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JVC SR-9240E User's Manual

1. ULI OIOI OPE LOCK REVERSE STILL PLAY COUNT 1 SHIFT TRACKING i RESET i lt I CLOCK MENU __1 4 1 CANCEL CS P anew ro i 2UOH Beene ent TIME TIMER SETWLOOR ALIPL aa gt gt MODE REC l 1 RESET y S LOCK indicator TIME MODE button OPE LOCK button 1 Engage the Rec or Play mode 2 While pressing the OPE LOCK button press the TIME MODE button LOCK is shown on the display indicating that the Operation Lock mode is engaged 3 To unlock the VCR press the TIME MODE button while pressing the OPE LOCK button The LOCK indication on the display disappears and the unit can now be operated normally PO oa To prevent unauthorized use detach this page and keep it in a safe place CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Major Features ccccccssscessseeeseeseneeeeens 6 1 2 Periodical Maintenance eccere 6 1 3 Precautions ccccceccecceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeens T 1 4 Daily Inspection ciesiipacsssteetrigatinsteesiapintesiauacers 7 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front Panel ceca ceeds ee oacetcaedaeaceunacddoseoes sce 8 2 2 Display 0 0 ceccceeeccesececeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeesensaess 10 2 3 Rear Panel siiceccisiicdi Meteeeiivivetd Miteseeovivates 11 3 CONNECTIONS 3 1 Connecting to a Camera cccceeeeeeseeeees 13 3 2 Conne
2. The time date generator and timer recording will not function if the date and time are not set The time date setting can be enabled on the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen or the front panel display SHIFT button OPERATE button MENU button SHIFT button RESET COUNT SHIFT TRACKING CLOCK M CANCEL TIME TIMER SET V LOCK AL PL MODE REC 4 RESET m a i SET button SET button e Time keeping continues even when the power cable is unplugged from the AC outlet or a power failure occurs e If the power cable has been unplugged for a long time of period check the current time before using the VCR Time shift may occur under certain operating or environmental conditions 23 6 PREPARATION Main menu Set the date and time using the CLOCK ADJUST menu MAIN MENU screen PROGRAM TIMER FUNCTION a 1 Turn on this unit and the monitor and engage the Stop mode Peale 2 Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen 3 Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to select lt CLOCK ADJUST gt ee ae __ Set the cursor arrow to lt CLOCK ADJUST gt 4 Press the SET or SET button to display the CLOCK ADJUST SET button screen on the monitor 5 Select the item to be set Daleme sang Sereen e Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to select the item The selected item will blink YEAR 2000 6 Enter the
3. y RESET o l SET button SET button Menu function switches are available on four setting screens ON SCREEN MODE VTR MODE 1 VTR MODE 2 and ALARM SENSOR REC mode When the optional SA K97U RS 232C interface board is installed the RS 232C PARAMETER setting screen is also available 5 1 Function Menu Switch Setting MENU button Normal screen MENU eg button button Alarm sensor recording Main menu screen mode setting On screen mode setting VTR mode 1 setting VTR mode 2 setting MAIN MENU ON SCREEN MODE VTR MODE 1 VTR MODE 2 ALARM SENSOR REC MODE SHARPNESS SUMMER TIME PROGRAM TIMER POSITION VIDEO MODE TAERMINAL SEL 1 ALARM REC OFF gt FUNCTION PEG CHECK TAERMINAL SEL 2 SENSOR REC OFF ALARM IN REC REMAIN DURATION 180SEC POWER LOSS TAPE END MODE COUNT ENDT OFF HOUR METER CA TAPE END MODE STOP CLOCK ADJUST TAPE END BUZZER WARNING BUZZER PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END e When the optional SA K97U RS 232C interface e Select an item with the SHIFT buttons board is installed the RS 232C PARAMETER e Enter the selected values with the SET buttons setting screen is also available Preparation Connect the VCR s video output connector to the m Press the SHIFT or
4. button to display the alarm sensor data is retained even when the power is turned off recording mode setting screen 6 The VTR mode 1 VTR mode 2 and alarm sensor recording mode setting screens include several menu switches 19 9 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5 2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches Three function menu switch setting screens are available Factory setting On screen POSITION L UP Sets the on screen position of time date and recording mode data If no on mode setting R UP screen display is required use this menu switch to turn it off R BOTTOM L UP Display is shown in the top left corner of the screen R UP Display is shown in the top right corner of the screen L BOTTOM R BOTTOM Display is shown in the bottom right corner of the screen OFF L BOTTOM _ Display is shown in the bottom left corner of the screen OFF The on screen display is not shown VTR mode 1 SHARPNESS NORMAL Selects the picture quality in the Play mode setting SHARP NORMAL Normal picture quality SHARP Picture contours are emphasized VIDEO MODE AUTO Allows you to force Black and White recording regardless of the type of signal B W input AUTO Normally set to this mode Recording automatically conforms to the type of signal input Colour or Black and White B W Even if a colour video signal is input recording is performed in the Black and White mode A higher resolution picture can be obtained than in
5. Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button until the item you want to set starts blinking e Press the SHIFT button to shift the blinking to the right Day Month Start time hour Start time minute Stop time hour gt Stop time minute Record mode Select the next program No e Press the SHIFT button to move the blinking to the left 2 Press the SET or SET button to set the value for the blinking item e Press the SET button to increase the value and the SET button to decrease it m Set the Day Month Start time hour Start time minute Stop time hour Stop time minute and Record mode with the SHIFT and SET buttons When all values are set the set program No is shown on the VCR s display e Select the Record mode so that it is blinking and press the SHIFT button Or select Day so that it is blinking and press the SHIFT button The selected item stops blinking You may now select another program No To set more than one daily timer program repeat steps 4 to 7 e To switch the daily timer program to the weekly timer program move the cursor arrow on the second line lt DAILY gt and press the SET or SET button For details refer to page 30 9 To end timer programming press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored m Press the TIMER REC button The
