40-hour Continuous Recorder
Instruction Manual
SR40CTCN-A
Technical Support is available from 8 a.m - 6 p.m CST by calling 800-444-6278 (inside the
U.S.) or 972-353-6857 (outside the U.S.).
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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D’ÉLECTRO-CUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE
(OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLE
PAR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR.
POUR TOUTE INTERVENTION D’ENTRETIEN OU DE
RÉPARATION SE CONFIER AUX TECHNICIENS
QUALIFIÉS.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
La fléche symbolisant l’éclair dans un
triangle équilateral a pour objet de tirer
l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait, qu’il y a
des “tensions dangereuses” non-isolées à
l’intérieur de l’enceinte du produit qui
peuvent être suffisamment impor-tantes
pour conduire au risque d’électrocution.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Le point d’exclamation au sein d’un triangle
équilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention de
l’utilisateur sur le fait qu’il y a des
instructions de mise en service et
d’entretien (de réparation) dans les fiches
descriptives de l’apprareil qui doivent
obligatoirement être respectées.
WARNING:
AVERTISSEMENT:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU
D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET
APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.
CAUTION:
ATTENTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE
THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE
PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES
LAMES PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉES À FOND SANS
EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT.
Important Safeguards
Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR.
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of
the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10 Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11 Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12 Grounding or Polarization
This video product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only
fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
13 Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14 Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
15 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in fire risk or electric
shock.
16 Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
17 Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18 Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified 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 the
product.
(c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
(d) If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore 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 performance – this indicates a need for service.
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Important Safeguards
19 Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
20 Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
21 Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more
of these measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different
circuit than the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
INFORMATION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
INFORMATION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
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Caution and Care
CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS
WHAT 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 of
condensation.
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 a
warm one) condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR. By heating the inside of the VCR, it can dry
up the moisture and prevent damage to the VCR or video tape from condensation. To do this, plug the VCR in and switch the VCR
POWER 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 VCR
NEVER TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE VCR
Touching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause extensive
damage.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Damage 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 ABSENCE
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord during a long absence.
MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes on the VCR. For maximum ventilation, place the unit on a hard level surface only, and ensure it is
not covered during use.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cassette and turn OFF the VCR POWER.
CABINET CARE
Never use petroleum-based cleaners. Clean with a soft cloth moistened with soap and water and wipe dry. PVC cables or leads should
not be left in contact with the cabinet surface for long periods.
INSTALLATION LOCATION
For 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.
Note Never 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.
WARNING:
The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz.
Never connect any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.
Reference page
Features
This unit records in 3 modes and supports both T-120 and T-160 tapes. With a T-160 the Recording Hour
modes supported are 8 (EP), 24 Hours Real Time (RT), and 40-Hour continuous mode.
Audio recording
High resolution and image quality
Remote operation by RS-485 controller
Automatic head cleaning
Easy menu setting on-screen
Easy cueing with alarm recording
All button lock
Protection against power failure
Variety of search functions
Recording options for varied needs
• Daily/weekly/holiday timer recording
• Alarm recording
• Series recording
• Remote recording
• Repeat recording
Special playback features
• Still picture
• Speed search using shuttle ring
• Frame-by-frame and field-by-field playback using jog
dial
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Contents
Important Safeguards ............................................ iii - iv
Caution and Care ......................................................... v
Features ...................................................................... vi
Introduction
Controls and Functions ................................................ 1
Front View ............................................................................ 1
Fluorescent Display ............................................................. 2
Rear View ............................................................................ 3
Set Up
Connecting with CCD Camera, Monitor, and Sensor ... 4
Language Selection ..................................................... 4
Setting the Clock .......................................................... 5
Basic Functions
Loading/Unloading a Tape ........................................... 6
Manual Recording ........................................................ 7
Playback ...................................................................... 8
Advanced Functions
Recording Techniques .................................................. 9
