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JVC VCR SR-9090U User's Manual

1. 41 6 RECORDING 6 9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure If a power failure occurs during recording recording will restart in the same mode as soon as power is restored To use this function set the lt POWER ON RECs menu VTR MODE screen switch in lt VTR MODES to ON S If this menu switch is set to ON and operating mode VTR MODE is turned off and on again in the Stop mode the VCR ee EN enters the Record mode automatically Be careful P 4 AUTO REC CHECK 5 AUTO REW 6 REPEAT PLAY 7 REPEAE REC Set to ON 6 10 External Timer Recording External timer recording can be performed by connecting the SR 9090U to an external timer 1 Check that a cassette is loaded in the VCR Set the lt POWER ON REC gt menu switch in lt VTR If the cassette s safety tab has been removed MODE gt to ON recording will not take place Power is supplied from the external timer at the This function does not work when the Timer Record specified time and recording starts mode is engaged e Recording is performed at the preset recording speed If alarm recording or sensor recording is executed before the power is supplied the Alarm Record mode or Sensor Record mode is released and normal recording starts 6 11 Tape End Buzzer You can switch the buzzer sound which lets you know when the tape ends during recording ON OFF BUZZER screen E To sound the buzzer set the menu switc
2. 49 7 5 Repeat Playback ccccccsseseeesseeeeeeens 51 7 6 Counter Memory Function 0cccceeeees 51 7 7 Tracking V Lock Adjustment 000 52 TB Ve PUISE aconacotsammagsustulrsaceinascvemenceatcenoencauinsnenet 52 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 1 Error Indications ssccccnerceoeniaeneteaestctwdesesclewsens 53 8 2 No Error Indication c ce eeeececeeeeeeeeeeeees 54 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 9 1 Installation of the SA K97U eee 55 9 2 SA K97U Specifications cccccceseeeeees 56 9 3 SA K97U RS 232C Protocol amp SONA AGS earacomengnanneeerwenenintaaunsannssttteniniees 57 10 APPENDIXES 10 1 Tape Reel Counter Tape Remaining Time TIDE ee 64 10 2 Rear Panel s Inputs Outputs 00 65 10 3 Specifications x csiucevicpeitasespiaabetivtentaeniteesase 66 The SR 9090U is a video cassette recorder able to execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes Use only video cassettes bearing the YHS mark This unit is designed for professional use JVC is not liable for compensation for loss or damage to recordings in the event this unit fails to record or play back properly because the unit malfunctions or a defective video cassette tape is used Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material recorded from TV broadcast programs or pre recorded programs without the consent of the owner of copyright except in cases where this material is recorded e
3. Operation with commands from the RS 232C is accepted even in the Operation Lock mode WrowmrnunnRwWnAd Status when BIT is 1 Always 1 SUMMER TIME is ON Always 0 Always 0 HDR mode is ON Auto record check function ON Always 0 Always 0 Types of warnings Types of warnings No abnormality Loading error Unloading error Supply reel error Drum error Take up reel error Capstan error Cassette eject error DEW sensor error Recording check error Battery backup error Input signal error 61 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 9 62 STATUS SENSE D7H 1st byte BIT 0 Error Not defined Not defined Cassette out REC inhibit Not defined Not defined Not defined 2nd byte BIT 0 Tape End Tape Begin Not defined Warning Not defined Not defined A EE Mode V EE Mode 3rd byte BIT 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Not defined Search Mode Repeat Mode Not defined Repeat Counter Timer REC ON Not defined 4th byte BIT 0 Not defined REC Mode Eject Not defined Stop Mode REW Mode FF Mode PB Mode 5th byte BIT 0 Speed Code 0 Speed Code 1 Speed Code 2 Speed Code 3 Shuttle REV Shuttle FWD Not defined Rec Pause Mode The VCR will return current status information in 5 bytes Status when BIT is 1 Indicates that an illegal command has been received No further commands will be accepted To restore to normal operation transmit CLE
4. button to set SUN to TART STOP SPD Aaa 17 00 48 Press the SHIFT B button to select the day of the Se ey week and set the operating day of the week with the Bee ees SET button Z Set the items for Tuesday Thursday and Friday to e Timer recording will take place on the days of the week shown on the display Timer recording will not take place on days of the week indicated by 9 End timer program setting Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Press the TIMER button The TIMERI indication and active timer program numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode 34 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording SHIFT W button SHIFT gt button m REC STOP C RE I O l E ial GREW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FFE lt u gt gt ole mk FIELD REV TRACKING MENU button SET button TIMER button SET button Holiday Timer Recording Setting This lets you preset the VCR to record on specified dates such as holidays at any time over a period of a year Up to 16 dates can be set When holiday settings and program settings overlap holiday setting is given priority Example Recording is performed in the 960 hour nomal timelapse mode from 0 00 a m to 0 00 a m the next day Main menu scree
5. y HFT gt TIME MODE lt u gt Liat SET button button ration Turn on the monitor and VCR SET button Cursor indication LOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on lt CLOCK SROGRAL GER eL SEE SET gt on the main menu HOUR METER Press the SET button OTHER The lt CLOCK SET gt screen is shown The cursor shows the lt TIME gt setting item and the hour digit blinks LF SET button Check that lt SUMMER TIMEs on the last line is set to OFF CLOCK SET screen Set the hour by pressing the SET button This VCR CLOCK SET uses the 24 hour system see TIME e Press the SET button to increase the numerical value nee 00 00 and the SET button to decrease it same for minute month day and year setting DATE E During summertime period set the time with a one hour 12 24 1999 delay SUMMER TIME WE During standard time period set the actual time 6 Press the SHIFT button so that the minutes digit blinks SHIFT W and SET buttons Press the SET button to set the minutes Press the SHIFT W button CLOCK SET The lt DATE gt setting item is shown by the cursor and the _ TIME year item blinks aa E Press the SET button to set the year
6. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U INSTRUCTIONS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U TIMELAPSE REC er EJECT OPERATE IOI ee TIMELAPSE For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No which is located on the rear of cabinet Retain i P l this information for future reference Thank you for purchasing this JVC product This instruction manual Before operating this unit please read is made from 100 Model No SR 9090U the instructions carefully to ensure the recycled paper best possible performance Serial No SL96174 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTORS ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS TROUBLE OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD INTRODUCTION PREPARATION RECORDING PLAYBACK SHOOTING APPENDIXES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INDIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ATTENTION NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N EST A REGLER PAR L UTILISATEUR SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of su
7. ZZZ DATE x22 9 Press the SHIFT button so that the month item blinks and set the month with the SET button 12 24 1999 SUMMER TIME Inthe same way press the SHIFT gt button so that the day item blinks and set the day with the SET button Press twice the MENU For summer time compensation button Press the SHIFT W button to setthe cursor to lt SUMMER Normal screen TIME gt and press the SET button to set lt SUMMER 12 30 01 24H TIME gt to ON 12 24 1999 FRI The time is automatically adjusted one hour forward in the summer End date time setting e Press the MENU button The monitor screen returns to the main menu screen and the time count starts from 00 second e Press the MENU button again to restore the normal screen 19 4_ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 3 Date and Time Setting Summer Time Compensation e When setting the time make sure the lt SUMMER TIME item is set to OFF When this unit is shipped this item is set to OFF During daylight savings time Set the time with a one hour delay After setting the time set the lt SUMMER TIME gt item to ON e The set time advances one hour At the end of the daylight savings time season set the lt SUMMER TIME gt item to OFF e The standard time instead of lt SUMMER TIME gt is displayed Time setting for 29 seconds or less When the seconds value is 29 or less you can reset it t
8. button and SET button to set the minute of the stop time to 00 the recording speed to 960 and PGM to ON Set the day e Press the SHIFT B button or SHIFT W button to select the line and enter the day for timer recording with the SET button 9 End holiday timer recording setting Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored e When PGM is set to OFF the setting is disabled and holiday timer recording is not executed Press the TIMER button The TIMERlindication lights on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode The timer program numbers are not shown on the display 35 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording RESET CANCEL button lt a atl 4L eh ee fm TRACKING TIMER button Canceling Changing Timer Recording Program To stop timer programming before finishing Press the RESET CANCEL button The program being set is canceled Press the MENU button twice The normal screen mode is restored To cancel preset timer programs Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out on the display Turn on the VCR and monitor Press the MENU button to show the main menu screen and press the SHIFT W button to select lt PROGRAM TIMER gt or lt HOLIDAY SET gt Then press the SET button The lt PROGRAM TIMER gt or lt HO
9. to add V pulse in the normal play 2H or 6H mode E CNT MEM SW Factory setting ON Counter memory ON OFF e Set to ON to use the counter memory function E AUTO REW Factory setting OFF Automatic rewind ON OFF e Set to ON to rewind the tape to the beginning when the tape ends E REPEAT PLAY Factory setting OFF Repeat playback ON OFF e Set to ON to execute repeat playback Noise may appear in the picture with tapes not recorded on the SR 9090U Notes on playback Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on standard VHS VCRs Use this VCR an S VHS VCR ora VCR with SQPB function to play back tapes recorded on this unit Also be aware that not all S VHS VCRs will be able to play back tapes recorded on this unit because some use different S VHS VHS detection methods Try to avoid operations such as shuttle search or field advance playback as much as possible These put a comparatively high stress load on the tape and can lead to picture degradation over time During shuttle search or field advance playback noise may appear Thisisnormal with this unit and is nota malfunction Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on The OPERATE indicator lights Press the TIME MODE button to set the play mode to 2H SP or 6H EP mode The 2H or 6H indication is shown on the display e To play back a tape recorded in the timelapse mode at slow speed pres
10. OVERLAP jy AL REC SENSOR REC absolute it depends on the current tape position REPEAT 12345678 viss LOCK TIME MODE ee _ _ Press the FF or REW button Pee I pire Leb Vee The VCR fast forwards or rewinds Lla Cth Iw s Fee Lt When the start of the alarm recording with the specified alarm number is located search stops and the Stop mode is engaged The Alarm Search mode is automatically canceled Alarm number 49 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK Alarm scan screen ALARM SCAN O0O0HOOM01S Control or reel counter AL REC SENSOR REC VISS LOCK TIME MODE MER OVERLAP REPEAT 12345678 AL I Et a tae E n ae rb Lr IIL AL Date time search setting screen Day setting Time setting 00 00H00M01S Search data during tape running month day hour minute VCR s display MER lOVERLAP AL REC SENSOR REC REPEAT 12345678 AL VISS LOCK TIME MODE Pili Leet cf re Vere Lily LOLI Cos LI l L Day setting Hour setting Set value 19 00 on 12 Search data during tape running 15 30 on Oct 10 TD SRF 12D19H 00H00M01S 10 10 15 30 OVERLAP REP 12345678 I I I1 T u Es lI AL AL REC SENSOR REC VISS LOCK TIME MODE if Pi
11. Record Record Pause and Record Check PAUSE button e Engages the Record Pause mode when pressed in the Record mode e Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode e Field advance or reverse playback is executed each time the FF or REW button is pressed while pressing this button in the Still mode When the FF or REW button is pressed for more than 2 seconds Continuous Field Advance Playback mode is engaged After about 3 minutes the Stop mode is engaged PLAY button e Press to play back the tape e Press to engage the Record mode in the Rec Pause mode FF button e Press to fast forward the tape e Starts fast forward playback when pressed in the Play mode e Starts forward alarm search or date time search when the Search mode is specified with the SEARCH button e Also controls field by field playback in the forward direction TRACKING buttons If picture noise appears during play or field advance press these buttons to adjust tracking so that noise is reduced When the and buttons are pressed simultaneously tracking is reset to the preset level V LOCK buttons Press to reduce vertical picture jitter in the Still Field Advance Playback and Linear Slow Timelapse Play modes TIMER button Normally use this button for timer recording For details refer to Timer Recording on page 31 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front Panel Oo me TIMELA
12. 30 00 Second alarm Resetting alarm input power loss failure data Press the RESET CANCEL button on the alarm list screen to reset the alarm input data stored in memory Press the RESET CANCEL button on the power loss list screen to reset the power loss data stored in memory Second Power loss list screen POWER LOSS PL 01 7 35 27 9 21 99 First power loss PL 03 17 44 20 11 7 99 Last power loss PL 02 10 30 30 10 30 991 Second power loss 21 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 6 Menu Switch Setting You can customize the VCR s functions to suit the requirements of your application using the four menu switch setting screens accessible from the main menu screen e ON SCREEN F DISPLAY MODE e VIDEO VTR MODE e SRI EXT ALARM SENSOR MODE e BUZZER IN OUT Each menu switch setting screen can be accessed independently from the main menu VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U il MENU button Main menu screen MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE MENU button BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER screen HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER ONSCREEN MODE OTHER TONE KEK KK KKK kxk DATE TIME REC SPEED ALARM CNT POWER LOSS CNT FRONT DISPLAY REC TALLY WARNING VIDEO VTR SET MODE button screen HDR gt 2 CNT MEM SW POWER ON REC AUTO REC CHECK AUTO REW REPEAT PLAY REPEAE REC on Enr fee MO ore ALARM SE
13. COM Alarm lamp Alarm lamp External interface CLOCK RESET clock reset terminal E When setting the clock to the first VCR s clock First VCR Second VCR Last VCR CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK External interface example OUT COM IN COM IN COM D D i Example Lamp lights with HIGH signal Sauer Lamp etc supply E When setting the clock to the external master clock First VCR Second VCR Last VCR cre CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK GND o E Use appropriately rated devices External master clock 16 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 1 On Screen Display Displays the time date date and time recording speed number of alarms and number of power losses power failures on screen in the Stop mode Record mode and Record Pause mode During recording the on screen data Is recorded together with video signals e The on screen display position can be moved with the ON SCREEN buttons e The type of data shown and display brightness can be selected on the lt ON SCREEN F DISP MODE gt screen ON SCREEN Y button A gt as se TRACKING olen moles IELD ADV On screen display Recording speed ALARM indication during alarm sensor recording Time hour minute second 00 00 01 24H Date month 2 24 1999 FRI day year AL 056 PL 04 Number of Number of alarms power losses power failures ON SCREEN P button ON SCREEN V button ON SC
