Mitsubishi Electric 485 Time Lapse VCR User Manual ER24 Eng 00 cover

Mitsubishi Electric Corp Time Lapse VCR ER24 Eng 00 cover

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40-hour Continuous RecorderInstruction ManualTechnical Support is available from 8 a.m - 6 p.m CST by calling 800-444-6278 (inside theU.S.) or 972-353-6857 (outside the U.S.).SR40CTCN-A
WARNINGRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENWARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.The lightning flash with arrowheadsymbol, within an equilateral triangle, isintended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated “dangerousvoltage” within the product’s enclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitude toconstitute a risk of electric shock.The exclamation point within anequilateral triangle is intended to alertthe user to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DONOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN ORMOISTURE.CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USETHIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSIONCORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETUNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTEDTO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.La fléche symbolisant l’éclair dans untriangle équilateral a pour objet de tirerl’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait, qu’il y ades “tensions dangereuses” non-isolées àl’intérieur de l’enceinte du produit quipeuvent être suffisamment impor-tantespour conduire au risque d’électrocution.Le point d’exclamation au sein d’un triangleéquilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention del’utilisateur sur le fait qu’il y a desinstructions de mise en service etd’entretien (de réparation) dans les fichesdescriptives de l’apprareil qui doiventobligatoirement être respectées.AVERTISSEMENT:AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OUD’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CETAPPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.ATTENTION:POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NEPAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE AVEC UNPROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OUUNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LESLAMES PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉES À FOND SANSEN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT.AVERTISSEMENTDANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTIONNE PAS OUVRIRAVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUED’ÉLECTRO-CUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE(OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLEPAR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR.POUR TOUTE INTERVENTION D’ENTRETIEN OU DERÉPARATION SE CONFIER AUX TECHNICIENSQUALIFIÉS.ii
Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR.1 Read InstructionsAll the safety and operating instructions should be read beforethe product is operated.2 Retain InstructionsThe safety and operating instructions should be retained forfuture reference.3 Heed WarningsAll warnings on the product and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.4 Follow InstructionsAll operating and use instructions should be followed.5 CleaningUnplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Donot use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp clothfor cleaning.6 AttachmentsDo not use attachments not recommended by the productmanufacturer as they may cause hazards.7 Water and MoistureDo not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement,or near a swimming pool, and the like.8 AccessoriesDo not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injuryto a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Useonly with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommendedby the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting ofthe product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, andshould use a mounting accessory recommended by the manu-facturer.9A product and cart combination should be moved with care.Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces maycause the product and cart combination to overturn.11 Power SourcesThis product should be operated only from the type of powersource indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure ofthe type of power supply to your home, consult your productdealer or local power company. For products intended to op-erate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operat-ing instructions.12 Grounding or PolarizationThis video product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-typeplug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will onlyfit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is safety feature. Ifyou are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact yourelectrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat thesafety purpose of the grounding-type plug.13 Power-Cord ProtectionPower-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likelyto be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or againstthem, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conven-ience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the prod-uct.14 LightningFor added protection for this product during a lightning storm,or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods oftime, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antennaor cable system. This will prevent damage to the product dueto lightning and power-line surges.15 OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral con-venience receptacles as this can result in fire risk or electricshock.16 Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into this product through open-ings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-outparts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spillliquid of any kind on the product.17 ServicingDo not attempt to service this product yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or otherhazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.18 Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing toqualified service personnel under the following conditions:(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into theproduct.(c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.(d) If the product does not operate normally by following theoperating instructions. Adjust only those controls that arecovered by the operating instructions as an improper ad-justment of other controls may result in damage and willoften require extensive work by a qualified technician torestore the product to its normal operation.(e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.(f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perform-ance – this indicates a need for service.10 VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilationand to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect itfrom overheating, and these openings must not be blocked orcovered. The openings should never be blocked by placingthe product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Thisproduct should not be placed in a built-in installation such as abookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or themanufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.Important Safeguardsiii
19 Replacement PartsWhen replacement parts are required, be sure the service tech-nician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac-turer or have the same characteristics as the original part.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock orother hazards.20 Safety CheckUpon completion of any service or repairs to this product, askthe service technician to perform safety checks to determinethat the product is in proper operating condition.21 HeatThe product should be situated away from heat sources suchas radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (includ-ing amplifiers) that produce heat.INFORMATIONThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.INFORMATIONCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la normeNMB-003 du Canada.INFORMATIONThis equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television recep-tion, which can be determined by turning the equipmentoff and on, try to correct the interference by one or moreof these measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a differentcircuit than the receiver is connected• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-nician for helpChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s author-ity to operate the equipment.ivImportant SafeguardsNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary information
Caution and CareCONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERSWHAT IS CONDENSATION?1. When a very cold drink is poured into a glass, the water droplets which form on the outer surface of the glass are an example ofcondensation.2. If the VCR is exposed to a rapid increase in temperature (such as warming a cold room or transporting it from a cold location to awarm one) condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR. By heating the inside of the VCR, it can dryup the moisture and prevent damage to the VCR or video tape from condensation. To do this, plug the VCR in and switch the VCRPOWER to ON. Leave the VCR on for at least two hours before using it for recording or playback.CONDENSATION IS LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN:1. The VCR is moved inside from outdoors or from a cold room to a warm one.2. A cold room is heated quickly.3. Humidity is high.Note• Avoid using the VCR where cold air (e.g., from an air conditioner) will blow directly on it.Never place anything containing water on top of the VCR (e.g., vases, cups, etc.)Heavy object (e.g., TV) should never be placed on the VCRNEVER TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE VCRTouching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause extensivedamage.PROTECT THE POWER CORDDamage to the power cord may cause fire or shock hazard. When unplugged, hold by the plug only and pull out carefully.UNPLUG THE POWER CORD DURING A LONG ABSENCETurn off the power and unplug the power cord during a long absence.MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATIONDo not obstruct the ventilation holes on the VCR. For maximum ventilation, place the unit on a hard level surface only, and ensure it isnot covered during use.WHEN NOT IN USEWhen you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cassette and turn OFF the VCR POWER.CABINET CARENever use petroleum-based cleaners. Clean with a soft cloth moistened with soap and water and wipe dry. PVC cables or leads shouldnot be left in contact with the cabinet surface for long periods.INSTALLATION LOCATIONFor excellent performance and lasting reliability, install in a location that is:1. Well ventilated, out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat.2. A solid, vibration-free surface.3. Free from high humidity, excessive dust and away from magnetic fields.NoteNever move the VCR without first removing the tape.CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES• Avoid vibration or shock.• Do not place near a strong magnetic field (e.g., a motor, transformer or magnet).• Never place or store in direct sunlight.• Avoid dusty places.• Place the cassette in its case and store vertically.• Never store tape in high humidity.vReference pageWARNING:The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz.Never connect any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.
FeaturesThis unit records in 3 modes and supports both T-120 and T-160 tapes. With a T-160 the Recording Hourmodes supported are 8 (EP), 24 Hours Real Time (RT), and 40-Hour continuous mode.ContentsImportant Safeguards ............................................iii - ivCaution and Care ......................................................... vFeatures ...................................................................... viIntroductionControls and Functions ................................................ 1Front View............................................................................ 1Fluorescent Display ............................................................. 2Rear View ............................................................................ 3Set UpConnecting with CCD Camera, Monitor, and Sensor ... 4Language Selection ..................................................... 4Setting the Clock .......................................................... 5Basic FunctionsLoading/Unloading a Tape ........................................... 6Manual Recording ........................................................ 7Playback ...................................................................... 8Advanced FunctionsRecording Techniques.................................................. 9Timer Recording .................................................................. 9Alarm Recording ................................................................ 11Emergency Recording ....................................................... 11Series Recording 1 ............................................................ 12Series Recording 2 ............................................................ 12Remote Recording ............................................................ 13Repeat Recording ............................................................. 13Additional Features .................................................... 14Memory Backup in Case of Power Failure ........................ 14After a Power Failure ......................................................... 14Displaying/Clearing the Power Loss List ........................... 14Displaying/Clearing the Alarm List ..................................... 14Number of Tape Uses and Elapsed Time of VCR ............. 15Lock Function .................................................................... 15Special Effects Playback............................................ 16Still Picture ........................................................................ 16Shuttle Ring ....................................................................... 16Shuttle Hold ....................................................................... 16Direct Shuttle Ring ............................................................ 16Frame or Field Playback ................................................... 16Adjustment during Playback ...................................... 17Tracking Adjustment .......................................................... 17Vertical Adjustment ............................................................ 17Searching Techniques ................................................ 18Counter Memory Stop ....................................................... 18Skip Search ....................................................................... 18Index Search ..................................................................... 18Using RS-485 Interface .............................................. 19Configuring the Time Lapse VCR ...................................... 19RS-485 Setting .................................................................. 19Connecting to a RS-485 Controller ................................... 19Commands from RS-485 Controller .................................. 20Commands and Responses .............................................. 21InstallationConnections for Various Functions ............................ 25Alarm Recording Connection ............................................ 25Series Recording Connection ............................................ 25Remote Recording Connection ......................................... 25Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment ............... 26Setting the Menus ...................................................... 27Menu Chart ........................................................................ 27Main Menu ......................................................................... 28Display ............................................................................... 28Timer Program................................................................... 28Recording Set Up .............................................................. 28Rear Terminal .................................................................... 28Maintenance ...................................................................... 29First Time Set Up ............................................................... 29RS-485 .............................................................................. 30OthersBefore Calling for Service .......................................... 31Warning Display ......................................................... 33Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit.................... 34Maintenance Guide .................................................... 35Specifications ............................................................. 37Audio recordingHigh resolution and image qualityRemote operation by RS-485 controllerAutomatic head cleaningEasy menu setting on-screenEasy cueing with alarm recordingAll button lockProtection against power failureVariety of search functionsRecording options for varied needs• Daily/weekly/holiday timer recording• Alarm recording• Series recording• Remote recording• Repeat recordingSpecial playback features• Still picture• Speed search using shuttle ring• Frame-by-frame and field-by-field playback using jogdialAccessories1 User’s manual1 Power cord1 VCR cable2 BNC-RCA adapters1 Warranty cardviNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary information
Introduction 1Reference pageControls and FunctionsFront ViewPOWER/TIMER REC buttonPress to turn the VCR on or off.If you have programmed your VCR to record, press toturn off the VCR and press again to stand by for thetimer recording.EJECT buttonPress to remove the cassette.Cassette Loading SlotCassette is inserted in this slot for loading.JOG dialUse to forward/reverse a tape frame-by-frame (field-by-field) or to set the menus.SHUTTLE ringWhen the VCR is in stop mode, turn to the right toforward a tape or to the left to rewind.Also, use for special effects playback or to set themenus.POSITION buttons• When the day and present time display is shown onscreen, press to move it right forward or bottomforward. During an alarm recording or if a warningdisplay is shown on screen, the day and presenttime display cannot be moved.TRACKING buttons• If noise occurs on screen during playback, frameadvance or slow-motion playback, press to adjustthe tracking.VERTICAL ADJUST buttons• If screen images are blurred vertically during a stillpicture, press to reduce/eliminate the picturevibration.JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLERECSTOPPLAYMODE MENUSEARCHPAUSEPOWER/TIMER REC EJECTCOUNTERRESETPOSITIONTRACKING/VERTICAL ADJUSTCOUNTER RESET buttonPress to reset the counter to “00000”.MODE buttonPress to select the recording or playback speed.Fluorescent DisplaySee the next page for details.SEARCH buttonPress to display the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu.During recording or when the VCR is turned off, pressthis button for more than 10 seconds to lock/unlock allbuttons.MENU/PAUSE buttonWhen the VCR is in stop mode, press to display the<MAIN MENU>.When pressed during recording or playback, tapemovement stops temporarily. Press again to continuethe recording or playback.PLAY/STOP buttonPress to playback a previously recorded tape or todiscontinue all tape-related functions.REC buttonPress to begin recording.
2IntroductionNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationControls and Functions (Counter Memory Stop) indicatorIlluminates during the counter memory stop. (Power Loss) indicatorIlluminates when the VCR is turned on after a powerfailure occurs during recording. (Alarm Recording) indicatorFlashes during alarm recording and stays on when thealarm recording is finished. (Index Search) indicatorFlashes when recording an index signal andilluminates during the index number setup and theindex search. (Index number is shown on theRecording and Playback Mode display.) (Skip Search) indicatorIlluminates during the skip search. (Daylight Savings Time) indicatorIlluminates when “DAYLIGHT SAVINGS” is set to “ON.”, (Tape Speed) indicatorIndicates the tape speed.SP is standard play; EP is extended play. (Repeat) indicatorIlluminates when “TAPE END” in “FIRST TIME SETUP” menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM•PROT.”Fluorescent Display (Cassette Status) indicatorIlluminates when a tape is inserted. The lightadvances, stops, or flashes corresponding to themovement of the tape. (Timer Recording) indicatorIlluminates when the VCR is in stand-by for timerrecording or during timer recording.Counter/Clock displayWhile the VCR is turned on, indicates the relativeposition on the tape. (The Counter stops countingwhere no recording is made on the tape.) When it isoff, (when set) the clock (24-hour format) is shown.Recording and Playback Mode/Index NumberdisplayDisplays the number corresponding to a selectedrecording or playback mode. Also, displays the indexnumber during the index number setup and the indexsearch. (Emergency Recording) indicatorIlluminates when “EMERGENCY REC” in“RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “ON.” (Lock) indicatorIlluminates when the lock feature is in use. (Playback) indicatorIlluminates during playback. (Recording) indicatorIlluminates during recording.
Introduction 3Reference pageAUDIO VIDEOOUT OUTIN INRESETALM RSTINREC GND ALMMODECLKOUTCALLBATTERYOPENRS-485ONINOUTTERMINATEOFFRear ViewBattery BoxBattery is stored here.Note• This VCR contains a special battery. Consult yourdealer to replace it.AUDIO IN connectorAudio input connector (RCA pin).AUDIO OUT connectorAudio output connector (RCA pin).VIDEO IN connectorInput connector for video signal (BNC connector).Connect cameras here.VIDEO OUT connectorOutput connector for video signal (BNC connector).Connect a monitor here.RESET button page 37RS-485 IN terminal (RJ-45 connector)Input terminal to connect with a RS-485 controller.RS-485 OUT terminal (RJ-45 connector)Output terminal to connect with other time lapse VCRwith RS-485 interface.TERMINATE switchUse to setup the termination (only when using the RS-485 terminal).ON : use to turn on the termination.OFF: use to turn off the termination.For the rating of each connector at the rear panel ofVCR, page 34.AC power socketThis socket connects to the power cord. Insert thecord firmly.Input terminalsALM INUse for alarm recording. The alarm sensor isconnected here.RST INUse to stop alarm recording.• When “ALARM REC DURATION” in“RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “MAN1,”the alarm recording stops when a signal is inputto this terminal. The alarm reset switch isconnected here.• When set to other than “MAN1,” it can be used toadjust the VCR’s clock.REC INUse to start/stop recording or for series recording.GNDWhen a lead connected to other terminals requires aground, connect the ground lead here.Output terminalsALM OUTUse to indicate an alarm recording to an externalalarm.MODE OUTUse to indicate the VCR’s mode of operation.• When “MODE OUT” in “REAR TERMINAL” menuis set to “CLOCK ADJ,” the clock of all connectedVCRs can be adjusted. ( page 26)CLK OUTUse to control an external camera switcher.CALL OUTUse to indicate when a tape reaches its end duringrecording or if there has been a problem duringrecording.Warning:The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz.Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the AC outlet before connecting to any rear terminals.
4Set UpNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationNote• Monitor to be connected– Connecting with some monitors may cause picture vibration and/or picture distortion at the top or bottom of the image at stillpicture or normal playback.– A television for domestic use may easily cause the picture vibration and distortion.• CCD camera to be connected– Do not connect color and black-and-white cameras together.Connecting with CCD Camera, Monitor, and SensorLanguage SelectionThe menu which appears on screen offers three languages: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL), or French (FRANÇAIS).This menu appears by pressing the MENU button when the VCR is turned on for the first time after the purchase or when theRESET button is pressed during use.1. Press the MENU button.• The menu appears as shown to the right.2. Turn the JOG dial to select the desired language.3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.•<MAIN MENU> appears on screen in the selected language.4. Press the MENU button to exit.Note• After first time setup and selecting the language to be used, the only way to go backand access the main menu in the three languages is to PRESS the RESET buttonfound on the back panel. The RESET button can be accessed with a small pointedobject. Once the RESET button is pressed, repeat steps 1 to 4 above.AUDIO VIDEOOUT OUTIN INRESETRSTINREC GND ALMALMMODECLKOUTCALLCCD CAMERAMONITORMOTION DETECTOR, SURFACE CONTACTS, etc.RJ-11E terminalVCR cableBNC-RCA adapterVCR REARGNDALM INVIDEO IN,VIDEO OUTAUDIO IN,AUDIO OUTENGLISHFRANÇAISESPAÑOLUse JOG to select,and ENTER .
5Set UpReference pageExample : Setting the day and present time to 8:25 p.m., 9 July, 2002.1. Press the MENU button.• <MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UPand turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.• <FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears.3. Turn the JOG dial to select TIME DATE ADJUST and turnthe SHUTTLE ring to the right.•<TIME DATE ADJUST> menu appears.4. Turn the JOG dial to set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS and turnthe SHUTTLE ring to the right.• When set to ON, the clock moves forward one hour.• When set to AUTO, the clock moves forward one hourfrom the 1st Sunday of April (at 2 a.m.) to the lastSunday of October (at 3 a.m.).• When set to ON or AUTO and the clock is put forwardone hour, the Daylight Savings Time symbol ( ) isshown next to the hour digit of TIME on screen andthe Daylight Savings Time indicator ( ) illuminates onthe fluorescent display.5. Turn the JOG dial to show “07” for MONTH and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.6. Set DAY, YEAR, TIME (hour digits, ten-minute digit, andone-minute digit) in a similar fashion.7. Turn the JOG dial while the one-minute digit of TIME isflashing.• The setting is now complete.•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears.8. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.Setting the current time to exact secondSet the clock as described above, but set minute digits to one or two minutes ahead ofthe reference time being used. When the reference time reaches 00 seconds of theminute you have set, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The VCR’s clock nowcorresponds to the reference time to the nearest second.Setting the Clock<MAIN MENU>DISPLAYTIMER PROGRAMRECORDING SET UPREAR TERMINALMAINTENANCECLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP<FIRST TIME SET UP>TIME DATE ADJUSTTAPE END STOPQUASI V-SYNC ONVIDEO MODE AUTO<TIME DATE ADJUST>DAYLIGHT SAVINGS OFFMONTH 01DAY 31YEAR 2002TIME 00:00:00MonthDay Year HourAlarmRecordingCounterSecondMinute07-09-’02 20:25:00 A0001• ’02 indicates year 2002.• The clock is shown in 24-hour format.• Alarm recording counter is shown during alarm recording only.<TIME DATE ADJUST>DAYLIGHT SAVINGS AUTOMONTH 01DAY 31YEAR 2002TIME 00:00:00<TIME DATE ADJUST>DAYLIGHT SAVINGS AUTOMONTH 07DAY 09YEAR 2002TIME 20:25:00Accurately set the day and present time before timer programming.Info.• To move the displayed position of theday and present time display onscreen, press the POSITION button() or ( ). ( ) moves the displaytowards right-forward direction and() towards a downward direction.Note• When the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is setto AUTO, the programmed recordingsstarting or finishing in the daylightsaving time changeover period maynot be recorded correctly.• The daylight saving time may varyfrom the one above depending onyour region or the year. In this case,set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON orOFF manually.
6NoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationBasic FunctionsTapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet.Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Useonly video cassette tapes marked .• It is recommended to use T-120 or T-160 tapes. Do not use tapes longer than T-160.Loading1. Insert the tape into the cassette slot by holdingit so that the long narrow edge with the contentslabel faces towards you.• The Cassette Status indicator illuminates onthe fluorescent display when the tape isinserted.Unloading1. Press the EJECT button on the front panel ofthe VCR.2. Remove the tape.Preventing accidental erasureTapes come with an erasure prevention tab which, when removed, prevents the tape’scontents from being erased or recorded over. If the tape you insert into the VCR hasthe erasure prevention tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you attemptto record on it.Recommended number of tape usesIt is recommended that the cassette tape is replaced with a new one depending on therecording time mode and type of tape used.erasure prevention tabLoading/Unloading a TapeNote• Your VCR has a protection circuitwhich will eject the tape if it is loadedimproperly. If the VCR ejects thetape, remove it completely and checkthat the long narrow edge with thecontents label is facing towards you,and the clear plastic window thatshows the video tape is facingupwards. Wait a few seconds, and tryinserting the tape again.• You cannot insert a tape when theVCR is locked.Info.• The VCR automatically turns on whenthe tape is loaded, AUTO POWERON.• The VCR automatically plays back thetape on which the erasure preventiontab has been removed, AUTO PLAY.• The VCR will eject a tape even if thepower to the VCR is turned off (aslong as the VCR is plugged into anAC outlet), POWER OFF EJECT.Note• When ejecting the tape duringrecording, press the STOP buttononce to stop recording, and thenpress the EJECT button to unload thetape.• You cannot eject a tape when theVCR is locked.Note• We recommend that you take anybroken or torn tapes to a professionalfor repair. The adhesives on manycommon types of tape could damagethe head of your VCR.INCORRECTNumber of tape usesT-120Recording time mode8HL24HL40H503520T-160453010EJECT
7Basic FunctionsReference page1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.2. Load a tape with an erasure prevention tabintact.3. Press the MODE button to select the desiredrecording mode.• The recording mode shown on thefluorescent display is based on using a T-160 tape for recording.Refer to Recording/playback time below forthe actual recording/playback time when T-120 or T-160 tape is used.4. Press the REC button to begin recording.5. Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop recording.Recording/playback timeAudio recordingThe 2H (playback only), 8H modes, and the modes with the letter “L” (L24H and L40H)are for audio recording and playback on the linear track.Manual RecordingNote• If the tape you insert in your VCR hasthe erasure prevention tab removed,your VCR will automatically eject it ifyou attempt to record on it.• The REC button will not functionunless a tape is in stop or pausemode.• A tape recorded by this VCR may notbe played back correctly by anotherVCR.Info.• Press the PAUSE button tomomentarily stop recording. Press itagain to resume recording. To protectthe tape, the pause mode isautomatically cancelled after aboutfive minutes.• For the VCR’s movement when thetape reaches its end during recording,go to page 29.Note• Audio will not be recorded if a camerawith a built-in microphone or otherperipherals for audio are notconnected.• The longer the recording mode is set,the worse the sound quality gets. InL40H mode, the sound quality is ofthe degree that the speaking voicecan be heard.T-120(2H)8HL24HL40H(2h)6h18h30h( ) is for playback only.T-160(2h 40min)8h24h40hMODERECSTOPPLAY
8NoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationBasic FunctionsPlayback1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.2. Load a pre-recorded tape.3. Press the MODE button to select the desiredplayback mode.4. Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playback.• If noise occurs during playback, adjust thetracking, page 17.5. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stopplayback.When the tape reaches its end during playback/fast forwardingVCR’s function varies by the setting of TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu.Rewinding a tapeWhile the tape is stopped, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.To stop rewinding, press the PLAY/STOP button on the front panel.Fast-forwarding a tapeWhile the tape is stopped, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.To stop fast-forwarding, press the PLAY/STOP button on the front panel.Audio playback and picture quality2H/8HPlayback modeAudioplayback VerygoodPictureQualityL40HL24HGood GoodGoodGoodVerygoodVCR’s functionFastForwardPlaybackTAPE ENDsettingSTOP or REWINDREPEAT orALARM•PROTStopVCR automatically rewindsto the beginning of the tapeand stops.StopStopInfo.• The VCR automatically plays back thetape on which the erasure preventiontab has been removed, AUTO PLAY.Note• Playback modeWhen the MODE button is pressed,the playback mode is switched in theorder of 8H L24H L40H 8H... (for a tape recorded in 8H, L24H orL40H mode).– A tape recorded in SP mode usingan other VCR can only be playedback in 2H mode.• Picture jitter or noise may occur whenthe tape is played back in L24H orL40H mode even if the tape wasrecorded in its respective mode.• When a pre-recorded tape is used forrecording, the colored noise mayappear on the beginning of theplayback picture.• There is normal sound playback onlywhen a tape recorded in 8H, L24H, orL40H mode is played back in itsrespective mode.• To find a picture you wish to view, goto page 18.• For TAPE END setting, go to page 29.Note• The fast-forward/rewind time of a T-160 tape is approximately 120seconds; however, the time varies bythe type of tape you use.MODESTOPPLAY
9Advanced FunctionsReference pageRecording Techniques<PROGRAM TO RECORD>DW START END HR1 --- --:-- --:-- ------2 --- --:-- --:-- ------3 --- --:-- --:-- ------4 --- --:-- --:-- ------5 --- --:-- --:-- ------6 --- --:-- --:-- ------7 --- --:-- --:-- ------8 --- --:-- --:-- ------1654321) Program numberUp to eight programs can be set.2) Day of the week display• Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting. Display SPL to applySPECIAL DW setting. ( next page)• Display DAY to record at the programmed time everyday.3) Recording start-time4) Next day indicator (•)Recording continues to the following day.5) Recording end-time6) Recording mode• Timer recording will not be performed when set to SKIP.Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( page 5)Info.• Time is displayed in 24-hour format.Info.When the Timer Recording indicator ( )starts flashing:a) A tape is not inserted.b) A tape without erasure prevention tabis inserted.– Remedy -1. Press the TIMER REC button to turnoff the Timer Recording indicator( ).2. In case of this:a) Insert a tape.b) Insert a tape with erasureprevention tab intact.3. Press the TIMER REC button twice toturn on the Timer Recording indicator.Info.• To erase a program:Select the program number you wishto erase, turn the SHUTTLE ring tothe right (DW column flashes), andthen turn the SHUTTLE ring to theleft.Note• If the VCR’s clock has not been set,the VCR will not be in timer recordingstand-by mode even though theTIMER REC button is pressed.Timer Recording<MAIN MENU>DISPLAYTIMER PROGRAMRECORDING SET UPREAR TERMINALMAINTENANCECLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP<TIMER PROGRAM>PROGRAM TO RECORDHOLIDAY SET UPSPECIAL DW MON-SAT<PROGRAM TO RECORD>DW START END HR1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24EP2 --- --:-- --:-- ------3--- --:-- --:-- ------<PROGRAM TO RECORD>DW START END HR1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24EP2 --- --:-- --:-- ------3 --- --:-- --:-- ------<PROGRAM TO RECORD>DW START END HR1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24EP2 TUE --:-- --:-- ------3 --- --:-- --:-- ------<PROGRAM TO RECORD>DW START END HR1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24EP2 TUE 12:00 --:-- ------3 --- --:-- --:-- ------<PROGRAM TO RECORD>DW START END HR1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24EP2 TUE 12:00 15:00 ------3 --- --:-- --:-- ------<PROGRAM TO RECORD>DW START END HR1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24EP2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L40EP3 --- --:-- --:-- ------<PROGRAM TO RECORD>DW START END HR1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24EP2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L40EP3 --- --:-- --:-- ------Example: Setting number 2 to L40H mode timer recording from 12:00 to 15:00 everyTuesday.1. Press MENU button.•<MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.•<TIMER PROGRAM> menu appears.3. When the cursor ( ) is next to PROGRAM TO RECORD,turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.•<PROGRAM TO RECORD> menu appears.4. Turn the JOG dial to select the program number and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right to select.5. In the DW column, turn the JOG dial to select the Day of theWeek. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to select.6. In the START column, turn the JOG dial to select the hourdigits of the start time. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the rightwhen done.Set the 10-minute digit and 1-minute digit in a similarfashion.7. In the END column, turn the JOG dial to select the hourdigits of the end time. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the rightwhen done.Set the 10-minute digit and 1-minute digit in a similarfashion.8. In the HR column, turn the JOG dial to select theRECORDING mode.9. Turn SHUTTLE to the right when done. (Cursor flashing willstop.)• If the program has not been set completely, the DWcolumn will continue to flash.Repeat steps 4 to 9 to set two or more programs at once.10. Press MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.11. Press TIMER REC button twice.• The VCR is turned off and the Timer Recording indicator ( ) illuminates on thefluorescent display.When TIMER REC button is pressed during the programmed period, the VCRstarts recording immediately.
10 Advanced FunctionsNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationHoliday set upUp to 20 days per year can be set for Holiday for when the timer recording will beperformed, or if HR in PROGRAM TO RECORD menu is set to SKIP, the timerrecording will not be performed during the programmed period.1. Display the <TIMER PROGRAM> menu.2. Turn the JOG dial to select HOLIDAY SET UP and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.•<HOLIDAY SET UP> menu appears.3. Turn the JOG dial to move the cursor ( ) and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.• Each time the JOG dial is turned, the cursor movestowards right-forward direction.4. Turn the JOG dial to select the month you want, and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.5. Turn the JOG dial to select the day you want, and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set two or more days at once.6. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.Special day of the weekSet the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timerrecording.1. Display the <TIMER PROGRAM> menu.2. Turn the JOG dial to select SPECIAL DW and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.3. Turn the JOG dial to set the start and end day of the week,and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.4. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.When the recording periods of two or more programs are overlappedThe VCR always gives priority to the higher-numbered program.Info.• To erase the pre-set month and day,turn the SHUTTLE ring to the leftwhile the month item is flashing.Note• Start day of the week and end day ofthe week cannot be identical.Info.• To make sure that the HOLIDAY SETUP setting is applied correctly, set atimer program with HLD in DWcolumn to the higher-numberedprogram.<HOLIDAY SET UP>01/01 01/15 02/11 03/2204/29 05/03 05/04 05/0507/20 09/15 09/23 10/1011/03 11/23 12/23 - - / - -- - / - - - - / - - - - / - - - - / - -MONTH/DAY<TIMER PROGRAM>PROGRAM TO RECORDHOLIDAY SET UPSPECIAL DW MON-SATRecording Techniques
11Advanced FunctionsReference page1. Press the MENU button.• <MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn the JOG dial to select RECORDING SET UP and turnthe SHUTTLE ring to the right.•<RECORDING SET UP> menu appears.3. When the cursor ( ) is next to ALARM REC MODE, turnthe SHUTTLE ring to the right.4. Turn the JOG dial to set the alarm recording mode you wantand turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.5. Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM REC DURATION andturn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.6. Turn the JOG dial to set the alarm recording duration youwant and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.• When set to MAN 1, alarm recording continues until RSTIN terminal is grounded.• When set to MAN 2, alarm recording continues whileALM IN terminal is grounded.7. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.Emergency RecordingThe VCR automatically starts an alarm recording when an alarm signal is input even ifthe VCR is in stop mode, turned off, or in stand-by mode for timer recording.1. After step 6 above, turn the JOG dial to select EMERGENCYREC and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.2. Turn the JOG dial to select ON and turn the SHUTTLE ringto the right.• The Emergency Recording indicator ( ) illuminateson the fluorescent display.Display during alarm recording• During the alarm recording, the alarm recording counter willautomatically be displayed on-screen if DISPLAY MODE (page 28) is set to 1, 2, or 3.• The Alarm Recording indicator ( ) on the fluorescentdisplay flashes during alarm recording and stays on when thealarm recording is finished.• The alarm recording counter shows up to 9999 alarmrecordings, then it is reset to 0000 and continues counting.• When initializing the alarm recording list, the alarm recordingcounter will also be reset.Alarm RecordingIf an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording. • For alarm recording connection, go topage 25.Info.• The index signal is automaticallyrecorded when an alarm recordingbegins. (The Index indicator ( )flashes on the fluorescent display.)• Even if an alarm recording isproceeding, the new alarm recordingstarts when the next alarm signal isinput. (While an index signal is beingrecorded and then the next alarmsignal is input, the second signal maynot be detected during skip or indexsearch.)• An alarm recording continues until itsend during timer recording, even if thetimer recording end-time is reached.• An alarm recording will be cancelled ifthe tape reaches its end.• If the interval between two alarmrecording start-times is too short, theskip or index search may not functioncorrectly. ( For the minimuminterval between two alarm recordingstart-times, go to page 18.)Note• After an emergency recording, theVCR automatically returns to itsoriginal state.Example)When ALARM REC MODE is set to L24H andALARM REC DURATION is 10 min.Alarm signal inputL24HRecording10 minRecording Alarm Recording<MAIN MENU>DISPLAYTIMER PROGRAMRECORDING SET UPREAR TERMINALMAINTENANCECLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP<RECORDING SET UP>ALARM REC MODE 8HALARM REC DURATION 1MEMERGENCY REC OFF<RECORDING SET UP>ALARM REC MODE 8HALARM REC DURATION 1MEMERGENCY REC OFF<RECORDING SET UP>ALARM REC MODE L24HALARM REC DURATION 1MEMERGENCY REC OFF<RECORDING SET UP>ALARM REC MODE L24HALARM REC DURATION 1MEMERGENCY REC OFF<RECORDING SET UP>ALARM REC MODE L24HALARM REC DURATION 10MEMERGENCY REC OFFAlarm recording counter01-01-’02 09:30:00 A0001<RECORDING SET UP>ALARM REC MODE L24HALARM REC DURATION 10MEMERGENCY REC ON
12 Advanced FunctionsNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationSeries Recording 2Series Recording 2 provides a function: when the first VCR’s tape reaches its end, thesecond VCR automatically begins recording. When the tape in second VCR finishes,the first VCR starts recording again. (The two VCRs keep recording one after another.)Set both the first and second VCRs as in the steps below.1. Repeat steps 1 to 6 of Series Recording 1.Steps 3 to 6 must be set to both 1st and 2nd VCRs.2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.• <MAIN MENU> appears.3. Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UPand turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears.4. Turn the JOG dial to select TAPE END and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.5. Turn the JOG dial to select REWIND and turn the SHUTTLEring to the right.6. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.Series Recording 1Series recording is possible if two or more of these units are connected. When the firstVCR’s tape reaches its end or an error occurs on VCR, the second VCR automaticallybegins recording.1. Press the MENU button.• <MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn the JOG dial to select REAR TERMINAL and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.•<REAR TERMINAL> menu appears.Step 3 and 4 on 1st VCR only:3. When the cursor ( ) is next to CALL OUT, turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.4. Turn the JOG dial to select WRNG•TAPE END and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.Step 5 and 6 on 2nd VCR only:5. Turn the JOG dial to select REC IN and turn the SHUTTLEring to the right.6. Turn the JOG dial to select SERIES and turn the SHUTTLEring to the right.7. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.<MAIN MENU>DISPLAYTIMER PROGRAMRECORDING SET UPREAR TERMINALMAINTENANCE<REAR TERMINAL>CALL OUT WRNGCLOCK OUT REC- 1MODE OUT RECREC IN REC-START/STOP<REAR TERMINAL>CALL OUT WRNGCLOCK OUT REC- 1MODE OUT RECREC IN REC-START/STOP<REAR TERMINAL>CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE ENDCLOCK OUT REC- 1MODE OUT RECREC IN REC-START/STOP<REAR TERMINAL>CALL OUT WRNGCLOCK OUT REC- 1MODE OUT RECREC IN REC-START/STOP<REAR TERMINAL>CALL OUT WRNGCLOCK OUT REC- 1MODE OUT RECREC IN SERIES• For series recording connection, go topage 25.Note• Timer or emergency recordingfunction cannot be used with seriesrecording at the same time.Recording Techniques<MAIN MENU>DISPLAYTIMER PROGRAMRECORDING SET UPREAR TERMINALMAINTENANCECLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP<FIRST TIME SET UP>TIME DATE ADJUSTTAPE END STOPQUASI V-SYNC ONVIDEO MODE COLOR<FIRST TIME SET UP>TIME DATE ADJUSTTAPE END STOPQUASI V-SYNC ONVIDEO MODE COLOR<FIRST TIME SET UP>TIME DATE ADJUSTTAPE END REWINDQUASI V-SYNC ONVIDEO MODE COLOR