Timer Recording .................................................................. 9
Alarm Recording ................................................................ 11
Emergency Recording ....................................................... 11
Series Recording 1 ............................................................ 12
Series Recording 2 ............................................................ 12
Remote Recording ............................................................ 13
Repeat Recording ............................................................. 13
Additional Features .................................................... 14
Memory Backup in Case of Power Failure ........................ 14
After a Power Failure ......................................................... 14
Displaying/Clearing the Power Loss List ........................... 14
Displaying/Clearing the Alarm List ..................................... 14
Number of Tape Uses and Elapsed Time of VCR ............. 15
Lock Function .................................................................... 15
Searching Techniques ................................................ 18
Counter Memory Stop ....................................................... 18
Skip Search ....................................................................... 18
Index Search ..................................................................... 18
Using RS-485 Interface .............................................. 19
Configuring the Time Lapse VCR ...................................... 19
RS-485 Setting .................................................................. 19
Connecting to a RS-485 Controller ................................... 19
Commands from RS-485 Controller .................................. 20
Commands and Responses .............................................. 21
Installation
Connections for Various Functions ............................ 25
Alarm Recording Connection ............................................ 25
Series Recording Connection ............................................ 25
Remote Recording Connection ......................................... 25
Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment ............... 26
Setting the Menus ...................................................... 27
Menu Chart ........................................................................ 27
Main Menu ......................................................................... 28
Display ............................................................................... 28
Timer Program ................................................................... 28
Recording Set Up .............................................................. 28
Rear Terminal .................................................................... 28
Maintenance ...................................................................... 29
First Time Set Up ............................................................... 29
RS-485 .............................................................................. 30
Others
Before Calling for Service .......................................... 31
Warning Display ......................................................... 33
Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit .................... 34
Maintenance Guide .................................................... 35
Specifications ............................................................. 37
Special Effects Playback ............................................ 16
Still Picture ........................................................................ 16
Shuttle Ring ....................................................................... 16
Shuttle Hold ....................................................................... 16
Direct Shuttle Ring ............................................................ 16
Frame or Field Playback ................................................... 16
Accessories
1 User’s manual
1 Power cord
1 VCR cable
2 BNC-RCA adapters
1 Warranty card
Adjustment during Playback ...................................... 17
Tracking Adjustment .......................................................... 17
Vertical Adjustment ............................................................ 17
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Controls and Functions
Front View
JOG/ADJUST
POSITION
MODE
TRACKING/
VERTICAL ADJUST
SHUTTLE
EJECT
POWER/TIMER REC
SEARCH
MENU
REC
PLAY
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
STOP
POWER/TIMER REC button
Press to turn the VCR on or off.
If you have programmed your VCR to record, press to
turn off the VCR and press again to stand by for the
timer recording.
COUNTER RESET button
Press to reset the counter to “00000”.
EJECT button
Press to remove the cassette.
Fluorescent Display
See the next page for details.
Cassette Loading Slot
Cassette is inserted in this slot for loading.
SEARCH button
Press to display the menu.
During recording or when the VCR is turned off, press
this button for more than 10 seconds to lock/unlock all
buttons.
JOG dial
Use to forward/reverse a tape frame-by-frame (fieldby-field) or to set the menus.
SHUTTLE ring
When the VCR is in stop mode, turn to the right to
forward a tape or to the left to rewind.
Also, use for special effects playback or to set the
menus.
POSITION buttons
• When the day and present time display is shown on
screen, press to move it right forward or bottom
forward. During an alarm recording or if a warning
display is shown on screen, the day and present
time display cannot be moved.
MODE button
Press to select the recording or playback speed.
MENU/PAUSE button
When the VCR is in stop mode, press to display the
.
When pressed during recording or playback, tape
movement stops temporarily. Press again to continue
the recording or playback.
PLAY/STOP button
Press to playback a previously recorded tape or to
discontinue all tape-related functions.
REC button
Press to begin recording.
TRACKING buttons
• If noise occurs on screen during playback, frame
advance or slow-motion playback, press to adjust
the tracking.
VERTICAL ADJUST buttons
• If screen images are blurred vertically during a still
picture, press to reduce/eliminate the picture
vibration.
Reference page
Introduction
Controls and Functions
Fluorescent Display
(Counter Memory Stop) indicator
Illuminates during the counter memory stop.
(Power Loss) indicator
Illuminates when the VCR is turned on after a power
failure occurs during recording.
(Alarm Recording) indicator
Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the
alarm recording is finished.
(Index Search) indicator
Flashes when recording an index signal and
illuminates during the index number setup and the
index search. (Index number is shown on the
Recording and Playback Mode display.)
(Skip Search) indicator
Illuminates during the skip search.
(Daylight Savings Time) indicator
Illuminates when “DAYLIGHT SAVINGS” is set to “ON.”
(Tape Speed) indicator
Indicates the tape speed.
SP is standard play; EP is extended play.
