Teac VR-24 Owner's Manual
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D01255010D
VR-24
Analog Visual Recorder
Owner’s Manual
Contents
1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-1. Disclaimers .....................................4
1-2. Included accessories ...........................4
1-3. Features ........................................5
1-4. Recording media ...............................6
1-4-1. CFast card ..................................6
1-4-2. SDHC card .................................6
1-4-3. Media that has been verified to operate
with this system ............................6
1-5. TAFFmat format ................................6
1-5-1. Type of files ................................6
1-5-2. File name ..................................6
1-5-3. Media directory structures ..................7
1-5-4. Data file ....................................7
1-5-5. Converting data to physical quantities ......7
1-5-6. Header file .................................8
Example of header file ..........................8
Explanations of header file ......................9
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................11
3. Connections ......................................12
3-1. Powering the unit .............................12
3-2. Connecting cameras ..........................12
3-3. TEDS ..........................................12
3-4. Connecting sensors ...........................13
4. Names and functions of parts .....................14
4-1. Top ............................................14
4-2. Right side .....................................15
4-3. Left side .......................................16
4-4. Front ..........................................17
4-5. Rear ...........................................17
5. Connector specifications ..........................18
5-1. DC IN power connector .......................18
Function ........................................18
Connector ......................................18
Pin assignments .................................18
5-2. PULSE/TRIG IN connector ......................18
Function ........................................18
Pulse input ......................................18
External trigger input ............................18
Connector ......................................18
5-3. CAN input connector ..........................19
Function ........................................19
CAN signal ......................................19
Ignition input ...................................19
Connector on unit ...............................19
Pin assignments .................................19
5-4. GPS/remote control signal input connector
(GPS/REMOTE) .................................19
Function ........................................19
Contact input ...................................19
Status output ...................................19
DC power supply output ........................19
Connector on unit ...............................19
Pin assignments .................................20
6. Basic operation ....................................21
6-1. Handling recording media .....................21
6-1-1. CFast cards ................................21
6-1-2. Handling ..................................21
6-1-3. CFast card insertion and removal ..........21
CFast card insertion ............................21
Removing CFast cards ..........................22
6-1-4. Handling SDHC cards ......................22
6-1-5. Insertion and removal .....................22
SDHC card insertion ............................22
Removing SDHC cards .........................22
SDHC card write-protection switches ...........23
6-2. Turning the unit on ............................23
6-3. Putting the unit into standby ..................23
6-4. Status changes ................................24
6-4-1. Explanation of status change diagram entry ..24
6-4-2. Status change diagram ....................24
6-5. Home screen ..................................25
6-6. Data display ...................................27
6-6-1. Video display ..............................27
6-6-2. Graphed analog data waveform display ...27
6-6-3. Analog data bar meter display .............28
6-6-4. GPS/CAN/Pulse data display ...............29
6-7. Trigger settings display ........................29
6-8. Recording media information .................30
Media, status and remaining capacity ............30
Media capacity use and playback position display ..30
6-9. Panel locking ..................................30
7. Recording .........................................31
7-1. Order of procedures ...........................31
7-2. Setting recording conditions ..................31
7-3. Setting recording destination ..................31
7-4. Set triggers ....................................31
7-4-1. Trigger recording ..........................31
Recording starting conditions ..................31
Recording stopping conditions .................32
7-4-2. Interval recording .........................32
7-5. Calibration ....................................33
7-5-1. Equivalent input calibration ...............33
7-5-2. Actual load calibration .....................33
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7-5-3. TEDS calibration ...........................34
7-6. Starting recording .............................34
8. Playback ..........................................35
8-1. Playback ......................................35
8-2. File search .....................................35
9. Settings ...........................................36
9-1. Settings screens ...............................36
9-2. Basic operation ................................37
9-3. Selecting values from setting options ..........38
9-4. Inputting characters as setting values. . . . . . . . . .39
9-5. Opening submenu screens ....................39
9-6. Opening higher-level menu screens ...........39
9-7. Menu screen item list ..........................40