14. SET button 1 INPUT The lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt menu is shown on the monitor Press the SHIFT W button to put the cursor on lt HDR gt 3 Press the SET button to set lt HDR gt to ON Example HDR is performed in the 24 hour recording speed mode from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m on Saturday HDR Press the MENU button to restore the main menu screen 4 AUTO REC CHECK 5 AUTO REW 6 REPEAT PLAY 7 REPEAE REC 31 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording Press the SHIFT W button to select lt PROGRAM TIMER gt in the main menu and press the SET button The lt PROGRAM TIMER gt menu is shown on the monitor and SUN blinks 6 Set the day of the week SAT Press the SET button to set the day of the week to SAT Set the hour for the start time 8 Press the SHIFT B button so that hour for START blinks Press the SET button to set the hour of the Start time to 8 Set the minute for the start time 00 Main menu screen MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER OTHER PROGRAM TIMER screen Press the SHIFT b gt button so that minute for Recording speed START blinks Press the SET button to set the _ Stop time OFF Operation is minute of the start time to 00 Start time disabled Day of the week 1S
15. SW When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds 2 RS232C B RATE turn the operating mode on again to clear the error indication and buzzer sound E 01 E07 When the error indication E is shown turning the operating mode on again may not clear the problem In this case consult your local JVC dealer Error Contents VCR operation indication Problem with loading operation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again Problem with unloading operation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again Problem with supply reel rotation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again E 08 Condensation The cassette is ejected and the Turn the operating mode on and drum starts rotating wait until the error indication goes Cassette loading is not possible out 09 E Error with recording check The head cleaner in the VCR Clean the heads with a head recording defect cleans the heads cleaning tape then check the recording picture quality again The tape may be defective Replace the tape and check again If the picture quality is still inferior contact your local JVC dealer Buzzer sound Insufficient battery capacity for If a power failure occurs clock and Consult your local JVC dealer for clock and timer backup timer setting data and record replacement of the built in battery playback speed settings may be reset Input video signals No input
16. TIMER button The TIMERlindication and effective timer recording programmed numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording m REC STOP C RE I O I a O l REW REVERSE PAUSE PL FFE AY TIMER button PROGRAM TIMER screen Recording speed Stop time Day of the ok OEP 1ST RPT LY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD SUN MON FRI 4142 satsu mman eee 21 00 eee eS REESE kkk DAILY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD 00 wee eae ah 08 5 48 RPT LY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Operation is disabled 1st week Every week MENU button SHIFT V button SHIFT gt button y SHFT gt TIME MODE SET button SET button E Programming timer recording for more than 24 hours Example HDR is performed with the 48 hour recording speed from 9 00 p m on every Friday to 8 00 a m on every Monday Follow steps 1 to 5 in Timer Recording Program Setting on pages 31 and 32 Press the SHIFT W button so that the 7th line SAT blinks on the lt PROGRAM TIMER gt Programs lasting for more than 24 hours can only be set on the seventh line Press the SET button to set the day of the week to FRI and press the SHIFT B button Hour
17. Two commands are available One allows you to rotate through recording playback modes the other permits you to directly select the mode 1 MODE SHIFT 7DH Switches from one recording playback mode to the next each time the command is transmitted Use the TL STATUS SENSE D6H command to check the current mode Transmit 1 byte at a time with ACK OAH confirmation from the VCR after each transmission 2 MODE 7EH Sets recording playback mode directly After transmitting this command transmit the appropriate 2 byte ASCII codes from 30H to 39H and the data input command 40H Correspondence of ASCII codes with recording playback modes is as shown below Eg To set to 24H 1st byte 2nd byte 30H 30H 30H 31H mH H Hl Mhl Time 31H 36H 34H 35H E Timelapse VCR operation mode setting commands 1 TL STATUS SET 86H Set the timelapse VCR operation mode with 3 byte data Send one byte at a time by checking ACK OAH from the VCR PON RXD OAH e The setting details for the first to the third bytes are shown below 1st byte 2nd byte BIT When the bit is 1 BIT When the bit is 1 Repeat recording function ON Unused Unused Alarm recording function ON POWER ON REC mode ON Unused Auto rewind ON Sensor recording function ON Unused External recording function ON Series recording function ON Unused Tape end buzzer ON during recording Unused Alarm recording buzzer ON Warning buzzer ON 3rd byte BIT
18. When the bit is 1 Unused Summer time compensation ON Unused Unused HDR mode ON Auto record check function ON Unused Unused 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD E Date and time setting commands 1 DATE SET 8EH Set the current date month day year for the VCR After this command 8EH is sent input 1 byte numerical data 30H 39H Example Oct 30 1998 Month Day 2 TIME SET 8FH Set the current time hour minute second for the VCR After this command 8FH is sent input 1 byte numerical data 30H 39H Example 15 hours 29 minutes 59 seconds E Timer programming commands PRG CLK 62H Engages timer programming mode SHIFT 64H Selects setting items SHIFT 63H Selects setting items SET 66H Sets data selected with SHIFT SET 65H Sets data selected with SHIFT CANCEL 67H Cancels program data in timer programming or engages the Cancel Program mode Setting procedure is the same as when using the VCR controls Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a time with ACK OAH confirmation from the VCR after each transmission E On screen setting command 1 ON SCREEN ON 70H Activates on screen indication ON SCREEN OFF 71H Deactivates on screen indication Setting procedure for the following command 2 is the same as when using the VCR controls Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte ata time with ACK OAH co
19. e g 12 34 30 gt 12 35 00 CLOCK RESET OUT clock reset output terminal Outputs the clock reset signal The clock reset signal is output in the following cases e When the internal clock is at 0 00 or 12 00 When this unit is connected to another SR 9090U s CLOCK RESET IN terminal the other VCR s clock can be set to the clock in this unit However the time difference should be within 30 seconds SERIES REC IN series recording VCR activation signal input terminal Receives series recording signal or VCR activation signal from an external control device Select the input signal with the menu switches in the lt SRI EXT MODE gt menu WE Series recording input A series recording signal is input when SRI EXT REC is set to SERIES e Connect to another VCR s series recording signal output terminal e When the tape in the preceding VCR ends a signal is delivered to this terminal and recording starts automatically When the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the lt SRI EXT MODE gt screen is set the signals are delivered when the specified tape reel counter value is reached Recording starts automatically E VCR activation signal input When SRI EXT REC is set to EXT recording is started and stopped with an external signal e Connect to an external control device If a VCR activation signal ground input is input to this terminal the VCR starts recording automatically and continues reco
20. in lt IN OUT gt set to OFF this unit set the menu switch to 1 FIELD or 2 FIELD External recording is not Is the lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch To perform repeat recording using external possible in the lt VTR MODE gt menu set to recording activation set lt REPEAT REC gt ON to OFF and lt AUTO REW gt to ON MODE gt set to STOP 04 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD Functions that can be controlled with front panel buttons and switches can also be controlled from a personal computer when the optional SA K97U RS 232C interface board is installed Operation status can also be monitored on the computer 9 1 Installation of the SA K97U The procedure is shown below However to avoid Rear panel electric shock or injury contact your local JVC service center for details Note To avoid electric shock be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before installing the SA K97U 1 Detach the top cover Note Be careful when removing the top cover The edges of the cover could injure you if handled improperly Remove the 4 screws securing the top cover and lift it off 2 Detach the plate in the VCR Remove the 2 screws on the rear panel Detach the plate from the inside of the VCR 3 Detach the SA K97U s wire The SA K97U s wire is not used 4 Install the SA K97U
21. input Alarm sensor TITTI 123456 Microphone Amplifier AC IN AC120V 50 60Hz Provided power cord AC 120 V 50 60 Hz Monitor TV Connect video cameras and alarm sensor to a sequential switcher frame switcher Connect the sequential switcher s frame switcher alarm signal output camera switching signal input and video output to the SR 9090U Connect the monitor s video audio input connectors to the SR 9090U s video audio output connectors When the connection is complete connect the power plug to an AC 120 V 50 60 Hz outlet Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras 6 If you are connecting the camera switching signal input from a sequential switcher frame switcher to the SR 9090U be sure to set the lt CAMERA SW gt menu switch 15 3 CONNECTIONS 3 3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input Output Terminal Connections CAM SW OUT camera switching signal output terminal ALARM IN alarm signal input terminal CAM SW ALARM OUT COM IN COM Sequential switcher alarm output terminal Sequential switcher camera switching signal input ALARM RESET alarm reset terminal ALARM REC OUT alarm recording mode signal output terminal catia lt lt moor iw RESET COM Switch Voc 5V 12V Switch TAPE END OUT tape end output terminal WARNING OUT warning signal output terminal TAPE WARNING END OUT COM OUT
22. lt ALARM RST IN HV 5V 12V Alarm signal reset Input at high level input p Min 400 msec 1 ALARM REC OUT HV 12 V Alarm recording output impedance 4 7 kohms oe at high mode signal output Alarm g p ji Record mode Record mode Record mode TAPE END OUT repeat recording ON auto rewind ON repeat recording OFF auto rewind OFF Tape end signal HV 12 V Output at ground output LV 0V level Max 10 mA Manual p About 2 seconds Tape end 4 operation WARNING OUT HV 12 V Output at high Warning signal output impedance 4 7 kohms level output Warning 4 4 Warning reset HV 5 V CLOCK RESET IN Input at ground Clock reset input ea level about 100 msec lt D i Output at ground rer level Clock reset output About 100 nee HV 5 V SERIES REC IN Input at ground Series recording LV 0V evel signal input 2 5 3 sec lt HV 5V SERIES REC OUT ji Output at ground Series recording LV 0V evel signal output 2 5 3 Sec lt HV 5V SERIES REC IN Input at ground External automatic level recording signal input gt tema recording a in 400 msec 65 10 APPENDIXES 10 3 Specifications m Recording system Luminance FM recording E Signal system E Tape speed E Recording and playback time with T 120 cassette E Fast forward rewind time E Power supply E Power consumption E Dimensions E Weight
23. operation 18 E Connect the video output connector of this unit to the monitor s video input connector Turn on the monitor and VCR Press the MENU button The main menu screen is shown on the monitor screen Press the SHIFT W button to move the cursor to the item you want to display Press the SET button to display the selected menu screen on the monitor see below To restore the main menu screen press the MENU button To cancel the main menu mode press the MENU button again The normal screen is restored E BUZZER IN OUT VCR s display biit io Turn ON OFF buzzers such as the tape end buzzer and alarm sensor buzzer and set camera switch signal output E PROGRAM TIMER VCR s display 1 Shows timer recording program settings with the day of the week E HOLIDAY SET VCR s display Aol ic Shows timer recording program settings at specified dates E HOUR METER VCR s display olir Shows the VCR s operating time drum rotation time MOTHER VCR s display sti Shows the date and time when an alarm was input or a power failure occurred 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 3 Date and Time Setting The time date generator and timer recording will not function if the time and date are not set Set the month day year hour minute and Summer Time Compensation ON OFF on the CLOCK SET screen The setting can be checked even on the display VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U CANCEL ON SCREEN
24. terminal alarm recording is executed in accordance with the specified settings To stop alarm recording and clear the ALARM indication press the RESET CANCEL button e If the RESET CANCEL button is pressed when the AL indication is lit during alarm recording alarm recording stops the AL indication goes out and timelapse recording is restored If the alarm buzzer is on the buzzer sound also stops e If the AL indication blinks and the RESET CANCEL button is pressed the AL indication goes out The alarm input data can be checked in the main menu s lt OTHER gt menu refer to page 21 Display the alarm list screen and press the RESET CANCEL button to reset the alarm input data There may be some picture distortion at the start or end of an alarm recording This is nota malfunction 39 6 RECORDING 6 5 Sensor Recording Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode Stop Timer Record Standby or Operating Off mode and an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for Alarm Recording on page 39 The mechanism of the SR 9090U cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently 100 times day or more Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel s alarm input terminal Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on ALARM SENSOR MODE screen SRI EX
25. the setting of this switch ON SCREEN gt button VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U REC indicator TIME MODE buttons e REPEAT REC Set to ON to perform repeat recording For details refer to 6 7 Repeat Recording on page 43 e AUTO REC CHECK Set to ON to perform Recording Check automatically at the beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode SRI EXT MODE e SRI EXT REC Set to SERIES to perform series recording For details refer to 6 6 Series Recording on page 41 Set to EXT to execute automatic recording when activated by an external signal For details refer to 6 8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal on page 44 ALARM SENSOR MODE e REC MODE For alarm recording set to ALARM or ALL For details refer to 6 4 Alarm Recording on page 38 For sensor recording set to SENSOR or ALL For details refer to 6 5 Sensor Recording on page 40 BUZZER e TAPE END Set to ON if you want the buzzer to sound when the tape ends during recording IN OUT e CAMERA SW Set the camera switching timing signal output to an external sequential switcher during recording To switch cameras every 1 field or 1 frame set this menu switch to 1 FIELD or 2 FIELD Recording tape Use an HG high grade tape for recording with this unit a JVC cassette is recommended Before recording perform a test recording to check
26. video signal It is not possible to write in Consult your local JVC dealer EEPROM The tape is broken The cassette is ejected The error Replace the cassette indication is shown only while the cassette is being ejected This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference In this case turn the operating mode off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet Then plug the power cord in again and check operation 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 2 No Error Indication Symptoms Remedies No power is supplied Is the power cord disconnected Connect the power cord to an AC outlet Is the TIMER indication shown Press the TIMER button so that the Is the Operation Lock mode TIMER indication goes out engaged Release the Operation Lock mode during recording and playback engaged No picture is shown during isthe monitor connected correctly Connect the monitor correctly playback Is the TIMER indication lit Press the TIMER button to clear the TIMER indication Noise appears in the picture in This is not a malfunction the Shuttle Search mode Still mode and Field Advance mode Noise appears in part of the Is the tracking adjusted properly Adjust the tracking with the TRACKNG playback picture button When the cassette is played Dust may have accumulated on the Clean the heads with a commercially back the picture becomes video heads ava
27. AR ERROR 41H to the VCR Always 0 Always 0 The tape has not been loaded A tape with no safety tab has been loaded In this case no recording commands will be accepted Always 0 Always 0 Always 1 Status when BIT is 1 Tape end sensor is detected Tape begin sensor is detected Always 0 VCR malfunction Always 0 Always 0 An externally input audio signal is being output An externally input video signal is being output Status when BIT is 1 Always 0 Search is in progress VISS Repeat recording is in progress Always 0 VCR s REPEAT REC menu switch is set to ON Counter memory is set to ON VCR s TIMER button is set to ON Always 0 Status when BIT is 1 Always 0 VCR is in the Record mode A cassette is being ejected Always 1 VCR is in the Stop mode VCR is in the Rewind mode VCR is in the Fast Forward mode VCR is in the Play mode Status when BIT is 1 VCR s current tape running mode See below VCR s current tape running mode See below VCR s current tape running mode See below VCR s current tape running mode See below Reverse search is in progress Forward search is in progress Always 0 VCR is in the Pause mode Contents of 5th byte BIT 0 1 2 3 Speed Code Speed Code When an error occurs in the VCR and the Warning mode is engaged the third bit of the second byte sent back with the STATUS BIT 1 0 O Still 1 T
