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Mitsubishi Electronics HS-S8300E(BRS) User's Manual

1. SET RST REC GND AM MODE CLK CALL ger RST REC GND MODE CLK CALL IN IN OUT 1st VCR 2nd VCR Series recording may have a short pause 5 seconds when going from recorder A to recorder B However if you set the CALL OUT of the REAR TERMINAL menu to WRNG REMAIN this delay is eliminated When set in the above configuration and the second VCR reaches the end of the tape the first VCR automatically begins recording Do not connect 1 if you do not require the first VCR to begin recording again f an abnormality occurs e g a malfunction occurs in the motor during recording in the first VCR the second VCR automatically begins recording Series recording will not function during timer recording e When carrying out series recording set CALL OUT in the REAR TERMINAL menu to a mode other than 17 MANUAL RECORDING ONE SHOT INTERVAL RECORDING One shot recording or Interval recording is possible when the recording mode is set to OH N A Press the REC PLAY MODE button to set the recording mode to Set the number of fields in ONE SHOT FIELD on the RECORDING SET UP menu For One shot recording select SHOT in ONE SHOT INTERVAL For Interval recording choose the interval time from 10S second to
2. Same as item 50 Emergency REC ON OFF Command received and carried out Emergency REC OFF 7 Enquiry about emergency REC setting 0 OFF 1 ON Tape end movement setting STOP 0 REWIND 1 REPEAT 2 ALARM PROT protect 3 Command received and carried out FSO Enquiry about tape end movement set Same as item56 DM Display mode setting 1 4 Command received and carried out DM Enquiry about display mode setting 1 4 CHO Set date character display size SMALL Command received and carried out CH1 Set date character display size LARGE Command received and carried out FS1 Enquiry about date character display size O SMALL 1 LARGE COXO Clock out setting 0 RECZO T LREC 1 x 01 02 03 04 05 10 15 20 25 30 50 60 00 output by field Command received and carried out Enquiry about clock out setting xek Same as item 63 Mode out setting REC 0 PLAY 1 POWER 2 TAPE IN 3 TAPE REMAIN 4 CLOCK ADJ 5 2 Command received and c
3. kB 9 same as item 36 Day of the week OzSUN 1 MON 2 TUE 3 WED 4 THU 5 FRI 6 SAT SOKK KKA Current time setting xxk Hour xx Minute Command received and carried out TM Enquiry about current time KKB xx Minute TD Enquiry about power loss mark 0 displayed 1 On display PSK 2 Move date display position Horizontal 08 16 mode 1 size large 05 28 mode 1 size small 03 21 mode 2 3 size large 00 28 mode 2 3 size small Vertical 02 30 mode 1 size large or small 02 30 mode 2 3 size large or small Command received and carried out LC Enquiry about date display position D kk 1 xk same as item 41 PGK 2 28 Timer program setting Program No 1 8 2 of the week 0 SUN 1 MON 2 TUE 3 WED 4 THU 5 FRI 6 SAT 7 DAY 8 SPL 9 Rec starting hour 00 23 Rec starting minute 00 59 9 REC ending hour 00 23 9 REC ending minute 00 59 REC time mode 003 L12 L24 048 072 096 120 168 240 360 480 720 960 000 SKP REC mode 0 SP 2 Command received and carried out
4. Day Hour Minute Enquiry about time date search setting Hour Minute PB head switch over 0 NORMAL 1 L L 2 R R 3 AUTO EX 2 Command received and carried out Enquiry about PB head switch over HD Same as item 105 VIDEO MODE setting 0 COLOUR 1 B W EX Enquiry about VIDEO MODE 0 COLOUR 1 B W Error codes Enquiry about S VHS information 0 NORMAL 1 S VHS Errors Meaning of error f Errors No power supply No cassette loaded Broken tape tab Cannot REC Beginning of the tape Tape end Problem with the tape video input or VCR mechanism Present time or timer program not yet set Meaning of error Alarm REC underway Unable to change setting Unfeasible Incorrect command Incorrect parameter Overflow of the VCR s command receive buffer Data not received correctly 36 WARNING DISPLAY SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION The VCR uses a self diagnostic function to detect internal malfunctions during recording Should a malfunction occur during record ing a corresponding indication appears on the monitor screen and the fluorescent display The type of malfunction corresponding to the indication and countermeasures are
5. n 1 2 Status Response codes from the VCR Format Status Parameter Parameter T Parameter Delimitter 1 2 n 2 NOTE 1 When you set DELIMITTER lt RECEIVE gt to CR input the carriage return code ODH When you set DELIMITTER lt RECEIVE gt to CR LF input the carriage return code ODH and line feed code OAH 2 When you set DELIMITTER SEND to CR the carriage return code ODH will be inputted When you set DELIMITTER SEND to CR LF the carriage return code and line feed code OAH will be inputted Switch on the VCR When the DELIMITTER lt SEND gt and DELIMITTER RECEIVE of the RS 232C menu is set to CR Example 1 Status or error code from the VCR to PC etc Sending commands from the PC etc PW1 CR Meaning Power ON command Command received Command carried out RC EX CHI which indicates carriage return code ODH Recording was attempted but could not because the erasure prevention tab of the tape was broken When the DELIMITTER lt SEND gt and DELIMITTER RECEIVE of the RS 232C menu is set to CR Example 2 Status or error code from the VCR to PC etc Sending commands from the PC etc Meaning RC CR Command for recording RC Command received ERO2 CR Failed because the erasure prevention tab of the tape is broke
6. When the desired position is located press the PLAY button stop SKIP SEARCH press the STOP button The index signal may be difficult to locate in some recording conditions 24 PLAYBACK 3 SHUTTLE ring 1 Set the VIDEO MODE In the FIRST TIME SET UP menu to either COLOUR or B W When B W is set colour recordings are played without colour 2 Load a pre recorded tape AUTO PLAY If a cassette with the erasure prevention tab removed is loaded the unit automatically begins playback mode 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback 4 Press the REC PLAY MODE or button to select the desired playback mode 5 Press the STOP button to stop playback Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to rewind the tape when the VCR is in the stop mode W Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to fast forward the tape when the VCR is in the stop mode B PLAYBACK MODE When the REC PLAY MODE button is pressed the playback mode is switched in the order of 3H gt L12H gt 12H gt L24H gt 24H 48H gt 72H gt 96H gt 120H gt 168H gt 240H gt 360H gt 480H gt 720H gt 960H gt gt gt Audio playback Available Available Available Not Available Picture quality Good Vibrating Vibrating Less Vibrating NOTE e farecording is played back in a higher mode than it was
7. 1 0Vp p 750hms BNC plug Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms S connector 8dBs 50kohms RCA plug 67dBs 600ohms mini mic jack 1 0Vp p 75ohms BNC plug Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms S connector 6dBs 1kohms RCA plug More than 400 lines S VHS mode More than 240 lines VHS mode 70Hz 7kHz 3H mode Video better than 42dB Audio better than 43dB 41 104 5 C to 40 80 16 7 W x12 4 D x3 7 H in 425 W x315 D x93 H mm 10 Ibs 4 5kg Timed 15 sec 30 sec 45 sec 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min Manual 1 Until the alarm reset switch is switched on Manual 2 Until the alarm set switch is switched off DISPLAY MODE 1 Day Month Year Hour Minute Second Daylight saving time symbol or power failure symbol Alarm recording no DISPLAY MODE 2 Month Day Year Day of week Alarm recording no Hour Minute Second Daylight saving time symbol or power failure symbol Recording mode In any position 8 programs daily start and stop time for one week Lasts 31days The maximum of 89 999 hours Screw terminal for starting alarm recording Screw terminal for finishing alarm recording or for adjusting on screen clock Screw terminal for starting finishing recording for series recording or for synchronous recording Screw terminal for ground Screw terminal for output while alarm recording is under way Screw terminal to command camera switching
8. D SPL 08 40 17 10 1125 de M bee Tum the SHUTTLE RING 3 WED 22 00 22 54 35 then all MENU will be a e Eia e initialized SPECIAL DW MON FRI MAIN MENU gt POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR D DISPLAY RECORDING SET UP gt TIME DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM P ALARM REC MODE SH Turn the SHUTTLE RING lt lt m ALARM REC DURATION 1M CORDING SETUP 9 9 EMERGENCY REC OFF then POWER LOSS LIST REAR TERMINAL ONESHOT FIELD 1 MAINTENANCE will be cleared MAST SETUP ONESHOTHNTERVAL SHOT Use JOG to select and ENTER Press DISPLAY to exit ALARM LIST CLEAR lt REAR TERMINAL gt DCALLOUT END Clock Oli FECA Turn the SHUTTLE RING lt lt MODE OUT REC then ALARM LIST will be REC IN SERIES cleared lt TIME DATE ADJUST gt lt MAINTENANCE gt DAYLIGHT SAVINGS D POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE 99 POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR 09 21 01 ALARM LIST CLEAR EPEAT REC TIMES LAPSED TIME gt RI E lt FIRST TIME SET UP gt lt RS 232C gt D TAPE END TRANSMISSION RATE 1200 SYNC Ol DATA BIT LENGTH 8BIT STOP BIT LENGTH 1BIT PARITY BIT NONE DELIMITTER lt SEND gt CR DELIMITTER lt RECEIVE gt on VCR ADDRESS NO MAIN MENU MENU Then rosea 1 DISPLAY f RECORDING SET UP Sets the display format of the date and present time on the monitor REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE 2 TIME DATE SEARCH FIRST TIME SET UP Sets the d
9. Enquiry about current alarm REC No 0000 9999 USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER Commands Functions Enquiry about alarm REC list report 0 about the alarm REC No 1 1 about the second alarm REC from the last one 2 about the last alarm REC Status after normal execution ATK KO oct Explanation of status xx Day Month Year 4 Hour Minute Clear all alarm REC list contents EX 2 Command received and carried out Enquiry about current power loss list No 2 200 99 Enquiry about power loss list report Oz about the first power loss 1 about the second power loss from the last one 2 about the last power loss PTO KO 6 xx Day xx Month Year Hour Minute Clear all power loss list contents Command received and carried out Initialization of the setting Enquiry about the elapsed time Enquiry about Warning information Warning No 0 not abnormal 01 tape end 03zvideo input missing 04 clogged head 05 reel rotation trouble 06 loading motor trouble 07 capstan motor trouble 08 drum motor troub
10. ON to select Emergency Recording or OFF to disable it e EMGCY lights up on the fluorescent display when the EMERGENCY REC of the RECORDING SET UP menu is set to ON 23 ALARM RECORDING ALARM RECORD TIME DISPLAY When alarm recordings begin the start times are stored in memory so it is possible to confirm when they r raamu sr have occurred Select the ALARM LIST in the MAINTENANCE menu and the alarm list display will 0001 05 01 99 01 00 appear on the screen 0002 07 01 99 21 10 0003 10 01 99 09 15 Upto alarm recording start times be stored in memory For more than that the first and the last 2 times will be displayed The alarm recording list is reset by the following procedure 1 Select the ALARM LIST CLEAR in the MAINTENANCE menu 2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right ALARM LIST CLEAR will be displayed 3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left ALARM LIST will be cleared LOCATING THE START OF ALARM RECORDINGS This machine automatically inserts an index signal at the beginning of each ALARM RECORDING allowing the start of each alarm to be located E INDEX SEARCH During fast forward or rewind the machine will search for index signals When an Index signal is found the VCR will playback the tape and stay in still mode 1 Press the COUNTER MEMORY SKIP INDEX button to illuminate INDEX on the fluorescent display On the fluorescent display INDEX will be illuminated a
11. 3M minute in ONE SHOT INTERVAL Press the REC button One shot recording will be on STANDBY mode Interval recording begins recording with the preset interval time To start One shot recording press the REC button or switch the REC IN terminal on the rear panel to ground SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING A number of camera images can be mixed together through a camera switcher and then recorded separately onto several VCRs A camera is assigned to each VCR with the VCR recording only the camera image it has been assigned This allows recording without gaps If you have three VCRs the video signal from three cameras can be recorded separately by connecting the switcher as shown below V SYNC SWITCHER switching cameras recording start signal VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR VCR 4 VCR5 Connection recording clock out recording clock out recording clock out recording clock out recording clock out CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 3 CAMERA 4 CAMERA 5 CAMERA CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA CAMERAS CAMERA CAMERA2 CAMERAS CAMERA4 CAMERAS LI LJ LI LI LJ TRECI REC LI LI TREC REG L LI 1 RE