9-8. Setting values list ..............................41
9-8-1. SYSTEM - Camera ..........................41
9-8-2. SYSTEM - Analog ..........................41
9-8-3. SYSTEM - CAN .............................42
9-8-4. SYSTEM - GPS .............................42
9-8-5. SYSTEM - Pulse ............................42
9-8-6. SYSTEM - Sync .............................43
9-8-7. FILE - RecFile ..............................43
9-8-8. FILE - PlayFile ..............................43
9-8-9. FILE - Media ...............................43
9-8-10. TRIGGER - Mode - Trigger .................43
9-8-11. TRIGGER - Mode - Interval ................44
9-8-12. MISC - LCD ...............................44
9-8-13. MISC - Date time .........................44
9-8-14. MISC - Parameters ........................44
9-8-15. MISC - Etc ................................44
10. SYSTEM settings ...................................45
10-1. Camera ......................................45
10-1-1. Camera setting combinations ............46
10-2. Analog .......................................46
10-2-1. Monitor settings .........................47
10-2-2. Channel settings .........................47
10-2-3. TEDS .....................................48
10-3. CAN .........................................48
10-3-1. Port settings .............................48
10-4. GPS ..........................................49
10-4-1. Time zone ................................49
10-4-2. Status (reception status) ..................50
10-4-3. Adjust time ..............................50
10-5. Pulse .........................................50
10-6. Sync .........................................51
10-6-1. VR sync ..................................51
10-6-2. WX sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
10-6-3. LX sync ..................................52
11. FILE settings .......................................53
11-1. RecFile (recording settings) ...................53
11-2. PlayFile (playback settings) ...................53
11-2-1. File search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
11-3. Media ........................................54
Formatting media ...............................54
12. TRIGGER settings ..................................55
12-1. Mode ........................................55
12-1-1. Trigger ...................................55
12-1-1-1. Start conditions .......................56
12-1-1-1-1. Level trigger ......................56
12-1-1-2. Stop conditions .......................57
12-1-1-2-1. Level trigger ......................57
12-1-2. Interval ..................................58
13. MISC settings ......................................59
13-1. LCD ..........................................59
13-2. Date time (date and time settings) ...........59
13-2-1. Set date and time ........................59
13-3. Parameters ...................................60
13-4. Etc ...........................................60
13-4-1. Beep settings ............................61
13-4-2. Calibration ...............................61
13-4-2-1. Amp calibration ......................61
13-4-2-2. Actual load calibration ................61
13-4-3. Version ...................................61
14. Specifications .....................................62
Recording media ................................62
CFast ...........................................62
SDHC ..........................................62
Sampling frequencies and bands ................62
Recording time ..................................62
Voice memo input and output ..................63
Internal clock ....................................63
External interfaces ...............................63
Analog signal input channels ....................64
Video/analog signal synchronization precision ...65
Pulse input ......................................65
Synchronized recording .........................65
Analog signal synchronization precision ........65
14-1. General ......................................66
15. Exterior drawings ..................................67
16. Troubleshooting ..................................68
17. Important Notice Regarding Software .............69
Basler pylon .......................................69
PolicyConfig.h .....................................69
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VR-24.
Please read this document in its entirety before using
the product to get the best performance and ensure
safe and proper operation.
1-1.
Disclaimers
Information is given about products in this manual only for the purpose of example and does not
indicate any guarantees against infringements of
third-party intellectual property rights and other
rights related to them. TEAC Corporation will bear no
responsibility for infringements on third-party intellectual property rights or their occurrence because of
the use of these products.
1-2.
Included accessories
If anything is missing or damaged, contact us.
(For contact information, see the last page.)
AC adapter × 1
AC power cords (for Japan, North America and Europe)
× 1 each
Microphone × 1
Earphone × 1
CD-ROM × 1
Product overview (Japanese/English) × 1
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
TAFFmat is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Other company names, product names and logos are
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Information about copyrights and licensing related to
open-source software is provided in the “Important
Notice Regarding Software” at the end of this document.
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1-3.
Features
This data recorder assures the synchronization of video
and analog signals and allows their recording.
This standalone data recorder has been designed to be
compact and lightweight in consideration of field use.
(An optional battery unit designed for this recorder is
also available.)
1. Introduction
o Synchronized connection of two units is supported,
allowing the number of recording channels to be
increased.
