMORY STOP.....................................................................................54

SKIP SEARCH ..........................................................................................................54

INDEX SEARCH .......................................................................................................55

HOW TO COUNT THE INDEX NUMBER.........................................................55

TIME AND DATE SEARCH.......................................................................................56

COUNTER ................................................................................................................57

TAPE COUNTER ..............................................................................................57

COUNTER RESET ...........................................................................................57

COUNTER MEMORY .......................................................................................57

MEMORY BACKUP IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE ..............................................57

RESET BUTTON ......................................................................................................57

EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................57

HOW EXTERNAL TIME ADJUSTMENT WORKS ............................................57

ASSIGNING THE RS-S32C SETTINGS...................................................................58

COMMANDS FROM A PC ........................................................................................59

WHEN CONTROLLING ONLY ONE VCR ........................................................59

WHEN CONTROLLING MULTIPLE VCRS.......................................................60

COMMANDS AND RESPONSES CHART................................................................62

ERROR CODES .......................................................................................................68

INITIAL SYSTEM TESTING......................................................................................68

REGULAR SYSTEM TESTING ................................................................................68

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND WARNING DISPLAY ...................................69

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE..........................................................................70

INDEX .......................................................................................................................74

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Page

1Typical System Setup .......................................................................................12

2 Connecting a VCR to a Multiplexer ...................................................................13

3 Alarm Recording Connection ............................................................................14

4 Connecting VCRs for Series Recording............................................................14

5 Connecting for Remote Recording....................................................................14

6 Connecting for Synchronous Recording ...........................................................15

7 Connecting for External Time Clock Adjustment...............................................15

8 VCR to PC Connection .....................................................................................16

9 Front Panel .......................................................................................................18

10 Fluorescent Display ..........................................................................................20

11 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................22

12 JOG Dial and SHUTTLE Ring...........................................................................23

13 Language Menu ................................................................................................25

14 Menu Tree.........................................................................................................26

15 Main Menu ........................................................................................................27

16 Display Menu ....................................................................................................27

17 Timer Program Illustration.................................................................................28

18 Recording Set Up Menu....................................................................................29

19 Rear Terminal Menu..........................................................................................30

20 First Time Set Up Menu ....................................................................................32

21 RS-232C Menu .................................................................................................33

22 Synchronous Recording Sequence ..................................................................41

23 VCR Switches to Alarm Mode...........................................................................44

24 Maintenance Menu ...........................................................................................46

25 Playback Controls .............................................................................................49

26 Shuttle Ring Speed Settings .............................................................................51

27 Direct Shuttle Ring Speed Settings...................................................................51

28 Tracking Adjustment..........................................................................................52

29 Picture Quality Adjustment................................................................................52

30 Vertical Picture (Vibration) Adjustment..............................................................53

31 Skip Search.......................................................................................................54

32 Index Searching ................................................................................................55

33 Commands When Controlling One VCR...........................................................59

34 Commands When Controlling Multiple VCRs ...................................................60

LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

A RS-232C Protocol .............................................................................................16

B Call Out/Tape End.............................................................................................30

CTape Replacement by Use ................................................................................36

D Recording/Playback Times ...............................................................................38

E Action When Tape End Is Reached by Setting .................................................39

F Numbers of VCRs and Cameras ......................................................................41

G Minimum Interval Between Recordings ............................................................44

H Audio Playback and Picture Quality ..................................................................50

I End of Tape Actions ..........................................................................................50

JWarning Display and Actions ............................................................................69

KTape Speed and Recording Time......................................................................73

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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 P AR TIE 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.

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Condensation is likely to occur when:

• The VCR is moved from a cold room to a warm room or from outdoors to indoors.

•A cold room is heated quickly.

• The humidity is very high.

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

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 [phone] 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 D 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 record 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 TLR3168) 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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TLR3168 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

The TLR3168 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, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120, or 168 hours.

•T-160 Tapes
The unit can record for 8, 24, 40, 64, 96, 128, 160, or 224 hours.