13Advanced FunctionsReference pageRemote RecordingThis function permits you to control the start/end of recording from a remote place. TheVCR starts recording while the REC IN terminal is grounded.1. Display <REAR TERMINAL> menu.2. Set REC IN to REC-START/STOP.3. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.Repeat RecordingWith this function, when the tape reaches its end during recording, the VCR rewinds thetape and starts recording again.1. Press the MENU button.•<MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UPand turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears.3. Turn the JOG dial to select TAPE END and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.4. Turn the JOG dial to select REPEAT or ALARM•PROT andturn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.Refer to the table below for REPEAT and ALARM•PROT.Repeat indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display.5. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.When the tape reaches its end during recordingThe following functions are automatically engaged when the tape ends during recording.* To repeat recording on the same tape again, eject the tape and reinsert.<REAR TERMINAL>CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE ENDCLOCK OUT REC- 1MODE OUT RECREC IN REC-START/STOPTAPE END settingREPEATREWINDALARM•PROTSTOP The tape stops.When there are alarm recordings on tapeWhen there is NO alarm recording on tapeThe tape stops.(*) The tape is rewound automatically to the beginning andthen recording is resumed.The tape is rewound automatically to the beginning (except in timer recording) and then stops.The tape is rewound automatically to the beginning and then recording is resumed (also recordingover existing alarms).• For remote recording connection, goto page 25.Note• An index signal will not be recordedduring remote recording.• Series or timer recording functioncannot be used with remote recordingat the same time.<MAIN MENU>DISPLAYTIMER PROGRAMRECORDING SET UPREAR TERMINALMAINTENANCECLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP<FIRST TIME SET UP>TIME DATE ADJUSTTAPE END STOPQUASI V-SYNC ONVIDEO MODE COLOR<FIRST TIME SET UP>TIME DATE ADJUSTTAPE END STOPQUASI V-SYNC ONVIDEO MODE COLOR<FIRST TIME SET UP>TIME DATE ADJUSTTAPE END REPEATQUASI V-SYNC ONVIDEO MODE COLOR
14 Advanced FunctionsNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationMemory Backup in Case of Power FailureThis VCR includes a built-in backup memory, so the preset day and present time willremain in memory even if there is a power failure. However, if the power cord isdisconnected for a long period of time (2-3 months), the present time may not beaccurate. In this case, set the clock again.After a Power FailureIf a power failure occurs during manual, timer, or alarm recording,the VCR will return to the recording mode when the power comesback on. The Power Failure symbol (X) will be displayed for about1 minute on screen and the Power Loss indicator ( ) willilluminate on the fluorescent display when the power comes backon. If a power failure occurs while the VCR’s power is on, theVCR will turn on by itself when the power comes back on.Displaying/Clearing the Power Loss ListDisplaying the power loss listThe power failure start time is logged in the VCR’s Power Loss List. To view the list,please follow the steps listed below.1. Press the MENU button.• <MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.• <MAINTENANCE> menu appears.3. Turn the JOG dial to select POWER LOSS LIST and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.• <POWER LOSS LIST> appears.4. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time appears on screen.Clearing the power loss list1. Select POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR in <MAINTENANCE>menu and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to clear the list.•<MAINTENANCE> menu appears.To exit the menu without clearing the list, press theMENU button.3. Press the MENU button.• Once the list is cleared, the Power Loss indicator ( ) willgo off.Displaying/Clearing the Alarm ListDisplaying the alarm listThe alarm recording start time/date are logged in the VCR’s Alarm List. To view thelist, please follow the steps listed below.1. Press the MENU button.• <MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.• <MAINTENANCE> menu appears.3 Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM LIST and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.• <ALARM LIST> appears.4. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time appears on screen.01-01-’02 TUE00:00:00 X L24Additional FeaturesInfo.• The battery is fully charged if theVCR’s power cord is plugged into anAC outlet for 40 or more hours perweek.• If the battery is fully charged, even ifthe power cord is not plugged in, thefollowing settings will remain inmemory for up to 31 days:– The day and present time display– Alarm list– Power loss list– Number of tape uses– Counter display– Recording/Playback modeNote • When ALARM REC DURATION of theRECORDING SET UP menu is set toMAN1 or MAN2 and a power failureoccurs during the alarm recording, theVCR may not return to the alarmrecording mode when the powercomes back on.Note• Up to three power failure start timeswill be displayed. If more than threefailures have occurred, the first starttime and the last two start times willbe displayed on the list.Note• Maximum of 9,999 alarm recordingstart times will be counted.• Up to eight alarm recording starttimes will be displayed. If more thaneight alarm recordings have occurred,the first start time and the last sevenstart times will be displayed on thelist. POWER LOSS LIST CLEARTurn the SHUTTLE RINGthen POWER LOSS LISTwill be cleared.<ALARM LIST>0001 01-31-’02 00:000002000300040005000600070008<POWER LOSS LIST>01 01-31-’02 00:000203
15Advanced FunctionsReference pageClearing the alarm list1. Select ALARM LIST CLEAR in <MAINTENANCE> menuand turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to clear the list.•<MAINTENANCE> menu appears.To exit the menu without clearing the list, press theMENU button.3. Press the MENU button.• Once the list is cleared, the Alarm Recording indicator() on the fluorescent display will go off.Number of Tape Uses and Elapsed Time of VCRREPEAT REC TIMES Indicates how many times a tape has been recorded oversince it was first inserted.ELAPSED TIME Indicates the total time the VCR has been used for recordingor playback.1. Press the MENU button.•<MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.•<REPEAT REC TIMES> and <ELAPSED TIME> areshown at the bottom of the <MAINTENANCE> menu.3. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.Lock FunctionWhen the SEARCH button is pressed for more than 10 seconds, all buttons on thefront panel of VCR are locked and kept in the current condition. The Lock indicator( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display when the VCR is locked. To release thelock, press the SEARCH button for more than 10 seconds again. This function is onlyvalid when the VCR is turned off or recording.<MAINTENANCE>POWER LOSS LISTALARM LISTALL MENU INITIALIZEPOWER LOSS LIST CLEARALARM LIST CLEAR<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0<ELAPSED TIME> 0HNote• <REPEAT REC TIMES> is:– counted when the tape endsduring recording (except whenTAPE END of FIRST TIME SETUP menu is set to STOP)– memorized even if the VCR isturned off– reset when a tape is inserted– shown up to 200 times. OVER isshown if the number exceeds 200times.• <ELAPSED TIME> is shown up to89,999 hours. ALARM LIST CLEARTurn the SHUTTLE RINGthen ALARM LIST will becleared.
16 Advanced FunctionsNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationSpecial Effects PlaybackThe following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during specialeffects playback.Still picture1. Press PAUSE button during playback.• Press PAUSE button again to resume the playback.Shuttle ringBy turning the SHUTTLE ring during still picture, you can obtain a variety of playbackspeeds as shown below.1. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left during still picture.• The playback speed varies by the angle of SHUTTLE ring.• When SHUTTLE ring is released, it comes back to the center position and theplayback picture stays at still.Shuttle holdWhen the SHUTTLE ring is released, the playback speed can be fixed to one selected.1. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left to obtain a desired playback speed, then pressPAUSE button.2. Release SHUTTLE.Cancelling the shuttle hold playback1. Press PAUSE button once to go back to the still picture and press once again toreturn to the playback.Direct shuttle ringBy turning the SHUTTLE ring during playback, you can obtain some of special effectsplayback as shown below.Frame or field playback1. To forward frames or fields one by one, turn the JOG dial during still picture.• Turn to the right to forward.• Turn to the left to reverse.To forward frames or fields continuously, keep turning the JOG dial during still picture.• Keep turning to the right to forward frames (fields) continuously.• Keep turning to the left to reverse frames (fields) continuously.To stop frame or field playback, release the JOG dial.• The playback picture stays at still.Note• Noise bars may appear on the picturewhile switching between forward andreverse frame or field playback.( ) indicates the playback speed ofthe recorded tape in 2H mode.15(7)9(5)211/71/151/30 89101175615(7)9(5)311/71/151/3043211 Reverse high speed search2 Reverse speed search3 Reverse fast playback (x3)4 Reverse playback5 Reverse slow6 Still7 Slow playback8 Normal playback9 Fast playback (x2)10 Forward speed search11 Forward high speed search( ) indicates the playback speed ofthe recorded tape in 2H mode.15(7)9(5)9(5)275615(7)343211 Reverse high speed search2 Reverse speed search3 Reverse fast playback (x3)4 Normal playback5 Fast playback (x2)6 Forward speed search7 Forward high speed search
17Advanced FunctionsReference pageAdjustment during PlaybackTracking AdjustmentIf noise appears in the picture during playback, reverse/forward slow playback, fastplayback, reverse playback, frame or field playback, you can reduce or eliminate it byadjusting the tracking.How to adjust during playback1. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best picture.How to adjust during reverse/forward slow playback, fast playback, reverseplayback, frame or field playback1. During still picture, turn SHUTTLE to obtain the respective playback mode.If noise appears in frame or field playback, set to slow playback.2. While turning SHUTTLE, press PAUSE button.• The playback picture is fixed at the selected speed.3. Release SHUTTLE.4. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best picture.Initializing the trackingThe tracking will be reset to its initial setting by pressing both TRACKING buttons (+)and (–) together during playback.Vertical Adjustment (picture vibration at the top and bottom)The picture vibration during still picture, fast playback, or playback at L24H or L40Hmode can be reduced or eliminated by the following steps.How to adjust1. Press PAUSE button during playback.2. Press VERTICAL ADJUST button (+) or (–) to reduce or eliminate the picturevibration.Initializing the vertical adjustmentThe vertical adjustment will be reset to its initial setting by pressing both VERTICALADJUST buttons (+) and (–) together during still picture, fast playback, or playback atL24H or L40H mode.If noise appears POSITIONTRACKING/VERTICAL ADJUSTWhen the picture is vibratingPOSITIONTRACKING/VERTICAL ADJUSTNote• Adjust the tracking at each playbackmode or the type of playback (fastplayback, reverse playback, etc.),since the method of trackingadjustment varies.• Although the tracking is adjustedduring reverse playback or reverseslow playback, the noise may remainon screen.• When a picture recorded in 8H modeis played back in L24H or L40Hmode, noise may appear on screenafter the adjustment.• The noise bars will move continuouslywhen a TRACKING button isdepressed.Note• Horizontal vibration cannot becorrected with VERTICAL ADJUSTbuttons.•VERTICAL ADJUST buttons will notwork, when QUASI V-SYNC of FIRSTTIME SET UP menu is set to OFF.• The picture vibration during stillpicture or frame or field playback maynot be adjusted with VERTICALADJUST buttons.