In addition, synchronized connection with our more
advanced products (WX/LX series) is supported,
allowing the number of recording channels for analog signals to be increased greatly.
o A wide DC power input range (DC 11 V – 17 V) is
supported.
o One-channel recording is possible when the video
input is HD resolution at 30 fps, and two-channel
high-quality recording is possible when it is VGA resolution at 30 fps.
o Video signals are input using a gigabit Ethernet
interface.
Cameras can be easily connected to the main unit
using dedicated camera cables for control signals and
power supply.
We have published a list of cameras that have been
connected and tested for operation on our website
(http://datarecorder.jp/en/).
o Recording is supported for up to four channels of
24-bit analog input in the DC 0 Hz − 40 kHz frequency
range.
A wide dynamic range is realized using 24-bit analog
to digital conversion.
o Analog input using DC, AC and ICP sensors is supported.
o For convenience at measurement sites, CAN, GPS and
pulse signal input are supported as standard.
o The AC adapter, which is an included accessory, sup-
ports universal power supplies. (AC 100 V – 240 V)
o CFast cards enable high-capacity data recording
at high transfer rates. Recorded data is easy to use
and multiple cards can be prepared, allowing easy
creation of separate files according to recording purposes, for example.
SD cards can be used for recording when inputting only analog signals, making possible the use of
recording media that is easy to obtain.
o For operation, the unit includes a 5.7-inch color TFT
display with excellent visibility. The graphical interface design enables intuitive operation using the
touchscreen. This also makes it easy to check video
and analog signal recording at measurement sites.
A panel lock function is also included, however, to
prevent misoperation.
o Numerous and convenient additional functions include
trigger recording starting/stopping.
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1. Introduction
1-4.
Recording media
The CFast and SDHC card slots are accessed by opening
the black cover in the center on the side of the unit.
ATTENTION
Format media with this unit before using them with the
unit (page 54).
1-4-1. CFast card
One CFast card slot
Compatible media
32 GB – 128 GB
1-4-2. SDHC card
One SDHC card slot
Compatible media
SDHC cards (SDXC cards not supported)
1-5.
TAFFmat format
1-5-1. Type of files
The VR-24 makes a binary-format data file and ASCIIformat header file each time recording stops or pauses.
Data file: Contains data converted from
analog to digital, etc.
(binary format with a “dat” file
extension)
Header file: Contains recording conditions
and other information
Text (ASCII) format with “hdr” file
extension
Voice memo file*: Contains voice memo data
WAV format with “wav” file
extension
Video file*: Contains camera video data
AVI format with “avi” extension
*Files are created when recorded.
Recording capacity
4 GB – 32 GB
Recommended speed class
Class 10
1-4-3. Media that has been verified to
operate with this system
This unit uses CFast and SDHC cards for recording and
playback.
We provide a list of CFast and SDHC cards that we have
verified for operation with this unit on our Industrial
Products Division data recorders website.
http://datarecorder.jp/en/
You can also contact us. (For contact information, see
the last page.)
o Prepare media for use only with the VR-24.
o Two video files are created if two cameras are used.
1-5-2. File name
The file name is common to the data file and header file.
An ID number is added to the end of the specified file
name. When you specify a new file name, the ID number starts from 1. After recording is stopped or paused,
the ID number is automatically incremented each time
the recording restarts. If a data file with the same name
or same ID number already exists when recording to the
media, the next ID number is used.
Set the “File name” type on the RecFile page of the FILE
settings. For the file name, use up to 8 half-width alphanumeric characters. A 4-digit ID number (starting from
0001) is attached to these file names for a maximum of
12 characters.
At the ends of the names of video files, “C1” is added for
camera 1 and “C2” is added for camera 2.
o To ensure stable recording, you should try to
keep the the total number of files to 1000 or less.
Moreover, before recording, confirm that the record-
ing medium has enough open space.
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o If the ID number exceeds 1000, recording will stop.
1. Introduction
1-5-3. Media directory structures
The directory structure of each medium is as follows.