The TLR3168 features frame-by-frame and field-by-field playback and high-speed search.
Playback also allows still picture viewing.

Audio Recording—The 6H, 8H, L18H, L24H, L30H, and L40H modes allow audio recording.
Resolution and Image Quality—This VCR has a horizontal resolution of more than 240

lines in VHS mode and more than 400 lines in super resolution mode.
Remote Operation by PC via RS-232—You can use a personal computer that has an RS-

232 serial port to remotely control the VCR.
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.
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.

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.

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

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, repeat
recording, one shot/interval recording, and synchronous recording.

Complete or Partial Front Panel Lock—All or some of the front panel buttons can be
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.

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.)

1. Decide where to locate the VCR. Do all system hookups first (camera, multiplexer,
etc.) if you are installing the VCR 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 D 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 6H, L18H, L30H,
48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, or 0H for T-120 tape or to 8H, L24H, L40H, 64H, 96H,
128H, 160H, 224H, or 0H for T-160 tape.

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

Initial Testing

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

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

sections.)

Installation

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

section for information on testing.

and

Connecting the VCR

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

Menu

section).

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

Menu

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

Recording Set Up Menu

section to program for call out (refer to the

First Time Set Up

Recording Set

Display

section).

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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 TLR3168 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
where you cannot access its rear panel.

• Do not connect color and black and white cameras together.

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 RM2001, which is a rack kit for a
single VCR.

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

REMOTE

RESET

IN OUT

AUDIO

IN OUT

VIDEO

ALM RST GNDREC ALM MODE CLK CALL

IN OUT

MICROPHONE

VIDEO IN

MIC

IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO
OUT

VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO
IN

MONITOR

ALARM OUTPUT
FROM DEVICE

00429

MIC

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 (MIC jack).

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

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

Figure 1. Typical System Setup

Connecting the VCR to a Multiplexer

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

MIC

SPOT

AUX

IN OUT

AUDIO

COAXIAL

CABLE

MAIN

OUT

SVHS

IN OUT

VIDEO

VCR

SVHS

COAXIAL
CABLE

RESET

IN COM

ALARMS

12345 68 910 14151612 13

NN
O

C

H

C

110-240V 50/60 Hz

B

A

00430

MX4000 GENEX SERIES MULTIPLEXER

Figure 2. Connecting a VCR to a 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

ALARM RESET SWITCH

RSTINREC ALM

GNDALM

EXTERNAL ALARM LAMP

AND BUZZER

MOD

CLK

CALL

OUT

ALARM SWITCH

00431

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

*1

GNDALM RSINREC ALM

MOD

CLK

CALL GNDALM RSTINREC ALM

1ST VCR 2ND VCR

OUT

*1: THIS CONNECTION IS NECESSARY IN

CASE OF

MOD

SERIES RECORDING 2

OUT

CLK

Figure 4. Connecting VCRs for Series Recording

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

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

CLK

CALL

OUT

00443

CALL

.

00432

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CONNECTING FOR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING

CAMERA 1

CAMERA 2

CAMERA 3

VIDEO IN

REMOTE

REC/PLAY

PICTURE

MODE

SOFT SHARP

SWITCHER

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

REMOTE

REC/PLAY

PICTURE

MODE

SOFT SHARP

REMOTE

REC/PLAY

PICTURE

MODE

SOFT SHARP

Figure 6. Connecting for Synchronous Recording

Connect the VCRs as shown in Figure 6. The number of VCRs varies according to the
recording time mode selected.