18 Advanced FunctionsNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationRewind direction Fast forward direction-255 -2 -1Present position+2+1 +255Alarm RecordingThe various search functions help you find pictures you wish to view.Counter Memory StopRewinds a tape till the counter on the fluorescent display reaches “00000” and stops.1. Press the SEARCH button once.•<SEARCH FUNCTION> menu appears and COUNTERMEMORY STOP is highlighted.• The Counter Memory Stop indicator ( ) illuminates onthe fluorescent display.2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.• The VCR starts rewinding the tape.To quit while rewinding, press the STOP button.To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu withoutrewinding, press the STOP button.Skip SearchDuring fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR plays back a tape (at 2H or 8H mode) forabout four seconds where an index signal is recorded. This process is repeated untilthe end or beginning of the tape is reached.1. Press the SEARCH button until SKIP SEARCH ishighlighted.• The Skip Search indicator ( ) illuminates on thefluorescent display.2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right or left to start the search.• Turning the SHUTTLE ring to the right proceeds thesearch in the forward direction.• Turning the SHUTTLE ring to the left proceeds thesearch in the reverse direction.To quit while searching, press the STOP button.To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu withoutsearching, press the STOP button.3. When you find a picture you wish to view, press the PLAYbutton.Index SearchDuring fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR will search for an index signal you haveselected. When the index signal is found, the VCR will play back in still picture.1. Press the SEARCH button until INDEX SEARCH ishighlighted.• The Index Search indicator ( ) illuminates on thefluorescent display.2. Turn the JOG dial to select an index number (between 1 and255) you wish to find.To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu withoutsearching, press the STOP button.3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right or left to start the search.• Turning the SHUTTLE ring to the right proceeds thesearch in the forward direction.• Turning the SHUTTLE ring to the left proceeds thesearch in the reverse direction.• The index number shown on the fluorescent display willdecrease one by one as each index signal goes by.To quit while searching, press the STOP button.Searching Techniques<SEARCH FUNCTION>COUNTER MEMORY STOPSKIP SEARCHINDEX SEARCHTurn the SHUTTLE RINGto execute.Press STOP to exit.<SEARCH FUNCTION>COUNTER MEMORY STOPSKIP SEARCHINDEX SEARCHTurn the SHUTTLE RING or to executePress STOP to exit.ALARMRECORDING ALARMRECORDINGPresent positionIndexFast forwardFast forwardIndexApprox. 4 sec.playback Approx. 4 sec.playbackFast forward<SEARCH FUNCTION>COUNTER MEMORY STOPSKIP SEARCHINDEX SEARCH 1Use JOG to adjust,turn the SHUTTLE RING or to execute.Press STOP to exit.Note• When the counter on the fluorescentdisplay indicates “00000,” COUNTERMEMORY STOP in the SEARCHFUNCTION menu cannot be selected.Info.• Skip search or index search may notfunction if the interval between twoalarm recording start-times is tooshort. The table below indicates theminimum interval between two alarmrecording start-times for the skip orindex search to work correctly.Note• Audio output is muted during the skipsearch.Info. Skip search mechanismInfo. How to count index number• Index number is the count from thepresent position. The index numberof one alarm recording before thepresent position is “-1.” One after is“+1.”•±255 alarm recordings are counted atthe maximum.Note• The index signal may be difficult tolocate in some recording conditions.Minimum intervalbetween two alarmrecording start-timesAlarmrecordingmode8HL24HL40Happrox. 15 sec.approx. 2 min.approx. 2 min.
19Advanced FunctionsReference pageUsing RS-485 InterfaceConfiguring the Time Lapse VCRImportant notice:• Before connecting the hardware, unplug the powercord of the VCR from the wall outlet, and turn the RS-485 controller power off.Connecting the VCRs to a RS-485 controller1. Connect the cable to the RS-485 terminal of the RS-485controller.2. Connect the other end of cable to RS-485 IN terminal on theVCR.3. Connect the other end of the cable to RS-485 OUT terminalof the 1st VCR and the other end of cable to RS-485 INterminal on the 2nd VCR.4. Continue this process until the last (up to 127) VCR isconnected.Note• RS-485 remote control is through a RJ-45 connector on therear panel. RS-485 remote connection requires two wires.One wire connects to the RS-485 RXA and the other connectsto the RS-485 RXB. Connect RXS and RXB externally, or setthe TERMINATE switch to ON. If more than two units areconnected, connect only one VCR with RXS and RXBexternally, or set the TERMINATE switch to ON.• Twist the wires together to help eliminate noise from thesignal.RS-485 SettingSet the RS-485 interface board setting by using the on screenmenu of the VCR.1. Press MENU button.•<MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRSTTIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE tothe right.•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menuappears.3. Turn JOG to select RS-485 and turnSHUTTLE to the right.•<RS-485> menu appears.4. Change the parameter value by turningJOG to the left or right and turnSHUTTLE to the right to store the newvalue.5 Repeat step 4 until all of the items are set.•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears after setting VCRGROUP.6. Press MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.Note• Set TRANSMISSION RATE to the same value as thecontrolling RS-485 controller.• When VCRs have a unique VCR ADDRESS (from VCR01 toVCR127), VCRs can be controlled remotely via a RS-485controller.• When the group number (from 01 to 15) is set, the multipleVCRs set to the same number will be controlled at the sametime.Connecting to a RS-485 ControllerPhysical protocol of RS-485Data formatSynchronization AsynchronousTransmittion rate 1200/2400/4600/9600/19200 bpsStart bit length 1bitStop bit length 1bitData length 8bitParity bit NilNote• When the RS-485 controller sends the command to theVCR, enable the RS-485 driver of the controller to send thedata before sending Start bit (before T=1bit or more).Data enableRXBRXACommand data DRDataenableCommanddataStartbit StopbitTD0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7<MAIN MENU>DISPLAYTIMER PROGRAMRECORDING SET UPREAR TERMINAL<FIRST TIME SET UP>TIME DATE ADJUSTTAPE END STOPQUASI V-SYNC ONVIDEO MODE AUTORS-485<RS-485>TRANSMISSION RATE 9600STATUS OFFVCR ADDRESS VCR01VCR GROUP NONE<RS-485>TRANSMISSION RATE 9600STATUS OFFVCR ADDRESS VCR01VCR GROUP NONERS-485ONINOUTTERMINATEOFFAUDIO VIDEOOUT OUTIN INRESETALM RSTINREC GND ALMMODECLKOUTCALLBATTERYOPENRS-485ONINOUTTERMINATEOFFAUDIO VIDEOOUT OUTIN INRESETALM RSTINREC GND ALMMODECLKOUTCALLBATTERYOPENRS-485ONINOUTTERMINATEOFFAUDIO VIDEOOUT OUTIN INRESETALM RSTINREC GND ALMMODECLKOUTCALLBATTERYOPENRS-485 Controller1st VCR2nd VCR127th VCRTo RS-485 terminalTo RS-485 IN terminalTo RS-485 OUT terminalTo RS-485 IN terminalTo RS-485 OUT terminalTo RS-485 IN terminalTo RS-485 OUT terminalTo RS-485 IN terminalRS-485 INRJ-45 connector12345678RS-485 OUTRJ-45 connector12345678No.12345678Pin AssignmentNO CONNECTIONNO CONNECTIONRXSRXB (Data –)NO CONNECTIONRXA (Data +)NO CONNECTIONNO CONNECTION
20 Advanced FunctionsNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationCommands from RS-485 ControllerThe commands sent from the RS-485 controller to the VCR andresponses produced by the VCR are detailed in this section.• Input the “VCR ADDRESS (eg. VCR01)” that you want tocontrol and “, (comma)” before inputting the command code.• When you want to control all the VCRs set to the samegroup number, input “GROUP (eg. GRP01)” that you want tocontrol and “, (comma)” before inputting the commandcodes.• When you want to control all connected VCRs, input “ALL”and “, (comma)” before inputting the command codes.*CR indicates carriage return code (0DH).Example 1:Fast forward the tape in the VCR of the ID number VCR02.*CR indicates carriage return code (0DH).*2Status or error code will be sent from the VCR whenSTATUS in the RS-485 menu is set to ON.Example 2:When the VCRs from VCR28 to VCR34 are set to GROUP03,and switch on the all VCR of the GROUP number 03.*CR indicates carriage return code (0DH).* When the commands are sent for the group of VCRs, statusor error code will not be sent from the VCRs.Example 3:Set the clock of the all VCR connected to 12:27.*CR indicates carriage return code (0DH).* When the commands are send for ALL VCRs, status or errorcode will not be sent from the VCR.Using RS-485 InterfaceSending commandsfrom the RS-485 controllerStatus or error codefrom the VCR to RS-485 controllerMeaningsCommand for fast forwarding(VCR02)Command received (VCR02) *2Command carried out (VCR02) *2VCR02, FF CRVCR02, RC CR *2VCR02, EX CR *2Format : CommandCodesVCR ADDRESS,GROUP or ALLParameter1,Parameter2,,ParameternCRFormat : CommandCodesVCR ADDRESSParameter1,Parameter2,,ParameternCRCommand : Commands set to the VCR.Status : Response codes from the VCR to outside.Sending commandsfrom the RS-485 controllerStatus or error codefrom the RS-485 controllerMeaningsCommand for setting all VCRs’ clock at 12:27ALL,SC12,27 CRGRP03,PW1 CR Power ON commandSending commandsfrom the RS-485 controllerStatus or error codefrom the VCR to RS-485 controllerMeanings
21Advanced FunctionsReference pageNO.123456789101112131415161718192021 2223242526272829303132CommandsPWPW0PW1EJSPPBRPFFRWRCCMPUPU0PU1FARALKLK0SFSRIFIRINTRTR0TR1TPSSLOLMCRCTFunctionsPower ON/OFFPower OFFPower ONEjectStopPlaybackReverse playbackFast forwardRewindRecordingCounter memory stopPause ON/OFFPause OFFPause ONFrame adavance (when still)Reverse frame adavance (when still) Lock OFFLock ONSkip search (forward)Skip search (reverse)Index search (forward)( =001-255)Index search (reverse)( =001-255)Enquiry about current index No.(during index search)Timer recording ON/OFF Timer recording OFF Timer recording ONEnquiry about current executing timerprogram No.Enquiry about current VCR statusLock ON/OFF :0=OFF, 1=ONEnquiry about current lock status andlock modeCounter resetEnquiry about current counter displayvalueExplanation of statusCommand received and carried out Index No. is =001-255 Command received and carried outTimer program No. is =1-8 (Note)ER08,when not timer recordingPower off, cassette inPower off, cassette outPower on, cassette inPower on, cassette outFast forward underwayRewind underwayRecording underwayRecording pause underwayPlayback underwayReverse playback underwayForward speed search underwayReverse speed search underwayStill underwayCounter memory stop underwaySkip search (fast forward) underwaySkip search (rewind) underwayPlayback during skip searchIndex search (fast forward) underwayIndex search (rewind) underwayRewind during repeat recordingAlarm recording underwayTimer recording underwayStandby for timer recordingTimer recording error underwayAlarm recording Index writing underwayFrame advance underwayReverse frame advance underwayCommand received and carried out : 0=Lock off, 1=Lock onCommand received and carried out =00000-99999Status after normal executionRC EXRC IDRC EXRC TNRC ST00RC ST01RC ST02RC ST03RC ST04RC ST05RC ST06RC ST07RC ST08RC ST09RC ST10RC ST11RC ST12RC ST13RC ST14RC ST15RC ST16RC ST17RC ST18RC ST19RC ST20RC ST21RC ST22RC ST23RC ST30RC ST33RC ST34RC EXRC LM RC EXRC CT*1OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO–OOO––O–O–*2––––––––––––––––––––––O–––OO–O–OCR CR CRCRCR CRCRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCommands and Responses•CR indicates carriage return code (0DH).• indicates one character or number. (eg. indicates three characters or numbers.)• *1: the command available for “ALL” VCRs or the “GROUP” of the VCRs. (All commands are available for controlling the specifiedVCR ADRESS.)• *2: the command for which the VCR sends the status even when the STATUS in RS-485 menu is set to OFF.