Root directory
VR-24_DATA
Aaaaaaaa0001.dat
Aaaaaaaa0001.hdr
Aaaaaaaa0001.wav *2
Aaaaaaaa0001_C1.avi *2
Aaaaaaaa0001_C2.avi *2
1 VR-24_DATA
This directory is made automatically when
the medium is formatted. When the medium
is inserted in an VR-24, this directory is made
automatically if it does not already exist.
2 These files are created for each ID.
3 These are created when recorded.
*1
*2
*2
*3
*3
*3
1-5-4. Data file
16-bit data converted from analog to digital is recorded
as 2-byte integer values from −32768 to +32767 while
24-bit converted data is recorded as 4-byte integer values from −8388608 to +8388607. Negative numbers are
shown using two’s-complement notation.
The byte order is from the lowest to the highest (Intel
format).
The data order is from the first sampling channel to
the second sampling channel and so on until the last
sampling channel. This order is called the INTERLACED
format, and the format name is recorded in STORAGE_
MODE in the header file.
The structure of a data file is as follows. In this document, a collection of data as shown in the example is
called a “scan”. A data file is made of repeated scans.
Example of data for one scan recorded at 6 kHz sampling
frequency
Data order
CH1
CH2
1/6000
CH3
CH4
1-5-5. Converting data to physical
quantities
16-bit data converted from analog to digital is recorded
as integer values from −32768 to +32767 and the value
would be ±25000 when the input is ±100% in the input
range settings. 24-bit converted data is recorded as integer values from −8388608 to +8388607 and the value
would be ±6400000 when the input is ±100% in the
input range settings. The input value is obtained from
the following formula:
Input value = (A/D conversion value of the data file) ×
SLOPE + Y_OFFSET
o See “Explanations of header file” on page 9 for
information about SLOPE and Y_OFFSET.
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1. Introduction
1-5-6. Header file
Header files are ASCII-format text files containing information such as recording conditions.
In a header file, each recording-condition entry is written on 1 line, with parameters separated by a comma (,). An
example of a header file is shown as follows.
Example of header file
DATASET TEST0001
VERSION 1
SERIES VR24_CH1,VR24_CH2,VR24_CH3,VR24_CH4
DATE 01-01-2015
TIME 12:00:00.00
RATE 48000
VERT_UNITS V,V,V,V
HORZ_UNITS Sec
COMMENT VR-24
NUM_SERIES 4
STORAGE_MODE INTERLACED
FILE_TYPE INTEGER
SLOPE 8.000000e-005,8.000000e-005,8.000000e-005,8.000000e-005
X_OFFSET -1.0
Y_OFFSET 0.000000e+000,0.000000e+000,0.000000e+000,0.000000e+000
NUM_SAMPS 2928000
DATA
DEVICE VR-24
CH1 VR-24_CH1,RANGE=1V,ICP,OFF,OFF
CH2 VR-24_CH2,RANGE=1V,ICP,OFF,OFF
CH3 VR-24_CH3,RANGE=1V,ICP,OFF,OFF
CH4 VR-24_CH4,RANGE=1V,DC,OFF,OFF
REC_MODE CFast
END_TIME 01-01-2015 12:01:00
START_TRIGGER COMMAND,PRE
STOP_CONDITION COMMAND,POST
START_PRE_COUNT 48000
STOP_POST_COUNT 48000
MARK 403200,595200,787200
VOICE_MEMO 8BITS
CAMERA_USE HD_1Ch
IMAGE_OFFSET 0
CAN_OFFSET 0
GPS_OFFSET 0
CAN_BLOCK_SIZE 2
GPS_BLOCK_SIZE 32
ANALOG_CH 1,2,3,4
PULSE_CH 5
CAN_CH 6,7
GPS_CH 8
VR-24_VERSION APP:V1.0.0, AD:V1.00, VR10000
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Explanations of header file
DATASET File name
VERSION 1 (This is a fixed value.)
SERIES Name of each channel
DAT E Date when recording started (month-day-year)
TIME Time when recording started (hour: minute: second)
RATE Sampling frequency (Unit: Hz)
VERT_UNITS Physical/engineering units of each channel
HORZ_UNITS Time axis units (Sec: This is a fixed value)
COMMENT Comment entered using FILE and RecFile settings.
NUM_SERIES Number of recording channels
STORAGE_MODE Data order. Fixed as INTERLACED because this is the scan order.