12. DELIMITTER lt SEND gt setting CR ODH or CR ODH LF OAH will be inputted which indicates one character or number eg indicates three characters or numbers Commands Functions Power ON OFF Status after normal execution Explanation of status Command received and carried out Power OFF Power ON Eject Stop Playback Reverse playback Fast forward Rewind Recording Counter memory stop Pause ON OFF Pause OFF Pause ON Forward frame advance still only Reverse frame advance still only Skip search fast forward Skip search rewind Index search fast forward up to 001 255 Index search rewind up 001 255 Enquiry about current index No index search only Index No is 001 255 Timer recording ON OFF Command received and carried out Timer recording OFF 7 Timer recording ON 7 Enquiry about current executing timer program No Timer program No is 1 8 Note EROS when not timer recording Enquiry about current VCR status Power off cas
13. LF the carriage return code and line feed code OAH will be inputted Example 1 Fast forward the tape in the VCR of the ID number VCRO2 When the DELIMITTER lt SEND gt and DELIMITTER lt RECEIVE gt of the RS 232C menu is set to CR Sending commands Status or error code from Meaning from the PC etc the VCR to PC etc VCRO02 FF CR Command for fast forwarding VCRO2 VCRO02 RC CR Command received VCRO2 VCRO2 EX CR Command carried out VCRO02 which indicates carriage return code ODH Example 2 Set the clock of the all VCR connected to 12 27 When the DELIMITTER lt SEND gt and DELIMITTER lt RECEIVE gt of the RS 232C menu is set to CR Sending commands Status or error code from the Meaning from the PC etc VCR to PC etc ALL SC12 27 Command for recording VCRO01 RC CR Command received VCRO1 VCRO1 EX CR Command carried out VCRO1 VCRO02 Command received VCRO2 VCRO2 EX CR Command carried out VCRO02 VCR16 RC CR Command received VCR16 VCR16 EX CR Command carried out VCR16 CR which indicates carriage return code ODH The order and number of the status responses from the VCRs to the PC or other controller may vary dependent upon the number of VCRs and the ID number settings 32 COMMANDS AND RESPONSES Input the code according the DELIMITTER RECEIVE setting CR ODH or CR LF 0AH 2 The code according the
14. Output CALL Output REMOTE Jack RS 232C interface Rating ALM CALL MODE SET RST REC CLK VHS 1 2 width high density video cassette tape AC100 230V 50 60Hz Approx 20watts 625 lines 50 field PAL type colour system 4 rotary single crystal heads Frequency modulation recording Low frequency conversion sub carrier phase shift recording 1 track Mode Time Speed Recording interval Video signal Audio signal Tape drive 3H 3hrs 23 39mm sec 20msec Field Continuous Recordable Continuous L12H 15hrs 4 68mm sec 100msec Field Time lapse Recordable Continuous Slow L24H 27hrs 2 60mm sec 180msec Field Time lapse Recordable Continuous Slow 48H 51hrs 340msec Field Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse 72H 75hrs 500msec Field Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse 96H 99hrs 660msec Field Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse 120H 123hrs 820msec Field Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse 168H 171hrs 1140msec Field Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse 240H 243hrs 1620msec Field Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse 360H 363hrs 2420msec Field Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse 480H 483hrs 3220msec Field Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse 720H 723hrs 4820msec Field Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse 960H 963hrs 6420msec Field Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse 0H Time lapse Not recorded Time lapse Approx 140sec with E 180 cassette 1 stationary head 1 full track head 3 motors drum capstan direct drive system
15. The signal is output when a malfunction occurs in this VCR or when the tape has approximately 3 minutes left in 3H mode WRNG When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording a CALL signal is output This is used in conjunction with TAPE END FIRST TIME SET UP to determine when the CALL signal is output as shown below CALL OUT TAPE END setting WRNG TAPE END WRNG REMAIN WRNG setting Outputs a call signal at the Outputs 3 minutes before When a malfunction occurs in the VCR STOP end of the tape the tape end during recording a call signal is output Outputs a call signal at the t REWIND end of the tape for 2 seconds 1 t 1 1 When there are no ALARM alarm recordings 1 1 t PROT nm n en there are alarm Outputs a call signal at the recordings during 1 1 recording end of the tape 10 2 SETTING THE FREQUENCY DIVISION RATIO CLOCK OUT Sets the frequency division ratio of the CLOCK OUT terminal First set the recording mode for the CLOCK OUT pulse output in the REAR TERMINAL menu REC When recording in any mode T L REC When recording in time lapse mode L12H L24H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H 240H 360H 480H 720H 960H or 0H Second select the frequency division ratio setting by turning the SHUTTLE ring When the JOG dial is turned the display will be switched in the order of 1 gt 2 gt 3 gt 4 gt 5 gt 10 gt 15 gt 20 gt 25 gt 30 gt 50 gt 60 gt F field gt 1 gt T
16. UP menu is set to other than MAN1 the on screen clock can be reset to the nearest hour by applying a signal to the RST RESET IN terminal For example if the current time is 11 29 59 it will be reset to 11 00 00 and if the current time is 11 30 00 it will be reset to 12 00 00 1 When connecting the MODE terminal of the 1st VCR with RST RESET IN terminal of the 2nd VCR and if the MODE OUT of the REAR TERMINAL menu is set to CLOCK ADJ the on screen clock of the 2nd VCR will automatically be adjusted to that of the 1st VCR 22 SETTING FOR ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording is used to activate more rapid recording when the VCR is recording in one of the Time Lapse modes Alarm Recording provides for more pictures during the Alarm duration Emergency Recording enables Alarm Recording even if the VCR is off stopped or in Timer Recording Standby You should set the Alarm Recording mode with the RECORDING SET UP menu before Alarm Recording is used 1j Press the DISPLAY button to display MAIN MENU on the monitor SMANIMENUS TIME DATE SEARCH 2 Turn the JOG dial to select RECORDING SET UP TIMER PROGRAM and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right P RECORDING SETUP e RECORDING SET UP menu will appear MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select 3 Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM REC MODE and RS EDDIE turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right 4 Turn the JOG dial
17. When input terminals are short circuited to GND or L level voltage 0 1 6V applied Time for active 0 1 sec or over Non active Open the input Interface circuit inside the VOR ALM MODE CALL OUT terminals screw Active L level voltage 0 0 4V output max drive current 50mA 5V DC 10mA 24V DC Non active Open max voltage 24V DC ALM MODE CALL OUT Interface circuit inside the VOR ll CLK OUT terminal screw CLK OUT 10kQ FF eno Interface circuit inside the VOR CLK OUT signal When F is selected in REC of CLOCK OUT mode in 3H recording 10msec During recording in L12H 960H recording mode 8msec When except F is selected in REC of CLOCK OUT mode in 3H recording 20msec CONTROL INPUT OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS ll REMOTE jack Circuit 1 Resistor Metal film resistor 1 4W 33kohms 1 temperature factor 100ppm C Momentary ON resistor 2000hms or under Miniature jack 2 5mm in diameter comply with JISC6560 2 Button switch 3 Connector MJ Operational conditions 1 lsolation resistor 2 Floating capacity 3 Environmental temperature 4 Relative temperature 200Mohms or over in connector MJ 0 1uF or under in connector MJ 5 40 C common with VCR Max 80 common with VCR Remote control switch functions Function iti Function iti Function Function STOP POWER ON OFF DOWN POSITION SHIF
18. a ballpoint pen or a pencil the control buttons will not operate and the VCR is kept in the current mode To release the lock mode press the lock button again 16 REPEAT RECORDING When the TAPE END of the FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to REPEAT or ALARM PROT and the repeat recording mode is set the REPEAT indicator is illuminated the tape will automatically be rewound to the start when the tape end is reached Then recording will start again ll WHEN TAPE END IS REACHED The following functions are automatically engaged when the tape ends during recording STOP REWIND REPEAT ALARM PROT When there are alarm The t d The tape stops recordings on tape The tape is rewound e tape is rewoun The tape stops automatically to the automatically to the ANS D When there are no beginning and then beginning and recording 2Utomatically to the alarm recordings on stops is resumed beginning and then the tape recording is resumed NOTE On ALARM PROT mode a tape with alarm recordings can be used for repeat recording if the tape is ejected and re inserted THE NUMBER OF TAPE USE REPEAT REC TIMES Displays the number of tape use when the TAPE END setting is set to REWIND REPEAT or ALARM PROT 1 Press the DISPLAY button MAIN MENU display will appear REPEAT REC TIMES gt 0 2 Turn the jog dial to select MAINTENANCE and t
19. and 15 00 indicates 3 o clock in the afternoon The day of the week is automatically set An alarm recording number is shown during alarm recording 1 Press the DISPLAY button to display MAIN MENU on the monitor SMAN MENUS D TIME DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select and ENTER Press DISPLAY to exit lt MAIN MENU gt DISPLAY 2 Turn the JOG dial to select FIRST TIME SET UP TE DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE D FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select and ENTER Press DISPLAY to exit 3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right FIRST TIME SET UP setting menu will appear h RST TIME SET UP APE END UASI V SYNC APE LENGTH DEO MODE B HEAD SELECT ZER ME DATE ADJUST S 232C dod DiAWV N V 4 Turn the JOG dial to select TIME DATE ADJUST FIRST TIME SET UP gt TAPE END UASI V SYNC TAPE LENGTH VIDEO MODE PB HEAD SELECT BUZZER D TIME DATE ADJUST 5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME DATE ADJUST setting menu will appear 00 00 00 13 SETTING THE PRESENT TIME 6 Setting the daylight saving time lt DATE ADJUST gt N To put the clock forward by 1 hour set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON SAVINGS Turn the JOG dial to se
20. complete 12 Press the DISPLAY button The present time display will appear NOTE The POWER button will not operate if any of the menu displays are flashing SETTING THE PRESENT TIME TO THE EXACT SECOND Set the 10 minutes digit and 1 minute digit as described above then 1 minute digit flashes and the second digit stays at OO Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right when the Time Signal reaches 00 second of the time you have set The present time will start counting from 00 second 14 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CASSETTE Video cassette tapes can be loaded into your new VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into a power source Even if the VCR power switch is turned off loading a cassette will automatically cause it to turn on Use only video cassette tapes marked or SVS Do not use a E 240 or SE 240 cassette tape when recording in 48H 960H or OH mode LOADING 1 To position the cassette properly before inserting it in the cassette slot hold the cassette so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces towards you The other long narrow edge is hinged and should face towards the VCR The clear plastic window that shows the video tape should face upward 2 Gently insert the videotape into the cassette slot to a point where the VCR automatically retracts the cassette When you insert the videotape be sure to align it squarely to the s