28. E D1H VCR returns the last 4 characters of the SR 9090 model name in ASCII code 39H 30H 39H 30H 5 VTR INQ FBH Used to make sure that the connected unit is the VCR The VCR will return ACK OAH 6 PL AL COUNT SENSE D5H VCR will return a total of 6 bytes The first 3 bytes show the number of alarm inputs in 3 digits and the last 3 bytes show the number of power losses in 3 digits ASCII codes 30H 39H correspond with the numbers 0 9 eg 123 alarm inputs and 45 power losses 31H 32H 33H 30H 34H 35H 7 HOUR METER SENSE D2H VCR returns the hour meter data in 5 bytes eg 1234 hours 31H 32H 33H 34H 8 TL STATUS SENSE D6H VCR returns Timelapse mode data in 6 bytes The contents of each byte are as follows 1st 2nd byte Recording playback mode Correspondence of the code and the mode is the same as MODE 7EH see page 59 3rd byte 5th byte Conditions of each setting Settings status BIT Status when BIT is 1 Repeat Record mode ON Power is ON POWER ON REC mode is ON Auto rewind mode is ON Operation lock is ON Series recording is ON Tape end buzzer is ON Alarm buzzer is ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 4th byte Conditions of each setting BIT Status when BIT is 1 Alarm recording is in progress ALARM REC function is ON Not defined Always 0 Sensor recording is ON External recording function is ON V pulse is ON Always 0 Warning buzzer is ON
29. E Operating temperature Color down converted direct recording NTSC type color signal EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields 33 35 mm sec Standard 2H mode 11 12 mm sec Extended 6H mode 2 hours Standard 2H mode 6 hours Extended 6H mode 24 48 72 120 168 240 480 960 hours including the HDR recording playback mode Timelapse mode field recording Within about 4 minutes with T 120 cassette AC 120 V 50 60 Hz 19 waits 360 W x 115 H x 370 D mm Approx 5 5 kg 5 C 40 C E Operating humidity 30 RH or more 80 RH or less E Storage temperature Video System E Signal input E Signal output E Horizontal resolution E Video S N Audio system E Number of tracks E Line input E Mic input E Line output E Frequency response E Audio S N E Wow and flutter 66 20 C 60 C LINE 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced BNC Y C Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced burst LINE 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced BNC Y C Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced burst 400 lines or more with an HG tape 43 dB or more 2H mode with an HG tape 1 normal 8 dBs 50 kohms unbalanced RCA 67 dBs 600 ohms unbalanced 8 dBs 1 kohm unbalanced RCA 100 Hz 10 kHz 2H mode 40 dB or more 2H mode at 4 distortion level 0 15 WRMS or less 2H mode Time date E Display E Displ
30. EC alarm recording indication Lights when the menu switch lt REC MODE gt onthe lt ALARM SENSOR MODES screen is set to ALARM or ALL SENSOR REC sensor recording indication Lights when the menu switch lt REC MODE gt onthe lt ALARM SENSOR MODES screen is set to SENSOR or ALL 11 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 3 Rear Panel REMOTE Q MIC oY Ooa AC IN connector Connect to an AC 120 V 50 60 Hz power outlet using the provided AC power cable REMOTE remote connector RCA Connect the optional RM G30U remote control MIC IN mic input connector Connect a microphone with 3 6 mm dia plug When signals are input from both the microphone connector and the audio input connector audio signals are mixed and recorded AUDIO IN audio input connector RCA Receives audio signals from a connected audio source AUDIO OUT audio output connector RCA Outputs audio signals No signal is output in the Timelapse Recording Playback mode O VIDEO IN video input connector BNC Receives composite video signals from a connected camera or other video source e For composite video signal input set the lt INPUT gt menu switch in lt VIDEO MODES to LINE VIDEO OUT video output connector BNC Outputs composite video signals Even when the power is not supplied to this unit input signals composite video signals from a camera can be output through thi
31. ECT OPERATE OPERATE mm HDR mm TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNTRESET L FF button 7 3 Special Effects Playback Still playback Press the PAUSE button during playback The still indicator is shown on the display and sta the still picture is shown Press the PLAY button to restore the Normal Play mode The Stop mode is automatically engaged if the VCR remains in the Still mode for 3 minutes approx Field advance playback Press the PAUSE button in the Play mode to engage the Still mode While pressing the PAUSE button press the FF button or REW button The operation varies depending on how the FF or REW button is pressed E Each time the FF button or REW button is pressed the picture is advanced or reversed one field E When the FF button or REW button is pressed for rs rari more than 2 seconds the picture is advanced or reversed continuously field ga by field continuous field advance La playback Press the PAUSE button in the Continuous Field Advance Play mode to restore the Still mode Press the PLAY button to restore normal playback e In the Continuous Field Advance Play mode no sound is output e When continuous field advance playback continues for about 3 minutes the Stop mode is automatically engaged to protect the tape e When forward field by field playback is switched to reverse field by field playback noise may appear in the picture for
32. JVC basic table commands include only those in the shaded areas JVC table 1 o fife FT Data T ENTER TUER ON FEE VISS FWD 1 COMPLE Data 1 EAR TUER ON ae VISS REC DEVICE TION ROR REV CHECK TYPE S 2 ERROR Data 2 TT a VER HOUR METER SENSE FRAME CODE COUNT EJECT SEARCH VISS 3 CASSETTE Data 3 SHFT POS V OUT 4 Data 4 SHFT ON SCREEN SELECT 5 NOT Data 5 SET POS H PL AL COUNT TARGET SENSE ALARM Data 6 CLEAR SET INPUT a sj ee E OPE LOCK SPE LOOK OFF OPERATE OFF MODE SHIFT TL STATUS SET TL STATUS JVC SENSE TABLE1 ON STATUS JVC SENSE TABLE1 OFF OPERATE ON al 3 7 m pm O MODE DATE SET JI 09 j U JJ m O D gt I Cm Wa lt 57 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 9 3 SA K97U RS 232C Protocol amp Commands This section provides technical data for programmers Command description To use the commands described in the following pages prepare the VCR for communications as follows Transmit the command JVC TABLE 1 ON F6H to the VCR The VCR will return ACK OAH When the operating mode is turned on the VCR is in the ON status The VCR can now receive any command described in this section To cancel the communications mode transmit the command JVC TABLE 1 OFF F7H 1 VCR control commands Commands 1 through 12 are 1 byte commands The VCR will re
33. LIDAY SET gt menu is shown on the monitor Press the SHIFT W button or SHIFT button to move the cursor to the program you want to cancel Press the RESET CANCEL button The specified timer recording program is canceled 6 Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored 36 MENU button SHIFT W button SHIFT gt button y SHFT gt TIME MODE SET button SET button To modify timer programs Press the TIMER button so that the TIMERIindication goes out on the display Turn on the VCR and monitor Press the MENU button to show the main menu screen and press the SHIFT Y button to select lt PROGRAM TIMER or lt HOLIDAY SET gt Then press the SET button The lt PROGRAM TIMER gt or lt HOLIDAY SET gt menu is shown on the monitor Press the SHIFT W button or SHIFT B button so that the section you want to change blinks Press the SET button to change the value 6 Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored To use the VCR when the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out After using the VCR press the TIMER button again to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode The TIMER indication will light e When all timer recording programs are completed the TIMER indication goes out 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording Not
34. NSOR 2y7 REC END NORMAL MODE screen CNT TAPE END OFF ALARM SENSOR MODE REC MODE OFF REC SPEED 2H DURATION 180SEC TAPE END MODE OFF BUZZER IN OUT screen BUZZER TAPE END AL SENSOR IN WARN I NG IN OUT CAMERA SW RS232C B RATE Only shown when the SA K97U is installed 22 MENU button 4 RE PAUSE PLAY FF F V LOCK TIMER SI DISPLAY LOCK U TIME MODE SET a FIELD PEV m FIELD ADV O I eee ON SCREEN F DISPLAY MODE SHIFT W button y SHFT gt TIME MODE SET button SET button Turn on the VCR and monitor Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the monitor Press the SHIFT W button to select the menu switch setting screen you want to set or check e Set the cursor on the desired menu switch setting screen Press the SET button The selected menu switch setting screen is shown on the monitor e The menu switch setting screen consists of several menu switch items To change the menu switch setting Press the SHIFT VW button to set the cursor on the menu switch item setting you want to change 2 Press the SET button to specify the set value m To set more than one menu switch repeat the above steps G and 6 To check or set the other menu switch setting screens Press the MENU button to restore the main menu screen and repeat steps 3 to 5 End menu switch setting To restore the normal screen from t
35. PSE re d HREN jasi PAUSE PLAY Fre gt Ooo00 FIELD REV FIELD ADV TRACKING V LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U mo EJECT OPERATE Oo GOwEO OD A BW SEARCH button Use to search the alarm recorded section or a section recorded at a specified date and time In the Stop mode select the search mode by pressing this button e Press once to engage the Alarm Search mode e Press twice to engage the Alarm Scan mode e Press three times to engage the Date Time Search mode e Press four times to release the search mode After the search mode is selected with this button press the FF or REW button to execute the search operation in the selected mode For details refer to page 49 DISPLAY button Selects which data current time control tape counter OOH 00m OOs 23H 59m 59s or reel tape counter 0 9999 is displayed Each time this button is pressed the display switches to the next item LOCK button Press to activate the operation lock function CNT RESET button When the display shows the control tape counter or reel tape counter press this button to reset to OOHOOmO0O0s or 0000 RESET CANCEL button e In the Timer Program Setting mode press this button to cancel the program settings For details refer to Timer Recording on page 36 e Also press this button to interrupt alar
36. REEN MODE screen ONSCREEN MODE TONE 100 KKK KKR KKK KEE REC SPEED ALARM CNT POWER LOSS CNT FRONT DISPLAY RE TALLY Display items WARNING EJECT OPERATE O00 ON SCREEN P button y SHFT gt MENU TIME MODE SET E Connect the video output connector of this unit to the monitor s video input connector Turn on the monitor and VCR When a video signal from a camera is input to the video input connector on screen data is Superimposed on the picture When there is no input signal on screen data is shown on a black background Changing the on screen display position WE Move horizontally Press the ON SCREEN P button The display position is moved to the right E Move downward Press the ON SCREEN Y button The display position is moved down Selecting the data display The data displayed on screen can be selected on the lt ON SCREEN MODES screen Set the lt ONSCREEN F DISP MODE gt setting to ON WE When you do not want to display or record on screen data set the corresponding menu item to OFF Changing the on screen display brightness Set the brightness with the menu switch lt TONE gt on the lt ON SCREEN MODES screen Select 0 30 70 or 100 e The higher the number the brighter the characters For details on menu operation refer to page 22 17 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 2 Main Menu Display You
37. T 1st week 9 In the same way set the hour 17 and minute 00 for RPT Every week the stop time MER SPD SUN MON FRI SAT When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the same as the start time T is added to the beginning of the stop time showing that the stop time is for the next day Set the recording speed mode H D 24 Press the SHIFT B button so that SPD blinks and press the SET button to set the recording speed to H D 24 When the HDR mode is selected H D is shown for PROGRAM j nO SESE ENE SED pon SPD AT 08 00 17 00 24 Set the program item 3 Press the SHIFT B button so that PGM blinks and 5 Eeoa set the program item with the SET button 6 EAE 1ST Timer recording is executed only once on the most PRETEN recent specified day of the week Saturday LY SET TUE WED THU Timer TIMER 1 2 16 30 SUN MON FRI SAT Program No 00 32 VCR display RPT Timer recording is executed on the specified day of the week Saturday every week OFF Programmed timer recording is not executed E To program timer recording at another time or day press the SHIFT W button so that the next setting line blinks and repeat steps 6 to 11 If changing the HDR mode do so before programming the timer again End timer program setting e Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Press the
38. T MODE Open the main menu s lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt and 1 SRI me REC inei i 2 EXT REC END NORMAL set the sensor recording related menu switches ONT GEE END FF REC MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE ee Set to SENSOR or ALL to activate alarm recording 5 Ret MODE Setto SENSOR or ALL e When set to ALL both alarm recording and sensor 3 DURATON 4 TAPE END MODE recording will be performed e The SENSOR REC indication lights on the display 2 REC SPEED Select the alarm recording speed from the standard 2H mode or the extended EP 6H mode Turn the operating mode on to engage the Stop mode DURATION e When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s Set the sensor recording duration to 5 sec 10 sec ALARM IN terminal recording starts automatically in 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 120 sec 180 sec TAPE the specified recording mode 2H or 6H and the AL END to tape end or MANUAL for as long as alarm indication is lit The ALARM indication is shown on signals are input screen e After the specified recording duration expires The sensor recording time will be shorter than the recording stops specified value When the sensor recording time is set to MANUAL the alarm cue signal index code will As sensor recording starts from the Stop mode it takes several seconds before actual recording starts not be recorded correctly if sensor input lasts for less than 5 se
39. While pressing the LOCK button press the TIME MODE button LOCK is shown on the display indicating that the Operation Lock mode is engaged To unlock the VCR press the TIME MODE button while pressing the LOCK button The LOCK indication on the display disappears and the unit can now be operated normally To prevent unauthorized use detach this page and keep it in a safe place CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 4 1 2 1 3 1 4 Major Features ccccccccccecssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Periodical Maintenance ccccscceeseeeeees F Fe CAUMONS aradasatncandavacainstuinan aig Daily Inspection ciastnvientensanadetaamenspaneciwncenmiea 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 2 2 2 3 Front Panel cccccccccccececececececececscecenenenes DISDIOW a A EN Rear Panel acct cape wcsierendtcedenaincctoaceanavaesicaeen 3 CONNECTIONS 3 1 3 2 3 3 Connecting to a Camera ccseeeeeeeseeeees System Using Sequential Switcher Connecting the Rear Panel Input Output Terminal Connections cccseceeeeeeeeeee es 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 On Screen Display ccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeees Main Menu Display ccccsseseeesseeeeeeeees Date and Time Setting cccceeeeceeeee ees Hour Meter Display ccccscccseeeeeeeeees Alarm Input Power Loss Data Display Menu Switch Setting ce
40. ack speed mode set with the TIME MODE button e Shows the following indications in the Alarm Search mode During alarm search Shows the specified alarm number example AL12 During alarm scan Shows the alarm scan mode ALSC During date time search Shows the specified date and time example 2310 e Shows setting details in menu switch setting e When an error occurs the error indication E blinks if the menu switch lt WARNING gt on the lt F DISP gt screen is set to ON For error indications refer to page 53 O TIMER indication Lights during timer recording programming operation REPEAT indication When lt REPEAT REC gt in the lt VTR MODE gt menu is set to ON this indication is shown When lt TAPE END MODE gt in the lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt menu is set to STOP and the Repeat Record mode is engaged the REPEAT indication goes out if alarm recording or sensor recording takes place OVERLAP indication Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap Timer program number All programmed timer recording numbers light During timer recording the number of the program being recorded blinks When the timer recording ends this number goes out AL alarm indication Shown during alarm recording or sensor recording Blinks when alarm recording or sensor recording ends LOCK indication Lights when the operation lock function is activated AL R