FILE_TYPE
SLOPE Coefficient used when converting data to physical/engineering units
X_OFFSET
Y_OFFSET Offset used for converting data to physical/engineering units
NUM_SAMPS Number of data items recorded per channel
DATA
DEVICE VR-24
CH1_
REC_MODE Recording destination device (CFast, SD)
END_TIME Recording end time
START_TRIGGER
STOP_CONDITION
START_PRE_COUNT Number of scans recorded by a pre-trigger
STOP_POST_COUNT Number of scans recorded by a post-trigger
MARK Number of scans at the instant an event mark was attached.
VOICE_MEMO The number of bits per sample for voice-memo data
CAMERA_USE
IMAGE_OFFSET Number of camera video offset scans
In 16 bits A/D, INTEGER (1data, 2-byte integers)
In 24 bits A/D, LONG (1data, 4-byte integers)
Location of the first data on the time axis; normally 0
The setting value (number of seconds to three decimal places) is written in minus for
the pre-trigger time.
Even if you set the number of scans for Pre-trigger, this will be in seconds.
The data that follows this entry is specific to this unit, and it might differ from the formats of other models.
The channel name and amplifier settings (range, mode, HPF and LPF settings) appear
after the underscore
Recording starting conditions: PANEL: Transport buttons
LEVEL: Level trigger
DATE: Starting time designation if interval operation
EXT: External trigger
TIME_OUT: Timeout
SYNC: Synchronized recording
PRE: Added for a pre-trigger
Recording stopping conditions: PANEL: Transport buttons
LEVEL: Level trigger
TIMER: Specified recording time
EXT: External trigger
MEDIA_FULL: When medium becomes full
SYNC: Synchronized recording
POST: Added for a post-trigger
Camera use setting OFF
HD_1Ch
VGA_1Ch
QVGA_1Ch
VGA_2Ch
QVGA_2Ch
1. Introduction
Continued on the next page e
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1. Introduction
CAN_OFFSET Number of CAN data offset scans
GPS_OFFSET Number of GPS data offset scans
CAN_BLOCK_SIZE CAN data block size
GPS_BLOCK_SIZE GPS data block size
ANALOG_CH Analog channel recorded
PULSE_CH Pulse data channel recorded
CAN_CH CAN data channel recorded
GPS_CH GPS data channel recorded
VR-24_VERSION VR-24 APP and AD versions and serial number
o In synchronized recording, the VR-24 attaches the following information after DEVICE.
SYNC MASTER In the case of a master unit in synchronized recording
(SYNC SLAVE) In the case of a slave unit in synchronized recording
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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For users in the USA
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
For users in Europe
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, TEAC AUDIO EUROPE, Liegnitzer Straße 6, 82194 Gröbenzell, Germany declare in own responsibility,
the TEAC product described in this manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ
Nous, TEAC AUDIO EUROPE, Liegnitzer Straße 6, 82194 Gröbenzell, Allemagne, déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que le produit TEAC décrit dans ce mode d'emploi est conforme aux normes techniques lui correspondant.
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
TEAC AUDIO EUROPE, Liegnitzer Straße 6, 82194 Grö benzell, Deutschland, erklärt in eigener Verant wortung, dass
das in dieser Anleitung beschriebene TEAC-Produkt geltenden technischen Normen entspricht.
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene
Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
For users in Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
DISCLAIMER
TEAC disclaims all warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to this product and the accompanying written
materials. In no event shall TEAC be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for
loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information or other loss) arising out of the use of or
inability to use this product.
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3. Connections
3-1.
Powering the unit
The VR-24 operates with DC 12V power.
The included AC adapter can be attached to the DC IN
connector on the right side panel to supply power.
To supply power using equipment other than the
included AC adapter, correctly follow the pin number
assignments in “5-1. DC IN power connector” on page
18.
Equipment could be damaged if connections are made
with incorrect pin numbers or voltage that exceeds the
guaranteed voltage operating range is supplied.
V
ATTENTION
o The guaranteed DC power supply operating range is
DC 11 V – DC 17 V. Never use a voltage outside this
range. Doing so could damage equipment or cause
unexpected system shutdowns.
o Do not supply power to AC adapters or DC INs until
after securely connecting all connection cables
between units.
