LOREX Technology VCR SG-7960 User's Manual
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1. 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 14 Program Timer Recording There are two program timer recording methods daily recording or recording on certain days of multiple weeks weekly recording Example 1 To record on every Thursday from 10 00 to 18 00 in 24 hour mode recording speed 1 2 3 Make sure that the set date and time are correct Load a cassette tape with erasure prevention tab in place Press the MENU SHIFT SHIFT J SHIFT I buttons in sequence to display the TIMER PROGRAM SET 1 menu 4m 4 era e The white block cursor is on SUN Sunday Press the SHIFT button until the cursor is on THU Press the SHIFT W button e The cursor is moved to the recording start hour position Press the SET or button to set the recording start hour eg 10 then press the SHIFT I button e The cursor is moved to the recording start minutes position Press the SET or button to set the recording start minute eg 00 then the SHIFT button e The cursor is moved to the recording stop hour position Press the SET or button to set the recording stop hour eg 06 then press the SHIFT button e The cursor is moved to the recording stop minutes position 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Autorepeat Recording Autorepeat Recording The same tape can be recorded over many times Please note that if you activate this feature you wi2. L Top If one of 2 items is set the position of 2 items is changed identically L Top C Top R Top Left Top Center Top Right Top L Bottom R Bottom Left Bottom Right Bottom 10 Press the MENU button three times the normal screen is displayed The setting procedure is now complete 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Special Playback Y e During picture search noise horizontal bars will appear in the picture The sound is muted Y If still mode contin ues for 5 minutes or more the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape If the image is unstable rolling vertically adjust the tracking control to correct Y During recording check operation Picture Search 1 Press the FF CUE or REW REVIEW button during normal playback The image can be seen while the tape is advanced or rewound at high speed 2 To return to normal playback press the PLAY button Still Image 1 Press the PAUSE STILL button during normal playback A still image can be viewed 2 To return to normal playback press the PLAY button e With each press of the PAUSE STILL button the still image is advanced one image frame Vertical Lock Control During still image mode 1 Press the TRACKING button to reduce the vertical rolling of the image 2 If it cannot be corrected press the TRACKING button Slow 1 With each press of the FF button during sti
3. recommended by the manufacturer A video product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the video product and cart combination to overturn Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touch ing or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder ii Use 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video 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 video product 16 Lightning For added protection for this video 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 video product due to lightning a
4. 0 0 8V Closed 5 7kQ DC 4 5V H DC 0 0 8V L 5 7kQ DC 4 5V H DC 0 0 8V L 5 7kQ DC 4 5V H DC 0 0 8V L 5 7kQ DC 4 5V H DC 0 0 8V L 5 7kQ DC 4 5V H DC 0 0 8V L 5 7kQ oV GND 41 F 104 F 80 or less AC 120V 60 Hz 17W 360 W x 90 H x 289 D approximately 4kg NOTE The specifications and external appearance of this unit are subject to change without notice 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 10 1 ae 12 13 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation have it replaced by your service technician 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 video product Ventilation Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed
5. 48 68 65 28 3 88 58 28 08 88 88 88 Power Loss indicator jar Flashes on after power loss CNT indicator CNT Comes on when the tape or alarm counter is on SPD indicator SPD Comes on when the play or recording speed is on AM indicator AM PM AM off RMC L indicator RMC L Comes on when the RMC LOCK sw is set to the ON position S REC indicator S REC Comes on when YES is selected in the menu for the series recording R REC indicator R REC a Comes on when YES is selected in the menu for the repeat recording SET LOCK SW indicator Comes on when the SET LOCK sw is set to the ON position Mode display TAPE COUNTER display eg 10 HOUR 59 MINUTE Maximum Hour 19 Maximum Minute 59 ALARM COUNTER display eg A Alarm 32 Alarm No PLAY REC SPEED display eg 960H Play Recording Speed TIME display eg 7 HOUR 07 MINUTE ERROR display eg E Error 04 Error No E 01 The cassette cannot be loaded or unloaded E 02 The tape stops E 03 The drum can not rotate properly E 04 The tape is cut broken AUDIO ON display eg A Audio 12H Play Speed 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder If you are also using a LOREX Multi View system use the following diagrams as a guide to connecting the VCR for normal or alarm recording Connecting to a Multiview System for Normal Recording BACK SIDE OF THE LOREX MONITOR SENSOR