21. direct sunlight Avoid dusty places Place the cassette in its case and store vertically WARNING PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED This Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder complies with the re quirements of the EC Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Directive and 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive as amended by Directive 93 68 EEC The requirements for the susceptibility according to EN 50082 1 and the requirements for interference according to EN 55022 are observed for the operation on residential areas busi ness light industrial premises and in small scale enterprises in side as well as outside of the building All places of operation are characterised by their connection to the public low voltage power supply system This unit is manufactured in accordance with EN60065 5 Pages FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Front VIGW nibo aeter f eoe diuites 4 Fluorescent display 5 Rear I 6 CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT 7 SETTING THE MENUS eene 8 12 SETTING THE PRESENT TIME 13 14 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CASSETTE TAPE 15 MANUAL RECORDING eene 16 18 Audio recording nite ertet 16 R peat record
22. how much tape is left and or that the tape has approximately three minutes in 3H mode left Automatic head clog detection and cleaning For continuous smooth operation the VCR automatically detects and cleans up foreign matter while recording simultaneously sensing the output from the video heads Easy setting using a monitor The on screen menus simplify setting up procedures These menus can be selected even without the input of a video signal Easy cueing with alarm recording Index signals are added automatically at the beginning of alarm recording for easy cueing You can confirm the Alarm starting time in the playback video on the monitor with the Alarm list using the Maintenance menu Time date search system Input the day and time you want to view and the VCR will search and display it automatically External time clock adjustment The on screen time clock can be reset to the nearest hour by applying a signal to the RST RESET IN terminal at the rear of the VCR Automatic azimuth head selection This VCR can automatically select playback heads for normal VHS compatible Time Lapse recordings or older Time Lapse recordings made using two Same Azimuth video heads Same Azimuth Time Lapse recordings use VHS cassettes but cannot be played normally by VHS compatible VCRs Full lock mode Locking prevents the VCR from being operated by an unauthorised third party Special playback features These include still images speed s
23. recording everyday e SPL special in Day of the week indicates that the recording period set in TIMER PROGRAM display becomes available SKIP in indicates that timer recording is performed during the set period A 24 hour display is used 00 00 indicates midnight 12 00 midday and 15 00 3 o clock in the afternoon f the recording times of two programs overlap the higher program number is given priority In 3H L12H or L24H mode audio is also recorded TIMER PROGRAM Program number Day of the week Recording start time Recording end time Next day indicator Recording mode display MAIN MENU gt DISPLAY TIME DATE SEARCH D TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE 1 Press the DISPLAY button to display the MAIN MENU on the monitor FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select and ENTER Press DISPLAY to exit 2 Turn the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right TIMER PROGRAM e di i I DW START EN HR TIMER PROGRAM display will appear 25 aT oa ion 3 Turn the JOG dial to select the program number and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right DW START EN day of the week display flashes IMS 0 w 4 Setting the day of the week DW 1 H 08 40 Turn the JOG dial to set the day of the week and turn the SHUT
24. size of the letters becomes small LARGE The size of the letters becomes large 3 SETTING THE BACKGROUND COLOUR BLUE BACK ON The blue screen overlays on the recorded picture when menu is displayed on the monitor OFF The blue screen will be replaced by the recorded picture overlaid with the menu display NOTE The above setting will also affect the background colour when there is no recording input signal When BLUE BACK is set to ON the warning NO SIGNAL appears the blue screen and when set to OFF the blue screen or warning does not appear on the monitor lt DATE SEARCH gt lz TIME DATE SEARCH TIME 15 06 Sets the date time and direction to search for the desired location on a tape PATE aon KNR 1 SETTING THE TIME Turn the JOG dial to set the hour and minute to search for eee adjust 2 SETTING THE DATE Turn the JOG dial to set the day of the month to search for 3 SETTING THE DIRECTION Turn the JOG dial to select the starting direction for search FORWARD Search in the forward direction REVERSE Search in the reverse direction Ifthe desired part of a tape is not found in one direction the VCR automatically searches in the opposite direction After the setting turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to start searching An hour index mark is written on the tape on the hour and is used as a reference in the search function Because of this a recorded tape must pass a time clock ho
25. the SHUTTLE ring to the right to display the ALARM LIST Power Loss List Power failure start times are stored in memory so it is possible to confirm when AMENO they have occurred Up to 3 power failure start times will be displayed If more than 3 failures have ALARM LIST CLEAR occurred the first and last 2 power failure start times will be displayed lt REPEAT REC TIMES gt lt ELAPSED TIME gt 2 DISPLAYING THE ALARM LIST ALARM LIST Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM LIST Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to display the Alarm List Alarm record start times are stored in memory so it is possible to confirm when they have occurred Up to 3 alarm record start times will be displayed If more than 3 alarm records have occurred the first and the last 2 alarm record start times will be displayed 3 INITIALIZING ALL MENU SETTINGS ALL MENU INITIALIZE Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and ALL MENU INITIALIZE will be displayed When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the left each setting is initialised except the TIMER RECORDING setting When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the right the MAINTENANCE menu will be displayed 4 CLEARING THE POWER LOSS LIST POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR will be displayed When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the left the Power Loss List is cleared When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the right the MAINTENANCE menu will be displayed
26. 5 CLEARING THE ALARM LIST ALARM LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and ALARM LIST CLEAR will be displayed When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the left the alarm list is cleared When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the right the MAINTENANCE menu will be displayed 11 SETTING THE MENUS FIRST TIME SET UP 1 SETTING THE OPERATION WHEN THE TAPE REACHES THE END TAPE END FIRST TIME SET UP gt Sets the state of operation of the VCR when the tape runs out during recording STOP tape stops End will appear on the fluorescent display and Tape End will appear on the monitor When CALL OUT is set to WRNG TAPE END CALL signal is output PB HEAD SELECT BUZZER from the CALL terminal TIME DATE ADJUST REWIND Rewinds the tape to the beginning and stops except during timer recording D RS 232C When CALL OUT is set to WRNG TAPE END a CALL signal is output for 2 seconds from the CALL terminal REPEAT Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes recording When CALL OUT is set to NRNG TAPE END a CALL signal is output for 2 seconds from the CALL terminal ALARM PROT ALARM PROTECTION If alarm recordings are present on the tape then the tape stops End will appear on the fluorescent display and Tape will appear on the monitor When CALL OUT is set to WRNG TAPE END a CALL signal is output from the CALL terminal If there are no
27. C L LI LJ REC 1 1 LI LJ L Ee VIDEO IN ENS _ 2 0 Qu 25 T O rT REC IN Cko 0 7 Pe S REC IN CAMERAS 1 cK OUT VCHE REC IN 220 Set the REC IN of REAR TERMINAL menu to SERIES or HEC START STOP on VCR1 Set the CLOCK OUT of REAR TERMINAL menu to T L REC and F on VCR1 Set the REC IN of REAR TERMINAL menu to SYNC REC on all VCRs except VCR1 If recording start signal is available on switcher set the REC IN of the REAR TERMINAL menu to SYNC REC on VCR1 Then VCR1 will always record the picture from CAMERA1 You must set the recording mode to L12H or L24H mode The suitable numbers of VCRs and cameras are shown in the table Recording mode VCR Camera L12H 5 Multiple of 5 L24H 9 Multiple of 9 18 ADDITIONAL FEATURES COUNTER MEMORY Press the COUNTER MEMORY SKIP INDEX button repeatedly until the indicator appears on the fluorescent display Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the tape will rewind to the 00000 position of the counter and stop The rewind to 00000 is slightly inaccurate The counter display is stored in the memory when the power is turned off so the same numbers will be displayed when the power is turned back on TAPE COUNTER A five digit counter indicates the relative position on the recorded portion of t
28. CR gt CReLF gt CR gt 7 SETTING VCR ADDRESS Setting the ID number of the VCR When the JOG dial is turned to the right the screen display will be switched in the order of NONE gt VCRO01 gt VCR02 VCRO3 gt gt VCR14 gt VCR15 gt VCR16 NONE gt e When controlling only one VCR via the personal computer VCR ADDRESS is set to NONE When two or more VCRs to be controlled in series each VCR must have a unique VCR ADDRESS from VCR01 to VCR16 NOTE Set the communications parameters items 1 6 above to the same values as the controlling personal computer or other equipment Each VCR must have the same settings when multiple VCRs are connected 29 USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER A personal computer that has an RS 232C serial port can be used to remotely control VCRs that have the RS 232C interface board installed Physical protocol of RS 232C Directions from VCR side Signal line Meanings Receive data D SUB 9pin male Transmitt data D SUB 9pin male o o o o o o o dg 8 gd Data terminal ready Signal ground RS 232C IN RS 232C OUT Data set ready Request send Clear to send Data Communications Settings Synchronization Asynchronous Transmission rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 bps Data bit length 8bits 7bits Stop bit length 1bit 2bits Parity bit Nil Even Odd
29. Daylight saving time setting is available The clock can be put forward by one hour by setting the menu FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW POWER button Press for on press again for off The POWER indicator illuminates when the VCR is switched on EJECT button Press to remove the cassette Cassette loading slot Cassette tape is inserted in this slot for loading STOP button Press to discontinue all tape related functions REC RECORD button Press to begin recording Q JOG dial Use to forward the tape frame by frame and to set the menus SHUTTLE ring Use to adjust the playback speed or to set the menus Turn this ring to the right to forward a tape or to forward search Turn this ring to the left to rewind a tape or to reverse search Also use to clear the alarm list power loss list and timer recording and to initialize the menu settings PLAY button Press to playback a previously recorded tape PAUSE SHUTTLE HOLD button When pressed during recording tape movement stops temporarily Press again to continue the recording When pressed during playback tape movement stops and a still field is displayed Press again to restore normal playback Pressing and holding this button after turning the SHUTTLE ring allows continuous high speed playback even if the SHUTTLE ring is released COUNTER MEMORY SKIP INDEX button Use to switch be