3-2.
Connecting cameras
The circular connector of a dedicated camera cable
sends control signals and supplies power for one
camera. When connected to the main unit, the LAN
connector sends video signals.
When connecting cameras to the main unit, always
connect the circular and LAN connectors for one camera in pairs to the same camera number connectors.
Connect camera cables before turning the unit on.
When only connecting one camera, connect it to
CAMERA-1.
Connected cameras will automatically have IP addresses
set when the unit is turned on.
The unit might require some time after putting it into
standby and changing the connection number of the
camera, so we do not recommend doing this when
making measurements.
o Before disconnecting connection cables, turn off the
power to the AC adapters and DC INs.
o When using within Japan, use the included AC cord
that has a PSE mark on the plug.
o When using in the North American region, use the
included AC cord that has a CSA mark on the plug.
3-3.
TEDS
A Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) is a standard
format defined in IEEE 1451.4 for recording information
specific to a measurement sensor that is stored within
the sensor itself. By connecting a TEDS sensor with a
TEDS-compatible VR-24, sensor calibration is made
unnecessary, reducing the time required for measurement preparations.
o If transducer information is not compliant with the
TEDS IEEE standard, correct information cannot be
loaded and displayed.
o Supports TEDS Ver. 1.0.
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3-4.
Connecting sensors
3. Connections
Piezoelectric accelerometer
Example
Voltage output type with built-in preamp
724ZT: triaxial ICP that supports TEDS
Measurement microphone
To ANALOG IN
c
Pulse input
Camera
Microphone
Earphone
Included AC adapter
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4. Names and functions of parts
A B C D
4-1.
Top
A Power indicator ( )
This lights green when the unit is on.
This blinks green when the system is starting up.
After pressing the switch toward O, it blinks orange
until the unit enters standby.
o This blinks red if an irregularity is detected from
the power supply input through the DC IN.
o This also blinks red if low battery voltage is
detected when using an optional battery unit.
B Transport buttons
STOP (8STOP) button
Press to stop recording and playback.
Record (0REC) button
Press when the system is stopped to make it
record ready.
Press during recording to add an event mark that
can be searched for during playback.
Play (7FWD) button
Press when the system is stopped or playback
ready to start playback.
Press when the unit is record ready to start
recording.
Pause (9PAUSE) button
Press when the system is stopped or playing back
to make it playback ready.
Press when recording to make it record ready.
Search (mREW/,F FWD) buttons
Use to search playback files.
C MENU/HOME button
Use to change the display and for setting value
input operations.
If you want to prevent misoperation of this unit
when it is on, press and hold this button when the
HOME screen is open to lock the panel controls.
D Display
This 5.7-inch color TFT display features 640x480 resolution, 262 thousand colors and pressure-sensitive
touchscreen functionality.
In addition to showing various information, it can also
be used for various setting value input operations.
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4-2.
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HJLNMKI
Right side
4. Names and functions of parts
E CAMERA input connectors
Connect the dedicated camera cables here.
Always connect the circular and LAN connectors of
one dedicated camera cable in pairs to the same
camera number connectors.
When only connecting one camera, connect it to
CAMERA-1.
F ANALOG IN connectors
Use these to input analog measurement signals.
Starting with channel 1, connect them in order
without skipping channels.
G DC IN power connector
Connect the included AC adapter here.
Use the optional DC power cable designed for this
unit to supply DC 11V–17V power.
H PULSE/TRIG IN connector
Use this to input pulse signals.
External trigger signals can also be input here.
Only one of these two functions can be used at a time.
I MEMO IN (mic input) jack
Connect the included mic here to record voice
memos.
J Recording media slot cover (CFast/SD CARD)
The CFast (upper) and SDHC (lower) card slots are
located under the cover.
Always keep the recording media slot cover closed
when not loading or unloading recording media.
Do not open the recording media slot cover when
the system is operating.
K EARPHONE jack
Connect the included earphone here when you
want to listen to voice memos.
o You can change the signal output using the
“Monitor channel” setting.
L FG (frame grounding) connector
Connect a grounding wire here.