6. IN OUTPUT OOOOOOO O SLAVE C1 C2 C3 C4 COM N NC A vV OO OO 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT MULTI VIEW SMOOOOOOCOOD moo ee a vYOOOOOCOOC0Ce 000003000 ToT VCR OUTPUT DCo p sensori p Sensor Output LOREX TIME LAPSE VCR WARNING SERIES gp SERIES SW R AUDIO OUT IN OUT OUT TAPE PANIC ALARM enD n COM our N 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 36 W Va HRL VaL ARLE W Cicoria E ae E Vale E Hey Val ee VaL OE 35 SW OUTPUT Terminal While recording a pulse signal DC 5V is output at the SW OUT terminal after each recording period This terminal is usually connected to the switch input of devices like a camera switching unit or a quad compressor 1 Low 4 1 pe le a ha l 2 High 4 y gr a l SERIES OUTPUT Terminal During recording when the end of the tape is reached the output becomes DC 5V SERIES INPUT Terminal If the input becomes DC 5V for 200 msec or more the VCR starts series recording WARNING OUTPUT Terminal 1 High If the error display on the display panel continues to flash the output becomes DC 5V If the POWER button is pressed the emergency mode is released then the output becomes OV 2 Low If the error display on the display panel continues to flash the output becomes OV If the POWER button is pressed the emergency mode is released then the output becomes DC 5V 960 Hour Time Lapse Video
7. if the STOP button is pressed inadvertently 1 Set the SET LOCK switch to ON position l js displayed on the display panel 2 To cancel the security lock set the SET LOCK switch to OFF position will be erased from the display panel Setting the SW Out Terminal Output Synchronization pulses for multiplexers can be obtained from the SW OUT terminal 1 Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU 2 Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark to SW OUT Terminal Set 3 Press the SHIFT button to display the SW OUT TERMINAL SET menu 4 Press the SHIFT button to set FIELD or FRAME e With each press of the SHIFT button the setting will change as indicated below Press the SHIFT button to select Timing Press the SHIFT J button to set the TIMING e FIELD 1 pulse is output after each set number of fields e FRAME 1 pulse is output after each set number of frames 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 30 Other Functions Vv Tape Counter Zero Search e When you insert a 2 cassette the Using the counter it is easy to find a desired recording l PODE CORME RMAs 1 Press the CLEAR button at the beginning of the desired recording e The counter will be reset to OH OOM 00S on screen e The counter will be reset to OH 00M on the display panel e There is no tape counter indication for the blank port
8. mark to Buzzer Set Press the SHIFT button to set YES for the functions described below The buzzer will be heard whenever a button is pressed 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder er mii ahii B T EF F 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Video Cassette Tapes Vv e If you try to record on a cassette without the erasure prevention tab the VCR will eject the cassette If the TIMER button is pressed when a cassette without the erasure prevention tab is loaded the VCR will eject the cassette the timer recording indica tor H will start flash ing and a buzzer willl sound if YES is set in the menu for buzzer Y When the cassette is loaded the cassette indicator T will light on the display panel The counter display will switch to the reset counter OH 00M 00S display on the monitor screen OH 00M on the display panel Vv e Do not insert any object in the cassette loading slot as that may cause injury and damage to the VCR If your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where the unit was bought Do not forcibly pull the hand out as that may cause severe injuries Use only video cassette tapes bearing the logo This VCR was primarily designed for use with T 120 cassette tapes It is recommended to use T 120 VHS video cassette
9. or a missing signal may result Y e During pause the image appears on screen but it is not recorded If a recording pause continues for 5 min utes or more the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damage to the tape Normal Recording 1 Turn the power on to all devices used 2 Load a cassette tape with erasure prevention tab in place 3 Press the REC PLAY SPEED or jd button to set the recording speed e The recording speed is displayed on screen and on the display panel e If you don t want to record the recording speed counter title time date etc press the DISPLAY button then start recording 4 Press the REC button The REC indicator is displayed on the display panel and recording starts 5 To stop recording press the STOP button lt Recording Speed gt Recording Maximum recording Recording Audio Tape Motion Speeds duration with an interval Recording T 120 cassette tape 2 Standard mode 1 60 second 12 0 12 Possible Continuous 24 0 22 36 0 32 48 0 42 72 oe 96 Time Lapse mode og 120 as Sl Not possible Intermittent 168 1 42 240 2 02 360 302 480 402 720 eo 960 so Record Pause Recording can be interrupted temporarily 1 Press the PAUSE STILL button during recording e The REC and w indicators are displayed on the display panel 2 To resume recording press the REC button or press the PAUSE STILL button again
10. respond e If there is a power loss the recording will be interrupted When the power is restored the recording will resume if the stop time has not yet been reached and W will be flashing on the display panel The VCR inter nal battery is completely charged after the VCR has been connected to an AC power outlet for 48 hours and it will maintain all the VCR settings memory for up to 30 days e Set the timer recordings so that the recording times do not overlap If they do the one with the earliest recording start time will have priority See chart below If the cassette tape is ejected while timer recording is set the buzzer will be heard 5 times when the buzzer function is set to YES 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 18 Alarm Recording Y During alarm recording all buttons are disabled except the STOP button If the STOP button is pressed the alarm recording will stop If an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording is in progress the recording duration for the second alarm will be calcu lated from that point When there is a power loss during alarm recording if the power is restored within the recording set duration alarm recording will continue Alarm Recording Setting Alarm recording is performed when there is an input trigger at the ALARM IN terminal i is displayed on the display panel 1 Make all necessary connections 2 Press the M
11. sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instruction s have been followed Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacture as they may cause a hazard Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Caution Maintain electrical safety Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire If in doubt contact qualified service personnel Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the video product Use this video product only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and use a mounting accessory
12. 0 msec or more the VCR starts alarm recording ALARM OUTPUT Terminal This terminal is to connect to any external source such as a siren etc 1 High When an alarm input is received and the unit is recording the output becomes DC 5V Once the alarm recording is over the output returns to OV 2 Low When an alarm input is received and the unit is recording the output becomes OV Once the alarm recording is over the output returns to DC 5V PANIC INPUT Terminal 1 N C Normally CLOSED Switch Circuit If the input becomes DC 5V for 500 msec or more the VCR starts panic recording 2 N O Normally OPEN Switch Circuit If the input becomes OV for 500 msec or more the VCR starts panic recording TAPE END OUT Terminal 1 High During recording when the end of the tape is reached the output becomes DC 5V 2 Low During recording when the end of the tape is reached the output becomes DC OV 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 34 Connections Checking Usage Duration 1 Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU 2 Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark p to Running Vv Time Press the SHIFT button to display the Running Time The Running Time Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the data cannot be reset figure below even though the reset button is pressed If the RESET button is pressed all data can be reset exc
13. 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide SG 7960 VN Be sure to read carefully and follow all the SAFETY INFORMATION on pages i ii iii Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Safety information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance gt gt WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument However safety is your responsibility too T
14. Be sure to select YES for autorepeat recording Set YES again for autorepeat recording 39 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Contents Locations of controls and indicators 2 000 eens 1 Front panel sq ahr se Ooh ee Re hee Minti handout an 1 DigitalkGisplay fick a e cls e a e tea aa A eld tegen Os we dearlel a a Want 2 Back panels sng e te cyits eed evens Wea ON Acer Enid Saye tine a aed een eed ens 4 RREMOLS Controls mimin a A cet Ry Sats IRS Battie Bate Braet Pare comes 5 Connections oi ose SEa Monte cherie EAEAN E EN ATEN Sroka Wee rede CPS aie oleae 6 Types of on screen displays and Display Sequence 00000 cece eeaee 7 Video Cassettes Tapes 0 0 ect a eee nee 9 Setting the Clock 3 02 4 okisedcets de he E 8 al Stas Gas as ef es he Cee Re 10 Changing the on screen display 0 0 c cece teens 12 Normal Recording s o cerea eaaa a rna a bade ae eae EE SEAL AREA ae ERE Bes 14 Program Timer Recording 0 0c cece ee teen eee ee 15 Alarm Recording gt 3 00 54 neon aig is leet ewe a tee gl et hg de nh aoe ee a 19 Pare Recording mrd A be tpn a Ea le abies nck dont Delian Baile cence sy Sas a aae Salen e eee 22 Series Recording irira Pe ee oa ee pan een bee et he oe ieee hie 22 Autorepeat Recording ccc ee eee eee ene 24 Normal Playback 2 site e hci aisle sora aaa a a e a EA hes acai Wage daa 25 Normal Playpack seses enee ani Ba
15. Cassette Recorder Back Panel a pm 1 AC POWER CORD 2 WARNING OUT terminal 3 SERIES IN terminal 4 COM terminal 5 SERIES OUT terminal 6 SW OUT terminal 7 VIDEO OUT jack 8 VIDEO IN jack 9 AUDIO IN jack 10 TAPE END terminal 11 PANIC IN terminal 12 COM terminal 13 ALARM OUT terminal 14 ALARM IN terminal 15 MIC microphone input jack 16 AUDIO OUT jack 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder zMist TE t Remote Control o oo N DOD oO A WO PD 10 j 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ary 22 23 24 POWER TIMER button PLAY STILL TRACKING button PLAY STILL TRACKING button PAUSE STILL button PAUSE STILL button PLAY button FF i button STOP Ml button EJECT button REC PLAY SPEED a button SHIFT button SHIFT button SET button SET button DISPLAY button COUNTER button CLEAR button PAUSE STILL button REW f button AUDIO ON button REC button PLAY SPEED button CHECK button MENU button 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Ham ie Ha nw whey Ts ie He W WE Y w Vin Hea wv via L hea Er Vil Y W ALARM INPUT Terminal This terminal is to connect PIR sensors door contacts or any type of motion detectror 1 N C Normally CLOSED Switch Circuit If the input becomes DC 5V for 500 msec or more the VCR starts alarm recording 2 N O Normally OPEN Switch Circuit If the input becomes OV for 50
16. ENU SHIFT ff SHIFT buttons in sequence to display the REC MODE SET menu 3 Press the SHIFT button until the arrow mark points to ALARM REC SET 4 Press the SHIFT button to display the ALARM REC SET menu 5 Press the SHIFT j button to select YES or NO e YES The alarm recording takes place when there is alarm trigger input eNO _ The alarm recording does not take place 6 Press the SHIFT button to set the Alarm speed Press the SHIFT button to select the desired recording speed 2H 2 hour mode recording 6H 12 hour mode recording 18H 24 hour mode recording 8 Press the SHIFT button to set the alarm duration 9 Press the SHIFT I button to select the desired recording duration e Auto Records as long as the alarm signal is being input Minimum 2 minutes is recorded e 3 5 10 15 20 25 30 MIN Recording for the set duration MIN minute e TEND Records until the tape end is reached when there is alarm trigger input 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Vv e Alarm Counter Reset can be performed by pressing the CLEAR key in AlarmTime of Initial Menu screen Alarm Recording Counter Display During alarm recording i will be flashing on the display panel The maximum display number of alarm triggers is 35 at the next alarm recording the counter will indicate OO Connecting to a Lorex Monitor for Normal Recording BACK SIDE OF THE LOREX