(Repeat) indicator
Illuminates when “TAPE END” in “FIRST TIME SET
UP” menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM•PROT.”
(Cassette Status) indicator
Illuminates when a tape is inserted. The light
advances, stops, or flashes corresponding to the
movement of the tape.
(Timer Recording) indicator
Illuminates when the VCR is in stand-by for timer
recording or during timer recording.
Counter/Clock display
While the VCR is turned on, indicates the relative
position on the tape. (The Counter stops counting
where no recording is made on the tape.) When it is
off, (when set) the clock (24-hour format) is shown.
Recording and Playback Mode/Index Number
display
Displays the number corresponding to a selected
recording or playback mode. Also, displays the index
number during the index number setup and the index
search.
(Emergency Recording) indicator
Illuminates when “EMERGENCY REC” in
“RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “ON.”
(Lock) indicator
Illuminates when the lock feature is in use.
(Playback) indicator
Illuminates during playback.
(Recording) indicator
Illuminates during recording.
Introduction
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Info.
Supplementary information
Rear View
BATTERY
OPEN
IN
ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE
CLK CALL
IN
OUT
TERMINATE
ON
OFF
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
RESET
RS-485
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.
AC power socket
This socket connects to the power cord. Insert the
cord firmly.
Battery Box
Battery is stored here.
Input terminals
ALM IN
Use for alarm recording. The alarm sensor is
connected here.
RST IN
Use 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 input
to this terminal. The alarm reset switch is
connected here.
• When set to other than “MAN1,” it can be used to
adjust the VCR’s clock.
REC IN
Use to start/stop recording or for series recording.
• This VCR contains a special battery. Consult your
dealer to replace it.
GND
When a lead connected to other terminals requires a
ground, connect the ground lead here.
RESET button
page 37
Output terminals
ALM OUT
Use to indicate an alarm recording to an external
alarm.
MODE OUT
Use to indicate the VCR’s mode of operation.
• When “MODE OUT” in “REAR TERMINAL” menu
is set to “CLOCK ADJ,” the clock of all connected
VCRs can be adjusted. (
page 26)
CLK OUT
Use to control an external camera switcher.
CALL OUT
Use to indicate when a tape reaches its end during
recording or if there has been a problem during
recording.
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Note
AUDIO IN connector
Audio input connector (RCA pin).
AUDIO OUT connector
Audio output connector (RCA pin).
VIDEO IN connector
Input connector for video signal (BNC connector).
Connect cameras here.
VIDEO OUT connector
Output connector for video signal (BNC connector).
Connect a monitor here.
RS-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 VCR
with RS-485 interface.
TERMINATE switch
Use to setup the termination (only when using the RS485 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 of
VCR,
page 34.
Introduction
Connecting with CCD Camera, Monitor, and Sensor
MOTION DETECTOR,
SURFACE CONTACTS,
etc.
ALM IN
CCD CAMERA
GND
ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE
CLK CALL
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO
VCR REAR
AUDIO IN,
AUDIO OUT
IN
RESET
OUT
VIDEO
BNC-RCA adapter
VIDEO IN,
VIDEO OUT
RJ-11E terminal
VCR cable
MONITOR
Note
•
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 still
picture 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.
•
Language Selection
The 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 the
RESET button is pressed during use.
1. Press the MENU button.
• The menu appears as shown to the right.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
2. Turn the JOG dial to select the desired language.
3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
• appears on screen in the selected language.
Use JOG to select,
and ENTER .
4. Press the MENU button to exit.
Note
•
After first time setup and selecting the language to be used, the only way to go back
and access the main menu in the three languages is to PRESS the RESET button
found on the back panel. The RESET button can be accessed with a small pointed
object. Once the RESET button is pressed, repeat steps 1 to 4 above.
Set Up
Note A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
Setting the Clock
Accurately set the day and present time before timer programming.
Alarm
Recording
Month
Year
Minute
Counter
Day
Hour Second
•
•
•
’02 indicates year 2002.
The clock is shown in 24-hour format.
Alarm recording counter is shown during alarm recording only.
07-09-’02 20:25:00 A0001
Example : Setting the day and present time to 8:25 p.m., 9 July, 2002.
1. Press the MENU button.
• appears.
2. Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
•
menu appears.
Info.
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END
QUASI V-SYNC
VIDEO MODE
STOP
ON
AUTO
3. Turn the JOG dial to select TIME DATE ADJUST and turn
the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
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