When connecting a grounding wire, always use the
screw that is temporarily tightened to the unit.
M Feet with angled stand function
Pull out the angled stand when you want to adjust
the unit's installation angle to make the display
easier to view. When raising the angled stand, turn
it firmly until it seems to click into place. Always set
both right and left feet equally.
Using the unit when the feet are not properly set
causes instability and is dangerous.
Moreover, you should always confirm that the place
of installation is flat beforehand.
N STANDBY/ON switch
Press to turn the power on or put the unit into standby.
Press the switch toward I to turn the unit on. Press
the switch toward O to put the unit in standby.
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4. Names and functions of parts
4-3.
Left side
O CAN input connector
Input automobile status signals, control signals and
other information from a CAN interface here.
P GPS/remote control signal input connector
(GPS/REMOTE)
Input GPS information, including time, location and
elevation, here.
The optional remote control unit designed for this
product can also be connected here.
These two functions can be used separately.
Q LX recording synchronization connector
(LX SYNC)
Use this to synchronize recording with a data
recorder from our more advanced LX series.
Do not connect anything when not conducting
synchronized recording.
R VR-24/WX recording synchronization connector
(VR-24/WX SYNC)
Use this to synchronize recording with a data
recorder from our more advanced WX series or
another VR-24.
Do not connect anything when not conducting
synchronized recording.
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4-4.
S
T
Front
S Cooling ports
4. Names and functions of parts
These are ventilation holes to cool the unit. Do not block these holes.
4-5.
Rear
T Cooling fan
This is an exhaust fan to cool the unit. Do not block its output.
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5. Connector specications
5-1.
DC IN power connector
Function
Input a power supply between DC 11 V and 17 V.
o These voltage values are the guaranteed operating
range.
Connector
XLR (Neutrik NC4MPR-HD)
Pin assignments
Pin Function
1 0V DC power supply
2 Unused
3 Unused
4 11V–17V DC power supply
5-2.
PULSE/TRIG IN connector
Function
Use to input pulse signals or external trigger signals.
o When using as a pulse input connector, refer to “10-5.
Pulse” on page 50.
o When using as an external trigger input connector,
set this to OFF, as explained in “10-5. Pulse” on page
50.
See“7-4. Set triggers” on page 31 and “12. TRIGGER
settings” on page 55 also.
Pulse input
Input format
Threshold level: 2.3 V (±10%)
External trigger input
CAUTION
Do not connect anything to the unused pins.
1
2
4
3
Input format
L level: 0.6 V or less
H level: open or 3 V or more
o Changing from H to L starts recording.
Changing from L to H stops recording.
Connector
BNC connector
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5. Connector specifications
5-3.
CAN input connector
Function
Use to input a CAN signal.
CAN signal
Function names
CAN Low, CAN High
o The CAN ground is insulated from the unit's FG.
o Connect the CAN cable shield to the unit's FG.
Ignition input
Function name
Ignition input
Input format
L level: 3.0 V or less
H level: 4.5 V or more
5-4. GPS/remote control signal
input connector (GPS/REMOTE)
Function
Use to connect an optional GPS receiver (sold separately), to control recording with contact signals or
to connect an optional remote control unit (sold
separately).
Contact input
Function names
STOP, REC, FWD, PAUSE input
Input format
L level: 0.4 V or less
H level: open or +2.4–5 V
Pulse width: 100 msec or more
Status output
Connector on unit
9-pin D-sub rectangular connector
(Hirose RDED-9P-LNA (4-40))
Pin assignments
Pin Function
1 Unused
2 CAN Low
3 CAN ground
4 Unused
5 CAN cable shield
6 Unused
7 CAN High
8 Unused
9 Ignition input
CAUTION
Function names
STOP, REC, FWD, PAUSE status
Output format
Open collector
Maximum sync current: 8 mA
Maximum applied voltage: +5 V
DC power supply output
Output voltage: +5 V
Maximum output current: 500 mA
Connector on unit
Angled, half-pitch, 20-pin connector
(Hirose DX10A-20S)
Do not connect anything to the unused pins.