17. MONITOR SENSOR IN OUTPUT OODOO OOO C1 C2 C3 C4 COM C N NC 1 2 3 4 INPUT OUTPUT LOREX TIME LAPSE VCR WARNING SERIES cop SERIES SW VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN OUT OUT wr a T T T KAAKAA TAPE PANIC ALARM enD n COM our m Jo EEER 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 20
18. button 3 While the desired recording is being played back press the PLAY button e Playback will start and alarm scan is cancelled Index Search 1 Repeat steps 1 to 2 2 Move the arrow mark to the FF or REW in the Index Search mode as you want to search 3 Press the SHIFT button to search forward or in reverse e The display returns to the normal screen e The VCR will advance or rewind the tape at high speed and playback the first 5 seconds of every normal recording e To cancel the index search mode press the STOP button 4 While the desired recording is being played back press the PLAY button e Playback will start and index search is cancelled 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 28 Alarm Search 1 Press the Menu button to display the initial menu 2 Press the SHIFT button to select Search Select then press the SHIFT button to display the SEARCH SELECT menu 3 Move the arrow mark to FF or REW in the Alarm Search mode as you want to search 4 Press the SET or button to enter the number of alarm marks you want to search press the SHIFT J button to search forward or in reverse e The display returns to the normal screen e The VCR will locate the desired alarm recording and begin playback 27 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Changing the On Screen Display Selecting the On screen Display You can select whether or not to display the time date frame co
19. deo Cassette Recorder Troubleshooting Guide If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual please refer to the table below SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No power The power cord is not correctly Connect the power cord firmly into connected to the wall outlet the wall outlet The unit is in timer recording stand This is normal not a malfunction by mode No image The connections are not correct Check that all connections are displayed on the monitor TV The power to the camera and or monitor TV is not turned on correct Turn all connected devices on The buttons do not respond The unit is in timer recording stand by mode Alarm recording Panic recording The security lock SET LOCK is engaged Press the POWER TIMER button Wait for the alarm recording to end Press the STOP button for 3 seconds to stop Wait for the panic recording to end Press the STOP button for 3 seconds to stop Cancel the security lock Unit will not go into record mode The loaded cassette has no erasure prevention tab Load a cassette tape with erasure prevention tab or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Autorepeat is not working NO is selected for autorepeat recording in the REC MODE SET menu During autorepeat recording when there is an alarm input autorepeat recording is canceled
20. deo product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition 21 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom mended by the manufacturer 22 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat DOWD gt mm Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical iii 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording is not working The date and time are not correct The unit is not set to timer record ing stand by mode N is selected for the TIMER PROGRAM SET Set the date and time correctly Press the POWER TIMER button to display H on the display panel Be sure to select Y for the TIMER PROGRAM SET Alarm recording is not working NO is selected for alarm recording in the ALARM REC SET menu Be sure to select YES for alarm recording Noise in the playback pictur
21. e The tracking adjustment is wrong The video heads need cleaning Adjust it by using the manual tracking Press the PLAY button in the play back mode Clean the video heads The date and time are not recorded NO is selected for the date and time in the DISPLAY SET menu The date and time go off the ON SCREEN by pressing the DISPLAY button Be sure to select YES for the display Press the DISPLAY button to show the date and time The cassette tape cannot be ejected Problem with the system or tape Unplug the power cord then plug it back in Y e Press the RESET button for more than 5 seconds to perform the reset Running Time will not be reset Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred to your dealer If there is noise in the playback picture and it cannot be corrected using the tracking control it may indicate that the video heads need cleaning The video heads should be cleaned and inspected every 1 000 hours The video heads usage can be checked using initial menu running time System Down If the unit does not function at all try the following 1 Unplug the power cord then plug it back in 2 Reset the memory Press the RESET button Under normal conditions do not touch the RESET button 3 If the problem is not corrected after performing steps 1 and 2 consult your dealer 960 Hour Time Lapse Vi