22 Advanced FunctionsNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationUsing RS-485 InterfaceNO.33343536373839404142434445464748CommandsMCMDDPDPPISD (1), (2), (3) DTSC (1), (2)TMTDPS (1), (2)LCDP131 PG (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8) DPPMDP131 CADPDW (1), (2) FunctionsSwitch over REC/PLAY mode to = 006, L18, L30Enquiry about current REC/PLAY modeChange menu to the next layerSwitch screen page to : 000=present time display100=MAIN MENU110=DISPLAY menu120=SEARCH FUNCTION menu130=TIMER PROGRAM menu131=PROGRAM TO RECORD menu132=HOLIDAY SET UP menu 140=RECORDING SET UP menu150=REAR TERMINAL menu160=MAINTENANCE menu161=POWER LOSS LIST162=ALARM LIST163=ALL MENU INITIALZE164=POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR165=ALARM LIST CLEAR170=FIRST TIME SET UP menu171=TIME DATE ADJUST menu172=RS-485 menuEnquiry about current screen pageCurrent date setting (1):Month, (2):Day, (3) :YearEnquiry about current dateCurrent time setting (1):Hour, (2):MinuteEnquiry about current timeEnquiry about power failure symbolTime and date display position (1):Horizontal=01-30 (mode 1,size large)=01-52 (mode 1,size small)=01-39 (mode 2,3 size large)=01-62 (mode 2,3 size small) (2):Vertical=01-37 (mode 1,size large or small)=01-35 (mode 2,3 size large or small)Enquiry about time and date displaypositionTimer program setting (1)Program No.=1-8 (2):Day of the week (0=SUN, 1=MON, 2=TUE, 3=WED, 4=THU, 5=FRI, 6=SAT,7=DAY, 8=SPL,9=HLD) (3):Rec. starting hour=00-23 (4):Rec. starting minute=00-59 (5):Rec. ending hour=00-23 (6):Rec. ending minute=00-59 (7):Rec. time mode= 006, L18, L30, SKPEnquiry about setting contents of timerprogram No. ( =1-8)Clear contents of timer program No. ( =1-8)Setting the special day of the week (1):Start day of the week (0-6) (2):End day of the week (0-6)0=SUN, 1=MON, 2=TUE, 3=WED,4=THU, 5=FRI, 6=SATStatus after normal exectionRC EXRC MD (1)RC EXRC ON (1) (2)RC EXRC TD (1), (2), (3), (4)RC EXRC TI (1), (2), (3)RC MKRC EXRC LT (1), (2)RC EXRC MP (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) (8)RC EX(Cannot accept this command when (1)and (2)are the same number)Explanation of statusCommand received and carried out (1): (same as item 34)Command received and carried out (1):(same as item 37),050=LANGUAGE SELECT (2) : 0=Setting completed, 1=Setting underwayCommand received and carried out (1),- (3):(same as item 39) (4):Day of the week0=SUN, 1=MON, 2=TUE,3=WED, 4=THU, 5=FRI, 6=SATCommand received and carried out (1):Hour, (2):Minute, (3):Second : 0=Not Displayed, 1=DisplayedCommand received and carried out (1), (2) : (same as item 44)Command received and carried out(Note) An error (ER08) will occur if anattempt is made to program a timer program number that has already been set. Clear thetimer program contents with the "CA "command and then retry. (1),- (8) (=same as item 46)Command received and carried out*1O–OO–O–O––O–O–OO*2–O––O–O–OO–O–O––CR CRCR CRCRCR CRCR CRCR CRCRCRCRCRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCR CRCRCRCRSend the commands no. 45 and 47 when the VCR is in STOP mode.
23Advanced FunctionsReference pageNO.49505152535455565758596061626364656667686970717273747576777879808182CommandsDW?AMAS1ADAS0EMEM0EM1AS2TEFS0DMDM?CH0CH1FS1CO (1), (2)ROMORMCUCU?BLBL?STANATCAPNPTPCMIHM?WNFunctionsEnquiry about setting of the special day of the weekAlarm recording mode setting =06, 18, 30Enquire of alarm recording mode settingAlarm REC duration setting :0=MAN1, 1=MAN2, 2=15S, 3=30S, 4=45S, 5=1M, 6=2M, 7=5M, 8=10MEnquiry about alarm REC duration settingEmergency REC ON/OFFEmergency REC OFFEmergency REC ONEnquiry about emergency REC settingTape end movement setting : 0=STOP, 1=REWIND, 2=REPEAT, 3=ALARM•PROT (protect) Enquiry about tape end movement setDisplay mode setting =1-4 Enquiry about display mode settingSet date character display size "SMALL"Set date character display size "LARGE"Enquiry about date character display sizeClock out setting (1):0=REC, 1=T/L REC (2):01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 60, 00(output by field)Enquiry about clock out settingMode out setting : 0=REC, 1=PLAY, 2=POWER, 3=TAPE IN, 5=CLOCK ADJEnquiry about MODE OUT settingCALL OUT setting :0=OFF, 1=ONReceive the command only when thesignal at the CALL OUT terminal is switched to the active condition.Enquiry about CALL OUT settingBlue Back setting : 0=OFF, 1=ONEnquiry about Blue Back settingSet menu item to flash :0=OFF, 1=ONEnquiry about current alarm REC. No.Enquiry about alarm list : 0=about the first alarm recording 1-7=about the last to seventh last alarm recordingClearing alarm listEnquiry about current power loss No.Enquiry about power loss list : 0=about the first power loss 1=about the second last power loss 2=about the last power lossClearing power loss listInitializing the menu settingEnquiry about the elapsed timeEnquiry about warning informationStatus after normal executionRC DW (1), (2)RC EXRC AMRC EXRC APRC EXRC EGRC EXRC TERC EXRC DMRC EXRC CZRC EXRC CD (1), (2)RC EXRC MRRC EX RC CURC EXRC BLRC EX RC ANRC AT (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)RC EXRC PNRC PT (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)RC EXRC HMRC WNExplanation of status (1):Start day (of the week) (0-6) (2):End day (of the week) (0-6)0=SUN, 1=MON, 2=TUE, 3=WED,4=THU, 5=FRI, 6=SATCommand received and carried out =06, 18, 30Command received and carried out :(same as item 53)Command received and carried out :0=OFF, 1=ONCommand received and carried out :(same as item 59)Command received and carried out =1-4Command received and carried outCommand received and carried out : 0=SMALL, 1=LARGECommand received and carried out (1), (2):(same as item 66)Command received and carried out : (same as item 68)Command received and carried out : 0=OFF, 1=ONCommand received and carried out : 0=OFF, 1=ONCommand received and carried out =0000-9999 (1):Month, (2):Day, (3):Year, (4):Hour, (5):MinuteCommand received and carried out =00-99 (1):Month, (2):Day, (3):Year, (4):Hour, (5):MinuteCommand received and carried out :=hour :Warning No.00=no malfunction, 01=tape end03=video input missing04=clogged head05=reel rotation trouble06=loading motor trouble07=capstan motor trouble08=drum motor trouble, 09=tape loose10=switching power short, 11=cut tape*1–O–O–OOO–O–O–OO–O–O–O–O–O––O––OO––*2O–O–O–––O–O–O––O–O–O–O–O–OO–OO––OOCR CR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCRCR CRCRCRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCR
24 Advanced FunctionsNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationNO.8384858687888990919293949596979899100CommandsCA0RIRI?QVQMCLRLSMSM?RS?LP?MQSB1MMSB3HL (1), (2), (3)EHHCFunctionsClearing the warning "ER05"REC IN setting : 0=SERIES, 1=REC-START/STOPEnquiry about REC IN settingQUASI-VSYNC setting :0=OFF, 1=ONEnquiry about QUASI-VSYNC settingCALL OUT setting : 0=WRNG, 1=WRNG•TAPE ENDEnquiry about CALL OUT settingDAYLIGHT SAVING setting : 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=AUTOEnquiry about DAYLIGHT SAVINGS settingEnquiry about REPEAT REC TIMESEnquiry about tape remaining timeVIDEO MODE setting : 0=COLOR, 1=B/W, 2=AUTOEnquiry about VIDEO MODEMenu language selection : 0=English, 1=French, 2=SpanishEnquiry about selected menu languageHoliday set up setting (1):Position No. 01-20, (2):Month, (3):DayClearing holiday set up setting : Position No. 01-20Enquiry about holiday set up setting online 1 to 5 : Line No. 1-5Status after normal executionRC EXRC RIRC EXRC QVRC EXRC CLRC EXRC SMRC RSRC RSOVERRC LP (1), (2)RC EXRC SQRC EXRC SPRC EXRC HC (1), (2), (1), (2), (1), (2), (1), (2), (1), (2)Explanation of statusCommand received and carried out :(same as item 93)Command received and carried out : 0=OFF, 1=ONCommand received and carried out :(same as item 97)Command received and carried out : 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=AUTO OFF,3=AUTO ON : 000-200OVER (more than 201 times) (1):Hour, (2):MinuteCommand received and carried out : (same as item 108)Command received and carried out : (same as item 110)8=Language is not selectedCommand received and carried out (1):Month, (2):Day*1OO–O–O–O–––O–O–OO–*2––O–O–O–OOO–O–O––OCR CR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCRCRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCR CRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRCRNO.1234567ErrorsER00ER01ER02ER03ER04ER05ER06Meaning of errorNo power supplyNo cassette loadedBroken tape tab (unable to record)Beginning of the tapeTape endProblem with the tape, video input or VCR mechanismPresent time or timer program not yet setNO.8910111213ErrorsER07ER08ER10ER11ER12ER13Meaning of errorAlarm REC underway (Unable to change setting)UnfeasibleIncorrect commandIncorrect parameterOverflow of the VCR's command receive bufferData not received correctlyError codeUsing RS-485 Interface
25InstallationReference pageConnections for Various FunctionsRemote Recording ConnectionConnect the VCR with a remote switch as shown to the right.( page 13 for the menu setting)Remote switchRSTINREC GND ALMALMMODECLKOUTCALLSeries Recording ConnectionConnect VCRs to be used as shown below. ( page 12 for the menu setting)*1 : This connection is necessary in case of Series Recording 2.*11st VCRRSTINREC GND ALMALMMODECLKOUTCALL2nd VCRRSTINREC GND ALMALMMODECLKOUTCALLAlarm Recording ConnectionThe alarm can be confirmed from a distance by connectingthe ALM OUT terminal with an existing alarm system panel orother peripherals such as a buzzer. Connect the VCR andother peripherals as shown to the right. ( page 11 for themenu setting)Alarm set switchAlarm reset switch External alarm lampand buzzerRSTINREC GND ALMALMMODECLKOUTCALL
26 InstallationNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationConnection for External Time Clock AdjustmentConnect VCRs as shown below.External time clock adjustmentThe VCR’s clock can be set to the nearest hour by connecting with an external clock. When two or more VCRs are connected, theclock can be set to the first VCR’s clock simultaneously. Make the following settings on all VCRs that you wish to set the clock.1 Press the MENU button.•<MAIN MENU> appears.2 Set ALARM REC DURATION of <RECORDING SET UP> menu to other than MAN1.Set step 3 to the first VCR only when setting the clock of more than two VCRs.3 Set MODE OUT of <REAR TERMINAL> menu to CLOCK ADJ.4 Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.How the external time clock adjustment worksWhen the RST IN terminal is grounded at the rear panel, the clock is automatically set to the nearest hour.Example)• When the display shows 11:29:59, the clock is adjusted to 11:00:00.• When the display shows 11:30:00, the clock is adjusted to 12:00:00.When more than two VCRs are connected and the clock of the first VCR is adjusted to the nearest hour, the additional VCRs willalso be set to the nearest hour.2nd VCR1st VCRSwitchRSTINREC GND ALMALMMODECLKOUTCALL RSTINREC GND ALMALMMODECLKOUTCALL*1 : When connecting MODE OUT terminal of the first VCR with RST IN terminal of the second VCR,the on-screen clock of the second VCR can be adjusted to that of the first VCR.*1<RECORDING SET UP>ALARM REC MODE 8HALARM REC DURATION 1MEMERGENCY REC OFF<REAR TERMINAL>CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE ENDCLOCK OUT REC- 1MODE OUT CLOCK ADJREC IN SERIESConnections for Various Functions
27InstallationReference pageSetting the Menus01-01-’02 16:26:48<DISPLAY>DISPLAY MODE 2TIME DATE SIZE SMALLBLUE BACK OFFe.g.<MODE 2> 01-31-’01 WED00:00:00 L24<TIMER PROGRAM>PROGRAM TO RECORDHOLIDAY SET UPSPECIAL DW MON-SAT<RECORDING SET UP>ALARM REC MODE 8HALARM REC DURATION 1MEMERGENCY REC OFF<REAR TERMINAL>CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE ENDCLOCK OUT REC- 1MODE OUT RECREC IN SERIES<MAINTENANCE>POWER LOSS LISTALARM LISTALL MENU INITIALIZEPOWER LOSS LIST CLEARALARM LIST CLEAR<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0<ELAPSED TIME> 0H<FIRST TIME SET UP>TIME DATE ADJUSTTAPE END STOPQUASI V-SYNC ONVIDEO MODE COLORRS-485<PROGRAM TO RECORD>DW START END HR1 DAY 12:00 15:00 L24EP2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L40EP3 WED 12:00 15:00 8EP4 THU 12:00 15:00 8EP5 FRI 12:00 15:00 L40EP6 HLD 12:00 15:00 SKIP7 SUN 12:00 15:00 L24EP8 SPL 20:00 22:00 SKIP<HOLIDAY SET UP>01/01 01/15 02/11 03/2204/29 05/03 05/04 05/0507/20 09/15 09/23 10/1011/03 11/23 12/23 - - / - -- - / - - - - / - - - - / - - - - / - -MONTH/DAY<POWER LOSS LIST>01 01-01-’02 00:000203<ALARM LIST>0001 01-01-’02 00:000002000300040005000600070008<MAIN MENU>DISPLAYTIMER PROGRAMRECORDING SET UPREAR TERMINALMAINTENANCECLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UPUse JOG to select,and ENTER.Press MENU to exit. ALARM LIST CLEARTurn the SHUTTLE RINGthen ALARM LIST will becleared. POWER LOSS LIST CLEARTurn the SHUTTLE RINGthen POWER LOSS LISTwill be cleared. ALL MENU INITIALIZETurn the SHUTTLE RINGthen all MENU will beinitialized.<TIME DATE ADJUST>DAYLIGHT SAVINGS OFFMONTH 01DAY 01YEAR 2002TIME 00:00:00<RS-485>TRANSMISSION RATE 9600STATUS OFFVCR ADDRESS VCR01VCR GROUP NONEThe Day and Present Time DisplayMenu ChartSet the menus by the following steps.1. Press MENU button.•<MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to select the desireditem.• When turned to the right, the cursor moves downward.• When turned to the left, the cursor moves upward.3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.• The desired item is selected and the menu appears.4. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to select item.5. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right, then the setting itemflashes.6. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to change the setting.7. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to set.8. Press MENU button.• The day and present time display appears.