6. e Inthe Timer Program Setting mode press this button to cancel the program settings For details refer to Timer Recording on page 31 AL PL RESET alarm power loss reset button Press this button to stop alarm recording or reset the alarm input or power loss data For details refer to page 34 OPE LOCK button Press to activate the operation lock function CO 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS TIMER ooo ooo ooo0oo0o0o00 ooo OoO000000 Oo000000 Oo000000 ooo C0O00000 Operation mode display Shows the operation modes N 1 Fast Timelapse forward playback Rewind search X 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 LP indication Shows the VHS standard SP mode during recording playback During Timelapse Recording Playback mode the SP indicator is shown When a tape recorded in the LP mode is played back the LP indication is shown Tape counter time indication e When the power is turned on the tape counter or current time are shown The display can be selected with the COUNT CLOCK button e When the power is turned off the present time hour minute second is shown Recording playback mode time display e Shows the recording playback mode set with the TIME MODE button e When a tape ends in the Record mode the record time mode indicatio
7. ALARM RESET COM Switch Vcc 5V 12V TAPE END OUT tape end output terminal TAPE END OUT COM Alarm lamp External interface CLOCK IN OUT clock reset terminal E When setting the clock to the first VCR s clock First VCR Second VCR Last VCR CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK OUT COM IN COM Y F E When setting the clock to the external master clock First VCR External master clock Second VCR Q Q QO A Q Q O A Last VCR CLOCK COM IN IN COM ALARM IN alarm signal input terminal Sequential switcher alarm output terminal ALARM REC OUT alarm recording mode signal output terminal ALARM RESET ALARM REC OUT COM Switch interface WARNING REC OUT warning signal recording mode signal output terminal WARNING REC OUT COM Alarm lamp External interface External interface example Example Lamp lights with HIGH signal Lamp etc Power supply Control signal O GND O E Use appropriately rated devices 15 4 MONITOR ON SCREEN DISPLAY Status information and other data including date time alarm input data power loss power failure data and total operation hours can be displayed on a connected monitor Function settings can be switched via the on screen function menu switches and menu screens are also provided for timer recording program setting and date
8. Operations AUGO input signa Set the lt TERMINAL SEL 1 gt function menu switch on the VTR mode 2 setting screen to SERIES series recording for all connected VCRs Video input signal Rear panel VTR MODE 2 SUMMER TIME TERMINAL Set to First VCR SEL 1 SERIES REC i REMAIN VCR mode 2 PRESS SHIFT SET setting screen PRESS MENU TO END e Output a series recording signal from the SERIES CLOCK OUT terminal to start recording Set the signal output timing with lt REC REMAIN gt or lt COUNT END gt For details refer to Contents of the Function Menu Switches on page 21 Second VCR To end function setting press the MENU button to close the menu display and restore the time date display Load cassettes with safety tab in place in all connected VCRs Engage the Record mode on the first VCR Turn on all connected VCRs and put them in the Standby mode This allows you to check picture and sound on the monitor When the recording is complete on the first VCR the second VCR automatically starts recording This is repeated for all connected VCRs Monitor TV Last VCR Video output Audio output Note e If a cassette has not been loaded in any VCR in the series series recording will stop when that VCR is reached 37 7 RECORDING 7 8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal Recording start stop can be controlled externally by inputtin
9. e When the AL indication is blinking on the display press the AL PL RESET button The AL indication goes out When the AL indication goes out press the AL PL RESET button again to reset the alarm input power loss data There may be some picture distortion at the start or end of an alarm recording This is not a malfunction 7 RECORDING 7 5 Sensor Recording Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode Stop or Timer Record Standby 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 33 The mechanism of the SR 9240E EK cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently 100 times day or more If alarm inputs are frequent use the alarm recording function instead and carry out regular maintenance inspection and parts replacement Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel s alarm input terminal Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on Setting the function menu switches for the Sensor Record mode Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen Press the SHIFT button to select lt FUNCTION gt and press the SET button The function menu switch setting screen is displayed Press the SHIFT button to display the alarm sensor recording mode setting screen Select the item to be set with the SHIFT
10. OFF Sets the camera switching interval for output to an external sequential switcher 1 FIELD during recording 1 FRAME OFF No camera switching signal is output 1 FIELD Set to this position to switch the camera every 1 field 1 FRAME Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 frame TAPE END OFF Turns the Tape End buzzer on or off BUZZER ON OFF The buzzer does not sound at tape end ON When the tape reaches the position set with the lt REC REMAIN gt or lt COUNT END gt menu function switch during recording a buzzer sounds To stop the buzzer sound press the REW button EJECT button STOP button RESET CANCEL button or OPERATE button When the mode is changed the buzzer sound stops WARNING OFF Turns the warning buzzer on or off BUZZER ON OFF The buzzer does not sound ON The buzzer sounds To stop the buzzer sound press the OPERATE button or RESET CANCEL button VTR mode 2 SUMMER TIME OFF Turns summer time compensation on or off setting ON OFF Clock is not adjusted for summer daylight saving time ON Clock is adjusted for summer daylight saving time TERMINAL SEL 1 SERIES Selects the signal to be input or output to the SERIES CLOCK IN OUT EXT terminals on the rear panel C ADJ SERIES Set to this position to input or output a series recording signal EXT Set to this position to start or stop the recording with the VCR activation signal input from an external control device C AD
11. TIMER indication and the daily timer program numbers light in the VCR s display Power is switched off automatically and the VCR enters the Timer Record Standby mode e During timer recording the number of the daily timer program currently being executed blinks 29 7 RECORDING 7 3 Timer Recording Daily timer program setting screen PROGRAM TIMER DAILY START END MODE 26 See ee eK 2 i H 3 H 4 H 5 i H 6 H 7 i H panine Soh See eH Setting the weekly timer You can program the VCR to record on a specified day each week m Using the same procedure as in daily timer program setting select lt PROGRAM TIMER gt in the main menu to display the timer program setting screen on the monitor Refer to steps 1 to 3 in daily timer programming PRESS SHIFT SET RESET PRESS MENU TO END e When the timer program setting screen is displayed the daily timer program setting screen is shown first e Set the cursor arrow to the second line lt DAILY gt and press the SET button Display the weekly timer program setting screen lt WEEKLY gt is shown on the second line m Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to move the cursor arrow to lt DAILY gt and press the SET or Stop time hour SET button E ee e The weekly timer program setting screen is shown S