22. ed 4 Press the MENU button twice the normal screen is displayed Checking Power Loss Times 1 Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU 2 Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark ff to Power Loss Time P 3 Press the SHIFT button to display the POWER LOSS TIME menu e POWER LOSS The number of power losses and the 35 most recent power loss times the number of power are displayed losses and the date and time of the 35 most recent power losses and recover ies are displayed 4 Press the MENU button twice the normal screen is displayed 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 32 Vv In the following cases the buzzer will be heard approx imately 5 times If the REC button is pressed while a cassette without erasure prevention tab is loaded Ifa cassette with out the erasure prevention tab is loaded while the timer is set If there is a series recording input while a cassette without erasure prevention tab is loaded Ifthe TIMER button is pressed without inserting a cassette Vv e If NO is set the buzzer will not operate 31 7 Press the MENU button the normal screen is displayed e The setting procedure is now complete Setting the Buzzer 1 Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU 2 Press the SHIFT fm button to select VCR Mode Set The VCR MODE SET menu is displayed Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow
23. ept the running time data NOTE Make sure to turn the power off on all devices before making the connections Running Time The video heads usage duration 3 Press the MENU button the normal screen is displayed Setting In Out terminals 1 Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU 2 Press the SHIFT button to display the VCR MODE SET menu 3 Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark jf to In Output Set 4 Press the SHIFT button to display the IN OUTPUT SET menu Power Cord Installation 5 Press the SHIFT F button to move the arrow mark gt for the Insert the plug of the power cord into an outlet desired item Vv Press the SHIFT J button to set Open or Closed High or Low e For more details please Press the MENU button three times the normal screen is displayed refer to the manuals accompanying all other devices If the connections are not made properly it may cause a fire or damage the equipment 33 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 6 Types of On screen Displays and Display Sequence e If the VCR is in timer recording stand by mode the 4 indicator is displayed on the display panel the on screen displays will not be available First press the Power Timer button to cancel the record ing stand by mode then proceed with the VCR programming When finished press the Power Timer button again to re
24. his sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment Please read them carefully before operating and using your video product Installation 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating instructions 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarization This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet 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 without blade exposure If you need an extension cord use a polarized cord 5 Power Sources This video 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 video dealer or local power company For video pr
25. ions of tape 2 After recording or playback press the Menu button to display the initial MENU e In the 2 hour record J ing speed mode 3 Press the SHIFT F button to move the arrow mark fm to Search Select only the tape buniek ener 4 Press the SHIFT I button to display the SEARCH SELECT menu The real hours minutes and seconds In the other SP recording speed modes 24H 36H the tape counter indication is a ratio of the 2 hour mode base indication In 24 hour recording mode each second of the tape counter actually Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark l to Zero Search represents approxi mately 24 2 12 real Press the SHIFT button to search the counter OH 00M 00S OH 00M seconds on the display panel e The display returns to the normal screen SEARCH SELECT menu is displayed There may be a slight discrepancy between the position shown on the tape counter and the actual tape position e The tape is rewound or advanced to the counter OH 00M 00S reading OH 00M on the display panel When rewinding the tape past the OH 00M 00S position OH 00M on the display panel a minus is dis played 29 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Setting the Clock Example To set the clock to April 12 2000 at 9 30 Clock Setting 1 Turn the power on to all devices used 2 Press the MENU button the initial MENU is displayed The arro
26. isplayed 13 Press the POWER TIMER button e The timer recording indicator H will light on the display panel The VCR is now in timer recording stand by mode Example 2 To record everyday from 10 00 to 18 00 in 24 hour mode recording speed 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 2 Press the SHIFT button until the cursor is on DLY The MENU below is displayed 3 Repeat steps 5 to 13 Programmed timer recording Example 2 Changing a Program Timer Recording 1 Press the MENU SHIFT F SHIFT J SHIFT J buttons in sequence to display the TIMER PROGRAM SET 1 menu 2 Press the SHIFT or button until the cursor is located in the setting to correct 3 Press the SET or button to correct the setting e Press the MENU button three times until the normal screen is displayed 4 Press the POWER TIMER button 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Panic Recording Series Recording This feature is similar to an alarm recording but the recording time is not pre selected When there is a panic input at the PANIC IN termi nal recording will start and continue for up to 2 hours Using 2 VCRs or more the series recording function lets you switch recording from one unit to the next only with VCRs of the same model as this one Series Recording Setup 1 Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below 2 Set the following items as indicated Item VCR No 1 VCR No 2 and on Casset