28 InstallationNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationSetting the MenusMAIN MENUDISPLAYSets the display format of thedate and present time onscreen.TIMER PROGRAMSets the timer recording.RECORDING SET UPSets the alarm recording mode,alarm recording duration, andemergency recording.REAR TERMINALSets the frequency division ratio of CLOCK OUT, outputsignal of CALL OUT terminal, MODE OUT terminal, etc.MAINTENANCEDisplays the power loss list, alarm list, etc. Also, initializesall menu settings and clears the power loss list and alarmlist.CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UPSets the present time and the operation at the tape end, etc.<MAIN MENU>DISPLAYTIMER PROGRAMRECORDING SET UPREAR TERMINALMAINTENANCECLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UPUse JOG to select,and ENTER.Press MENU to exit.DISPLAYSetting the display mode(DISPLAY MODE)1Shows date and present time.2Shows date, day of the week,present time, and recordingmode.3Displays nothing. In case ofalarm recording, same asDISPLAY MODE 2.4Displays nothing.* shown when DISPLAY MODE 1, 2, or 3 is selected.Setting the size of letters for date and present time display(TIME DATE SIZE)SMALL The size of the letters become small.LARGE The size of the letters become large.Setting the background color (BLUE BACK)ON The blue colored screen overlays on the recordedpicture when the menu is displayed on the monitor.OFF The blue colored screen will be replaced by therecorded picture overlaid with the menu display.• When the setting is OFF and the video signal is not input,the blue colored screen overlays on the recorded picturewhen the menu is displayed on the monitor.• When the setting is ON and the video signal is not input, thebackground color will be in blue. In this case, the warning“NO SIGNAL” flashes on screen and “noSIg” flashes on thefluorescent display.<DISPLAY>DISPLAY MODE 1TIME DATE SIZE SMALLBLUE BACK ONe.g.<MODE 1>07-09-’02 00:00:00MonthDay YearHourAlarmRecordingCounter*SecondMinute07-09-’02 20:25:00 A0001DISPLAY MODE 1MonthDayDay ofthe WeekYearHourAlarmRecordingCounter*SecondMinute07-09-’02 TUE A000120:25:00 8RecordingModeDISPLAY MODE 2 and 3RECORDING SET UPSetting the alarm recording mode(ALARM REC MODE)Sets the alarm recording timemode. When the JOG dial isturned, the display will be switchedin the order of 8H L24H L40H 8H ...Setting the alarm recordingduration (ALARM REC DURATION)Sets the duration of the alarm recording period. When the JOGdial is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 1M(minute) 2M 5M 10M MAN1 MAN2 15S(second) 30S 45S 1M ...Setting the emergency recording (EMERGENCY REC)ON Starts alarm recording when the ALM IN terminal isgrounded, while the VCR is recording, in stop mode,turned off or in stand-by mode for timer recording.OFF Starts alarm recording when the ALM IN terminal isgrounded during recording.<RECORDING SET UP>ALARM REC MODE 8HALARM REC DURATION 1MEMERGENCY REC OFFTIMER PROGRAM page 9, Timer Recording.REAR TERMINALSetting the operation mode ofthe CALL OUT terminal (CALLOUT)Sets the mode of call signal outputfrom the CALL OUT terminal. Ifany abnormalities occur with theVCR during recording, the callsignal is output from the CALL OUTterminal on the rear panelregardless of CALL OUT setting.WRNG•TAPE END The VCR outputs a call signal when thetape reaches its end during recording orwhen a malfunction occurs duringrecording. The VCR’s function when thetape ends depends on the setting of TAPEEND in FIRST TIME SET UP menu (next page).WRNG The VCR outputs a call signal only when amalfunction occurs during recording.<REAR TERMINAL>CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE ENDCLOCK OUT REC- 1MODE OUT RECREC IN SERIES
29InstallationReference pageFIRST TIME SET UPSetting the present time, date,and Daylight Saving Timesettings (TIME DATE ADJUST) page 5Setting operation of VCR when the tape reaches its endduring recording or playback (TAPE END)The VCR’s function when the tape reaches its end duringrecording is as follows.STOP The tape stops, the indication “End” appears onthe fluorescent display, and “TAPE END”appears on screen. When CALL OUT is set toWRNG•TAPE END, a call signal is output fromthe CALL OUT terminal.REWIND Rewinds the tape to the beginning and stops(except during timer recording). When CALLOUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END and a tapereaches its end, a call signal is output for twoseconds from the CALL OUT terminal.REPEAT Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumesthe recording. When CALL OUT is set toWRNG•TAPE END and a tape reaches its end,a call signal is output for two seconds from theCALL OUT terminal.ALARM•PROT (alarm protection)If any alarm recordings are present on the tapeand the tape stops, the indication “End” appearson the fluorescent display and “TAPE END”appears on screen. When CALL OUT is set toWRNG•TAPE END, a call signal is output fromthe CALL OUT terminal. If there is no alarmrecording, the VCR rewinds the tape to thebeginning and resumes the recording. Go to page 8 for the VCR’s function when the tape reachesits end during playback.Setting Quasi-V-sync on or off (QUASI V-SYNC)ON Quasi-V-sync. signal is inserted to the video outputsignal in the special effects playback ( page 16) ornormal playback in L24H or L40H mode.OFF Quasi-V-sync. signal is not inserted.Note• Some multiplexers may require Quasi-V-sync to be OFF inorder to work properly.<FIRST TIME SET UP>TIME DATE ADJUSTTAPE END STOPQUASI V-SYNC ONVIDEO MODE AUTORS-485<MAINTENANCE>POWER LOSS LISTALARM LISTALL MENU INITIALIZEPOWER LOSS LIST CLEARALARM LIST CLEAR<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0<ELAPSED TIME> 0HALL MENU INITIALIZETurn the SHUTTLE RINGthen all MENU will beinitialized.MAINTENANCEDisplaying the power loss list(POWER LOSS LIST) page 14Displaying the alarm list (ALARMLIST) page 14Initializing all menu settings (ALL MENU INITIALIZE)All menus will be initialized except timer programs.1. Press the MENU button.•<MAIN MENU> appears.2. Turn the JOG dial to selectMAINTENANCE and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.•<MAINTENANCE> menuappears.3. Turn the JOG dial to select ALLMENU INITIALIZE and turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.•<ALL MENU INITIALIZE>menu appears.Setting the recording mode and frequency division ratio(CLOCK OUT)Sets the recording mode and the frequency division ratio ofclock pulse output from the CLOCK OUT terminal.• Setting the recording mode during the clock pulse outputREC When recording in any mode.T/L REC When recording in time-lapse mode (L24H,L40H).• Setting the frequency division ratio of the clock pulse outputWhen the JOG dial is turned, the display will beswitched in the order of 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 50 60 F (field) 1 ...The numbers 1 to 60 indicate the number of frames at8H recording mode and the number of fields at timelapse recording modes. (One frame consists of twofields.) When set to F (field), one field is selected.Setting the operation mode of the MODE OUT terminal(MODE OUT)A mode signal is output under the following circumstances.REC During recording.PLAY During playback.POWER While the VCR is turned on.TAPE IN When a tape is inserted in the VCR.CLOCK ADJ When the clock indicates “00(min.):00(s),”the signal is output for 1 second only.Setting the operation mode of REC IN terminal (REC IN)SERIES Recording starts when the REC INterminal is grounded.REC-START/STOP Recording continues while the REC INterminal is grounded. If the signal isinput for a short period, the VCR maynot start recording.4. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.• The setting of all menus (except TIMER PROGRAM) willreturn to its initial setting.To exit the menu without initializing all menus, press theMENU button.5. Press the MENU button.• The day and present time display appears on screen.Clearing the power loss list (POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR) page 14Clearing the alarm list (ALARM LIST CLEAR) page 15Displaying number of tape use (REPEAT REC TIMES) page 15Displaying the elapsed time of VCR (ELAPSED TIME) page 15
30 InstallationNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationSetting the playback/recording color mode (VIDEO MODE)AUTO The VCR automatically switches the circuits accordingto type of the input/playback video signal, color orblack and white.COLOR Select for recording or playback in color.B/W Select for recording or playback in black and white.RS-485Setting the transmission rate(TRANSMISSION RATE)When JOG is turned, the displaywill be switched in the order of9600 (bps) 19200 1200 2400 4600 9600 ...Setting of status (STATUS)ON : The status will be sent from the VCR when thecommand for the specified VCR ADRESS is send.OFF : The status will not be sent from the VCR when thecommand for the specified VCR ADRESS is send.For the commands which are specified in *2 column ofthe Commands and Responses on page 21 to 24, theVCR sends the status even when STATUS is set toOFF.Setting the ID number of the VCR (VCR ADDRESS)When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order ofVCR01 VCR02 ..... VCR126 VCR127.Note• Assign a different VCR ADRESS for each connected VCRs.Setting the group number of the VCR (VCR GROUP)When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order ofNONE GRP01 GRP02 ..... GRP14 GRP15.<RS-485>TRANSMISSION RATE 9600STATUS OFFVCR ADRESS VCR01VCR GROUP NONESetting the Menus
31OthersReference pageBefore Calling for ServiceSymptomInstallationNo power supplied to VCR.The VCR POWER is ON, but the unitdoes not operate.No picture displays on the MONITORscreen.The picture is not clear on the monitor.• Has the power cord been disconnected from the AC outlet?• Is the Lock indicator ( ) illuminated?Press the SEARCH button on the front panel for more than 10 seconds tounlock the VCR.• Is the Timer Recording indicator ( ) illuminated?Press the TIMER REC button on the front panel to cancel the timer recording.• Is the Lock indicator ( ) illuminated?Press the SEARCH button on the front panel for more than 10 seconds tounlock the VCR.• Safety devices are in operation.Press the RESET button on the back panel using a pointed instrument, andthen turn the power on again.• Is the monitor or the camera connected correctly?Check the connection.• Is the connecting cable properly connected, or is the cable defective?Check the connection and also check for the snapping of a wire in the cable.• Is the camera focused?See the user’s manual for your camera and focus the camera correctly.Function/operationNo operation when any tape operationbutton is pressed.The present time is not correct even ifusing the VCR everyday.The power cord has been disconnectedfor less than 31 days, but the presenttime has been reset.Remedy• Is the Lock indicator ( ) illuminated?Press the SEARCH button on the front panel for more than 10 seconds tounlock the VCR.• Is a cassette inserted?Make sure the power cord is connected to the AC outlet for approximately 40 ormore hours per week when using it everyday.Make sure the power cord is connected to the AC outlet for approximately 40 ormore hours per week when using it everyday.• The reserved contents may be erased even within 31 days depending on thecharging time of the power failure compensation circuit.Set the present time setting again.RecordingRecording does not work by pressingthe REC button.Recording cannot be stopped bypressing the STOP button.Repeat recording does not work.• Is the Lock indicator ( ) illuminated?Press the SEARCH button on the front panel for more than 10 seconds tounlock the VCR.• Has the cassette’s erasure prevention tab been broken off?Load the cassette with its erasure prevention tab intact.• Has the tape run out?Rewind the tape or load a new tape.• Is the Lock indicator ( ) illuminated?Press the SEARCH button on the front panel for more than 10 seconds tounlock the VCR.• Is the VCR in timer recording mode (Timer recording indicator ( ) is illuminating)?Press the TIMER REC button once.• Is the Repeat indicator ( ) illuminated?Set TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu to REPEAT orALARM•PROT.When TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to ALARM•PROT,repeat recording does not work using a tape with an alarm recording.When a tape reaches its end during the emergency recording (recordingstarted while the VCR is stopped or the VCR power is off), the VCR rewindsthe tape and stops (recording does not start again) even though TAPE END inthe FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to REPEAT.When you find any problem with this VCR, first check the following. If you still cannot solve the problem, stop using the VCR, unplugit from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer.