12. button Set the value with the SET button e Set the lt SENSOR REC gt to ON to activate the sensor recording function The SENSOR REC indication in the display lights e Set the sensor recording duration Set lt DURATIONS gt to 5 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 120 sec 180 sec TAPE END or MANUAL for as long as alarm signals are input The sensor recording time will be shorter than the specified value When the sensor recording time is set to MANUAL the alarm cue signal index code will not be recorded correctly if alarm input lasts for less than 30 seconds When sensor recording duration is set with an external switcher set the sensor recording duration to MANUAL e To sound the buzzer during sensor recording set lt BUZZER gt to ON e Set the operation mode at tape end in the case when sensor recording is executed even once with the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt on the alarm sensor recording mode setting screen STOP The tape stops REW _ The tape is rewound to the beginning and stops REPEAT Sensor recording continues from the beginning of the tape EJECT The tape is ejected ALARM SENSOR REC MODE Sensor recording function ALARM REC Sensor recording duration SENSOR REC DURATION Buzzer BUZZER TAPE END MODE Tape end mode PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS MENU TO END Alarm sensor recording mode setting screen 6 After completing function menu switch setting pre
13. e Set to ON to perform alarm recording For details refer to Alarm Recording on page 33 lt SENSOR REC gt Factory setting OFF e Set to ON to perform sensor recording For details refer to Sensor Recording on page 35 Setting on the front panel e Select the recording time mode with the TIME MODE button For details refer to Selection of the Record Play mode on page 25 26 7 RECORDING 7 2 Recording STOP EJECT button REC button REC CHECK button OPERATE button TIMELAPSE PLAY button PAUSE STILL button Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on The OPERATE indicator lights Insert a cassette with safety tab in place The cassette indication 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 aa The recording indicator lights on the display _ showing that the Record mode is engaged To stop recording temporarily Press the PAUSE STILL button gt LICI The record pause indicator is shown on i the display and the Pause mode is engaged p 1 S LJ To start recording again
14. or REW ACH command is included separately 2 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 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 Modes in parentheses are command to check the current mode See section 2 3 8 available only in the Play mode Transmit 1 byte at a time with ACK OAH confirmation from the VCR after each transmission Mode i1stbyte 2nd byte 2 MODE 7EH Sets recording playback mode directly SP After transmitting this command transmit the appropriate 2 byte LP 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 L24H TXD me RXD 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 TXD 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 B
15. set the SERAN ARE L ore function menu switch lt TAPE END BUZZERP gt to ON VIDEO MODE AUTO AUTO REC ON E Set the timing for the buzzer with lt REC REMAIN gt or Fee EAD OnE pelea lt COUNT END gt For details refer to Contents of the INDEX SEARCH Function Menu Switches on page 21 TAPE END E To stop the buzzer sound you can set the lt TAPE END BUZZER ON DNING BUZZER BUZZER gt function menu switch to OFF turn off the oes MERU ET power or press another operation button E During repeat recording and AUTO REW the buzzer VTR mode 1 setting screen sounds for about 2 seconds 39 8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK STOP EJECT button OPERATE button a TIMELAPSE l O 0O u gt a O 2U0H Tacerii Cc o m Z Hepe aene VIS PEA BURON Playback mode TIME MODE button indication 8 1 Preparation Connection Make sure the output connectors on the rear panel are properly connected Function menu switch settings Set the function menu switches as required E SHARPNESS Factory setting NORMAL Set to SHARP to emphasize contours for sharper playback pictures E INDEX SEARCH Factory setting OFF To enable or disable index search e Set to ON to search the alarm recorded positions
16. 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 Setting the function menu switches for the Alarm Record mode Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen on the monitor Press the SHIFT button to select lt FUNCTION gt and press the SET button The function menu switch setting screen is displayed Press the SHIFT button to display the alarm sensor recording mode setting screen Select the item to be set with the SHIFT button Set the value with the SET button e Set lt ALARM REC gt to ON to activate the alarm recording function The AL REC indication in the display lights e Set the alarm recording duration Set duration to 5 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 120 sec 180 sec 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 30 seconds When alarm recording duration is set with an external switcher set the alarm recording duration to MANUAL e To sound the buzzer during alarm recording set lt BUZZER gt to ON e Set the operation mode at tape end in the case when alarm recording is executed even once with the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt on the alarm sensor recording mode setting screen STOP _
17. MENU button PA eae The main menu screen is displayed on the monitor a cad Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to move the cursor arrow to lt PROGRAM TIMERs gt in the main menu then press the SET or SET PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS MENU TO END button The daily timer program setting screen is displayed Daily timer program setting screen e lt DAILY gt is shown on the second line of the daily timer program setting screen PROGRAM TIMER DAILY START END MODE 1 H 2 H 3 i H 4 H 5 H 6 H 7 i H REEE oa ee E When the weekly timer program setting screen is displayed Bias aa pt pre lt WEEKLY gt is shown on the second line e Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to set the cursor arrow to lt WEEKLY gt and press the SET or SET button The daily timer program setting screen is displayed e f the date and time have not been set the date and time setting screen will be shown Once the correct date and time have been set repeat steps 2 and 3 Weekly timer program setting screen PROGRAM TIMER WEEKLY START END MODE MON H SSte SSS lt zeiss sales eH gt eeM A i H PRESS SHIFT SET RESET PRESS MENU TO END 28 7 RECORDING 7 3 Timer Recording Program No Start time minute Start time hou