30. LAY The power failure start time on recording is stored in the memory so it is possible to confirm the start time 1 Press the DISPLAY button to display the MAIN MENU 1 POWER LOSS LIST 2 Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right 01 03 01 99 01 00 MAINTENANCE display will appear 02 3 Turn the JOG dial to select POWER LOSS LIST and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right m POWER LOSS LIST will appear Up to 3 power failure start times will be displayed If more than failures have occurred the first and the last 2 power failure start times will be displayed To reset the POWER LOSS LIST select the POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR in the MAINTENANCE setting display and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right The initialize menu will appear and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY The elapsed time of recording and playback are stored in memory The elapsed time should be used as a guide for periodic replacement of parts 1 Press the DISPLAY button to display the MAIN MENU REPEAT REC TIMES 0 2 Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right ELAPSED TIME ELAPSED TIME is indicated The elapsed time counts up to 89 999 hours 3 Press the DISPLAY button The present time display will appear 19 TIMER RECORDING DAY in Day of the week is used for the same time
31. N MODE d ALARM REC DURATION 1M 8 Press the DISPLAY button D EMERGENCY REC ON The present time display will appear W During alarm recording the alarm recording count will automatically be displayed except when DISPLAY mode 4 is selected The alarm recording count display counts up to 9999 alarm recordings and then it is reset to 0000 and continues counting When initializing the alarm recording list the alarm recording count display will be reset The alarm indicator flashes during alarm recording and lights up when the alarm recording is finished When the alarm recording is finished the VCR resumes recording in the same record modes as before the alarm recording e Ifa set signal is applied during alarm recording a new alarm recording will start with the new set signal Should one SET signal be applied within 15 seconds of another the later SET signal will be ignored and a new alarm recording will not take place Alarm recording will continue for the duration of time which has been set in the ALARM REC DURATION menu even if a timer recording has reached its end time Alarm recording stops when the end of the tape is reached EMERGENCY RECORDING Emergency Alarm Recording can start recording when an Alarm is triggered even if the VCR is off stopped or in Timer Recording Stand by Turn the JOG dial to select EMERGENCY RECORDING and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right Turn the JOG dial to select
32. NPLUGGING THE MAINS LEAD Whenever unplugging the mains leads be sure to switch off the mains outlet first Then unplug the lead by gripping the plug not the lead and carefully remove the plug from the mains outlet 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 ex tensive damage PROTECT THE MAINS LEAD Damage to the mains lead may cause fire or shock hazard UNPLUG THE MAINS LEAD DURING A LONG ABSENCE During a long absence turn off the power and switch off the mains outlet before unplugging the mains lead MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION Do not obstruct the many ventilation holes on the VCR For maxi mum ventilation place the unit on a hard level surface only and ensure it is not covered during use Heavy objects should never be placed on the VCR WHEN NOT IN USE When you finish operating the VCR always unload the cassette and turn OFF the VCR POWER MAINS LEAD CONNECTION The mains lead on this VCR is fitted with a non rewireable mains plug incorporating a 5A fuse If you need to replace the fuse use a 5A fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS 1362 ensuring you refit the fuse cover If the mains plug is not suit able for the sockets in your home buy a new mains lead If you require to remove the plug remove the fuse cut off the plug then dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible electric
33. Note An error EROS will occur if an attempt is made to program a timer program number that has already been set Clear the timer program contents with the CA command and then retry Commands PM Functions Enquiry about setting contents of timer program No 1 8 Status after normal execution 2 sk 3 4 ce 8 gt 8 uo Explanation of status 05k9 Same as item 43 CA Clear contents of timer program No 1 8 2 Command received and carried out DWC 0 Setting the special day of the week Setting on 0 6 Setting off 0 6 O SUN 1 MON 2 TUE 3 WED 4 THU 5 FRI 6 SAT 1 Cannot accept this command when and are the same number 1 Enquiry about the setting of the special day of the week x Start day of the week 0 6 End day of the week 0 6 OzSUN 1 MON 2 TUE 3 WED 4 THU 5 FRI 6 SAT Alarm mode setting 03 12 24 Command received and carried out Enquire of alarm mode setting 03 12 24 Alarm REC duration setting MAN1 0 MAN2 1 15s 2 30s 3 455 4 1m 5 2m 6 5m 7 10 8 Command received and carried out Enquiry about alarm REC duration setting
34. Screw terminal for indication of VCR selected mode Screw terminal for external warning device or for series recording Jack for connecting the remote control unit D SUB 9 pin connector Active Low level max Current 50mA 5VDC 10mA 24VDC Non active Open max Voltage 24V DC Active When terminals are short circuited or Low level voltage applied Non active Open max Voltage 17V DC Recording A pulse of the frequency division ratio selected by REAR TERMINAL menu Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 41 872C193C3 PRINTED IN JAPAN
35. T RECORDING REVERSE FRAME SHIFT UP POSITION SHIFT PAUSE TIME DATE SEARCH CLEAR PLAYBACK INDEX SEARCH START END REVERSE PLAYBACK DISPLAY SET REC PLAY MODE FORWARD FRAME SHIFT DISPLAY SET REC PLAY MODE FAST FORWARD LEFT POSITION SHIFT SKIP SEARCH REWIND RIGHT POSITION SHIFT lll Remote Control optional The optional Remote Control R 7100 provides remote operation of the VCR Before using the remote control put the label on it as shown in Fig No function is available JAN REC PLAY ow imr Olll_ tave B 7 TERRE RTA L24H eREC I iste BE FR ADV 44 gt gt C3 REW 40 TIMER RECORDING SPECIFICATIONS Tape Format Power Source Power Consumption Television System Heads Video Luminance Signal Colour Signal Audio Track Tape Speed and Recording Time with E 180 cassette Fast Forward Rewind Time Audio Control Erase Motors Video Input Audio Input Microphone Input Video Output Audio Output Horizontal Resolution Audio Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Operating Temperature Relative Humidity Dimensions Jog dial included Weight Alarm Recording Time Display Format Display Position Memory Program Memory Backup Elapsed Time Indicator CONNECTORS SET Input RST Input REC Input GND ALM Output CLK Output MODE
36. T This control allows you to adjust the playback picture so that the outline is sharper or softer If noise appears POSITION POSITION TRACKING VERTICAL TR VERTICAL ADJUST ADJUST p e SOFT PICTURE SHARP SOFT SHARP NOTE This control is only effective during playback VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT Correcting picture vibration at the top and bottom The picture vibration can be reduced or eliminated by the following steps If the vibration occurs in still slow motion fast playback x2 or normal playback in 24H 960H or OH mode playback a tape which is recorded in 3H mode with this VCR and press the PAUSE button If the vibration occurs during normal playback in L12H or L24H mode playback a tape in each playback mode 2 Press the VERTICAL ADJUST or button to reduce or eliminate the picture vibration a When the picture is POSITION vibrating TRACKING VERTICAL ADJUST Horizontal vibration cannot be corrected with the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons When the VERTICAL ADJUST and buttons are pressed at the same time during still playback the VERTICAL ADJUST is set to initial setting When QUASI V SYNC is set to OFF the picture vibration is not adjustable with the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons PO TRACKING VR ADJUS 27 USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER CONFIGURING THE TIME LAPSE VCR NOTE i Connecting the VCR to a pers
37. TLE ring to the right ne ENERO 5 Setting the recording start time START DW START E Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the recording start time display ue Kly 1 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording start time DW START E 1 SPL 88149 17 88 08 6 Setting the recording end time END START E Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the recording end time display 08 40 4 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording end time LOU START E 08 40 08 00 42 7 Setting the recording mode HR Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the recording mode display Turn the JOG dial to set the recording mode 8 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right Eu Pu The display stops flashing 12 00 ks If the program has not been set completely the flashing will not stop If the END time is the same or earlier than the START time the next day indicator is automatically displayed This indicates that the recording will run continuously from the START time on the first day to the END time on the next day When setting another program turn the SHUTTLE ring to set and repeat steps 3 8 A maximum of eight programs can be made To erase the program setting select the program number to be erased Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to flash the day of the week then turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left 9 Press the DISPLAY button to show the day and present time on the moni
38. X control Nil S parameter Nil CS RS hand shake With Delimiter code for send Delimiter code for receive CR 0DH CR ODH LF 0AH CR 0DH CR ODH LF OAH Connections Before connecting the hardware unplug the power cord of the VCR from the outlet and turn the personal computer power off Connect the RS 232C IN terminal of the VCR to the personal computer s serial port Cable connections When the RS 232C connector of the computer is D 2 When the RS 232C connector of the computer is D SUB 25pin SUB 9pin When connecting with 2 or more VCRs use the following cross cable Frame 1FG FRAME FRAME RD2 2RD RD2 2 RD 503 3 SD SD 3 3 SD ER4 4ER ER4 4ER SG5 5 SG SG5 550 6 6 DR DR6 6 DR RS 7 7 RS RS7 7 RS CS8 20 CS CS 8 8CS D SUB 9 pin female D SUB 25 pin male D SUB 9 pin female D SUB 9 pin female RS 232C interface board Computer 30 The commands sent from the personal computer or other equipment to the VCR and responses produced by the VCR are detailed in this section 1 When controlling only one VCR via the personal computer the VCR ADDRESS is set to NONE Refer to page 29 item 7 1 Command Commands sent to the VCR Command Parameter Parameter Parameter Delimitter Format Codes 1 D 2
39. a MITSUBISHI TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL MODEL HS S8300E BRS SVHS vs 625 ONLY VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES WITH THE SMIS MARK OR THE MIS MARK MAY BE USED WITH THIS MODEL THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 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 after transporting it from a cold location to a warm one condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR To prevent damage to the VCR or tapes plug the VCR into the mains outlet and turn the power on for about 2 hours Do not use the VCR for playback or record during this time CONDENSATION IS LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN Acold room is heated quickly 3 Humidity is high NOTE The VCR is moved inside from outdoors or from a cold room to a warm one 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 OBJECTS E G TV SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON THE VCR U
40. al is received during recording ON Starts alarm recording when the alarm signal is received not only during recording but also when the power is OFF or when the tape is stopped NOTE When ON is selected the alarm recording begins even though the recorder is in recording standby mode 4 SETTING THE NUMBER OF FIELDS IN ONE SHOT RECORDING ONE SHOT FIELD Sets the number of recorded fields in the one shot recording mode When the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in the order of 1 gt 2 gt 3 gt 4 gt 5 gt 10 gt 20 gt 30 1 5 SETTING THE INTERVAL TIME IN THE ONE SHOT RECORDING MODE ONE SHOT INTERVAL Sets the interval time in the one shot recording mode When the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in the order of SHOT gt 10S second gt 15S gt 30S gt 455 gt 1M gt 2M gt gt SHOT gt REAR TERMINAL 1 SETTING THE CALL SIGNAL OUTPUT AT THE END OF THE TAPE CALL OUT Enables or disables the signal that is output from the CALL terminal when the end of the tape is lt REAR TERMINAL gt i m R DCALLOUT _ WRNG TAPE END reached during recording If any abnormalities occur during recording a CALL signal is output from CLOCK OUT REC 1 the CALL terminal on the rear panel regardless of CALL OUT setting MEE dee WRNG TAPE END A signal is output at the end of the tape or when a malfunction occurs WRNGeREMAIN