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5. Connector specifications
Pin assignments
Pin Function
1 DC power supply output
2 DC power supply output
3 GPS serial input
4 GPS serial output
5 Ground (GND)
6 Unused
7 Unused
8 Unused
9 Ground (GND)
10 STOP status
11 REC status
12 FWD status
13 PAUSE status
14 Ground (GND)
15 PPS input for GPS
16 STOP input
17 REC input
18 FWD input
19 PAUSE input
20 Ground (GND)
CAUTION
o Do not connect anything to the unused pins.
o Pins 1 and 2 are for an option that is sold separately.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
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6. Basic operation
6-1.
Handling recording media
This unit uses CFast cards as recording media.
This unit cannot record video data to SDHC cards.
6-1-1. CFast cards
CFast is a new specification created by the CompactFlash
Association. This compact storage format uses a serial
ATA interface to achieve I/O speeds that surpass previous
products, including CompactFlash cards.
Retaining the small size and convenience of CompactFlash
cards, this medium boasts much higher transmission
speeds and power when transmitting large volumes of
data. In addition, precise power control reduces energy
consumption.
6-1-3. CFast card insertion and removal
The recording media slot cover is at the bottom center
of the side of the unit. Open the black cover to access
the CFast card slot.
The CFast card has a front end that must be inserted
first. Insert the card with the correct orientation. Forcing
a card into the card slot is dangerous and could even
damage the device.
Always put the unit into standby before inserting or
removing a CFast card.
WARNING
Never remove a CFast card when the unit is on.
Removing a card could cause recording to fail or
recorded data to be lost, for example. Moreover, doing
so could also damage the unit.
CFast card insertion
6-1-2. Handling
CFast cards are designed to be tough, but you should
take care to avoid allowing them to be dropped.
In order to assure the accuracy and security of data,
please observe the following precautions.
o Format CFast cards with the VR-24 before using them
with this system.
o When not using a CFast card, store it in a protective
case.
o Avoid dusty or humid environments.
o Avoid direct sunlight, high and extremely cold tem-
peratures, as well as extreme temperature changes.
o Do not force a CFast card into the card slot.
If you are having trouble inserting the CFast card,
confirm the notch location and that it is oriented
correctly.
1 Open the recording media slot cover on the
bottom center of the side of the unit.
2 Insert the CFast card into the card slot with
the orientation as shown in the following
illustration.
Push the CFast card in gently until it reaches the
stopper, which will cause the lock lever to the right
of the CFast card to project forward. Pull out the
locking clasp and fix it to the front of the CFast card.
This is a measure to prevent the CFast card from falling out unexpectedly.
Into CFast card slot
o Read the CFast card operation manual.
o Always remove the CFast card before transportation.
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6. Basic operation
Locking claspCFast card
3 Close the recording media slot cover.
Removing CFast cards
6-1-4. Handling SDHC cards
Avoid using SD cards that have adapters for microSD
cards or miniSD cards.
ATTENTION
o This unit cannot record video data to SDHC cards.
o When recording to an SDHC card, recording will stop
if the size of an analog data file reaches 4 GB.
6-1-5. Insertion and removal
Always put the unit into standby before inserting or
removing an SDHC card.
Never remove an SDHC card when the unit is in use
(including when recording or playing back). Removing a
card could cause recording to fail or recorded data to be
lost, for example. Moreover, doing so could also damage
the unit.
1 Open the recording media slot cover on the
bottom center of the side of the unit.
2 Slide the locking clasp to the right of the CFast
card front to unlock the CFast card lock.
3 Press the front of the locking clasp into the
unit.
The CFast card will project forward.
4 Grasp the CFast card with fingers and pull it
out.
SDHC card insertion
1 Open the recording media slot cover on the
bottom center of the side of the unit.
2 Push the SDHC card all the way into the SDHC
card slot at the bottom of the opening.
o The SDHC card has a front end that must be
inserted first. Insert the card with the correct orientation. Forcing a card into the card slot could
damage this unit.
o A clicking sound can be heard when the card is
pushed all the way in.
3 Close the recording media slot cover.
Removing SDHC cards
1 Open the recording media slot cover.
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2 Push SDHC card in gently.
The SDHC card will come out part way.
3 Pull the SDHC card out by hand.
4 Close the recording media slot cover.
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