27. l This will start recording on VCR No 2 the tape will stop and be ejected on VCR No 1 8 A i A ae i eri 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Vv e If the set stop time is earlier than or the same time as the set start time the VCR will consider the stop time to be the follow ing day 9 Press the SET or button to set the recording stop minutes eg 00 then press the SHIFT button 10 Press the SET or button to select the recording speed eg 24 then press the SHIFT jm button e The cursor is moved to the N Y position 11 Press the SET or button to select Y Yorvers recording will take place Nw recording will not take place Programmed timer recording Example 1 Repeat steps 4 to 13 to program timer recordings for other days of the week e To set two or more timer recordings the same day of the week press the SHIFT button until the cursor located in the day of the week for the second recording then press the SET or button to set the desired day of the week With each press of the SET or button the day will change as indicated below SET lt direction SET gt direction lie He WED TH SAT a 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 16 Y e To modify or cancel timer recording press the POWER TIMER button to cancel the timer recording mode 12 Press the MENU button three times the normal screen is d
28. ll image mode the slow speed will change as indicated below 1 15times gt 1 20times gt 1 30times forward direction 2 With each press of the REW button during still image mode the slow speed will change as indicated below 1 15times gt 1 10times gt 1 5times forward direction 3 To return to normal playback press the PLAY button Recording Check During recording press the REC CHECK button recording is i suspended The tape will be rewound for about 5 seconds and slow play mode will momentarily be performed The VCR will then return to the previous recording mode 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 26 Normal Playback Y e A slow motion effect or accelerated play back effect can be achieved by using a slower or faster play back speed than the speed used for recording Vv e Noise will appear in the image when audio playback is used in 12 24 hour mode 25 Normal Playback 1 Turn on the power to the TV monitor Load the video cassette tape Press the REC PLAY SPEED or sh button to select the playback speed The selected playback speed is displayed on the display panel e A tape recorded with SP heads can be played in 2 12 24 36 48 72 96 120 168 240 360 480 720 960 Hour 4 Press the PLAY button e Playback starts e If necessary adjust the tracking to eliminate the noise from the picture 5 To stop playback press the STOP button e To advanced or
29. ll lose the entire previous recording 1 Press the Menu SHIFT SHIFT jf button in sequence to display the REC MODE SET menu Y If during autorepeatrecording there is an alarm trigger e is displayed on the 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the arrow mark jf point to Repeat Rec Set display panel and alarm 3 Press the SHIFT button to set the desired autorepeat record recording will take place ing mode Autorepeat recording will NO Autorepeat recording doesn t take place continue after alarm recording has completed its programmed duration YES Autorepeat recording takes place R REC will light on the display panel 4 Press the Menu button two times the normal screen is displayed The setting procedure is now complete 5 Press the REC button e Recording will start When the tape s end is reached the VCR will rewind it to the beginning regardless of the counter memory and recording will resume 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 24 Vv e During series recording auto repeat recording or timer recording are not possible If in the REC MODE SET menu Series Rec Set is set to NO series recording will not be possible 23 Press the REC button on VCR No 1 Recording will start in series recording mode Set the security lock on VCR No 1 e When the end of the tape on VCR No 1 is reached the output at the SERIES OUT terminal will switch signa
30. nd power line surges Service 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product If the video product has been exposed to rain or water If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replac ments specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this vi
31. ne each E entire TEA E 25 Tracking Control geiri assie hie ee ee eu a i an aa aa 25 Audio Playback aiii e ketal ck eek e E E a lena Wes Da A e a 25 Special Playback 0 0 0 2 sete eee ee EA E eee es a A ee a E ee Rea e 26 Picture Search Miass Yaw aoe Sate nae wade E ET a A a 26 Still IMAGE aa 224 Sea hae con cee bLeda Nee eee nate ehles 26 Vertical Lock Control 0 2 0 cette eae 26 OW NAER AARE LEEI AE IE ETEA E LRAT CS A E A Dal etl at geal nt dt 26 Recording Check eooni a a a a ea E e ane See eed deoeeeerd 26 Alarmni SeareMi antag E EE ae ett ae NNE Ea EOE N E AE A 27 Alarm S an a ee tet eee ain et cee ead bh Ea aa 28 INGEX SSAr Chi aes cesta ee late ee Nite eid hte he Att a e E a a Mal eth aa 28 Other functions oiie ca5 ese a e ere tabs Jee ge GPR oe eek ee a ADA dees 29 Tape Counter Zero Search 0 cece eee 29 Setting the Security Lock Set Lock 000002 cece eeeee 30 Setting the SW Out Terminal Output 6 0 0 0 0 cece eee 30 Setting the BuzZer s Lie on adre ioti wake Ce eek eee eee we g 31 Changing the Alarm Recording Times 0000 cece eee eee eee 32 Checking the Power Loss Times 0 0 e cette eee tee 32 Checking Usage Duration 0 0 0 eee 33 Setting In Out Terminals 1 0 2 0 cee eee 33 Daily Inspection i aos ena a a a td a ea te eh anteater dea bce aaa 38 Troubleshooting Guide 0 0 39 Specifications 02 2 4 6 04 oer tet Peed oe hte eed ote redid