CONNECTING FOR EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

*1

EJECT REC

POSITON/

TRACKING

VERTICAL
ADJUST

EJECT REC

POSITON/

TRACKING

VERTICAL
ADJUST

EJECT REC

POSITON/

TRACKING

VERTICAL
ADJUST

1ST VCR

2ND VCR

3RD VCR

JOG/ADJUST

SHUTTLE

CLEAR/

ENTER/

REW

FW

MENU

/

PLAY/

TIME DATE ADJUST

REC CHECK

STOP

CLK OUT

PAUSE/

COUNTER

SUTTLE HOLD

RESET

SEARCH TIMER REC

JOG/ADJUST

SHUTTLE

CLEAR/

ENTER/

REW

FW

MENU

/

PLAY/

TIME DATE ADJUST

REC CHECK

REC IN

STOP

PAUSE/

COUNTER

SUTTLE HOLD

RESET

CLK OUT

SEARCH TIMER REC

SHUTTLE

JOG/ADJUST

CLEAR/

ENTER/

REW

FW

MENU

/

PLAY/

TIME DATE ADJUST

REC CHECK

STOP

REC IN

PAUSE/

COUNTER

SUTTLE HOLD

RESET

SEARCH TIMER REC

00434

GNDALM RSTINREC ALM

MOD

OUT

CLK

CALL GNDALM RSTINREC ALM

MOD

OUT

CLK

CALL

1ST VCR 2ND 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.

00435

Figure 7. Connecting for External Time Clock Adjustment

Connect the VCRs as shown in Figure 7. When connecting the MODE OUT terminal of the
first VCR to 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.

If ALARM REC DURATION in the Recording Set Up menu is set to other than MAN1, 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.

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CONNECTING THE VCR TO A PC

PERSONAL
COMPUTER

RS-232C
TERMINAL

RS-232C CROSSED CABLE

RS-232C
IN TERMINAL

IMPORTANT:

Before con­necting the hardware, un­plug the VCR’s power cord
from the wall outlet, and turn
off the PC.

ALM RST GNDREC MODE CLK CALL

IN OUT

REMOTE

IN OUT

MIC

AUDIO

IN OUT

VIDEO

BATTERY OPEN

RESET

00436

Figure 8. VCR to PC Connection

1. Connect the RS-232C cross cable to the PC’s RS-232C terminal.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the VCR’s RS-232C terminal.
For instructions on how to set the RS-232C interface board setting, refer to the

the RS-232C Settings

section.

Assigning

CONNECTING TO A PC FOR REMOTE CONTROL

You can remotely control the VCR using a personal computer that has an RS-232C serial
port.

Physical Protocol of RS-232C

Table A. RS-232C Protocol

Signal Line Directions

No. Names Meanings (from VCR side)

2RDReceive data INPUT
3SDTransmit data OUTPUT
4ERData terminal ready OUTPUT
5SGSignal ground -­6DRData set ready INPUT
7RSRequest send OUTPUT
8CSClear to send INPUT

DB9 MALE

54 32 1

98 67

RS-232C

00437

Data Communication Settings

Synchronization: Asynchronous
Transmission rate: 1200/2400/4800/9600 bps
Data bit length: 8bit/7bit
Stop bit length: 1bit/2bit
Parity bit: NONE/Even/Odd
Xcontrol: Nil
S parameter: Nil
CS-RS handshake: With
Delimiter code for send: CR(0DH)/CR(0DH)+LF(0AH)
Delimiter code for receive: CR(0DH)/CR(0DH)+LF(0AH)

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Cable Connections

FRAME
RD 2
SD 3
ER 4
SG 5
DR 6
RS 7
CS 8

1 FG
2 SD
3 RD
4 RS
5 CS
6 DR
7 SG

20 ER

DB9, FEMALE

(VCR)

DB25, MALE

(COMPUTER)

00438

Before connecting the hardware, unplug the VCR’s power cord from the wall outlet, and
turn off the PC. Connect the VCR’s RS-232C IN terminal to the PC’s serial port.