18. SHIFT button to select the monitor s video input connector item you want to set E WE Turn on the VCR and the monitor l T e When the cursor arrow reaches the last item bottom of the A screen pressing the SHIFT button advances the display to the next menu switch setting screen e g WARNING BUZZER SUMMER TIME Press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to select FUNCTION Press the SET or SET button e When the cursor arrow is at the first item top of the The ON SCREEN MODE setting screen is screen pressing the SHIFT button will change the displayed display to the previous menu switch setting screen e Only one menu switch is available in the ON SCREEN e g SHARPNESS POSITION MODE setting screen This switch lt POSITION gt allows you to select the screen position of the on Press the SET or SET button to enter the selected screen display and to switch it ON OFF value 4 Press the SET or SET button to enter the selected m To set more than one menu switch repeat steps position 6 and 7 5 To display another setting screen press the SHIFT End menu switch setting button Press the MENU button twice e Press the SHIFT button to display the VTR mode 1 The normal screen is restored setting screen S e Set values are stored in the VCR s memory This e Press the SHIFT
19. after transmission of this command 16 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 position BOH 30H 33H 40H ime a OAH OAH OAH OAH conch eta LOH or 05H The VCR starts INDEX 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 47 10 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command 17 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 17 VISS SEARCH B3H To search for a designated INDEX point on the tape The VCR starts INDEX 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 15 and 16 only in that the FF ABH
20. damage the tape Rewind the tape to the beginning before storage 1 4 Daily Inspection Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation over a long period of time a daily inspection is recommended to ensure optimum performance In particular be sure to check the repeat recording function on a daily basis Inspection procedure 1 Turn on the power for all units connected to the surveillance system Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are correct 5 Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several seconds Press the play button for playback Check that the playback picture is normal Check that the recorded date and time are correct e This unit includes a Recording Check function using the REC CHECK button and an Automatic Recording Check function for daily checking of recording quality See If any problems are found after inspection turn the power off unplug the power plug from the AC outlet and contact your JVC dealer 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front Panel Q alo sropkucot alo TIMELAPSE CHECK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATE eae Peso Stes SSS 1 I PAUSE l _ ___ 5 OPE LOCK REVERSE STILL PLAY COUNT i SHIFT TRACKING 4 REBET 1 gt l CLOCK MHNU CA CEL I I I i Cy I I M EIREW FF TIME TIM
21. head cleaning is performed once again and E 09 is shown on the display to indicate that there is a problem Recording will continue however O OG B STOP EJECT button e Stops the tape e Ejects the tape when pressed in the Stop mode REC button Starts recording when pressed in the Stop mode Operation buttons PLAY button Starts playback PAUSE STILL button e Temporarily stops recording when pressed in the Record mode e Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode e Advances field by field when pressed in the Still mode REVERSE button Starts reverse playback when pressed in the Play or Still mode FF button e Fast forwards the tape e Starts fast forward shuttle search when pressed in the Play mode e f the function menu switch lt INDEX SEARCH gt is set to ON and an alarm recorded tape is loaded Index alarm Search starts in the forward direction when this button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode REW button e Rewinds the tape e Starts reverse shuttle search when pressed in the Play mode e f the function menu switch lt INDEX SEARCH gt is set to ON and an alarm recorded tape is loaded Index alarm Search starts in the reverse direction when this button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Display section For details refer to page 10 COUNT CLOCK button Press this button
22. 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 save electricity when not using the unit E 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 Video cassette E 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 When condensation is expected to occur Turn the power of the VCR on before use Timelapse recording is performed over very long periods of time which means that a durable tape is required e Use an E 180 tape or shorter e Do not use extended tapes 180 minutes or more such as E 240 e Only use video cassette bearing the WHS 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
23. recording mode signal 12 V is output COM common ground terminal Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit TAPE END OUT tape end signal output terminal Outputs a Tape End signal when the tape ends during recording e Outputs a 12 V signal during recording playback FF and rewind When the tape ends during recording a 0 V GND level signal is output e When the tape ends during auto repeat recording signals are output for about 2 seconds e Connect an external alarm lamp or buzzer via an external interface e To cancel the output press the EJECT button STOP button or REW button Set the signal output timing with the menu switch lt REC REMAIN gt in the 3H to L24H Record modes or with the menu switch lt COUNT ENDs gt in the 48H to 240H modes For details on settings refer to the menu switch descriptions on page 21 ALARM REC OUT alarm recording mode signal output terminal Outputs 12 V signals during alarm recording ALARM RESET alarm signal reset input terminal Receives signals to cancel alarm recording e Alarm input data is not reset ALARM IN alarm signal input terminal Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording COM common ground terminal Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit CAM SW OUT camera switching signal output terminal When a sequential switcher is connected this terminal outputs camera switching timing control signals For
24. 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 Still Timelapse playback Timelapse recording 1X playback 0 1 1 O 9X search 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 9240E EK return code This is returned when an alarm signal is input during recording 51 10 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 2 4 Others Input data correction Error cancellation These are return codes from the SR 9240E EK 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 an Index search point Also used to cancel error status CLEAR 56H Clears the whole command Cancels the current status and stops the VCR