32 OthersNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationRecording (continued)Playback does not start by pressing thePLAY button.Noise bars in the picture duringplayback.Playback speed is fast or slow.The picture vibrates at the top andbottom when in still picture mode.Clear camera pictures during recording,but during playback the picture is notclear.Timer recording does not operate.Alarm recording does not work.• Is the Lock indicator ( ) illuminated?Press the SEARCH button on the front panel for more than 10 seconds tounlock the VCR.• Is a cassette inserted?• Has the tape run out?Adjust the tracking by pressing the TRACKING buttons on the front panel.Adjust the playback speed by pressing the MODE button on the front panel.Adjust the picture by pressing the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons on the frontpanel.• The video heads may be clogged.Eject the cassette, insert it again, and wait for more than 5 seconds. Repeatthis step for 4 to 5 times. If this does not correct the problem, contact yourdealer.• Have the day and present time been set accurately?Set the day and present time again.• Have the recording start-time, recording end-time, and the recording mode beenset accurately?Confirm the settings on the <PROGRAM TO RECORD> menu.• Is the TIMER REC indicator ( ) illuminated?If not, press the TIMER REC button on the front panel to stand by for thetimer recording.• Is the external switch connected correctly?Check the connection.• Is the Emergency Recording indicator ( ) illuminated?Set EMERGENCY REC in the RECORDING SET UP menu to ON.PlaybackSymptom RemedyBefore Calling for Service
33OthersReference pageWarning DisplaySelf-diagnostic functionThis VCR uses a self-diagnostic function to detect an internal malfunction during recording. When a malfunction occurs in the VCRduring recording, the indicator corresponding to each malfunction illuminates on the fluorescent display and/or on screen.The type of malfunction corresponding to the indicator and countermeasures are given below.When the tape endsWhen the tape reaches its end during recording, “End” illuminates on the fluorescent display and “TAPE END” illuminates on screen.The warning indicators will not illuminate if TAPE END in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to REPEAT, ALARM•PROT (when noalarm recording is made), or REWIND.Lack of video signal inputThe indicator “NO SIGNAL” appears on screen and “noSIg” flashes on the fluorescent display when the VCR cannot get any videoinput signal during recording. The video input signal will not be obtained in case of any malfunction such as a broken video cable orwhen POWER to the camera is turned off.To turn off the indicatorRemedyFluorescentdisplayMonitorThe tape ends during recording.CauseTAPE ENDNO SIGNALCHECK Tape/deck troubleduring recording.Lack of video signal inputduring recording. Check for looseconnections.Rewind the tape orpress the EJECT button.First, check the cassette. If there seems to be nothing wrong withthe cassette, try the recording operation again. If the indicator“CHECK” is still displayed, replace the cassette with a new one andtry the operation again. If this does not clear the indicator, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.When a video signal is restored or therecording mode is cleared, the indicator onthe fluorescent display and screen turns off.Turn off the indicator on the fluorescentdisplay and screen by pressing theEJECT button or rewinding the tape.EndnoSIg(the displaystarts flashing)
34 OthersNoteA point to noticeInfo.Supplementary informationControl Input/Output Signals and Circuit16 ms+12 V0 V8 ms+12 V0 VCLK OUT signal• When F is selected in CLOCK OUT of REAR TERMINALmenu (at 8H mode) or while recording in L24H or L40H mode.• When REC-1 to REC-60 is selected in CLOCK OUT of REARTERMINAL menu (at 8H mode).CLK OUT terminals (screw)DC 12 V10 kΩGNDCLK OUT10 kΩ<Interface circuit inside the VCR>ALM/MODE/CALL OUT terminals (screw)Active “L” level voltage (0 – + 0.4V) output; max.drive current 50 mA (+5V dc)/10 mA (+24V dc)Non active Open; max. voltage +24V dcGNDALM/MODE/CALL OUT<Interface circuit inside the VCR>ALM/RST/REC IN terminals (screw)Active When input terminals are short-circuited toGND or “L” level voltage (0 – + 1.6V) applied.Time for active 0.1 sec. or over.Non active Open the input.DC 5 V10 kΩ22 kΩ22 kΩ0.047 µFGNDALM/RST/REC IN<Interface circuit inside the VCR>
35OthersReference pageMaintenance Guide*1 Included in the UPPER DRUM ASSY of the ASSY DRUM.The exchange every 4,000 hrs is recommended only when over 24H mode is used.*2 Included in the ASSY DRUM.*3 Means the UPPER DRUM ASSY and LOWER DRUM ASSY, excluding the VIDEO HEAD.*4 Included in the PCB-MAIN.Note : 1.Check tape running functions and performance, such as picture and sound, concerning each mode at inspection.2.Disassembly for repair is required when the operating time exceeds approx. 10,000 hrs.3. : Replace with new part at 4,000 hrs or three years.[ : CLEANING : CHECK & ADJUSTMENT : REPLACEMENT : GREASING]VIDEO HEAD *1BRUSH *1DRUM MOTOR *2ASSY DRUM *3FE HEADA/C HEAD UNITTAPE PATH POLES CAPSTAN SHAFTREEL DISKCAPSTAN MOTORPINCH ARM UNITREEL BELTBCP UNITBRAKE BELT (SP, TU)IDLER UNITASSY GEAR PULLYCLEANING ROLLERLOADING MOTOR ASSYLOADING MECHANISMSERVO CIRCUIT *4Interchangeability Adjustmentof the MechanismSPECIFICATION EVERY500HOURSEVERY4,000HOURSEVERY1,000HOURSEVERY10,000HOURS
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37SpecificationsReference pageSpecificationsWeight and dimensions shown are approximate.Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.NoteIf the VCR is not working correctly or showing an unusual indication on the fluorescent display, press the RESET button on the back panel using apointed instrument. When pressed, Date/Present time/ALARM LIST/POWER LOSS LIST/Counter display/Recording and Playback mode will be setto the default setting and the VCR turns off.To restart the VCR, press the POWER button to turn on the VCR, and then set the day and present time.ConnectorsALM Input Screw terminal for starting alarm recordingRST Input Screw terminal for finishing alarm recording or foradjusting on-screen clockREC Input Screw terminal for starting/finishing recording or forseries recordingGND Screw terminal for groundALM Output Screw terminal for output while alarm recording isunder wayCLK Output Screw terminal to command camera switchingMODE Output Screw terminal for indication of VCR selected modeCALL Output Screw terminal for external warning device or forseries recordingRS-485 Interface RJ-45 (female) connectorVideoInput 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , BNC plugOutput 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , BNC plugSignal-to-Noise Ratio Better than 42 dBHorizontal Resolution More than 330 lines (black & white)More than 240 lines (color)AudioInput 308 mV (rms), 50 k , RCA plugOutput 388 mV (rms), 1 k , RCA plugSignal-to-Noise Ratio Better than 43 dBFrequency Response 70 Hz - 4 kHz (8H mode)GeneralPower Source 100-230 V ac ± 10%, 50/60 Hz(The included power cord is used for120 V, 60 Hz.)Power Consumption Approx. 18 WattsTelevision System CCIR standard 525 lines, 60 fieldNTSCColor Signal Low frequency conversion, sub-carrierphase shift recordingTape Format VHS 1/2” width high-density videocassette tapeTape Speed and Recording TimeSee below (*1)Fast Forward/Rewind Time Approx. 90 seconds with T-120 tapeApprox. 120 seconds with T-160 tapeOperating Temperature 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)Relative Humidity Max. 80 %Dimensions (JOG dial included) 16.7 W x 12.4 D x 3.7 H in.(425 W x 314 D x 95 H mm)Weight 9 lbs (4.2 kg)Heads-Video 4 rotary headsLuminance Signal Frequency modulation recordingAudio Track 1 trackAudio/Control 1 stationary headErase 1 full-track headMotors 3 motors-drum/capstan direct drivesystemBattery Backup 31 day(*1)Tape Speed and Recording Time (with T-160 cassette):MODE8H (EP)L24H (EP)L40H (EP)TIME(hour:minute)TAPESPEED(mm/s)11.123.712.22RECORDINGINTERVAL(s/field)0.01670.0500.083NUMBER OFRECORDING FIELDS(fields/s)602012MPX field delaysetting *1002003005AUDIOYesYesYesTAPE DRIVERECORDINGContinuousContinuous (Slow)Continuous (Slow)8:0024:0040:00*1 Case of using Dedicated Micro's MPX.

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