41. anel s VIDEO IN Lin connector H Y C Inputs separate Y C video signals from the rear panel s Y C IN connector Selects the picture quality in the Play mode OFF Normal picture quality ON Enhanced detail reproduction However the S N ratio is degraded 23 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display VIDEO MODE V PULSE VCR s display I l LI ILI l VTR MODE CNT MEM SW POWER ON REC L LILI AUTO REC CHECK l LIL Li l l AUTO REW REPEAT PLAY 24 Sets whether or not the V pulse is added during ordinary playback 2H and 6H modes OFF V pulse is not added Normally set to this position ON V pulse is added e When a camera synchronized with the power supply is switched with a switcher the picture may be distorted at the switching point In this case set this switch to ON This locks the monitor preventing the picture distortion at switching points only in the 2 6H mode e V pulse is always added in the Still mode and Timelapse mode Sets the mode during timelapse recording OFF Records in the normal timelapse mode timelapse recording with the SP heads ON Records in the HDR timelapse mode timelapse recording with the EP heads Refer to page 28 Sets whether or not the counter memory function is activated OFF The co
42. ape s safety tab REC TAB has been removed NAC OBH is returned e When REC PAUSE FAH CBH is sent in the Record mode the Record Pause mode is engaged e When STOP 3FH is sent in the Record mode the Stop mode is engaged 15 REC PAUSE CBH Engages Record Pause mode The VCR returns ACK OAH If the cassette tape s safety tab has been removed NAC OBH is returned e To re start recording transmit REC FAH CARH e To cancel Record Pause transmit STOP 8FH The VCR will enter the Stop mode After transmitting commands VISS FWD 16 or VISS REV 17 transmit the appropriate numeric data 1 byte ASCII codes from 30H to 39H and the data input command 40H ASCII codes 30H 39H correspond with the numbers 0 9 ie 0 30H 1 31H 9 39H Each byte of numeric data and the data input command should be transmitted separately with ACK OAH confirmation from the VCR after each transmission Transmit the commands 16 and 17 in the Stop mode 16 VISS FWD BOH To advance the tape in the forward search mode to the designated alarm input point The alarm point s 2 byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command 17 VISS REV B1H To reverse the tape in the reverse search mode to the designated alarm input point The alarm point s 2 byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command Eg To search for the 3rd alarm input point from the current
43. ause a head cleaning tape alone cannot clean the entire tape transport mechanism this should also be inspected periodically to prevent any problems that could result from a sudden failure As replacement and adjustment of parts require advanced skills and specialized equipment please contact the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC authorized service agent for servicing Monitoring Usage Time The total operation time reached by an ordinary home VCR in 5 or 6 years may be reached by a professional VCR in as few as 5 or 6 months Therefore it is important that the total hours of operation be carefully monitored An hour meter in the on screen display see page 20 shows the accumulated time In the chart below the hours accumulated in each month are shown in relation to the number of hours used per day Times shown in the shaded area indicate that maintenance should be performed 22 ay Periodic Maintenance Check or replace the following mechanical parts according to the running time Drum ass y including heads Pinch rollers Drive parts A Cleaning O Check or replace as required Replace e Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the operating environment and usage The information above should be used as a reference guide Replace the built in lithium battery approximately every two years 1 3 Precautions Handling and storage place E Avoid using th
44. ay position E Character size E Power backup Alarm E Alarm input E Camera switching output E Accessory Month day year hours minutes seconds recording mode alarm input data power loss data Variable 16H Approx two years may be less depending on the operating environment Input at ground level Negative pulse output 5 msec Open collector output Power cord x 1 Outer dimensions ff an 360 370 E TE Unit mm Design and specifications subject to change without notice 67 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED JVC is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD JVC is a registered trademark in Japan the U S A the U K and many other countries 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Printed in Japan SL96174 d4Aq04d003d ALLASSVO OACIA NO0606 HS
45. ble below for details Type of recording Operation of Tape recorded in the 2H SP mode or Tape recorded in the 6H EP mode or the REW and FF the ordinary Timelapse mode the HDR Timelapse mode buttons Press the button once 7 times 2H SP speed latch 21 times the 6H EP speed latch Press the PLAY button to restore the Press the PLAY button to restore the normal play mode normal play mode Hold the button pressed 7 times 2H SP speed 13 times the 6H EP speed for more than 2 seconds Release the button to restore the normal Release the button to restore the normal play mode play mode e Latch Even if the button is released shuttle search continues During shuttle search no sound is output 48 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U TIMELAPSE EJECT OPERATE OPERATE Cc HDR mm TRACKING TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNTRESET V LOCK OO 0 0 m SET button SET button REW button FF button SEARCH button SHIFT gt button 7 4 Alarm Search Date and Time Search There are three different ways you can search a tape position When the SEARCH button is pressed the Search mode is engaged Each time the SEARCH button is pressed the Search mode changes e Once alarm search To search the start of an alarm recording Twice alarm scan To play back around the start of each alarm recording for several seconds Three times date time searc
46. can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs as well as the hour meter drum rotating time by selecting the desired item in the main menu The date time setting screen menu switch setting screen for each application and timer recording program setting screen can also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu Date time setting menu switch setting and hour meter can be checked on the VCR s display as well SHIFT V button SHIFT gt button MENU button SET button SET button Main menu screen LOCK Cursor ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER OTHER Contents of the main menu items Mi CLOCK SET VCR s display 5 Displays the date time setting screen Set the clock before operating the VCR refer to page 19 E ONSCREENTSF DISP MODE VCR s display 5 Let s you choose whether or not to display on screen display items brightness selection REC indicator and warning indicator E VIDEO VTR MODE VCR s display u id a For VCR operation settings such as V Pulse ON OFF HDR recording counter memory function and repeat recording playback E SRI EXT MODE VCR s display 4r E For setting series recording or automatic recording with an external signal E ALARM SENSOR MODE VCR s display 41557 For setting alarm recording or sensor recording
47. conds When sensor recording duration is set with an external switcher set the sensor recording duration 6 To stop sensor recording and clear the ALARM indication press the RESET CANCEL button to MANUAL e In this case even if the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt is set to STOP the operation executed at TAPE END MODE end of the tape is determined by the setting of the Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly lt AUTO REW gt or lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch in the engaged when the tape ends during sensor lt VTR MODES menu recording e When set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged at tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is To release the Sensor Record mode set the lt REC MODE gt menu switch in lt ALARM SENSOR MODEs to OFF or ALARM set e When set to OFF VCR operation is determined by During playback there may be some noise or the repeat recording or auto rewind setting picture distortion at the point where one sensor aie oiherimeniewiicies recording stops and another starts This is nota E Setting the alarm buzzer malfunction E Set the menu switch lt AL SENSOR IN gt in When a new alarm is input during sensor lt BUZZER gt to ON to sound the alarm buzzer during recording sensor recording restarts trom that point sensor recording E Setting the on screen brightness and display items Select the monitor display setting with the menu swi
48. ctional command is received in the 1st byte of the transmitted command In this case it is not necessary to input CLEAR Check whether the transmitted command is acceptable to the VCR or not 3 Commands reference chart VCR control commands VCR setting commands a OPERATE ON OFF 58 E Recording playback mode PLAY REV PLAY 58 MODE SHIFT STOP 58 MODE FF REW 58 E Timelapse VCR operation mode TIMER ON OFF 58 TL STATUS SET OPE ON OFF 58 E Date and time setting EJECT 58 DATE SET F FIELD STEP 58 TIME SET R FIELD STEP 58 i E Timer programming REC CHECK 58 PRG CLK 8 REC REC PAUSE SHIFT VISS FWD REV 58 e VISS SEARCH 59 E On screen setting ON SCREEN ON OFF ON SCREEN SELECT POS V POS H E Others AL PL RESET COUNT RESET Commands for VCR status verification Page Byte returned Return codes from VCR from VCR 61 COUNT CODE DEVICE TYPE 61 oon VTR INQ 61 NAK PL AL COUNT SENSE 61 ERROR HOUR METER SENSE 6 CASSETTE OUT TL STATUS SENS 6 bytes ARNET STATUS SENSE 5 bytes NOT TARGET DATE SENSE 6 bytes ALARM INPUT TIME SENSE 6 bytes O1 O1 C1 GQ QH A Others JVC TABLE 1 ON OFF 63 10 APPENDIXES 10 1 Tape Reel Counter Tape Remaining Time Table The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each record playback speed mode when a T 120 tape is used Since actual tape remaining time may differ from the values in the table below use these values fo
49. ding can be programmed for a specified date The holiday setting has priority over the program timer setting SHIFTY button SHIFT amp button MENU button ET TIMER button SET button SET button Notes e Timer programming is not possible if the date and time are not set If you select program timer or holiday setting from the main menu when the date and time have not been set the clock setting screen opens Set the date and time e Do not try to program the regular timer or holiday timer when the Timer Record mode is engaged To do so you must first release the Timer Record mode by pressing the TIMER button Preparation E Make sure all equipment is connected correctly E Check the current time E Load a cassette with safety tab in place If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off the operating mode is switched on automatically auto operate on function Timer Recording Program Setting Main menu screen E Timer recording programming for the specified day of the week MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET Turn on the VCR and monitor and engage the Stop mode HOUR METER OTHER Press the MENU button The main menu is shown on the monitor Select the HDR mode VIDEO VTR MODE screen Press the SHIFT W button to move the cursor to lt VIDEO VTR VIDEO MODE MODE gt on the main menu Then press the
50. e display and the Pause mode is engaged If the VCR remains in the Record Pause mode for about 3 minutes the head drum stops rotating to protect the tape Although the Record Pause mode remains engaged there may be some distortion in the picture at the recording transition when you start recording again To start recording again Press the PLAY button gt The record pause indicator on the display s _ goes out and the Recording mode is engaged To stop recording Press the STOP button The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged 30 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U EJECT OPERATE ON SCREEN amp D P MENU MODE FHoLE OPERATE button To check the recording To check recording in the Timelapse mode the recording duration must be equivalent to at least 8 seconds at 2H SP or 6H EP speed Recording check cannot be performed correctly if the recording duration is too short Example In the 960 hour normal timelapse mode the recording duration shoud be 64 minutes or more During recording check the audio signal is not output E Press the REC CHECK button during recording The tape is automatically played back in reverse for about 5 seconds then the Play mode is engaged to allow you to check recording After the sequence has played back the recording mode is automatically re engaged at the point where the recording was interrupted e During playback i
51. e the normal screen 4_ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 5 Alarm Input Power Loss Data Display The dates and times of up to 8 alarm inputs or 4 power losses failures can be displayed MENU CLOCK SET Turn on the VCR and monitor iocorvia poe OF SRI EXT MODE Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the ALARM SENSOR MODE monitor BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on lt OTHER gt POUR METER Cursor indication Press the SET button to display the lt OTHER gt screen MENU button A J5 SET button Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on the item you want to display ALARM LIST or POWER LOSS LIST Alarm power loss list screen OTHER 6 Press the SET button to display the alarm or power loss list 1 ALARM IN LIST e Alarm list Up to 8 alarms are shown When 9 or more ee PONER LOSS EEST alarms are input the most recent data will replace the earliest data beginning with the second item e Power loss list Up to 4 power losses are shown When 5 or more power losses are input the mostrecent data will replace the earliest data beginning with the second item MENU button 4e J D ISET button l Press the MENU button three times to restore the normal Alarm list screen screen ALARM IN e Press the MENU button once to restore the lt OTHER gt om First alarm screen and press once more to restore the main menu 44 30 Last alarm
52. e unit in places subject to the following conditions e extreme heat or cold strong magnetic fields do not use a transceiver within 2 meters of this unit high humidity dust and soil vibrations variations in temperature Use this unit in horizontal flat position only To avoid overheating the unit do not block ventilation slots or stack the units If the internal temperature rises too high the tape may be damaged Condensation m Condensation When cold beer is poured into a glass water drops appear on the glass s surface This phenomenon is called condensation When condensation occurs on the VCR s head drum and tape guides it may damage the tape m Condensation occurs in the following cases e When the VCR is moved from a cold place to a warm place e n a room that has just been heated or in an area directly exposed to a cooler e When there is excessive humidity Head drum Video tape E Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause mode for a long time as this may damage the tape After about 3 minutes this unit automatically enters the Stop mode E Handle the unit carefully e Do not place anything heavy on the unit a monitor etc A malfunction may occur e Do not put any foreign substance into the cassette loading slot e Avoid violent shocks to the recording chassis during transportation Remove the cassette tape from the unit for transportation E Turn off the power to sa
53. es on Timer Recording E If you make a mistake when programming or no program is set and the TIMER button is pressed the TIMERlindication blinks for about 10 seconds and a warning buzzer sounds if lt WARNINGs in the lt BUZZER gt menu is set to ON Dd Perform programming for timer recording E if programmed data overlap When the TIMER button is pressed the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged and the OVERLAP indication blinks for about 10 seconds then lights However if program timer settings and holiday timer settings overlap the OVERLAP indication is not shown In this case the holiday timer setting has priority The OVERLAP indication is not shown when a daily timer recording program overlaps with another program even during program timer setting The program with the earlier start time has priority Dd Check the program contents With program timer settings the program with the earlier program time has priority E When more than one timer recording is programmed v e The preset programs are executed consecutively beginning with the program with the earliest start time The number of the program being executed blinks Program numbers are not displayed for holiday timer recording programs E When the timer recording mode is engaged after the start time has passed When a power failure occurs within the set times and power is restored Vv e Timer recording starts within the set time