25. section MONTH DAY e Enter the value for the blinking section with the SET or SET button 5 Set the month day hour and minute with the SHIFT and SET buttons 6 When you have finished setting press the COUNT CLOCK button e The display returns to the clock display mode and the time count HOUR MINUTE starts from 00 seconds Time indication on the VCR s display e When the power is turned off the time is displayed When the power is turned on set the time display mode with the COUNT CLOCK button to display the current time e The first time you turn on the power the time display shows a blinking 0 00 00 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 24 6 PREPARATION 6 3 Summer Time Compensation Set whether or not the Summer Time mode is engaged with the lt SUMMER TIME gt function menu switch on the VTR When setting the time make sure the lt SUMMER TIME gt switch is set to OFF mode 2 setting screen When the lt SUMMER TIME gt switch is set to ON the currently set time is advanced one hour When the unit is shipped this switch is set to OFF e Clock setting is not possible during timer recording During daylight savings time Standard time 1 Set the time with one hour delay 1 Set the c
26. switch is set to EXT recording start and stop can be controlled with external signal input e Connect to an external control device When a VCR activation signal ground input is received recording starts automatically and continues for as long as the VCR activation signals are input e Clock reset signal input When the lt TERMINAL SEL 1 gt menu switch is set to C ADJ the clock reset signal from the master clock can be received e Inputting the clock reset signal synchronises the time with the master clock time if the time difference is within 30 seconds If the difference exceeds 30 seconds the time will not be adjusted correctly WARNING REC OUT warning signal rec signal output terminal Outputs a warning signal or recording mode signal The type of output signal can be selected with the lt TERMINAL SEL 2 gt menu switch e Warning signal output When the lt TERMINAL SEL 2 gt menu switch is set to WARNING a warning signal 12 V is output if an abnormality occurs in tape transport or mechanism operation 12 ii VIDEO l l tons nl soc Connecting the wires to the terminals to l 1 Hold the button down and insert the wire over the top of the terminal 2 Release the button to lock the wire in the button O O terminal e Recording mode signal output When the lt TERMINAL SEL 2 gt menu switch is set to REC and the unit is in the Record mode the
27. the SET button 7 Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored o gt x Using the VCR in the Timer Record Standby mode Press the TIMER REC button to turn off the indication for normal use Press the TIMER REC button again to turn on the indication The Timer Record Standby mode is engaged When all timer recording programs have been executed the TIMER indication goes off Notes on timer recording m f you make a mistake when programming The indication blinks and the Timer Record Standby mode is engaged The blinking of the indication differs depending on the programming status e When correct programs exist the indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then lights e If mistakes are detected in all programs the indication blinks for about 10 seconds v Incorrect programs are canceled automatically So if necessary program the timer again m f no programs have been set The TIMER indication blinks for about 10 seconds The Timer Record Standby mode cannot be engaged v Program the timer 32 m f program data overlaps The Timer Record Standby mode is engaged and the OVER LAP indication blinks for about 10 seconds The OVER LAP indication is not shown however if the DAILY timer program and WEEKLY timer program overlap Check the program contents e When program data overlaps the timer recording priority is determined as follows 1 The dail
28. the Colour mode AUTO REC OFF Enables or disables automatic external timer recording or automatic restart of ON recording after a power failure OFF External timer recording or automatic recording after power failure is disabled ON Recording starts automatically when power is turned on REC CHECK MANUAL Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the AUTO beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode Also sets what action is taken if picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated with the REC CHECK button MANUAL e f picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated with the REC CHECK button head cleaning is performed once and recording resumes The error indication E 09 is shown on the display for 10 seconds e Automatic Recording Check is not performed at the beginning of a tape set to record repeatedly AUTO e If picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated with the REC CHECK button head cleaning is performed and recording resumes for several seconds then the recording is automatically checked again If the picture quality is still defective head cleaning is performed again and the error indication E 09 is shown on the display The error indication remains displayed while recording continues e Automatic Recording Check is performed at the beginning of a tape set to record repeatedly If the picture qualit
29. to select the time display or tape counter in the display When the power is turned off the time is displayed TIME MODE button Use to select the recording or playback time mode Each time this button is pressed the recording playback time mode changes in the following sequence 3H VHS SP mode L12H L24H gt 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H 240H 3H VHS SP mode The selected recording playback time mode is shown on the display TIMER REC button Press this button to execute the timer recording For details refer to Timer Recording on page 28 MENU button Press this button to display the date time setting timer program setting various function menu setting and hour meter Press again to cancel the display SHIFT TRACKING buttons e Press to select an item in date time setting timer program setting and function menu setting e Press to adjust tracking and reduce noise if there are tracking problems in the 3H VHS SP mode or during search Tracking adjustment is not possible in the Timelapse Play mode 2 1 Front Panel SET V LOCK buttons e Press to set values in date time setting timer program setting and function menu setting e Press to reduce the vertical shifting of the picture in the Still mode RESET CANCEL button e Normally press this button to reset the tape counter to 0000 e When the buzzer sounds press this button to stop the buzzer sound