32. oad ibe 41 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Locations of controls and indicators Daily Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in order to assure long term and trouble free operation of the unit Front panel The daily inspections are particularly important if using autorepeat recording 1 d i4 H i Inspection Procedure 1 Turn on the power to the camera TV monitor and other connected devices Vv 2 Check that the image received on the TV monitor is correct e If the security lock is engaged 3 Check that the on screen display of the date and time is IT e Tin n fn it has to be released before correct a a i Ot a a g afer ta BAR FEF maf pam proceedingiwity theinspection 4 Press the REW button to rewind the recorded tape a few ee ee eee seconds e If any problem is discovered during the inspection unplug 5 Press the PLAY button and check that the playback image is F FFT YDRMREEPRe HI D oe the power cord and consult correct your dealer e Check in particular playback of time lapse recording 18 or 24 hour mode i Se TOR bution een Sutton 6 Check that the recorded date and time are correct 2 REC button 16 SHIFT FF 3 REC CHECK button TRACKING button 4 EJECT button 17 SHIFT fe 5 CASSETTE LOADING TRACKING button DOOR 18 REC PLAY SPEED F 6 DISPLAY PANEL button SET button 7 PLAY button 19 REC PLAY SPEED ak 8 REW button button SET button 9 FF b
33. oducts intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions i 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Specifications General Specifications Recording method Audio recording Tape speed Specified video cassette tape Recording playback time Fast forward rewind time Television system Video Recording method Video input Video output Horizontal resolution Audio Input Output Microphone input Connectors Alarm input Alarm output Panic input End output Warning output Series input Series output Switch output Common Other Specifications Operating temperature range Operating humidity range Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight Dual azimuth 4 head rotating helical scanning system In 2 6 and 18 hour modes 33 35 m sec 2 hour mode VHS 1 2 inch video cassette tape 2 6 18 24 36 hours when using T 120 tape Within 3 minutes when using T 120 tape NTSC color TV system Luminance signal FM recording 0 8V Down converted subcarrier phase shift system 1 Vp p BNC 75 unbalanced 1 Vp p BNC 75 unbalanced Black amp white mode 350 lines Color mode 300 lines RCA pin jack more than 47kQ 8 8dBm unbalanced RCA pin jack less than 1 5kQ 7 8dBm unbalanced 60 dBs 3 5mm mini jack 10kQ unbalanced DC 4 5V Open DC 0 0 8V Closed 5 7kQ DC 4 5V H DC 0 0 8V L 5 7kQ DC 4 5V Open DC
34. rewind the tape press the FF CUE or REW REVIEW button Tracking Control If there is noise in the image during playback 1 While looking at the playback picture press and hold the TRACKING button to minimize the noise If it cannot be minimized press the TRACKING button Press the play button in the playback mode Audio Playback Audio playback is only possible in 2 hour 12 hour and 24 hour modes The playback speed has to be the same as the recording speed for normal playback of the audio For a tape recorded in 2 hour 12 hour and 24 hour modes press the AUDIO ON button after pressing the PLAY button A will be displayed to the left of the playback speed on the display panel Press the AUDIO ON button again to remove A 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Normal Recording Vv If the Repeat Rec Set is set to NO in the REC MODE SET menu recording will continue to the end of the tape then stop and the tape will be ejected Vv e A tape recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on another make of time lapse VCR If you press the REC button and the loaded cassette has no erasure prevention tab the VCR will eject the cassette During recording the Menu button will not function the menu cannot be accessed Y e If you playback the recorded part where recording check was performed noise may appear If you change the recording speed dur ing recording noise
35. tapes for optimal performance Handling Cassette Tapes Cassette tapes should always be stored vertically in their cases away from high temperatures magnetic fields direct sunlight dirt dust and locations subject to mold formation Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism Never touch the tape with your fingers Protect cassette tapes from shocks or strong vibrations To protect your recordings After having recorded a tape if you wish to keep the recording use a flat head screwdriver to break off the erasure prevention tab on the cassette To record again on a tape without erasure prevention tab cover the hole with adhesive tape Erasure prevention tab To prevent accidental erasure remove the tab after i recording DA To record again cover the hole with vinyl tape Loading Place the cassette label side up in the loading slot Gently push the center of the cassette until it is loaded automatically Unloading In STOP mode press the EJECT button The cassette is automatically ejected 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Vv e While the security lock is engaged all commands are disabled The security lock should not be engaged while a menu is displayed Vv e If TIMING is set to FRAME see step 6 FRAME will be indicated instead of FIELD Setting the Security Lock Set Lock The security lock function is designed to prevent accidental stopping of recording
36. te tape Loaded Loaded Operation mode Stop Stop Repeat Rec Set NO NO Series Rec Set YES YES Timer recording OFF not set OFF not set Security lock switch SET LOCK switch OFF ON 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 22 Connecting to a Lorex Monitor for Alarm Recording BACK SIDE OF THE LOREX MONITOR SENSOR IN OUTPUT OOOOOOOO C1 C2 C3 C4 COM C N NC 1 2 3 4 LOREX TIME LAPSE VCR WARNING SERIES SERIES SW OUT IN OUT OUT T T u u T SEAE TAPE PANIC ALARM END _IN OUT __IN e ee ele 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO 8 AUDIO To Cancel a Program Timer Recording 1 Repeat step 1 above 2 Press the SHIFT or W button until the cursor is located in the Y corresponding to the timer recording to cancel 3 Press the SET or button to select N Press the MENU button three times until the normal screen is displayed Press the POWER TIMER button The clear button can erase the programmed timer recording in the line that the cursor is located Notes e During timer recording all the buttons on the VCR except the STOP button are disabled If the STOP button is pressed for three seconds during timer recording the recording will stop During timer recording stand by press the POWER TIMER button if the buttons do not