41. alarm recordings the tape is rewound and recording continues 2 SETTING QUASI V SYNC QUASI V SYNC Sets Quasi V Sync on or off ON Quasi V Sync signal is inserted on the video output signal when in the special playback modes still slow motion reverse fast playback speed search and during normal playback in L12H 12H L24H 24H 960H or 0H mode OFF Quasi V Sync signal is not inserted NOTE Some multiplexers may require the Quasi V sync OFF in order to work properly 3 SETTING THE TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH For the tape indicator to operate correctly the tape length must be set according to the tape being used E 180 When using E 180 tape or SE 180 tape E 240 When using E 240 tape or SE 240 tape 4 SETTING THE VIDEO MODE VIDEO MODE COLOUR Select for colour recording or playback B W Select for black and white recording or playback 5 SETTING THE HEADS FOR PLAYBACK PB HEAD SELECT Sets the heads for playback When the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in the order of NORMAL gt L L LEFT LEFT gt R R RIGHT RIGHT gt AUTO gt NORMAL gt This VCR is equpped with two pairs of SP heads Some VCRs make Time Lapse recordings using same Azimuth heads which are not VHS compatible Playback of such tapes with the Normal setting will have picture noise with a 25 Hz flicker or just noise To obtain proper playback adjust the setting to AUTO or set to L L or R R One setting will provide normal pl
42. arried out Enquiry about MODE OUT setting as item 65 CALL OUT setting 0 OFF 1 ON Receive the command only when the signal at the MODE OUT terminal is switched to the active condition Command received and carried out Enquiry about CALL OUT setting 0O OFF 1 ON Blue Back setting 0 OFF 1 ON Command received and carried out Enquiry about Blue Back setting 0 OFF 1 ON Select menu item 0 OFF 1 ON Command received and carried out Buzzer setting 0 WRNG 1 WRNGeTAPE END 2 WRNG REMAIN 3 OFF Command received and carried out Buzzer ON OFF setting 0 OFF 1 ON T Enquiry about buzzer setting same as item 72 Enquiry about buzzer status 0 not ring 1 ON ring One shot field setting 01 02 03 04 05 10 20 30 Command received and carried out Enquiry about one shot field setting same as item 76 One shot interval setting O SHOT 1 108 2 158 3 308 4 458 5 1M 6 2M 7 3M Command received and carried out Enquiry about one shot interval setting same as item 78
43. ate time and direction to search for the desired location on a tape ana ee select 3 TIMER PROGRAM Press DISPLAY to exit Sets the timer recording 4 RECORDING SET UP Sets the alarm recording mode alarm recording duration emergency recording recording mode and one shot recording 5 REAR TERMINAL Sets the frequency division ratio of CLOCK OUT output signal of the CALL OUT terminal and the MODE OUT terminal etc 6 MAINTENANCE Displays the power loss list and alarm loss list etc and initialises all menu settings Clears the power loss list and alarm list 7 FIRSTTIME SET UP Set up for when the end of the tape is reached quasi v sync tape length playback head selection buzzer setting and present time DISPLAY 1 SETTING THE DISPLAY MODE DISPLAY MODE lt DISPLAY gt DISPLAY MODE 1 Displays date and present time Refer to page 13 DISPLAY MODE 2 Displays date day of the week present time and recording mode Refer to BLUE BACK ON page 13 Ex MODE 1 gt DISPLAY MODE 3 Displays nothing until an alarm recording starts then date alarm recording 11 11 99 09 21 01 number etc is displayed DISPLAY MODE 4 Displays nothing even in the case of alarm recording nothing is displayed on the monitor e During an alarm recording alarm recording number is displayed if the DISPLAY is set from 1 to 2 SETTING THE SIZE OF THE LETTERS OF DAY AND PRESENT TIME DISPLAY TIME DATE SIZE SMALL The
44. ay After playing a tape with L L or R R settings return the setting to NORMAL 6 SETTING THE BUZZER ON OFF BUZZER Sets the conditions for which the buzzer sounds WRNG The buzzer sounds when there is any malfunction in the VCR WRNGeREMAIN The buzzer sounds when there is any malfunction in the VCR or when the tape E 180 E 240 SE 180 or SE 240 has approximately 3 minutes left in 3H mode WRNG TAPE END The buzzer sounds when there is any malfunction in the VCR or at the tape end OFF The buzzer does not sound 7 SETTING THE PRESENT TIME DATE AND DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTINGS TIME DATE ADJUST Refer to the pages 13 14 8 SETTING THE PARAMETER OF RS 232C SETTING RS 232C Reref to the pages 28 36 USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER for details 12 SETTING THE PRESENT TIME ACCURATELY PRESET THE DAY AND PRESENT TIME BEFORE TIMER PROGRAMMING Display mode 1 gt CD Day Month Year CD 2 o Hour Minute Second 3 Daylight saving time symbol or power failure symbol 4 Alarm recording number A 24 hour display is used 00 00 indicates midnight 12 00 midday and 15 00 indicates 3 o clock in the afternoon Analarm recording number is shown during alarm recording Display mode 2 gt CD Day Month Year Day of the week Alarm recording number Hour Minute Second 5 Daylight saving time symbol or power failure symbol Recording mode A 24 hour display is used 00 00 indicates midnight 12 00 midday
45. earch reverse playback frame by frame viewing in both directions slow motion and high speed viewing JOG dial SHUTTLE ring Use to search for the desired image You can adjust the playback speed with the SHUTTLE ring and search for an image frame by frame with the JOG dial Record check Correct recording can be confirmed by pressing the PLAY button during recording Recording options This versatile system offers a variety of recording options including daily and weekly timer recording repeat and alarm recording Protection against power failures Recording data including date time and timer set up are stored in backup memory so the system can resume recording after a power failure The time of the failure is displayed on the monitor Digital lt ELAPSED TIME display The Elapsed Time of recording and playback is stored in non volatile memory IC The elapsed time display should be used as a guide as to when periodic maintenance should be carried out Tape use counter Displays how many times you have repeatedly recorded on a tape This is helpful for deciding when it is necessary to replace a tape Connection with a personal computer When connecting with a personal computer equipped with RS 232C connector you can operate this VCR by remote control or control by this VCR automatically Up to 16 VCRs may be connected in series and controlled from a single RS 232C port of a personal computer Daylight saving time setting
46. g P 17 or synchronous recording P 18 GND GROUND terminal When a lead connected to other terminals requires a ground connect the ground lead here Q ALM ALARM OUT terminal Output terminal to indicate alarm recording to an external alarm MODE OUT terminal Output terminal to indicate the VCR s mode of operation Selected by setting MODE OUT on the REAR TERMINAL menu CLK CLOCK OUT terminal Output terminal to control an external camera switcher CALL OUT terminal Output terminal to indicate when tape has finished recording or if there has been a problem during recording RESET button When pressed the present time alarm recording list power loss list and the number of tape use will be erased While the button is pressed the power is cut off from the VCR If there is a cassette tape in the VCR and the button is released the power indicator will light and the tape will fast forward for a few seconds The VCR will then switch off RS 232C IN terminal D SUB 9pin Input terminal to connect with a personal computer via RS 232C cross cable RS 232C OUT terminal D SUB Qpin Output terminal to connect the VCR with other VCRs via RS 232C cross cable S VIDEO OUT connector Output connector for video signal S VIDEO connector Q S VIDEO IN connector Input connector for video signal S VIDEO connector p REMOTE jack Remote control is possible by connecting the optional remote control
47. given below Fluorescent display Monitor TAPE END THE TAPE ENDS DUR ING RECORDING REMEDY Rewind the tape and press the EJECT button TO TURN OFF THE INDICATION Turn off the indication on the fluorescent display and on the screen by pressing the EJECT button or rewinding the tape NO SIGNAL LACK OF VIDEO SIG NAL INPUT NOTE 1 Check for loose connec tions When a video signal is restored or the record mode is cleared the indication on the screen turns off CLOGGED HEAD NOTE 2 Eject the cassette and insert it again If the indication CLog is still displayed clean the video cassette tape If the VCR still shows the indication after clean ing contact your dealer When the recording mode is cleared the indication on the fluorescent display turns off NOTE 1 Lack of video input signal TAPE DECK TROUBLE First check the cassette If there seems to be nothing wrong with the cassette try the recording operation again If the indication CHECK is still displayed change the cassette with a new one and try the operation again Otherwise unplug the power cord and contact your dealer If the VCR is set to record and an input signal is not detected the indication NO SIGNAL appears on the monitor screen and the CALL signal is output from the rear terminal Check that the cable from the camera is not broken and the camera s power has not been lost 2 About fou
48. gt L12H gt L24H gt 48H gt 72H gt 96H gt 120H gt 168H gt 240H gt 360H gt 480H gt 720H gt 960H gt gt Donotuse an E 240 or SE 240 tape when recording in 48H 960H or OH modes The recording mode of this VCR indicates the recording time with E 180 or SE 180 cassette The recording times with E 180 BENE E 240 and SE 240 cassette are as follows REC MODE 3H L12H L24H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H 240H 360H 480 720H 960H E 180 PSR fe far far pn e o n on E 240 CORE NBEXEXESESERESENCAESESESERES RECORDING CHECK FUNCTION When the VCR is recording press the PLAY button for more than 1 5 seconds and then release The tape will be rewound a little and then playback the recording just made When the tape reaches the position where the PLAY button was pressed the VCR returns to record mode AUDIO RECORDING Either apply the specified line input signal to the AUDIO IN connector or connect the microphone to the MIC IN jack If both are connected the microphone is given priority Normal sound is played back only when a tape recorded in 3H L12H and L24H mode is played back in their respective mode The longer the recording time mode the worse the sound quality becomes In L12H and L24H mode the sound quality is of the degree that speech can be heard LOCK MODE When the lock button is pressed with
49. he numbers from 1 to 60 indicate the number of frames in 3H recording mode or the number of fields in time lapse recording mode One frame consists of two fields One field is selected when it is set to F field 3 SETTING THE OPERATION MODE OF THE MODE OUTPUT TERMINAL MODE OUT Set the state in which the signal output at the MODE OUT terminal is switched to the active condition When the JOG dial is turned the display will be switched on in the order of REC recording gt PLAY playback gt POWER power ON gt TAPE IN tape is inserted gt TAPE REMAIN 3 minutes in 3H mode before the tape end gt CLOCK ADJ output the signal for 1 second when the clock indicates 0 00 gt REC 4 SETTING THE OPERATION MODE OF THE REC IN TERMINAL REC IN SERIES Recording starts when the REC IN terminal is short circuited to ground or a L level voltage 0 1 6V is applied REC START STOP Recording starts when the REC IN terminal is short circuited to ground or a L level voltage 0 1 6V is applied Should this connection be removed recording will stop SYNC REC The video signal from 5 or 9 cameras can be recorded separately by connecting a switcher SYNC REC function is available when recording in L12H or L24H mode Refer to SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING on page 18 MAINTENANCE 1 DISPLAYING THE POWER LOSS LIST POWER LOSS LIST eM METAM Turn the JOG dial to select POWER LOSS LIST Turn