30. value for the selected item with the SET button aan e Press the SET button to increase the number 0 MINUTE e Press the SET button to decrease the number CLOCK ADJUST e The setting range for the year is from 1997 to 2096 e This VCR uses the 24 hour clock PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS MENU TO END SHIFT button and SET button e If an invalid date is set it is automatically corrected e g 1999 2 29 1999 2 28 CLOCK ADJUST m Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the year month date hour and minutes YEAR 1999 have all been set DAY 80 End date and time setting MINUTE 2302 e Press the MENU button twice E The normal display is restored and the set date and time are shown PRESS SHIFT SET on screen The time count starts from 00 seconds PRESS MENU TO END Note Lb MENU button e If you press the OPERATE button after setting the date and time without first pressing the MENU button the set date and time are Normal screen canceled 17 30 01 3H 30 6 1999 Menu switch lt POSITIONS set to L UP Set the date and time on the front panel display YEAR 1 Turn the power on 2 Press the COUNT CLOCK button for at least 2 seconds e The year indication blinks in the display 3 Enter the value for the year with the SET or SET button 4 Press the SHIFT button the month indication blinks e Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to move the blinking
31. with the 4th digit from the right in 4 bytes ASCII codes 30H 39H correspond with the numbers O 9 eg 1234 31H 32H 33H 34H VCR returns the last 4 characters of the SR 9240 model name in ASCII code 9 39H 2 32H 4 34H 0 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 12345 hours 31H 32H 33H 34H 35H 8 TL STATUS SENSE D6H VCR returns Timelapse mode data in 6 bytes The contents of each byte are as follows 2 TIME SENSE BFH 3 COUNT CODE DOH 4 DEVICE TYPE D1h 1st 2nd byte Recording playback mode Correspondence of the code and the mode is the same as that described in 2 2 Recording playback mode setting commands 2 MODE 7EH 3rd byte 5th byte Conditions of each setting Settings status BIT Status when BIT is 1 BIT Status when BIT is 1 Not difined Always 0 0 REMOTE is ON Power is ON Auto REC mode is ON Auto rewind mode is ON SUMMER TIME is ON Always 0 Always 0 Operat
32. 0 ms lt ALARM RST IN HV 5V 12V Input at high level Alarm signal reset input gt Min 400 ms lt ALARM REC OUT HV 12 V Output at high level Alarm recording output impedance 4 7 kohms mode signal output Alarm Record seca i Record mode Record mode TAPE END OUT repeat recording ON auto rewind ON repeat recording OFF auto rewind OFF Output at ground level Tape end signal output LV 0V Max 10 mA Manual oe Tape end 4 4 operation WARNING REC HV 12 V Output at high level OUT output impedance 4 7 kohms Warning signal Rec mode signal output Warning 4 4 Warning reset CLOCK RESET IN Input at ground level Clock reset input LV 0V gt Min 150 ms lt CLOCK RESET Output at ground level OUT Clock reset output LV 0V About 150 ms lt _ 54 11 APPENDIXES 11 3 Specifications E Signal system E Tape speed E Recording and playback time E Fast forward rewind time E Power supply E Power consumption E Dimensions E Weight E Operating temperature E Operating humidity 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 m Recording system Luminance FM recording Colour down converted direct recording PAL type colour signal CC
33. ATION 6 1 Cassette Loading Unloading Loading Turn on the main power Insert the cassette with its label side facing you Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading EJECT button TIMELAPSE indication TIMER indication TIMER REC button Note e Do not force to push in the cassette if the main power is not on Doing so could damage the tape when the power is turned on e To avoid damage or injury do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot Auto power on Auto play When a cassette is loaded the power automatically turns When a cassette with no erasure prevention tab is loaded on and the cassette indication appears playback starts automatically Unloading E Press the EJECT button If the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged TIMER The cassette is ejected indication is shown on the display the cassette will not be If the power is not on when the EJECT button is ejected when the EJECT button is pressed pressed power is automatically switched on and the To unload the cassette press the TIMER REC button to release the Timer Recording Standby mode then press the cassette is ejected Once the cassette is unloaded the EJECT button power turns off again automatically 6 2 Date and Time Setting
34. 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 Time RXD 2 NAK OBH VCR will return this code when non defined or non functional 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 ge ge 48 OPERATE ON OFF E Recording playback mode PLAY REV PLAY MODE SHIFT 48 STOP MODE 48 FF REW E Timelapse VCR operation mode 48 TIMER ON OFF TL STATUS 48 OPE ON OFF E Date and time setting 49 EJECT DATE SET 49 F FIELD STEP TIME SET 49 REC CHECK E Timer programming 49 REC REC PAUSE PRG 49 VISS FWD REV SHIFT 49 VISS SEARCH SET 49 CANCEL 49 E On screen setting 49 ON SCREEN ON OFF 49 ON SCREEN SELECT 49 E Others 49 AL PL RESET 49 COUNT RESET 49 Commands for VCR status verification Return codes from VCR ae ee from VCR ACK COUNT CODE 50 NAK DEVICE TYPE 50 ERROR VTR INQ 50 CASSETTE OUT PL AL COUNT SENSE 50 COMPLETION HOUR METER SENSE 50 NOT TARGET TL STATUS SENSE 50 ALARM INPUT 0 DATA SENSE Others JVC TABLE 1 ON OFF 52 11 APPENDIXES 11 1 Tape Reel Counter Tape Remaining Time Table The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel co
35. ER SET V LOCK AL PL p gt MODE REC i RESET y S C C yf S _ SS as OPERATE button Press to turn the operating power ON OFF When this button is ON the OPERATE indicator lights and the unit can be operated When a cassette is inserted the power switches on and the 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 Cassette loading slot For cassette loading and unloading Use a VHS cassette tape REC CHECK button Use to check recording When pressed in the Record mode this will rewind the tape about 4 seconds and then play back the rewound section so that the recording quality can be checked After playback the Record mode is automatically re engaged at the point where recording was interrupted e The FM level is checked during playback in Recording Check operation to determine whether or not picture quality is defective If it is judged defective the heads are automatically cleaned How this operation is performed is determined by the setting of the REC CHECK switch in the function menu When set to MANUAL Head cleaning is performed once and recording resumes When set AUTO Head cleaning is performed once and recording is resumed for several seconds Then Recording Check operation is performed again If picture quality is again judged defective
36. H reverse playback is executed at the VHS SP mode s speed No sound is output To return to the Normal Play mode press the PLAY button 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 5 minutes approx Shuttle search reverse and fast forward playback Reverse shuttle search Fast forward shuttle search Press the REW button during play Press the FF button during playback The rewind search indicator is shown on the display and the Reverse Shuttle Search mode is engaged No sound is output The fast forward search indicator is shown on the display and the Fast Forward Shuttle Search mode is engaged No sound is output Tape recorded in the Standard mode or the Timelapse mode 9 times normal speed lock Pressing the PLAY button restores the Normal Play mode 9 times normal speed Releasing the finger restores the Normal Play mode Note Still and Reverse Play modes are not available with tapes recorded in the Long Play LP mode 41 8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK 8 4 Index Search Searching the index code VISS signal recorded at the M When reverse shuttle search or fast forward shuttle start of alarm recording helps you quickly locate alarm search is executed the Index Search mode is engaged recordings index search function When an index code is located playback starts e To use th