37. turn the VCR to timer recording stand by mode When a menu is displayed recording will not be possible Press the MENU button three times the setting procedure is now completed and the normal screen is displayed e During recording or playback the menus cannot be displayed See page 8 A B C A e Press the MENU button First time Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark f downward for the desired item e Press the SHIFT button to select the desired item then the desired menu is displayed e Press the MENU button to return to the normal screen from the initial menu B e Press the SHIFT button to select the desired item e Press the SET or button to set or Press the SHIFT button to select YES or NO e Press the MENU button to return to the initial menu Cc e Press the SHIFT I or SHIFT F button to select the desired item e Press the SET or button to set or Press the SHIFT button to select e Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu 7 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Checking the Alarm Recording Times 1 Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU 2 Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark to Alarm Time Vv 3 Press the SHIFT button to display the ALARM TIME menu The data for the previous alarm recordings past 35 is erased The number of alarm triggers and the 35 most recent alarm recording times are display
38. unter alarm counter counter title 1 Turn the power on to all devices used 2 Press the MENU button The initial MENU is displayed The arrow mark is located in VCR Mode Set Initial MENU 3 Press the SHIFT button to select the VCR Mode Set then the VCR MODE SET menu is displayed 4 Press the SHIFT fF button until the arrow mark J points to Display set 5 Press the SHIFT button to select Display Set then the DISPLAY SET menu is displayed 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 12 Y The items for which YES is set are recorded The items for which NO is set at step 6 above are not recorded 6 Press the SET or button to set YES for the functions described below Time The time is displayed Date The Month Day Year is displayed Frame Cnt The number of frames is displayed Alarm Cnt The number of alarms is displayed Counter The counter is displayed Title The title is displayed e A maximum of 20 characters can be used letters numbers or spaces 7 Press the SHIFT button to set the display position 8 Press the SET or button to set the position of the time date frame cnt alarm cnt to L Bottom or R Bottom e If any of 4 items is set the position of 4 items is changed identically 9 Press the SET or button to set the position of the counter and title to C Top or R Top or
39. utton 20 AUDIO ON button 10 PAUSE STILL button 21 DISPLAY button 11 REMOTE SENSOR 22 POWER TIMER 12 REMOCON LOCK button switch 23 COUNTER button 13 SET LOCK switch 24 CLEAR button 14 RESET button 1 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 38 37 Connecting to a Multiview System for a Alarm Recording BACK SIDE OF THE LOREX MONITOR SENSOR IN OUTPUT OODOOOOO OD SLAVE C1 C2 C3 C4 COM C N NC OO OOOO Pals OUTPUT PIR SENSOR MULTI VIEW 2 3com C N NC C N NC PUT cop sensor i p Sensor Output LOREX TIME LAPSE VCR WARNING SERIES com SERIES SW OUT IN OUT OUT TAPE PANIC ALARM enD in COM our mN BSR e 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Digital Display Operation Indicators display the actual operation mode operation Mode Intestor 2 z pecora pause pec Pos fecon EN e aframe Cid Ce Rowe Rew id Slow Pause Still FF Pause Still REW Cassette indicator Ot Comes on when a cassette is loaded Record check indicator REC Flashes on during record check Alarm indicator iie Flashes on when an alarm is being recorded and stops flashing after alarm recording Timer Recording indicator H Comes on when in timer recording stand by mode or during a timer recording 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 10 11 12 13
40. w mark i is located in VCR Mode Set Initial Menu 3 Press the SHIFT button the VCR MODE SET menu is displayed The arrow mark W is located in Clock Set 5 Press the SET or button to set the hours eg 09 then press the SHIFT button 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 10 6 Press the SET or button to set the minutes eg 30 then press the SHIFT button The seconds are already set to 00 Press the SHIFT button 9 Press the SET or button to set the month eg 04 then press the SHIFT P button 10 Press the SET or button to set the day eg 12 then press the SHIFT W button 11 Press the SET or button to set the year eg 00 for 2000 e The last 2 digits only are displayed e The day of the week is set automatically ao N 12 Press the MENU button three times the normal screen is displayed e The setting procedure is now complete 960 Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder Y In the index search mode SHIFT button should be used to search forward or in reverse Index FF REW Alarm Scan 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 2 Press the SHIFT button to search forward or in reverse without enter ing a specific alarm number e The display returns to the normal screen e The VCR will advance or rewind the tape at high speed and play back the first 5 seconds of every alarm recording e To cancel the alarm scan mode press the STOP
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