54. eseeeeeeeeees Contents of Menu Switches 888 5 PREPARATION 5 1 5 2 Cassette Loading Unloading 006 Recording Playback Speed Mode SIC IEC1IOM canera saran Aaa A 6 RECORDING 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 Switch Setting During Recording Recording Basic Operation ccccceee Timer Recording sscccseeeeceeseeeeeeeeeees e Timer Recording Program Setting e Holiday Timer Recording Setting e Canceling Changing Timer Recording Program 1fccaseoiabindoostidoaduntaceiernporsindesigeeiuas e Notes on Timer Recording 0 00 Alarm Recording cccccccccsseeeeseeeeeseeeeeenes Sensor Recording eeeeceeceeaseeeeeeeeeeeeees Series Recording csseeecceceeseeeeeeeeseneeees Repeat Recording ncccedzscnccoraecacstackarnedweqente Recording with External VCR Activation IOI ll AE E E EPE EE How to Restore Recording After Power FAUTO oes suisse EAE ES 6 10 External Timer Recording 0ceee 6 11 Tape End BUZZET sisieiannrsnronicsaioiiisa 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK FE VSD Al AON csere 46 7 2 PIAYVOACK wisseccenndacsweensssncedanecaccssaxanageaeadene piace 46 7 3 Special Effects Playback c cccccceeeeees 47 e Still Field Advance Reverse Playback 47 e Shuttle Search cncvcensaraadsunthsianucenedxsusbeansuns 48 7 4 Alarm Search Date and Time Search
55. fficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in Le symbole de l clair a lint rieur d un triangle quilat ral est destin a alerter utilisateur sur la pr sence d une tension dangereuse non isol e dans le boitier du produit Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer lectrocution de personnes Le point d exclamation a l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est destin a alerter l utilisateur sur la presence d op rations d entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This unit should be used with 120 V AC only CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source NOTE The rating plate serial number plate is on the rear of the unit INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used i
56. for the start time blinks Press the SET button to set the hour of the start time to 21 and press the SHIFT B button Minute for the start time blinks Press the SET button to set the minute of the start time to 00 and press the SHIFT B button Hour for the stop time blinks 6 Press the SET button to set the hour of the stop time to gt eee EES is shown for the items after STOP the DAY on the 8th line changes to the next day of the week SAT automatically and is shown for START Press the SHIFT W button so that the day of the week on the 8th line blinks Press the SET button to set the day of the week to MON and press the SHIFT B button three times Hour for the stop time blinks 9 Press the SET button to set the hour of the stop time to 8 In the same way press the SHIFT B button and SET button to set the minute of the stop time to 00 the recording speed to H D 48 and PGM to RPT End timer program setting Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Press the TIMER button The TIMERlindication and program number 7 light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode 33 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording E Programming timer reco
57. h To search for a recording made at a specified date and time Press the SEARCH button four times to cancel the Search mode Note on date time search Recording duration is especially important with timelapse recordings If the duration is too short date time search will not function correctly The recording duration must be equivalent to at least 5 seconds at Standard 2H or EP 6H speed Example In the 960 hour normal timelapse mode the recording time should be 40 minutes or more Alarm search A specified alarm recording is searched and the Stop mode Alarm search setting screen is engaged Amia 01 Alarm number Press the SEARCH button once in the Stop mode a aca 01 99 The VCR enters the Alarm Search mode and the Control or reel counter top Me arainn alarm search setting screen is shown on the monitor recording to be rS l i cued enter the alarm The AL01 indication blinks in the record playback number with respect speed mode indication section on the display to the current tape To cancel the Alarm Search mode press the position in the SEARCH button three times forward or reverse direction Specify the alarm recording you want to search Press the SET or SET button to specify an alarm number from 01 to 99 The specified alarm number is shown on the monitor VCR s displa itd and the VCR s display The alarm number is not HEE
58. h lt TAPE END gt BUZZER 5 oN i ON 1 TAPE END et to ON in lt BUZZERP gt to ON 7 2 AL SENSOR IN e If lt CNT TAPE ENDs gt in the lt SRI EXT MODE gt menu 3 WARN I NG is set to any position except OFF the buzzer sounds na when the reel counter value is reached 2 RS232C B RATE M The buzzer continues to sound To stop the buzzer sound set the menu switch lt TAPE END gt to OFF perform another operation such as pressing the REW button or press the OPERATE button E During repeat recording and auto rewind the buzzer sounds for about 2 seconds Shown only when the SA K97U is installed 45 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK STOP button Jvc GREW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF amp lt il gt Pr _ reLD REV HDR indicator PLAY button Playback mode indicator yy OPERATE indicator T 2 IO l Ei OPERATE button TRACKING V LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNTRE OOO0OWOO0O foanecanodca EET VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U TIME MODE button 7 2 Playback 7 1 Preparation Connection Connect the output connectors on the rear panel correctly Menu switch setting Set the menu switches in lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt as required E DETAIL Factory setting OFF Set to ON to improve reproduction of picture detail However the S N ratio will be degraded E V PULSE Factory setting OFF Set to ON
59. he Stop mode The Date Time Search mode is engaged and the date time search setting screen is shown on the monitor td 0100 is shown on the VCR s display To cancel the Date Time Search mode press the SEARCH button once Press the SET or SET button to set the date you want to search 01 31 3 Press the SHIFT gt button so that hour blinks ce 4 Press the SET button to set the hour you want to search 00 23 5 Press the FF button or REW button The VCR fast forwards or rewinds the tape from the current position to search the specified date and time When the recording is located the Stop mode is engaged The Date Time Search mode is canceled e During date time search the month day hour and minute which are being searched are shown on screen e Ifthe specified date and time cannot be found and the tape ends the Date Time Search mode is canceled and the Stop mode is engaged Notes e If the specified date and time is near the start of an alarm recording the date time search may not be successful e If the specified date time is the same as the timer recording start time the VCR may not operate correctly e Date time search cannot be executed if no date and time are available in the search direction 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK 7 5 Repeat Playback The tape is automatically rewound and played back Auto rewind repeatedl
60. he menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the lt SRI EXT MODES screen is set signals are output when the specified tape reel counter value is exceeded e Outputs a 12 V signal during recording When the tape ends or the specified counter value is passed a 0 V GND level signal is output e When the tape ends during auto repeat recording or auto rewind recording 0 V signal is output for about 2 seconds e Connect an external alarm or buzzer via an external interface e To cancel the output press the EJECT button PLAY button FF button or REW button COM common ground terminal Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected unit WARNING OUT warning signal output terminal Outputs warning signals 12 V when a tape running or mechanism problem occurs CLOCK RESET IN clock reset input terminal Connect to a master clock or another SR 9090U s CLOCK RESET OUT terminal When the clock reset signal is input the time is automatically synchronized with the master clock or another SR 9090U s clock However the time difference between VCRs should be within 30 seconds When the clock reset signal is input the clock in this unit is reset as shown below e When the seconds value is 29 or less the minutes value is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0 eg 12 34 29 gt 12 34 00 e When the seconds value is 30 or more the second value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased by one
61. he menu switch setting screen press the MENU button twice e The specified setting value is stored in the VCR s memory and retained even if the operating power is turned off e For details on menu switch items refer to pages 23 to 26 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display The higher the numeric value the brighter the display The brightness is shown on the line under the setting value 0 black indication 30 7m 70 i kkkkkkk VCR s display 100 white indication C 1 ooo I Sets whether or not the year month and day are shown on screen ON Shown OFF Not shown Sets whether or not the time is shown ON Shown OFF Not shown Sets whether or not the recording speed mode is shown on screen ON Shown OFF Not shown Sets whether or not the number of alarms is shown on screen ON Shown OFF Not shown POWER Sets whether or not the number of power losses is shown on screen LOSS CNT ON Shown OFF Not shown Sets whether or not the REC indicator lights in the Record mode ON Lights OFF Does not light Sets whether or not a warning indication error code display is shown when a problem occurs ON Shown OFF Not shown VIDEO MODE LINE Selects input video signals Y C LINE Inputs composite video signals from the rear p
62. ies recording As the tape in each VCR reaches the end the next unit in the series will automatically start recording m Automatic re start of recording after a power failure E Time adjust function With the IN OUT terminal for time adjustment the time difference can be set to 0 with multiple SR 9090Us connected adjustment time 00 00 12 00 Digital hour meter display Repeat playback recording Alarm recording tape end and warning electronic buzzer Recording control with external activation signal Counter end function External timer connection Summer time compensation function Wired remote control optional Used when an optional SA K97U RS 232C interface board is installed E RS 232C control The SR 9090U can be controlled via a personal computer Operation status can be monitored on the computer 1_INTRODUCTION 1 2 Periodical Maintenance This VCR incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt over time and ultimately deteriorate and wear out Over long periods of use dirt and dust accumulates on the heads drums and tape transport mechanisms Dust which penetrates the VCR especially during outdoor use also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing poor contact between tape and heads This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels To prevent wear and deterioration clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape However bec
63. ignal is input in the Stop mode Stop Timer Recording Standby or Operating Off mode the Record mode is automatically engaged Time date generator Superimposes date month year hour minute and second on the image during recording Also allows you to display the number of alarms alarm time and the number of the power failures on a monitor Timer recording function Up to 8 programs can be set for daily weekly or weekday timer recording You can also set timer recording for up to 16 days a year by specifying the date holidays for example E Tape position search function You can automatically search the start of an alarm recording or search for a recording made at a specified date and time E Recording check function Recording conditions quality can be checked at any time during recording by pressing the recording check button E Operation lock system The secret operation lock system prevents an accidental or deliberate interference with VCR operation m Camera switching signal output terminal E Warning function Error indications are shown on the front panel display Error warnings include condensation and problems with cassette loading cassette unloading or the rotating system operation mode E Operating mode off video throughout function Even when the operating mode is off the camera s EE input can be output from the VCR E Series recording function Two or more SR 9090U can be connected for extended long term ser
64. ilable head cleaning tape Ifthe picture rough or disappears quality is still unsatisfactory consult your local JVC dealer Use a tape on which sound is recorded No sound is heard during Are you recording in a timelapse playback mode If so soundis not recorded During alarm scan no sound is output Recording is impossible Has the cassette safety tab been Paste a piece of cellophane tape over removed the hole Timer recording is not working Is the clock set correctly Is the Check again timer properly programmed Is the TIMER indication lit Check it again The clock cannot be set Is the TIMER indication lit Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out Tape running sound is heard in During recording and playback the If you feel it is too noisy install the VCR the Record Play FF and REW VCR s motor and rotary heads are in a rack modes running The sound this generates is normal and not a malfunction The time date is not shown Is the clock set Set the clock Is the lt ON SCREEN MODE gt Set the lt ON SCREEN MODE gt menu menu switch set to OFF switch to ON Auto REW and repeat recording Is the lt TAPE END MODE gt menu Set the lt TAPE END MODE gt menu are not possible during switch in lt ALARM SENSOR switch to OFF recording Camera image is not switched Is the lt CAMERA SW gt menu switch When setting the camera switching timing on
65. imelapse playback 1 Timelapse recording 2H SP 6H EP playback 0 Search X7 or X13 1 Search X21 SENSE D7H is set to 1 showing the warning status In this case release the warning via the RS 232C with the CLEAR 56H To release it on the VCR turn the OPERATE button off and on again 10 ALARM INPUT 06H SR 9090U return code This is returned when an alarm signal is input during recording 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 4 Others Input data correction Error cancellation These are return codes from the SR 9090U Error related codes only 1 ERROR 02H This is returned when commands of more than 1 byte are transmitted to the VCR and an illegal command is received in the 2nd byte or later of the transmitted command In this status no command can be accepted and only STATUS SENSE will be returned To restore normal operation transmit CLEAR ERROR 41H or CLEAR 56H to the VCR CLEAR ERROR 41H Used to cancel previously transmitted 1 byte numeric data when inputting numeric data such as search point Also used to cancel error status CLEAR 56H Clears the whole command Cancels the current status and stops the VCR Also cancels the error status Eg After setting the recording playback mode to L24H 32H is mistakenly transmitted Cancel 32H with 41H and input 33H instead TxD_ 7EH a AXD 2 NAK OBH VCR will return this code when non defined or non fun
66. in the VCR Ww ee Hold the board as shown in the illustration and secure it IN Wire not used using the screws removed previously in step 2 NB bs C9 Screws 5 Connect the VCR s wire to the SA K97U s connector e Check the direction of the connector and connect it e Press both ends of the connector to firmly connect it 6 Replace the top cover on the VCR and secure it with the four screws previously removed in step 1 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 9 2 SA K97U Specifications 9 pin connector specifications omno Some omoro orooro ef O 9 ORWND Signal ground Data set ready VTR CPU Output level ON 5 V or more OFF 5 V or less Data format E Mode Non synchronized E Character length 8 bits E Data rate 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 bps switched with on screen menu switch set to 9600 bps before shipment E Parity check No E Stop bit 1 bit 0 SPACE MARX Start bit D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 Ds De D7 Stop bit 06 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 9 3 SA K97U RS 232C Protocol amp Commands RS 232C protocol This VCR is provided with JVC basic table commands in addition to the JVC table 1 commands shown below The commands in the shaded area in the table below are contained in both the JVC table 1 and JVC basic table The
67. incendie ou d electrocution ne pas utiliser d autres sources d alimentation electrique REMARQUE La plaque d identification num ro de s rie se trouve sur le panneau arri re de l appareil WARNING The battery used in the SR 9090U must be replaced by a JVC authorized service dealer only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par le ministre des Communications OPERATION LOCK By engaging the operation lock system LOCK you can prevent accidental or deliberate interference with recording operation or power supply When this function is activated all operation buttons are disabled However you can still control the recorder with the remote control REC STOP REC EJECT OPERATE CHECK A mimi G IREW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF amp m LLI ON SCREEN qa TRACKING V Li TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNTRESET OO al OCK SS go Sse sa EVs FIELD ADV LOCK indicator LOCK button TIME MODE button Engage the mode you want to lock such as the Rec or Play mode