1. When the PC’s RS-232C connector is DB25.

2. When the PC’s RS-232C connector is DB9.

FRAME

RD 2
SD 3
ER 4
SG 5
DR 6
RS 7
CS 8

DB9 FEMALE

FRAME

2 RD

3 SD

4 ER
5 SG
6 DR

7 RS

8 CS

DB9 FEMALE

00439

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CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL

1

POWER

PICTURE

SOFT SHARP

REC/PLAY

POSITON/

TRACKING

VERTICAL

MODE

ADJUST

EJECT REC

2

400

FLUORESCENT

DISPLAY

3 4 5

JOG/ADJUST

SHUTTLE

CLEAR/

REW

ENTER/
FW

TIME DATE ADJUST

141312111098

Figure 9. 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, 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.

MENU

/

COUNTER

SUTTLE HOLD

RESET

SEARCH TIMER REC

15

16 17

6

PLAY/

REC CHECK

STOP

PAUSE/

7

00440

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

• 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 the 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 (+/-)
Press to select the recording or playback speed.

10. TRACKING buttons (+/-)
Press to reduce or eliminate the noise during playback, slow playback, etc.

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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

00441

1 2 3 4 5 7 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19

8

6

400

9

10

1. M (counter memory stop/month) indicator

• Lights during counter memory stop.

• Also, lights when the month (of time and date) is being entered through the front

panel.

2. PL (power loss) indicator
Lights when the VCR is turned on after a power failure during recording.

Figure 10. Fluorescent Display

3. ALARM (recording) indicator
Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished.

4. D (time and date search/day) indicator

• Lights during the time and date search.

• Also, lights when the day (of time and date) is being entered through the front panel.

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 savings 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. 400 (super resolution) indicator
Lights during recording using VHS tape, during playback using VHS tape recorded in
super resolution mode, and when a VHS tape recorded in super resolution mode is
inserted in the VCR (provided SUPER RESOLUTION in the Recording Set Up menu
is set ON).

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

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

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12. Timer Recording indicator
Lights when the VCR is in standby for timer recording or during timer recording.

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

14. 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).

15. Recording and Playback Mode/Index Number display
Displays the selected recording or playback mode. The mode shown varies by the
TAPE LENGTH setting (T-120 or T-160) in the First Time Set Up menu. During an
index number setup and index search, it displays the index number.

16. EMGCY (emergency recording) indicator
Lights when EMERGENCY REC in the Recording Set Up menu is set to ON.

17. LOCK/LOCK A indicator

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

• Lock A: Lights when all buttons are locked.

18. PLAY indicator
Lights during playback.

19. REC (recording) indicator
Lights during recording.

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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.

REAR PANEL

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

2. Terminals

• Input Terminals

1 2 3

BATTERY OPEN

ALM RST GNDREC MODE CLK CALL

IN OUT

REMOTE

IN OUT

MIC

5 9

4

IN OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

7

86 11

Figure 11. Rear Panel

ALM (alarm) IN

Use for alarm recording. Connect the alarm sensor here.

RST (reset) IN

Connect the 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

10

00442

REC (recording) IN

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

Recording

section).

• 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.

3. Battery box
The battery is stored here. (

replace it.

)

NOTE:

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

Series

This is a special battery. Consult your dealer to

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5. MIC jack
Jack for connecting a microphone rated at 600 ohms impedance.

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

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

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

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

10. RESET button
Press to erase the date, present time, alarm recording list, power loss list, and the
number of tape uses; and reset them to their default values. Power to the VCR is cut
off while the button is pressed. If there is a tape in the VCR and the button is released,
the power indicator lights and the tape fast forwards for a few seconds. The VCR then
turns off.

11. RS-232 terminal (DB9)
Input terminal for connecting a PC using an RS-232C crossed cable.

ADJUSTING THE CLOCK AND USING THE JOG AND SHUTTLE
CONTROLS

JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS

JOG DIAL

JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE

CLEAR/

REW

SHUTTLE RING

ENTER/
FW

TIME DATE ADJUST

MENU

/

PLAY/

REC CHECK

STOP

PAUSE/

COUNTER

SUTTLE HOLD

RESET

SEARCH TIMER REC

00443

Figure 12. JOG Dial and SHUTTLE Ring

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.

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