50. he tape If a portion of the tape is not recorded the counter will not increase or decrease during play FF RWD or search modes EEE EE illuminates to indicate that the VCR power is in stand by mode l L COUNTER RESET Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to 00000 z d 20 cl Cs Hora 7 I MEMORY BACK UP IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE This VCR includes a built in memory back up so the presets of present time and date alarm list power loss list and the number of tape use will remain in memory if there is a power failure or if the POWER CORD is disconnected from the mains outlet The presets will remain in memory for a maximum of 31days provided that the VCR has been connected to the mains supply for at least 40 hours per week Connection charges the backup supply Check the present time if there has been a power failure or if the POWER CORD has been disconnected from the mains for a prolonged time RECORDING AFTER A POWER FAILURE If there is a power failure during recording and the power comes back on the VCR will begin recording in the same record mode as before the power failure After the power comes back on 01 ium FRI X will be displayed next to the present time for about 1 minute 00 00 80X 2 112 If a power failure occurs during playback the VCR will be in the stop mode when the power A comes back on POWER FAILURE TIME DISP
51. ing uncis e dete 17 Series recordirig s eee a pee Lee eee 17 One shot Interval recording 18 Synchronous recording 18 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Gou nter meroty i 19 Tape COUNTED ed beoe as 19 COUNTER reSBt nerui al d OECD NN 19 Memory back up in case of power failure 19 Recording after a power failure 19 Power failure time display een 19 FEATURES Pages Elapsed time display 19 TIMER RECORDING eene ALARM RECORDING Alarm recording connection 22 External time clock adjustment 22 Setting for alarm recording esee 23 Emergency 23 Alarm record time display 24 Locating the start of alarm recordings 24 PLAYBACK 25 Audio playback ctm c 25 SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK 26 ADJUSTMENT DURING PLAYBACK Tracking adjustment m 27 Picture quality adjustment sene 27 Ve
52. le 09 tape loose 10 switching power short Clear EROS Command received and carried out REC IN setting 0 SERIES 12 REC START STOP 2 SYNC REC Enquiry about REC IN setting Same as item 90 QUASI VSYNC setting 0 OFF 1 Command received and carried out Enquiry about QUASI VSYNC setting 0 OFF 1 ON CALL OUT setting 0 WRNG 1 WRNG TAPE END 2 WRNG TAPE REMAIN Command received and carried out Enquiry about CALL OUT setting Same as item 94 DAY LIGHT SAVINGS setting 02OFF 1 ON Command received and carried out Enquiry about DAY LIGHT SAVINGS setting 0 OFF 1 ON Enquiry about REPEAT REC TIMES 000 200 OVER more than 201 times Tape length setting 0 E 180 1 E 240 Command received and carried out 1 Enquiry about tape length setting Same as item 99 1 Enquiry about tape remaining time Hour K Minute 0 kO Time date FF search setting Day Hour Minute Command received and carried out 1 kB Time date REW search setting
53. lect OFF or ON Theclock is put forward by 1 hour and the daylight saving time symbol Ue will 00 00 00 be displayed next to the present time display To cancel daylight saving time switch DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to OFF NOTE Should a power failure occur while daylight saving time is selected the power failure mark X will replace the daylight saving time symbol When the power failure mark X disappears the daylight saving time symbol X will reappear 7 Setting the month TIME DATE ADJUST gt Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right The month display will flash versu SAVINGS 26010 Turn the JOG dial to set the MONTH 00 00 00 8 Setting the date TIME DATE ADJUST gt Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right The date display will flash MONTH NSO Turn the JOG dial to set the DATE H 00 00 00 9 Setting the year lt TIME DATE ADJUST gt Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right The year display will flash ones Turn the JOG dial to set the YEAR The year digits can be set to 99 for year 1999 29 for year 2029 10 Setting the present time TIME DATE ADJUST Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right The hour digits of TIME display will flash Turn the JOG dial set the hour digits of the present time Set the 10 minutes digit and 1 minute digit in a similar fashion 11 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right Setting is now
54. ling of the head CLOGGED HEAD This VCR s head cleaning function automatically removes any particles that may accumulate on the heads during 48H 960H SP or OH recording mode If it cannot be entirely removed a CLog indicator illuminates 37 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Is the LOCK indicator illuminated VCR does not operate Has the power cord been disconnected from the AC outlet Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated The VCR POWER is ON but unit Is the LOCK indicator illuminated does not operate Safety devices are operating Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a suitable implement No picture is obtained on the MONI TOR screen e Is the video cable connected properly or is the cable defective No operation when any tape opera sthe LOCK indicator illuminated tion button is pressed sacassette inserted sthe LOCK indicator illuminated Recording does not work Hasthe cassette s erasure prevention tab been broken off Hasthe tape run out Recording cannot be stopped by sthe LOCK indicator illuminated pressing the STOP button sthe TIMER REC indicator illuminated Timer recording does not operate Hasthe present time and recording time been set accurately No operation when the PLAY button Is the LOCK indicator illuminated is pressed Hasthe tape run out sacassette inserted Noise bars in the picture during Hasthe control been adjusted playback Has the TRACKING cont
55. lot CORRECT Your new VCR has a protection circuit which will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly If the VCR ejects the tape you are trying to load remove it completely and check that the long narrow edge with the contents label is facing towards you and that the clear plastic window that shows the video tape is facing upwards Then try again UNLOADING 1 Press the EJECT button on the front of the VCR INCORRECT 2 Remove the cassette Your VCR will eject a video cassette even if it is in STANDBY mode When the EJECT button is pressed the VCR will automatically turn on eject the tape and turn off It is not possible to eject a tape whilst recording without first pressing the STOP button A tape cannot be ejected when the VCR is locked PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Video cassettes come with an erasure prevention tab which when removed prevents the tape s contents from being erased or recorded over A cassette without the erasure prevention tab will automatically be ejected from your VCR if you attempt to record on it Werecommend that any torn or broken cassette tape requiring repair should only be taken to professionals who specialise in such procedures The adhesives on many common types of tape could damage the head of your VCR 15 MANUAL RECORDING POWER AEJECT LOCK bu
56. n which indicates carriage return code ODH 31 USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER 2 When controlling two or more VCRs from a personal computer the VCR ADDRESS of each VCR is set to the different address from VCRO01 to VCR16 except NONE Refer to page 29 item 7 Input the VCR ADDRESS eg VCRO1 that you want to control and the comma before inputting the command code When you want to control all connected VCRs inputs the ALL and comma before inputting the command codes 1 Command Command codes from outside to the VCR Format VCR ADDRESS Command Parameter Parameter Parameter Delimitter or ALL Codes 1 2 ESAME n 1 2 Status Response codes from the VCR to outside Format VCR ADDRESS Status Parameter Parameter Parameter Delimitter 1 2 eee 5 n NOTE 1 When you set DELIMITTER lt RECEIVE gt to CR input the carriage return code ODH When you set DELIMITTER lt RECEIVE gt to CR LF input the carriage return code ODH and line feed code OAH 2 When you set DELIMITTER SEND to CR the carriage return code ODH will be inputted When you set DELIMITTER SEND to CR
57. nce is recommended Connecting with some monitors may cause picture vibration and or picture distortion at the top or bottom of the image during still or normal playback A domestic Television used as a Monitor may be unable to provide a stable picture without vibration and distortion 7 SETTING THE MENUS The operating parameters of this VCR are set through various on screen menus Set the menus as follows OPERATION 1 Press the DISPLAY button The MAIN is displayed 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired item When the JOG dial is turned to the right the cursor moves downward When the JOG dial is turned to the left the cursor moves upward 3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right The desired item is selected and the menu will appear 4 Turn the JOG dial to select item 5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the setting item will flash 6 Turn the JOG dial to change the setting 7 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to set 8 Press the DISPLAY button ECT The present time display will appear TIME DATE SIZE SMALL Me BLUE BACK ON Ex lt MODE 1 gt 11 11 99 09 21 01 lt TIME DATE SEARCH gt lt ALARM LIST gt TIME 15 00 0001 01 05 99 01 DATE 23 0002 01 07 99 21 DIRECTION FORWARD 0003 01 10 99 09 Use JOG to adjust and ENTER Present Time Display QS MERPROGRA ALL MENU INITIALIZE
58. nd the number indication will be illuminated 2 Turn the JOG dial to display the number 1 15 corresponding to the alarm index you desire to locate 3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right forward direction or left reverse direction The program indication number will decrease one by one as each index signal goes by The index signal may be difficult to locate in some recording conditions Present position Rewind direction Fast forward direction ee _ ALARM ALARM i ALARM ALARM ALARM RECORDING RECORD i RECORDING RECORDING RECORDING 15 1 1 2 15 E SKIP SEARCH The VCR will fast forward or rewind until an index signal is located and then playback for about 4 seconds in 3H mode This process is repeated until the end or beginning of the tape is reached Present position Index Index 1 Press the COUNTER MEMORY SKIP INDEX button to illuminate 1 ALARM ALARM SKIP on the fluorescent display RECORDING RECORDING 2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right or left Fast forward Fast forward b Fast forward Approx 4 sec Approx 4 sec playback playback Until the index signal is located the machine will fast forward or rewind When an index signal is located the machine will playback in mode for about 4 seconds This process will be repeated until the end or the beginning of the tape is reached
59. ng when using S VHS cassette OFF Recording takes place in VHS mode with both VHS and S VHS cassette FLUORESCENT DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY indicator Illuminates during rewind for counter memory mode PL POWER LOSS indicator Illuminates when there is a power failure during recording ALARM indicator Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished INDEX indicator Flashes during recording of date hour index signal at the change of the hour and during recording of the alarm index signal Lights during index search and the setting of Index search MODE display Displays the selected recording or playback mode During index search displays the index number It will also indicate the playback head selection SH or AH 3 seconds after the playback starts or if the playback mode is changed In the FIRST TIME SET UP menu if the PB HEAD SELECT is set to L L or R R then SH will illuminate If set to AUTO then AH will illuminate SKIP indicator Illuminates during skip search Record mode indicator SP illuminates to indicate recording in SP mode or playing back a tape recorded in SP mode S VHS indicator This indicator illuminates when the VCR is playing back atape recorded in the S VHS mode or when the S VHS switch is ON while recording 9 Repeat indicator Illuminates when TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu i
60. onal computer Personal computer i RS 232C terminal exa EU 0000 Connecting multiple VCRs to a personal computer Up to 16 VCRs may be controlled either individually or as a group To do this connect the VCRs in series through the RS 232C IN and OUT connectors of the interface board Personal computer To RS 232C terminal 1st VCR 2nd VCR 5 232 cross cable To RS 232C IN terminal To RS 232C OUT terminal RS 232C cross cable To RS 232C IN terminal To RS 232C OUT terminal RS 232C cross cable To RS 232C IN terminal To RS 232C OUT terminal RS 232C cross cable To RS 232C IN terminal 28 Before connecting the hardware unplug the power cord of the VCR from the wall outlet and turn the personal computer power off Connect the RS 232C cross cable to the RS 232C terminal of the personal computer Connect the other end of cable to RS 232C IN terminal on the VCR NOTE Refer to page 30 for the RS 232C cable configuration RS 232C cross cable To RS 232C IN terminal Connect the RS 232C cross cable to the RS 232C terminal on the personal computer Connect the other end of the cable to the RS 232C IN terminal to the 1st VCR C