68. ing recording Alarm signal input Alarm signal input recording An index code VISS is recorded at the start point of the alarm recording as an alarm cue signal During alarm recording a 12 V signal is output from the rear panel s ALARM REC OUT terminal If a new alarm signal is input during alarm recording alarm recording restarts from that point 38 6 RECORDING 6 4 Alarm Recording Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel s alarm input terminal Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on Open the main menu s lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt and set the alarm recording related menu switches REC MODE Set to ALARM or ALL to activate alarm recording e When set to ALL both alarm recording and sensor recording will be performed e The ALARM indication lights on the display REC SPEED Select the alarm recording speed from the 2H SP mode or the 6H EP mode DURATION Set the alarm recording duration to 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 120 sec 180 sec TAPE END to tape end or MANUAL for as long as alarm signals are input When the alarm recording time is set to MANUAL the alarm cue signal index code will not be recorded correctly if alarm input lasts for less than 5 seconds When alarm recording duration is set with an external switcher set the alarm recording duration to MANUAL TAPE END MODE Selects whether or not
69. ion Shows the standard SP mode or extended EP mode during recording playback During ordinary timelapse recording playback the SP indication is shown The EP indication is shown during recording in the HDR High Density Record mode or during playback of a tape section recorded in the HDR mode Tape counter clock indication e Shows the current time hour minute second tape control counter 00H 00M 00S 23H 59M 59S or tape reel counter 0 9999 when the operating mode is on The display can be selected with the DISPLAY button Shows the current time when the operating mode is off When a cassette is ejected the tape control counter and tape reel counter are reset automatically e When the cassette is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function the tape control counter and tape reel counter are reset e The control and reel counter counts slowly inthe Timelapse mode e Inthe timelapse mode the control counter shows the time equivalent to that shown when atape is played back in the 2H or 6H mode Example The control counter advances 1 second for about 8 minutes in the 960H ordinary timelapse mode e During date time search setting and operation td is shown in place of the seconds e Shows the setting item during menu switch setting po Ly Jt is Recording playback speed display e Normally shows the recording playb
70. l connected VCRs Connect the last VCR s video and audio output connectors to Ola the monitor s video and audio input connectors Audio input signal Video input signal First VCR gt VCR Third VCR First VCR Rear panel SRI EXT MODE SRI EXT REC EXT REC END CNT TAPE END ALARM SENSOR MODE REC MOD OFF REC SPEED DURAT ION TAPE END MODE E Normally the next VCR starts recording when the tape ends If the menu switch counter end output function is on a series recording signal is output when the selected tape reel counter value is passed andthe next VCR starts recording Select the counter end value from 500 1000 9500 with the lt CNT TAPE END gt menu switch e The tape reel counter value from the beginning of the tape to the end is about 5800 on a T 120 cassette tape Reter to page 64 Audio output Video output Press the MENU button to restore the normal screen Load cassettes with safety tab in place in all connected VCRs W To use the counter end output function set the counter to the tape reel counter display with the ees DISPLAY button Monitor TV When a cassette is loaded the counter is reset to 0000 Start recording on the first VCR
71. lts use a T 120 tape Auto operate on Auto play When a cassette is loaded the oprating mode When a cassette with no erasure prevention tab is loaded automatically turns on and the cassette indication playback starts automatically appears Unloading E Press the EJECT button The cassette is ejected If the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged The tape reel counter is reset to 0000 TIMER indication is shown on the display the If the operating mode is not on when the EJECT button cassette will not be ejected when the EJECT button is is pressed operating mode is automatically switched on pressed and the cassette is ejected Once the cassette is To unload the cassette press the TIMER button to unloaded the operating mode turns off again release the Timer Recording Standby mode then automatically press the EJECT button 2 5 PREPARATION 5 2 Recording Playback Speed Mode Selection VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U REC TOP REC at CHECK HDR indicator Record playback speed TIME MODE buttons indication Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on Select whether or not the HDR mode is engaged with the lt HDR gt menu switch on the lt VITR MODE gt screen When the During HDR recording or HDR playback the HDR indicator lights Select the Record or Playback speed with the TIME MODE button Refer to the table below The selected recording o
72. m recording or to reset the alarm input data or power loss power failure data For details refer to pages 21 and 39 e Resets the seconds in the currently displayed time to 00 when pressed together with the CNT RESET button except in menu setting mode When the seconds value is 29 or less the minutes value is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0 eg 12 34 29 12 34 00 When the seconds value is 30 or more the seconds value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased by one e g 12 34 30 12 35 00 MENU button Press to display the date time timer program and various other menu setting screens as well as the hour meter on the monitor Press again to cancel the menu or hour meter display 10 TIME MODE SET buttons e Use to select the recording and playback speed mode Available recording playback speed modes vary depending on the setting of menu switch lt HDR gt on the lt VTR MODE gt screen Each time these buttons are pressed the recording playback speed mode changes as follows The recording playback speed mode is shown on the display HDR recording OFF HDR recording ON 2H Standard 2H Standard 6H 3x 6H 3x 24H 24 hour SP timelapse 24H 24 hour EP timelapse 48H 48 hour SP timelapse 48H 48 hour EP timelapse 72H 72 hour SP timelapse 72H 72 hour EP timelapse 120H 120 hour EP timelapse 168H 168 hour EP timelapse 240H 240 hour EP timelapse 480H 480 hou
73. mode engaged when externally activated automatic OPE OFF recording ends NORMAL The Stop mode is engaged OPE OFF The Stop mode is engaged and the operating power mode is turned off CNT TAPE END Outputs a tape end signal from the rear panel s TAPE END OUT terminal when the tape reaches the set tape reel counter value during recording During series recording a series recording signal is output to a connected VCR for continuous recording OFF The counter end output function is disabled 500 A tape end signal is output when the set tape reel counter value is reached during recording A buzzer sounds when the menu switch 9500 lt END BUZ gt on the lt BUZZER IN OUT gt is set to ON For more information on the relationship between the tape reel counter value and the tape remaining time refer to page 64 ALARM REC MODE Selects the alarm recording or sensor recording function SENSOR e Alarm recording When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s MODE ALARM IN terminal during recording the mode switches to the 2H SP or 6H EP recording mode for realtime recording of the alarm event e Sensor recording When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal in the Stop mode Stop mode Timer Recording Standby or Operating Off mode recording starts in the 2H SP or 6H EP mode OFF Alarm or sensor recording is not executed ALARM Alarm recording is executed SENSOR Sensor recording is execu
74. n accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERA TION dans le manuel d instructions Ces symboles ne sont utilis s qu aux Etats Unis AVERTISSEMENT POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER L APPAREIL A L HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE Ce magn toscope ne doit tre utilise que sur du courant alternatif en 120 V ATTENTION Afin d eviter tout resque d
75. n Press the MENU button to show the main menu on the monitor MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER OLIDAY SET HOUR METER OTHER HOLIDAY SET screen HOLIDAY SET START STOP SPD PGM HOLIDAY SET START STOP 00 00T00 00 2 Set HDR to OFF Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on the main menu s lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt Then press the SET button Set lt HDR gt on lt VIDEO VTR MODES to OFF with the SET button 3 Press the MENU button to restore the main menu screen Call the lt HOLIDAY SET gt screen e Press the SHIFT W button to select lt HOLIDAY SET gt in the main menu and press the SET button Press the SET button to set the hour of the start time to 0 and press the SHIFT B button Minute for the start time blinks Press the SET button to set the minute of the start time to 00 and press the SHIFT button Hour for the stop time blinks 6 Press the SET button to set the hour of the stop time to 00 and press the SHIFT B button T is shown at the beginning of the stop time When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the same as the start time the stop time is assumed to be the next day and T is added to the beginning of the stop time Press the SHIFT gt
76. n the Recording Check mode check the picture to ensure that the recording is satisfactory If the signals are not recorded properly the built in head cleaner cleans the heads and recording continues In this case the error code E 09 is shown on the display for about 10 seconds REC CHECK button During recording Normal Recording Recording check Defective Error code E 09 is Auto head _ Recording shown for 10 seconds cleaning If the recording speed is as shown below the VCR cleans the heads automatically and continues recording whenever continuous 24 hour recording is performed Normal timelapse mode 72H or more HDR timelapse mode 240H or more Images recorded during the cleaning period may be unstable due to the interference with the servo control This is not a malfunction Note e When a tape recorded in this unit is played back on another VCR except another SR 9090U noise may appear in the picture 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording This unit is provided with 2 different setting screens for timer recording program one allows you to specify the day of week the other allows you to specify a date a holiday for example You can select the desired setting screen from the main menu screen e Program timer setting Day of the week Sun to Sat timer recording program and daily timer recording program are available for up to 8 programs e Holiday setting Timer recor
77. nfirmation from the VCR after each transmission 2 ON SCREEN SELECT 74H Switches the on screen display items POS V 73H Moves the on screen indication in the vertical direction POS H 75H Moves the on screen indication in the horizontal direction E Other commands 1 AL PL RESET E1H When transmitted during alarm recording the recording mode switches back to the previous mode The VCR s AL indication goes off Transmit again after AL indicator goes off to reset the alarm power loss memory 2 COUNT RESET E2H Resets the tape counter to 0000 60 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 3 Commands for VCR status verification When the command is sent the VCR returns the corresponding information 1 DATE SENSE BEH The VCR returns the currently set month day and year as 6 bytes Each byte has a value of 30H to 39H 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9 Example For Oct 14 1998 the VCR returns 31H 30H 31H 34H 39H and 38H 2 TIME SENSE BFH The VCR returns the currently set hour minute and second as 6 bytes Each byte has a value of 30H to 39H 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9 Example For 15 30 45 the VCR returns 31H 35H 33H 30H 34H and 35H 3 COUNT CODE DOH VCR returns the counter data beginning with the 4th digit from the right in 4 bytes ASCII codes 30H 39H correspond with the numbers 0 9 eg 1234 31H 32H 33H 34H 4 DEVICE TYP
78. o 00 by pressing the CNT RESET button while pressing the RESET CANCEL button e For 30 or more the seconds value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased by one Notes e If the power plug has been disconnected from an AC outlet for a long time make sure the set time is correct before using the unit Clock time may be affected by environmental factors e When the built in backup battery capacity is low the error indication E 10 appears on the display Contact your local JVC dealer to replace the built in battery Standard time 1 Set the clock to the actual time When daylight savings start set the lt SUMMER TIME gt item to ON e The time advances one hour on the display 4 4 Hour Meter Display Drum rotation time is displayed on the monitor s screen and the VCR s display in the form of an hour meter Use this data to schedule maintenance Main menu screen MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET OTHER Jb SET button Hour meter screen HOUR METER DRUM ON VCR s display 20 1 Turn on the VCR and monitor Press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on the lt HOUR METER gt on the main menu Press the SET button to show the hour meter drum rotating time on the monitor Press the MENU button twice to restor
79. ol tape counter or VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER reel tape counter REC Press the CNT RESET button at the position where you want to stop the tape The counter is set to OOHOOm00s or 0000 M Execute recording or playback Engage the Stop mode and press the FF or REW TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNTRESET FE QJ L button When the counter reaches 00H00m0O2 or 0000 CNT RESET button the Stop mode is automatically engaged DISPLAY button Note e Repeat record play auto rewind and alarm search alarm scan date and time search have priority over the counter memory function 51 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U TIMELAPSE REC STOP REC REW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF amp aus ald TRACKING V LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNTRESET GODO OO OO FIELD PREV m FIELD ADV oo V LOCK buttons TRACKING buttons 7 7 Tracking V Lock Adjustment When noise appears in the picture in the When a picture moves up and down in the Play Field Advance mode Still mode and Timelapse Play mode Tracking adjustment is possible in the following modes Press either the V LOCK button to minimize vertical e 2H SP 6H EP and timelapse play mode jitter e Field advance play E Press either the TRACKING button until picture noise is eliminated or minimized To return to the Tracking Preset mode press the and bu
80. position TXD Time RXD Search stan LOTH or OSH The VCR starts search after returning ACK When the specified point is reached the VCR returns COMPLETION 01H If the end or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point the VCR returns NOT TARGET 05H Sending either the 30H 30H or 30H 31H command will cause the VCR to search for the 1st alarm input point 08 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command 18 transmit the appropriate 2 byte numeric data from 30H to 39H the data input command 40H and either FF ABH or REW ACH All commands should be transmitted separately one byte at a time with ACK OAH confirmation from the VCR after each transmission Execute in the Stop mode 18 VISS SEARCH B3H To search for a designated alarm input point on the tape The VCR starts search after returning ACK When the specified point is reached the VCR returns COMPLETION 01H If the end or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point the VCR returns NOT TARGET 05H This command differs from commands 16 and 17 only in that the FF ABH or REW ACH command is included separately 2 VCR setting commands Commands available include control of recording playback mode setting timelapse VCR operation mode setting date and time setting timer programming on screen setting and others E Recording playback mode setting commands