37. IR monochrome signal 625 lines 50 fields 23 39 mm sec VHS Standard mode SP 3 hours VHS Standard SP mode L12 L24 48 72 96 120 168 240 hours Timelapse mode field recording with E 180 cassette Approx 4 minutes with E 180 cassette AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 19 watts 360 W x 94 H x 294 D mm Approx 4 5 kg 5 C 40 C 30 RH or more 80 RH or less 20 C 60 C 0 5 2 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced BNC Signal output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced BNC Colour mode 240 lines or more SP mode B amp W mode 280 lines or more SP mode 43 dB or more SP mode 1 normal 8 dBs 50 kohms unbalanced RCA 67 dBs 600 ohms unbalanced 8 dBs 1 kohm unbalanced RCA 100 Hz 10 kHz SP mode 40 dB or more SP mode at 4 distortion level 0 20 WRMS or less SP mode Time date E Display Day month year hours minutes seconds recording mode E Display position Variable four coners E Character size 16H E Power backup Approx five years may be less depending on the operating environment Alarm E Alarm input Input at ground level E Camera switching Negative pulse output 5 msec output Open collector output Outer dimensions 294 360 TneLAse Unit mm Design and specifications subject to change without notice 55 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED JVC is a regist
38. IT When the bit is 1 Repeat recording function ON Unused Unused Alarm recording function ON Auto 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 Index search function ON Alarm recording buzzer ON Warning buzzer ON 3rd byte BIT When the bit is 1 Unused Summer time compensation ON Unused Unused Unused Video mode set to B W black and white Unused Unused 10 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 June 30 1999 2 TIME SET 8FH Set the current time hour minute second for the VCR After this command 8FRH is sent input 1 byte numerical data 30H 39H Example 15 hours 29 minutes 59 seconds Minute Second E Timer programming commands PRG CLK 62H Engages timer programming mode SHIFT 64H Selects setting items SHIFT lt 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 comm
39. J Set to this position to input or output a clock reset signal TERMINAL WARN Selects the signal output from the rear panel s WARNING REC OUT terminal SEL 2 REC WARN Set to this position to output a warning signal The warning signal is output if an abnormality occurs in tape transport or mechanism operation REC Set to this position to output a recording mode signal 12 V in the Record mode REC REMAIN Sets the timing to process tape end before the actual tape end This menu switch setting is effective in the 3H to L24H Record modes For the 48H to 240H modes set with lt COUNT END gt The following operations are executed at the timing set with this menu switch e The tape end signal is output from the rear panel s TAPE END terminal e The series recording signal is output from the rear panel s CLOCK SERIES OUT terminal with the TERMINAL SEL 1 gt function menu switch set to SERIES e The tape end buzzer sounds with the lt TAPE END BUZZER gt function menu switch set to ON e End is shown on the counter display The set values 180S 360S are for the 3H mode The relation between the recording mode and the recording time is shown below Sain These values should be used as a reference only Actual values may differ depending on the tape used 21 9 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5 2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches Factory setting VTR mode 2 COUNT END Sets the t
40. ONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 10 2 SA K97U Specifications 9 pin connector specifications LOE Se Ee M E E E E Output level ON 5 V or more OFF 5 V or less ORONM Data format E Mode Non synchronized E Character length 8 bits E Data rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 bps switched with function menu switch set to 9600 bps before shipment E Parity check No E Stop bit 1 bit 10 3 SA K97U RS 232C Protocol amp Commands RS 232C protocol JVC table 1 Functions in the shaded section are effective a when JVC table 1 is set to ON Data 0 ENTER os a acca VISS FRAME CODE FWD COUNT COMPLE Data 1 CLEAR TIMER ON SHEET viss REC DEVICE AL PL TION REV CHECK TYPE RESET ERROR Data 2 car T VER HOUR METER SENSE CASSETTE Data 3 SHFT EJECT SEARCH OUT VISS Data 4 SHFT ON SCREEN SELECT E SENSE ALARM Data 6 CLEAR SET TL STATUS TL STATUS JVC INPUT SET SENSE TABLE1 ON Data 7 CANCEL STATUS JVC o sef baas J Data 9 x ON A ACK PLAY REV OPE LOCK REC REC PLAY OFF REQUEST OPERATE ON FF REC VTR INQ F ef frp orea EW oe e e SHIFT STEP wore oe oes Lae eo fe NT ESET 5 NOT Data 5 SET PL AL COUNT TARGET 10 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 10 3 SA K97U RS 232C Protocol amp Commands This section provides technical data for programmers Command description To use the co
41. Press the PLAY button y aa The recording indicator is shown on the _ display and the Recording mode is engaged Note If the VCR is left in the Record Pause mode for more than 5 minutes the transition between scenes may be distorted when recording is re started To stop recording 6 Press the STOP EJECT button The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged Recording Check For Record Check to operate correctly at least 1 minute of recording in the L24H mode is required In the 240H mode a recording time of about 7 minutes is necessary E Press the REC CHECK button during recording The tape is played back in reverse for about 4 seconds then the Play mode is engaged to check the recording After playback the VCR enters the Record mode at the point where the recording was interrupted e During Recording Check the FM level of the signal recorded on the tape is checked in the Play mode to determine whether or not the recording quality is suitable If the recording quality is judged inferior subsequent operation depends on the setting of the lt REC CHECK gt function menu switch When set to MANUAL REC CHECK button During recording Normal Recording Defective Auto head ET Recording Error indicator E 09 for 10 sec When set to AUTO REC CHECK button During recording Recording Normal Tok Recording 0 Defective cleaning Auto rec