61. onnect the end of the RS 232C cross cable to the RS 232C OUT terminal of the 1st VCR and the other end to the RS 232C IN terminal of the 2nd VCR Continue this process until the last up to 16 VCR is connected NOTE RS 232C OUT terminal should be connected to a time lapse VCR with RS 232C interface board This terminal can not be used to connect to other general equipment with RS 232C connector RS 232C SETTING Set the RS 232C interface board setting by using the on screen menu of the VCR N MENU gt PLAY Press the DISPLAY button to display MAIN MENU MAIN MENU will appear E DATE SEARCH ER PROGRAM ORDING SET UP R TERMINAL NTENANCE ST TIME SET UP JOG to select 2 Turn the JOG dial to select FIRST TIME SET UP N PLAY E DATE SEARCH ER PROGRAM CORDING SET U AR TERMINAL IAINTENANCE p 3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right RST TIME SET U Use JOG to select FIRST TIME SET UP menu will appear and ENTER Press DISPLAY to exit 4 Turn the JOG dial to select RS 232C FIRST TIME SET f RS 232C interface board is installed correctly RS 232C item will appear on TAPE END spe QUASI V SYNC FIRST TIME SET UP menu TAPE LENGTH MN NOTE PB HEAD SELECT NORMAL If the RS 232C item does not appear press the RESET button on the rear panel of Sach WRNG the VCR D RS 232C 5 Tu
62. out Enquiry about current lock status amp lock mode O Lock off 2 Lock on Counter reset Command received and carried out Enquiry about current count display value 00000 99999 Switch over time mode to 003 L12 L24 048 072 096 120 168 240 360 480 720 960 000 Command received and carried out Enquiry about current time mode 003 L12 L24 048 072 096 120 168 240 360 480 720 960 000 SP Main menu ON OFF Command received and carried out Switch screen page to 000 present time display 100 MAIN MENU display 110 Display menu 120 TIME DATE SEARCH display 130 PROGRAM menu 140 RECORDING SET UP menu 150 REAR TERMINAL menu 160 MAINTENANCE menu 161 POWER LOSS LIST 162 ALARM LIST 163 ALL MENU INITIALIZE 164 POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR 165 ALARM LIST CLEAR 170 FIRST TIME SET UP menu 171 TIME DATE ADJUST 172 RS 232C setting menu Enquiry about current screen page ION 4K 1K same as item 34 Setting completed 0 During setting 1 SD ok 2 09 Current date setting Day x Month Year Command received and carried out DT Enquiry about current date
63. plying the set signal from the alarm sensor during re A E AIC INO E COHEN cording in 3H L12H L24H 48H 960H or 0H mode 15sec ALARM mode NORMAL mode 1 NORMAL mode Set the alarm recording mode and alarm recording period with the RECORDING SET UP menu See page 10 The index signal is automatically recorded when an alarm recording begins INDEX indicator flashes on the fluorescent display To record the index signal the first 15 seconds of the alarm recording are in 3H mode While the index signal is being recorded for 15 seconds if another set signal is applied to the SET IN terminal it will not trigger a new alarm recording ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION Alarm set External alarm lamp switch or buzzer The alarm can be confirmed from a distance by L connecting the ALM ALARM OUT terminal to an existing alarm system panel or other external devices such as a buzzer eio ele SET FBT REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL VIDEO N OUT S VIDEO REMOTE Alarm reset switch EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT 1 lee SET R T REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL SET RST REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL L L OUT L IN L 151 2nd VCR If the ALARM REC DURATION of the RECORDING SET
64. recorded the picture will be played back in slow motion and if a recording is played back in a lower mode than it was recorded the picture will be played back in fast motion Thepicture may move up down or noise may occur when the tape is played back in L12H 12H L24H 24H 960H mode even if the tape was recorded in L12H L24H 48H 960H mode AUDIO PLAYBACK modes with the letter L L12H or L24H are for audio recording and playback on the linear track NOTE e There is normal sound playback only when a tape recorded in 3H L24H modes is played back in its respective mode When the end of the tape is reached The following functions are automatically engaged when tape end is reached during playback or fast forwarding Tape End Selected REPEAT or ALARM PROT STOP or REWIND The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning 25 SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK The following convenient functions are available Audio output is muted during special effects playback SHUTTLE RING Tel 1 30 1 30 You can adjust the speed by using the SHUTTLE ring 1 Press the PLAY button to begin playback 1 15 1 15 2 Press the PAUSE SHUTTLE HOLD button to obtain uw N 17 3 2 still picture 3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the angle for the desired S us playback speed bes emus NOTE Ifthe SHUTTLE ring is released it will come back to the cen
65. rn the SHUTTLE ring to the right lt RS 232C gt e RS 232C setting menu will appear ANM NAE Select the parameter to be changed by using the SHUTTLE ring Change its value STOP BIT LENGTH using the JOG dial and then use the SHUTTLE ring to store the new value DELIMITTER lt SEND gt DELIMITTER lt RECEIVE gt VCR ADDRESS NO 1 SETTING TRANSMISSION RATE When the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in the order of 1200 bps gt 2400 bps gt 4800 bps 9600 bps gt 1200 bps gt 2 SETTING DATA BIT LENGTH When the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in the order of 8 BIT gt 7 BIT gt 8 BIT gt 3 SETTING STOP BIT LENGTH When the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in the order of 1 BIT gt 2 gt 1 gt 4 SETTING PARITY BIT When the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in the order of NONE gt ODD gt EVEN NOTE The Parity bit cannot be used when the DATA BIT LENGTH is set to 8 5 SETTING DELIMITER lt SENDs gt Setting a character marking the end of a command When the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in the order of CR gt CR eLF gt 6 SETTING DELIMITTER RECEIVE Setting a character marking the end of a status or error code When the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in the order of
66. rol b djusted The picture vibrates at the top and bottom when in still picture mode Hasthe VERTICAL ADJUST control been adjusted Clear camera pictures during record This symptom may occur when the recorder has been used for a long ing but during playback the picture is period of time During this time a deposit of oxide has built up on the not clear video heads which must now be cleaned Cleaning of the heads requires expertise Please contact your dealer The picture is not clear on the monitor Is the camera focused The present time is not correct even Make sure the VCR has mains power supplied continuously for at least 40 though the VCR is used everyday hours per week Make sure the VCR has mains power supplied continuously for at least 40 The power cord has been discon hours per week nected for less than 31days but the The contents stored in the memory may be erased before the 31 days present time has been reset depending on the charge time of the power failure compensation circuit Set the present time again Repeat recording does not work Is the repeat recording indicator illuminated ls the alarm recording started Alarm recording does not work ls the external switch connected correctly Playback speed is fast or slow ls the playback mode set to the desired mode with REC PLAY MODE button 38 CONTROL INPUT OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS SET RST REC IN terminals screw Active
67. rse the tape To obtain a frame by frame picture continuously keep rotating the JOG dial 3 To resume normal playback press the PLAY button NOTE When switching between forward and reverse playback noise bars may appear on the picture Afew noise bars or vertical movement may appear during frame by frame playback 26 ADJUSTMENT DURING PLAYBACK TRACKING ADJUSTMENT If noise appears in the picture during playback fast playback reverse playback or forward reverse slow playback adjust the TRACKING buttons to achieve the best picture T x 24 an For tracking adjustment at fast playback reverse playback or forward reverse slow playback mode press the PAUSE SHUTTLE HOLD button while turning and holding the SHUTTLE ring When pressing the TRACKING and buttons at the same time during playback reverse playback or forward reverse slow playback the tracking is set to the initial setting When in reverse playback or reverse slow mode noise bars may appear on the screen Noise bars will move continuously through the picture when a TRACKING button is pressed and held except in L12H or L24H playback mode Noise bars will move through the picture each time the TRACKING button is pressed in L12H or L24H playback mode When picture recorded in 3H mode is played back in L12H or L24H mode noise may appear on the screen even though adjusted with the TRACKING button PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMEN
68. rtical adjustment 27 USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER 28 36 WARNING DISPLAY eo teneret eerte renis 37 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 38 CONTROL INPUT OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS 39 40 SPECIFICATIONS recante crant icta ie eruit nin 41 Up to 960 hours of recording an ideal video system for automated security and surveillance systems This time lapse VCR is designed especially for industrial educational and security recording In addition to ordinary 3 hour recording mode it has time lapse modes that allow recording of 12 24 48 72 96 120 168 240 360 480 720 or 960 hours Also the recording time can be extended up to 27 000 hours for E 180 cassette tape if you choose one shot recording with 3 minutes interval time Frame by frame playback and high speed playback of longer recordings are also available This adds up to a powerful surveillance System for banks buildings traffic and parking lots as well as a convenient scientific tool for observation of plant growth animal behaviour and other time intensive processes Audio recording When recording in 3H L linear 12H or L24H mode audio is played back only during their respective modes S VHS mode This mode has higher resolution and picture quality than normal VHS mode when using S VHS tapes Tape remaining indicator A bar indicator shows
69. s set to REPEAT or ALARM PROT Cassette status indicator when cassette tape is inserted The light advances stops or flashes corresponding to the movement of the tape Timer recording indicator Illuminates when the TIMER REC button is set to ON Tape remaining indicator Indicates the approximate tape position E End SzStart REC indicator Illuminates during recording PLAY indicator Illuminates during playback EMGCY EMERGENCY REC indicator llluminates when EMERGENCY REC of the RECORDING SET UP menu is set to ON LOCK indicator Lights when the Lock mode is set COUNTER display Indicates the relative position on the tape FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS REAR VIEW Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the mains outlet before connecting to any rear terminals AC power socket This socket connects to the power cord Insert the cord firmly SET IN terminal Input terminal for alarm recording The alarm sensor is connected here RST RESET IN terminal Input terminal to stop alarm recording when ALARM REC DURATION of the RECORDING SET UP menu is set to MAN1 The alarm reset switch is connected here This terminal can also be used to set the on screen clock when set to any mode other than MAN1 REC IN terminal Input terminal to start stop recording Also use this terminal for series recordin