81. r EP timelapse 960H 960 hour EP timelapse e Also use these buttons during date time setting timer program setting and menu switch setting to specify setting values ON SCREEN SHIFT V gt buttons e Use these buttons on the normal screen to move the display position or recording position of on screen information The position can be moved down by pressing the W button and to the right by pressing the gt button e Use these buttons on the menu screen to select the desired item in date time setting timer program setting and menu switch setting 120H 120 hour SP timelapse 168H 168 hour SP timelapse 240H 240 hour SP timelapse 480H 480 hour SP timelapse 960H 960 hour SP timelapse Display section For details refer to page 11 OPERATE indicator Lights when the OPERATE button is turned on HDR indicator Lights in the HDR recording and HDR playback modes HDR High Density Recording e For details on HDR recording refer to page 28 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 2 Display COO0O00000 O0O00000 O0O00000 O oo0o o O ooo0oo0o000 O0O00000 O0O00000 Tt Et Wt Sy Operation mode display Shows the operation modes a 1 1 LJ mq N I gt P LJ Timelapse playback X gt mark in the Rec Pause mode is shown in red Cassette indication Lights when a cassette is loaded Blinks when a cassette is being ejected SP EP indicat
82. r playback speed mode is shown on the display e Available modes differ depending on whether HDR is ON or OFF meal aee m Grete tena interval sec time hours recording HDROFF HDRON 1 30 T 60 T 90 1 120 ss eo e eh p o e p e e e e rae e 0 aris fe fe e e ra ee ee Patoromioe fp ff re m o a f emoa S e a e T o i i a l ai Ce a j os emorsa a a f ia e re ae ar ENNEA rao sear fe ae oe ore re ear sarin oe or a oe e HDR ON OFF can be activated in any recording mode except the 2H 6H mode e Available recording time may vary depending on the type of cassette used e For best results use a T 120 tape e Replace the cassette at least once every 15 days when using the 2H 168H modes In the 240 960H modes replace the cassette with a new one at the completion of recording High Density Recording HDR is performed with the EP heads When HDR is set to OFF recording is performed with the SP heads In the HDR mode the interval between frames fields is reduced by about a third allowing three 3 times as many frames to be recorded as in the ordinary timelapse mode This does not affect the actual recording time of the tape the recording time is the same as it would be if recorded in the normal SP Timelapse mode The quality of the picture recorded in the HDR mode is inferior to that in ordinary timelapse recording equivalent to the EP mode 28 6 RECORDING 6 1 Switch Setting Du
83. r reference only When a T 120 tape is used Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is 0000 at the beginning of the tape Record playback speed modes HOR OFF o om eH a HOR On n omn n m Om Record playback speed modes PO 172h6m 245h52m 491h45m 983h30m 150h23m 214h51m Tape reel counter 429h42m 859h25m 1 000 185h42m 371h24m 742h48m 158h24m 316h49m 633h38m 132h58m 265h57m 531h55m 109h25m 2148h50m 437h40m 87h43m 175h26m 350h53m 67h53m 135h46m 271h32m 49h55m 99h50m 199h40m e When the cassette tape is ejected the tape reel counter is reset to 0000 e When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function the tape reel counter is reset to 0000 Counter end output function Set the menu switch lt CNT TAPE ENDs gt to any position except OFF 64 Tape reel counter 10 APPENDIXES 10 2 Rear Panel s Inputs Outputs Terminals Signal levels Remarks During Timelapse recording The switching interval CAM SW OUT recording gt field can be set to 1 field Camera switching During i an L awe 1 6 llect i lt gt i gt signal output standby I SIN OUTs setting pene E screen output With the menu switch Camera switching signal output Time set to 1 field ALARM IN HV 5 V Alarm signal input Input at ground LV 0V level Min 400 msec
84. rding for as long as the VCR activation signal is input SERIES REC OUT series recording signal output terminal Outputs series recording signals A series recording signal is output when SRI EXT REC is set to SERIES e Connect to another VCR s series recording signal input terminal e Outputs a signal when the tape being recorded in this unit ends When the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the lt SRI EXT MODE gt screen is set the signals are output when the specified tape reel counter value is reached 3 CONNECTIONS Microphone Amplifier Microphone M3 5 mini jack lo i Provided power cord AC 120 V COM ALARM IN 50 60 Hz hall ee Monitor TV Alarm sensor Connect the monitor s video audio input connectors to the SR 9090U s video audio output connectors Connect the video camera s video output connector to the SR 9090U s video input connector Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier When connecting an alarm sensor connect it to the SR 9090U s alarm input terminal When the connection is complete connect the power plug to an AC 120 V 50 60 Hz outlet 3 CONNECTIONS 3 2 System Using Sequential Switcher Video camera E fi E i A Alarm signal output Q _ fi A Video output Camera switching O signalinput C _ i A E e A ee ee Alarm sensor
85. rding for more than one day every day PROGRAM TIMER screen This programming is to timer record at the same time on specified days of the week Recording speed Stop time Example Start time ON Enabled HDR is performed in the 48 hour mode from 10 00 a m to Day of the week OFF Disabled 5 00 p m on Monday Wednesday and Saturday Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Timer Recording Program Setting on pages 31 and 32 PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM i es Set the day of the week on lt PROGRAM TIMER gt to MIA DAY with the SET button npa Press the SHIFT gt button so that the hour for the SUN MON start time blinks and set hour to 10 with the SET FRI SAT button Press the SHIFT gt button so that the minute for the start time blinks and set minute to 00 with the SET button Press the SHIFT B button and SET button to set PROGRAM TIMER 479 eee supe au r the hour of the stop time to 17 the minute of the stop time to 00 the recording speed to H D48 and PGM ER to ON DAILY SET PROGRAM a 6 Set the days of the week when timer recording is to be 1 aED executed Monday Wednesday Saturday i ae are ents Set the days with DAILY SET at the lower section of TUE WED THU FRI SAT e Press the SHIFT W button so that SUN in the lowest line blinks PROGRAM TIMER Press the SET
86. ring Recording ON SCREEN Y button TIMELAPSE REC STOP REC CHECK IREW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF lt a il Pr Ba TRACKING V LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT es RESET FIELD REV FIELD ADV Connection Connect the input and output connectors on the rear panel correctly Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 14 to 16 Menu switch settings Set menu switches as required E INPUT e Select LINE composite or Y C video signal input E ON SCREEN F DISPLAY MODE e Select the brightness and ON OFF for each indication date time and recording speed etc During recording the selected on screen data is recorded together with video signals If you do not want to display or record a specific item set it to OFF e lt REC TALLY gt setting Set whether or not the REC indicator lights in the Record mode E VTR MODE e HDR Set to ON to record in the High Density Recording mode during timelapse recording e POWER ON REC Set to ON for external timer recording or automatic restart of recording after a power failure For details refer to 6 9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure and 6 10 External Timer Recording on page 45 e AUTO REW Select the mode engaged when the tape ends OFF The Stop mode is engaged ON The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning When the lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch is set to ON repeat recording takes place regardless of
87. s If holiday timer and program timer settings overlap the holiday timer setting has priority and starts When program timer settings overlap the program with the lower program number has priority and starts E When the timer recording settings are changed during timer recording Dd Changing the settings on the program timer setting screen or holiday timer setting screen during timer recording will have no effect To change the settings you must disengage the timer recording mode E During timer recording The PAUSE or STOP button has no effect v Operation after pressing the TIMER button E Timer recording The operating mode is turned on about 20 seconds before recording starts and the VCR pauses Recording starts about 2 seconds before the actual programmed start time E If no cassette is loaded The TIMER and Gd indications blink and a warning buzzer sounds if lt WARNING gt in the lt BUZZER gt menu is set to ON Load a cassette with safety tab Cassettes with no tab are ejected M When the tape ends during timer recording v The cassette tape is ejected When a cassette with safety tab is loaded the timer recording re starts However if timer recording is executed in the Repeat Record mode the cassette tape is not ejected at the tape end and repeat recording continues 3 6 RECORDING 6 4 Alarm Recording Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording When an alarm
88. s connector Operating mode Off Video Throughout function Y C IN connector 4 pin Inputs separate Y C signals e For separate Y C signal input set the lt INPUT gt menu switch in lt VIDEO MODE gt to Y C 12 i bor oal a ene CAM SW ALARM seen COM CLOCK SERIES OUT IN ae RESET IN REC IN ALARM ARNINGI CLOCK SERIES COM RESET ENDOUT OUT RESETOUT REC OUT SUNEN 18119120121122 Y C OUT connector 4 pin Outputs separate Y C signals Signal ground terminal This ground terminal is not provided for safety purposes It is used to ground signals Connect this terminal to ground the signal between VCRs CAM SW OUT camera switching signal output terminal When a sequential switcher is connected this terminal outputs camera switching timing control signals For details on these signals refer to page 65 COM common ground terminal Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected unit ALARM IN alarm signal input terminal Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording ALARM RESET alarm signal reset input terminal Receives signals to cancel alarm recording Alarm input data is not reset ALARM REC OUT alarm recording mode signal output terminal Outputs 12 V signals during alarm recording 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 3 Rear Panel TAPE END OUT tape end signal output terminal Outputs a signal when the tape ends during recording If t
89. s the TIME MODE button to set the desired mode 24H 48H 960H slow play e Avoid using slow motion playback continuously for long periods more than several hours Load the recorded cassette correctly If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off the operating mode is switched on automatically auto operate on function If the cassette s safety tab has been removed the operating mode is turned on and play starts automatically auto play function Press the PLAY button to start play The play indicator is shown on the display and the Play mode is engaged When a tape recorded in the HDR mode is played back the HDR indicator lights No sound is output in the Timelapse Play mode When the play mode is set to 2H SP or 6H EP playback operates as follows e Cassettes recorded in the 2H or ordinary SP Timelapse modes are played back in the 2H SP mode 2H is shown on the display e Cassettes recorded in the 6H or HDR Timelapse mode are played back in the 6H EP mode 6H is shown on the display To stop playback Press the STOP button The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK REC STOP REC CHECK OIC G IREW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF lt il gt gt P ING TRACK V LOCK GUU 00 GG O a l REW button REVERSE button PLAY button PAUSE button VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U EJ
90. several seconds e During reverse field by field playback noise may appear in the picture Reverse playback Press the REVERSE button in any mode except Record Record Pause or Record Check 1 The reverse indicator is shown on the display and j the Reverse mode is engaged e The tape is played back in reverse in the 2H or 6H mode regardless of the playback speed mode setting No sound is output Press the PAUSE button to engage the Still mode To restore the normal playback press the PLAY button a N 47 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK 7 3 Special Effects Playback VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U TIMELAPSE REC STOP REC R 2 n CI JO m gt TRACKING V LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNTRESET ml ml 4 REW button FF button PLAY button Shuttle search reverse and fast forward playback Press the FF button or REW button in the Play mode to engage the Fast Forward Shuttle Search mode or Reverse Shuttle Search mode E Fast forward shuttle search E Reverse shuttle search Press the FF button during play Press the REW button during play The fast forward search indicator is shown LA AA The rewind search indicator is shown on the nN on the display and the Fast Forward Shuttle a display and the Reverse Shuttle Search L v Search mode is engaged mode is engaged e The operation varies depending on how the FF or REW button is pressed Refer to the ta
91. signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal an index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the 2H SP or 6H EP mode for realtime recording of the alarm situation Normal timelapse recording is restored after the preset alarm recording duration has passed Alarm recording will not start from the Pause mode AL indication VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U TIME MODE MILI bo I REC TOP REC SP CHECK Io M Menu switches are provided for alarm recording mode If the alarm recording function is activated a hundred alarm recording duration buzzer ON OFF in alarm times a day or more a malfunction may occur because recording and Forced Stop mode ON OFF at tape end the guaranteed range is exceeded E During alarm recording the AL indication is lit on the If you ia pra use a unit trae E a a VCR and the ALARM indication is lit on the monitor a day set the A S A eee AN display After alarm recording is complete the AL perform regular maintenance replacing parts as indication blinks on the display to show that an alarm MR signal has been input On screen ALARM Extinguished Extinguished Shown Extinguished indication Display AL indication Extinguished Blinking Lit Blinking Timelapse Timelapse Timelapse mode mode mode Record mode Timelapse recording l l l Timelapse Alarm Timelapse Alarm l l l l l l recording record
92. tch On screen information is recorded together with the video signals You can change the on screen display position with the ON SCREEN W buttons on the front panel 40 6 RECORDING 6 6 Series Recording The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR 9090Us As soon as the tape ends in one VCR the next VCR in the series starts recording Using the counter end output function enables smoother switchovers during series recording mosily eliminating interruptions between tapes Connections E Connectthe first VCR s SERIES REC OUT terminal to the second VCR s SERIES REC IN terminal Connect the second VCR s SERIES REC OUT terminal to the third VCR s SERIES REC IN terminal Repeat for all connected VCRs Connect the VCR s COM terminals as well E Connect a video camera and or other source equipment to the first VCR s video and audio input connectors Connect the first VCR s video and audio output connectors to the second VCR s video and audio input connectors Connect COM CLOCK SERIES COM CLOCK SERIES COM CLOCK SERIES the second VCR s video and audio output connectors to the PING a SERIES ARNNGJ Lenk hok K j Seres MEAN QON TOE i zoa CL g EAr REC OUT S REC OUT RES Re OU third VCR s video and audio input connectors gt Repeat for al
93. ted ALL Both alarm and sensor recording are executed i REC SPEED Selects the recording mode for alarm or sensor recording 2H Records in the 2H SP mode 6H Records in the 6H EP mode 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting e The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display ALARM DURATION 5 SEC Selects the recording duration for alarm or sensor recording SENSOR 10 SEC 5 180 SEC Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the specified MODE 15 SEC time 5 sec to 180 sec 30 SEC TAPE END Alarm or sensor recording continues to the end of the tape 60 SEC MANUAL Alarm or sensor recording continues for as long as alarm Hee signals are input Set to this position when specifying the TAPE END alarm recording time with a switcher MANUAL To ensure accurate alarm search and alarm scan operation be sure to set the recording time to 5 seconds or more VCR s display TAPE END Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape MODE ends even if there is an alarm or sensor recording OFF The forced Stop mode is not engaged e When the tape ends the mode set with the menu switch lt AUTO REW gt or lt REPEAT REC gt onthe lt VTRMODES gt screen is engaged STOP The Forced Stop mode is engaged Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when the tape ends in the Record mode OFF The buzzer does not sound ON The b
94. that the date and time shown on the monitor are over a long period of time a daily inspection is correct recommended to ensure optimum performance In Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several particular be sure to check the repeat recording playback seconds function on a daily basis Press the play button for playback Inspection procedure 6 Check that the playback picture is normal Tum ohe Gower toralluniiseonnecion tothe Check that the recorded date and time are correct surveillance system Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor E This unit includes a Recording Check function using the REC CHECK button Use these features to quickly check recording quality on a daily basis If any problems are found after inspection turn the power off unplug the power plug from the AC outlet and contact your JVC dealer O 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS CREW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF A lt ll Pr oooo dodo G FIELD ADV E eT E E E A A A A Oooode OPERATE button Press to turn the operating mode ON OFF When this button is ON the OPERATE indicator lights and the unit can be operated When a cassette is loaded operating mode is switched on andthe OPERATE indicator lights automatically The OPERATE button does not completely shut off the mains power to the unit but switches the operating current on and off EJECT button Press to eject the cassette The casse
95. the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is an alarm recording during recording e When set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged at tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is set e When set to OFF VCR operation is determined by the repeat recording or auto rewind setting Set the other menu switches E Setting the alarm buzzer Set the menu switch lt AL SENSOR IN gt in lt BUZZER gt to ON to sound the alarm buzzer during alarm recording E Setting the on screen brightness and display items Select the monitor display setting with the menu switch On screen information is recorded together with the video signals You can change the on screen display position with the ON SCREEN W buttons on the front panel E Setting the HDR To record in the HDR mode during timelapse recording set the menu switch lt HDR gt in lt VTR MODE gt to ON ALARM SENSOR MODE screen SRI EXT MODE 1 SRI EXT EXT REC END NORMAL CNT TAPE END OFF ALARM SENSOR MODE 1 REC MODE et to ALARM or ALL 2 REC SPEED 3 DURAT ION 4 TAPE END MODE Select the timelapse recording mode with the TIME MODE button on the front panel The selected recording speed mode is shown on the VCR s display and on the monitor Follow the procedure described in Recording Basic Operation on page 30 6 When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN
96. the picture quality Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on normal VHS VCRs To avoid inadvertently trying to play back tapes recorded in this unit on standard VHS VCRs label the cassette appropriately to distinguish it from tapes recorded in the normal VHS mode 29 6 RECORDING 6 2 Recording Basic Operation STOP button REC button REC CHECK button OPERATE CO HDR CO JREW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF lt n gt gt gt TRACKING A A LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK RESET JoO 0ct O0O0O0OQ PAUSE button PLAY button Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on The OPERATE indicator lights Select the recording speed mode with the TIME MODE button For details refer to 5 2 Recording Playback Speed Mode Selection on page 28 Select the on screen display position with the ON SCREEN W button Insert a cassette with safety tab in place The GO cassette indicator lights on the display If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off the operating mode is switched on automatically auto operate on function Press the REC button to start recording The recording indictor lights on the display _ showing that the Record mode is engaged No sound is recorded during Timelapse Recording To stop recording temporarily 6 Press the PAUSE button The record pause indicator is shown on _ I 1 th
97. tt It Ilp 50 Alarm scan The section around the start of each alarm recording is played back for about 5 seconds Playback may start a few seconds after the actual start of the alarm recording If the interval between alarm recordings is short the tape may play back continuously for 5 seconds or more Sound is not output Press the SEARCH button twice in the Stop mode The Alarm Scan mode is engaged andthe ALARM SCAN indication is shown on the monitor screen The ALSC indication is shown in the display s record playback speed mode indication section To release the Alarm Scan mode press the SEARCH button twice Press the FF or REW button The VCR fast forwards or rewinds the tape from the current position and the section around the start of each alarm recording is played back for about 5 seconds Press the PLAY button when you want to start playback Normal playback starts and the Alarm Scan mode is canceled e Tocancelalarm search or alarm scan press the STOP button PLAY button REVERSE button or the REW FF button whichever is opposite to the current tape running direction e When the end or beginning of the tape is reached during alarm search or alarm scan the mode is canceled and the Stop mode is engaged Date time search A section recorded at a specified date and time is searched and the Stop mode is engaged Press the SEARCH button three times in t
98. tte cannot be ejected during recording REC indicator This indicator lights during recording if menu switch lt REC TALLY gt on the lt F DISP gt screen is set to ON Cassette loading slot Insert a cassette in this slot Use a VHS cassette tape REC CHECK button Use this button to check recording When pressed in the Record mode the VCR will rewind the tape for about 5 seconds of tape time and then play back the rewound section in the 2H 6H mode to check recording quality Recording is resumed automatically after playback at the point where recording was interrupted e If picture quality is judged to be inferior during recording check the heads are cleaned automatically and the error code E 09 is shown on the display for about 10 seconds Recording will continue regardless of the results of the recording check STOP button Press this button to stop the tape REC button Press this button in the Stop mode to engage the Record mode REW button e Press this button to rewind the cassette e Starts reverse playback when pressed in the Play mode e Starts reverse alarm search or date time search when the Search mode is specified with the SEARCH button e Also controls field by field playback in the reverse direction TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET OOO DO EJECT OPERATE a aa aa Eg OCA MENU REVERSE button Starts reverse playback when pressed in any mode except
99. ttons simultaneously 7 8 V PULSE When the picture IS distorted set the lt V PULSE gt menu e When cameras synchronized with a power supply are switch in lt VIDEO MODE gt to ON switched with a switcher the pictures may be distorted at This menu switch is effective only in the 2H and 6H modes the switching point This switch locks the monitor to Normally set to OFF prevent distortion of the displayed picture Only operates in the Normal Play 2H 6H mode VIDEO VTR MODE screen e In the Still or Timelapse Play mode V pulses are always VIDEO MODE output 1 INPUT 2 DETAIL VTR MODE Set to ON HDR CNT MEM SW POWER ON REC AUTO REC CHECK AUTO REW REPEAT PLAY REPEAE REC 52 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 1 Error Indications Error indications are shown on the display whenever condensation occurs or there are problems with cassette loading unloading or mechanism operation Display section E When a problem occurs the error indication E lights when the lt WARNING gt menu switch in lt F DISP gt is set to ON E When any one of error indications E01 E08 is shown Error indication a 12 V warning signal is output from the rear panel s WARNING OUT connector prea screen When the lt WARNING gt menu switch in lt BUZZER gt is set to oeeo ON the buzzer sounds if a problem occurs E 01 E 08 2 AL SENSOR IN and E 11 during recording IN OUT 1 CAMERA
100. turn ACK OAH when the command is received Confirm that ACK OAH has been returned before transmitting the next command OPERATE ON 7BH VCR operating mode is turned ON OPERATE OFF 7CH VCR operating mode is turned OFF PLAY 3AH Playback STILL 4FH Pause Still STOP 3FH Stop FF ABH FF Forward search in the Play mode REW ACH REW Reverse search in the Play mode REV PLAY 4AH Reverse playback at normal speed TIMER ON 60H Timer ON TIMER OFF 61H Timer OFF OPE LOCK ON 69H Operation lock ON OPE LOCK OFF 6AH Operation lock OFF EJECT A3H Cassette ejection VCR returns ACK and then returns CASSETTE OUT 03H after cassette has been ejected 11 F FIELD STEP ADH Advances the tape by one field when the VCR is in the Still mode and engages the Still mode If the VCR is in any other play mode the Still mode is engaged 12 R FIELD STEP AEH Reverses the tape by one field when the VCR is in the Still mode and engages the Still mode If the VCR is in any other play mode the Still mode is engaged 13 REC CHECK C1H Engages REC CHECK function is the same as when locally controlled on the VCR Before transmitting either of the following commands 14 or 15 first transmit REC DUB REQUEST FAH and confirm that ACK OAH is returned by the VCR 14 REC CAH Starts recording The VCR returns ACK OAH If the cassette t
101. unction is disabled ON When the tape ends it is automatically rewound and played back again from the beginning 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display VTR MODE REPEAT REC Enables or disables the repeat recording function OFF The repeat recording function is disabled ON When the tape ends it is automatically rewound and recording VCR s display 2 starts again from the beginning When set to ON the REPEAT utr i i indication on the VCR s display lights If the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt on the lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt screen is set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged when the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording The repeat recording is not executed When this menu switch is set to ON externally activated recording is not executed SRI EXT SRI EXT REC Selects series recording or automatic recording with an external VCR activation MODE signal OFF The series recording and automatic recording with an external signal functions are disabled SERIES The series recording function is enabled EXT The automatic recording function with an external signal is enabled When the menu switch lt REPEAT REC gt is set to ON externally activated recording is not executed Le 11 L l L M l on NORMAL Selects the
102. unter memory function is not activated ON The counter memory function is activated When the tape reel counter value reaches 0000 in the FF REW mode the VCR enters the Stop mode automatically The counter memory function is not available during repeat recording playback auto REW alarm search alarm scan and date time search Enables or disables automatic external timer recording or automatic restart of recording after a power failure OFF External timer recording or automatic recording after power failure does not function regardless of whether power is supplied or not ON Recording starts automatically when power is turned on Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode OFF Automatic recording check function is disabled ON Automatic recording check function is enabled Sets whether or not the tape is rewound automatically when the tape ends OFF The tape stops at the end ON The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode auto REW When the repeat recording playback function is set to ON the repeat function has priority If the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt on the lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt screen is set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged when the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording The tape does not rewind Enables or disables the repeat playback function OFF The repeat playback f
103. uzzer sounds when the tape ends during recording Also the buzzer sounds when the tape reel counter value set with the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the SRI EXT MODE screen is reached When the mode is changed by pressing the REW button EJECT button or OPERATE button the buzzer sound stops L SENSOR Selects whether or not the buzzer sounds during alarm or sensor recording OFF The buzzer does not sound ON The buzzer sounds Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when a warning occurs OFF The buzzer does not sound ON The buzzer sounds When the warning is released the buzzer sound stops IN OUT CAMERA SW Sets the camera switching signal output interval OFF No camera switching signal is output 1 FIELD Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 field 2 FIELD Set to this position to switch cameras every two fields 1 frame RS 232C B RATE Selects the RS 232C data transfer rate 600 bps 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps and 9600 bps 26 5 PREPARATION 5 1 Cassette Loading Unloading Loading Insert the cassette with its label side facing you Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U REC STOP _REC CHECK IIIDI TIMER indication EJECT button SO indication e To avoid damage or injury do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot e For best resu
104. ve electricity when not using the unit E When condensation is expected to occur Turn the power of the VCR on before use E If condensation has occurred The VCR automatically ejects the cassette and the error indication E 08 blinks on the display Operation is disabled until the E 08 indication on the display goes out 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 Precautions Video cassette e Only use video cassette bearing the VHS mark e To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape break the erasure prevention tab on the cassette To use a cassette with a broken tab place a piece of cellophane tape over the broken tab e Video cassettes cannot be used upside down e Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long time may damage the tape Rewind the tape to the beginning before storage Timelapse recording is performed over very long periods of time which means that a durable tape is required When using VHS tapes do not use tapes with recording ieee of Let than 120 eines To obtain the best picture quality use an HG high T 160 T 180 etc grade tape a JVC cassette is recommended For best results use a T 120 tape Degradation of picture quality may result with some types of tape Make a test recording before performing any important recording to check the picture quality 1 4 Daily Inspection Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation Check
105. xclusively for personal use 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Major Features OD Extended timelapse recording for up to 960 hours Recording times are selectable from 2 hours SP mode 6 hours EP mode and 24 48 72 120 168 240 480 960 Timelapse mode when T 120 tape is used High resolution recording Delivers horizontal resolution of more than 400 lines even in color mode When a tape recorded on this unit is played back on another VCR noise may appear on playback picture High density recording HDR function Using the EP head the tape is advanced at a fine pitch for timelapse recording In this way about three times more information is recorded in the same period than in conventional timelapse modes While this results in some degradation of picture quality the increased coverage allows you to analyze the development of a situation in greater detail The actual recording duration on the tape is the same as that of an ordinary timelapse recording select with menu switch lt HDR3 gt Alarm recording function When an alarm signal is input in the Record mode the 2 6 hour mode is automatically engaged Alarm recording time can be selected from 5 10 15 30 60 120 or 180 sec to tape end or set manually An index code is automatically recorded at the start point of the alarm recording for use as an alarm cue signal Alarm recording points can be accessed quickly with the alarm search function Sensor recording Whenever an alarm s
106. y e To execute repeat playback set lt REPEAT PLAY gt in When the tape ends during recording playback or forward lt VTR MODES to ON search the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the start and enters the Stop mode VIDEO IR MODE screen e To auto rewind the tape set the lt AUTO REW gt menu poner MODE switch in lt VTR MODE gt to ON LINE ULSE VIDEO VTR MODE screen VTR MODE HDR CNT MEM SW POWER ON REC AUTO REC CHECK ULSE VTR MODE AUTO REW a HDR Set to ON CNT MEM SW POWER ON REC AUTO REC CHECK REPEAE REC Set to ON 6 REPEAT PLAY aoe 7 REPEAE REC OFF Set to OFF Note e When the lt REPEAT PLAY gt or lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch is set to ON the tape restarts playback or recording after rewinding to the beginning 7 6 Counter Memory Function When the counter memory function is ON the VCR VIDEO VTR MODE automatically enters the Stop mode when the control tape seu MODE iN counter reaches 00 00 00 or when the reel tape counter DETAIL reaches 0000 in the FF or REW mode S MODE M To activate the counter memory function set lt CNT O MEM SWb gt in lt VTR MODES to ON 2 CNT MEM SW Set to ON 3 POWER ON REC l 4 AUTO REC CHECK Operation 5 AUTO REW 6 REPEAT PLAY i REPERE DEC Select the counter display mode e Press the DISPLAY button on the front panel to set the counter display mode to the contr

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