70. sette in Power off cassette out Power on cassette in Power on cassette out Fast forward underway Rewind underway Recording underway Recording pause underway Playback underway Reverse playback underway Forward speed search underway Reverse speed search underway Still underway Counter memory search underway Skip search fast forward underway Skip search rewind underway Playback during skip search Index search fast forward underway Index search rewind underway Rewind during repeat recording Alarm recording underway Timer recording underway Reserve of timer recording Timer reserve error underway Time date search stand by underway Time date FF search underway Time date REW search underway Time date search or index search point adjustment underway Recording check underway Index writing underway One shot recording underway Forward advance underway Reverse advance underway USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER Commands Functions Lock ON OFF 0 OFF 1 Status after normal execution Explanation of status Command received and carried
71. shock hazard To refit a new plug follow these in structions Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours in the mains lead of this VCR may not corre spond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be con nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the ter minal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red 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 peri ods INSTALLATION LOCATION For optimum performance and reliability install the VCR in a loca tion 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 mag netic fields NOTE Never move the VCR without first removing the tape CARE OF VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Avoid violent vibration or shock Do not place near a strong magnetic field e g a motor trans former or magnet Never place or store in
72. to set the alarm recording mode RECORDING SET UP and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right D ALARM REC MODE aH ALARM REC DURATION 1M 5 Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM REC DURATION and EMERGENCY REC OFF turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right 6 Turn the JOG dial to set the alarm recording duration from 15 seconds to 10 minutes MAN1 or RECORDING SET UP MAN manual When the desired setting is shown turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right ALARM REC MODE 3H Ifthe ALARM REC DURATION is set to MAN1 alarm recording will continue until a signal EMERGENCY RECUA S is applied to the RST RESET IN terminal If the signal applied to the RST RESET IN terminal is within the first 15 seconds of alarm recording alarm recording will continue for 15 seconds then stop f the ALARM REC DURATION is set to MAN2 alarm recording will continue until the signal applied to the SET IN terminal is removed If the signal applied to the SET IN terminal is removed within 15 seconds of the start of alarm recording alarm recording will continue for 15 seconds then stop Theinternal time clock can be adjusted if a signal is applied to the RST RESET IN terminal on the rear panel when the ALARM REC DURATION is set to other than MAN1 7 Turn the JOG dial to select EMERGENCY RECORDING and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right eR RECORDING SET UP Turn the JOG dial to select O
73. tor 10 Press the TIMER REC button The TIMER REC indicator is illuminated 20 SETTING THE RECORDING PERIOD BY SPECIFYING THE DAYS OF THE WEEK SPECIAL DW Set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timer recording 1 Display the TIMER PROGRAM setting display 2 Turn the JOG dial to select SPECIAL DW and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right 3 Turn the JOG dial to set the start day and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right 4 Turn the JOG dial to set the end day and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right The start and end day cannot be set to the same day IN ORDER TO AVOID MISTAKES WHEN USING THE TIMER If an error is encountered when the TIMER REC button is pressed refer to the following table Symptom Fault Action TIMER REC indicator flashes A tape is not inserted A tape with the erasure prevention tab removed is loaded Date time or timer recording time is not set A menu is being set po Press the TIMER REC button Correctly set the timer program 3 Press the TIMER REC button and confirm the TIMER REC indicator amp is illuminated 21 ALARM RECORDING It is possible to switch from all recording modes to the 3H L24H recording mode by applying an alarm signal to the SET IN terminal on the rear panel ALARM SET INPUT y It is possible to switch to the alarm recording by ap
74. tre position and still mode will be resumed Pressing the PAUSE SHUTTLE HOLD button while turn Reverse high speed search Slow playback ing and holding the SHUTTLE ring in step 3 continues Reverse speed search Normal playback the playback speed you selected even though the SHUT Reverse fast playback x3 O Fast playback x2 TLE ring is released Reverse playback Forward speed search Reverse slow Forward high speed search Still DIRECT SHUTTLE RING You can also change the playback speed without entering the PAUSE mode by turning the SHUTTLE ring during play back If you release the ring it will come back to the centre posi tion and normal playback will resume Q Reverse high speed search Fast playback x2 O Reverse speed search Q Forward speed search G Reverse fast playback x3 Forward high speed search Normal playback STILL PICTURE If you press the PAUSE SHUTTLE HOLD button during playback you will obtain a still picture Press the PAUSE SHUTTLE HOLD button again to resume the normal playback mode NOTE A few noise bars or vertical movement may appear during still playback FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK You can use the JOG dial to advance the tape frame by frame 1 While the VCR is playing a tape press the PAUSE SHUTTLE HOLD button to freeze the picture on screen 2 Slightly rotate the JOG dial clockwise to advance the tape forward Slightly rotate it counterclockwise to reve
75. tton Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact 2 Set the S VHS switch to ON or OFF ON Resumes S VHS mode recording when using S VHS cassette OFF Recording takes place in VHS mode with both VHS and S VHS cassette 3 Press the REC PLAY MODE or button to select the desired recording mode 4J Set the VIDEO MODE in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu according to the type of image to be recorded COLOUR or B W Do not connect colour cameras and black amp white cameras together 5 To record the day and present time display the day and present time on the monitor 6 Press the REC button to begin recording 7 Press the STOP button to stop recording Press the PAUSE SHUTTLE HOLD button to momentarily stop recording Press the button again to resume recording To protect the tape the pause mode is automatically released after about 5 minutes The REC button will not function unless the tape is in the stop or pause mode Ifthe cassette you insert in your VCR has the erasure prevention tab removed your VCR will automatically eject it if you attempt to record on it 3 Hour SP tapes are VHS compatible with other VCRs Time Lapse recordings can be played correctly by other VHS compatible Time Lapse Recorders when the recording interval and head type SP matches the recording RECORDING MODE When the REC PLAY MODE button is pressed the recording mode is switched in the order of 3H
76. tveen COUNTER MEMORY P 19 SKIP SEARCH or INDEX SEARCH P 24 TIMER REC button This button is pressed when a timer recording is to be made Fluorescent display p REC PLAY MODE buttons Set to 3H L12H L24H 48H 960H or OH mode to select recording speed Set to L12H 12H L24H 24H 48H 960H or 0H mode to select playback speed during playback recorded in SP mode COUNTER RESET button Press to reset the counter to 00000 DISPLAY button Press to display the MAIN MENU Press again to show the present time display POSITION VERTICAL ADJUST buttons When button is pressed the day and present time display will move to the right When the button is pressed the day and present time will move down the screen Cannot be adjusted if a warning is displayed Pressthese buttons to adjust for vertical vibrations when in still mode or during fast playback Refer to pages 7 and 27 for more details TRACKING buttons Press these buttons if noise is present during playback reverse playback or slow playback PICTURE control The picture quality can be adjusted between soft and sharp 9 LOCK button When pressed with a ball point pen or a pencil the unit will be locked into the current mode and the operation buttons will not operate Release the lock by pressing the lock button again S VHS switch Used to select ON OFF S VHS mode while recording ON Resumes S VHS mode recordi
77. unit R 7100 here Refer to page 40 VIDEO OUT connector Output connector for video signal BNC connector If the power switch is turned OFF the signal from the VIDEO IN connector is looped out to this connector VIDEO IN connector Input connector for video signal BNC connector 9 AUDIO OUT connector Audio output connector RCA pin AUDIO IN connector Audio input connector RCA pin MIC IN jack Input jack for a microphone with 600 ohms impedance CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT CCTV CAMERA SETIN VIDEO SENSOR VIDEO IN MIC AUDIO IN MONITOR VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT Correcting picture vibration at the top and bottom The picture vibration can be reduced or eliminated by the following steps If the vibration occurs in still slow motion fast playback x2 or normal playback in 12H 960H or OH mode playback a tape which is recorded in 3H mode with this VCR and press the PAUSE button If the vibration occurs during normal playback in L12H or L24H mode playback a tape in each playback mode 2 Press the VERTICAL ADJUST or button to reduce or eliminate the picture vibration NOTE e When QUASI V SYNC is set to OFF the picture vibration is not adjustable with the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons MONITOR TO BE CONNECTED Connection with a CCTV monitor for surveilla
78. ur mark before this function can work The TIME DATE SEARCH function begins after the first hour index mark Example 1 VCR is set to record from 8 30 to 17 30 Times from 9 00 to 17 30 can be found Example 2 VCR is set to record in one speed from 7 00 to 14 30 then in another speed until 18 00 Times from 7 00 to 14 30 and 15 00 to 18 00 are accurately located Time date search function is not available for a tape recorded by any other VCR than this model If recording quality is poor the VCR may fail to locate the desired part of the tape during time date search TIMER PROGRAM Refer to page 20 TIMER RECORDING for details SETTING THE MENUS RECORDING SET UP 1 SETTING THE ALARM REC MODE ALARM REC MODE Sets the alarm recording time mode When the JOG dial is turned the display will be switched in the RECORDING SET UP order of gt L12H gt L24H gt P ALARM REC DURATION iM EMERGENCY REC OFF 2 SETTING THE ALARM REC DURATION ALARM REC DURATION ONESHOT INTERVAL SHOT Sets the duration of the alarm recording period When the JOG dial is turned the display will be switched in the order of 1M minute gt 2M gt 5M gt 10M gt MAN1 gt MAN gt 155 gt 30S gt 455 gt 1M gt Refer to ALARM RECORDING on page 22 3 SETTING THE EMERGENCY REC EMERGENCY REC Sets the emergency recording mode OFF Starts alarm recording when the alarm sign
79. urn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to enter lt ELAPSED TIME 0H MAINTENANCE will appear on the display REPEAT REC TIMES indicates the number of times a tape has been repeatedly recorded on The number of tape use counts up by one when the tape ends The number of tape use is memorised even if the mains supply is removed provided the backup is active The number of tape use is reset when the current tape is replaced with another 3 Press the DISPLAY button The present time will be displayed RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF TAPE USE Video tape becomes worn during use A new cassette should be utilised according to the following chart Recording time Number of tape use Recording time Number of tape use mode E 180 SE 180 cassette E 240 SE 240 cassette mode E 180 SE 180 cassette E 240 SE 240 cassette 3H 100 50 120H L12H 60 30 168H L24H 35 17 240H 48H 20 360H 480H 72H 96H 15 720H 960H SERIES RECORDING Series recording is possible if two or more of these units are connected together When the tape in the first VCR reaches the end during recording the tape in the second VCR automatically begins recording 1 Set the REC IN of REAR TERMINAL menu to SERIES 2 Set the CALL OUT of REAR TERMINAL menu WRNG TAPE END 3 Set the TAPE END of FIRST TIME SET UP menu to REWIND e eoe e eoe

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