42. R is in any other mode the Still mode is engaged 12 REC CHECK C1H Engages REC CHECK function is the same as when locally controlled on the VCR Before transmitting either of the following commands 13 or 14 first transmit REC DUB REQUEST FAH and confirm that ACK is returned by the VCR 13 REC CAH Starts recording The VCR returns ACK 14 REC PAUSE CBH Engages Record Pause mode The VCR returns ACK e To re start recording transmit REC FAH CAH e To cancel Record Pause transmit STOP 8FH The VCR will enter the Stop mode However if the loaded cassette s safety tab has been removed recording is not possible regardless of the fact that ACK has been returned Use the STATUS SENSE D7H command to confirm tape status See Section 2 3 9 After transmitting commands VISS FWD 15 or VISS REV 16 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 The VCR s Menu switch lt INDEX SRCH gt is set to OFF 15 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
43. S signal is also recorded at the start point of sensor recording OFF Sensor recording is disabled ON When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal in the Stop mode this unit automatically starts recording in the VHS SP Recrd mode DURATION Selects the recording duration for alarm recording or sensor recording 180 Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the time specified 5 sec to 180 sec TAPE END Alarm or sensor recording continues until the tape ends MANUAL Alarm or sensor recording continues for as long as alarm signals are input TAPE END Set to this position when specifying the alarm recording time with a MANUAL switcher BUZZER OFF Selects whether or not the alarm buzzer sounds during alarm or sensor recording OFF The buzzer does not sound ON The buzzer sounds TAPE END STOP Set the operation mode at tape end during recording in the case when alarm or MODE REW sensor recording is executed even once REPEAT STOP Stops at tape end EJECT REW Rewinds the tape automatically and stops REPEAT Rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning and restarts recording EJECT The tape is ejected lean This screen is displayed on the on screen mode setting screen only when the optional RS 232C setting board SA K97U is installed BAUD RATE 1200 Select the RS 232C data transfer speed from 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps or 2400 9600 bps 4800 9600 22 6 PREPAR
44. SO 1 OUT VIDEO AUDIO 6 7 anes C ave CS10 IN TMPO OUT SODT IN OUT D 5V OUT ee d Sequential switcher SW 501E SW 502E 13 3 CONNECTIONS 3 2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential Switcher Video cameras i Al i arm sensor input Alarm sensor TTTT Di 123456 Alarm signal output _ E ii Sequential switcher Video output Camera switching C signal input i Microphone i i L A l RCA D 0 gt N A E AC 220 240 V BNC RCA 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 9240E EK Connect the monitor s video audio input connectors to the SR 9240E Ek s video audio output connectors When the connection is complete connect the power plug to an AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz outlet Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras gt le gt 3 CONNECTIONS 3 3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input Output Terminal Connections CAM SW OUT camera switching signal output terminal CAM SW OUT COM Sequential switcher camera switching signal input ALARM RESET alarm reset terminal
45. T CANCEL button The program being set is canceled Press the MENU button twice The normal screen mode is restored To cancel a preset timer program Press the TIMER REC button to turn off the TIMER indication in the display 2 Turn the VCR and the monitor on i ine ao 3 Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen and select lt PROGRAM TIMER gt with the SHIFT button Then press the SET button The timer program setting screen is displayed Press the SHIFT button to move the cursor arrow to the program No or the day of the week to be canceled Press the RESET CANCEL button The specified timer program data is canceled 6 Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored 31 7 RECORDING 7 3 Timer Recording Changing a preset timer program Press the TIMER REC button to turn off the TIMER indication in the display 2 Turn the VCR and the monitor on 3 Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen and select lt PROGRAM TIMER gt with the SHIFT button Then press the SET button The timer program setting screen is displayed PO Press the SHIFT button to move the cursor arrow to the program No or the day of the week to be changed Press the SET button Select the item to be changed so that it is blinking with the SHIFT button 6 Change the value with
46. The tape stops REW The tape is rewound to the beginning and stops REPEAT Recording continues from the beginning of the tape EJECT The tape is ejected 6 After setting the function menu switches press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Check the time and data shown on the monitor s on screen display E f the time and date are not shown on the monitor or if you want to change the display position use the lt POSITION gt function menu switch 34 ALARM SENSOR REC MODE Alarm recording function ALARM REC ON Alarm recording duration SENSOR REC OFF DURATION 180SEC Buzzer BUZZER OFF TAPE END MODE STOP Tape end mode PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS MENU TO END Alarm sensor recording mode setting screen Select the timelapse recording mode with the TIME MODE button on the front panel The selected recording mode is shown on the VCR s display and the on screen display co 8 Follow the procedures for Recording on page 27 A When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal alarm recording is executed as specified To stop alarm recording and clear the alarm indication press the AL PL RESET button e When the AL indication is lit on the display during alarm recording press the AL PL RESET button to stop alarm recording Timelapse recording is resumed and the AL indication goes out If the alarm buzzer is on it stops as well
47. VCR activation signal is input while the unit is starts already recording started with the REC button recording continues and stops when the activation signal is no longer input 38 7 RECORDING 7 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 function menu switch lt AUTO SHARPNESS REC gt on the VTR mode 1 setting screen to ON VIDEO MODE REC CHECK MANUAL TAPE END MODE REPEAT INDEX SEARCH OFF CAMERA SW OFF TAPE END BUZZER OFF WARNING BUZZER OFF PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS MENU TO END If this function menu switch is set to ON and power is turned off and on again in the Stop mode the VCR enters the Record mode automatically Be careful VTR mode 1 setting screen 7 10 External Timer Recording External timer recording can be performed by connecting the SR 9240E EK to an external timer Check that a cassette is loaded in the VCR Set the function menu switch lt AUTO REC gt to ON If the cassette s safety tab has been removed Power is supplied from the external timer at the recording will not take place specified time and recording starts This function does not work when the Timer Record mode is engaged 7 11 Tape End Buzzer When set to ON a buzzer sounds when the tape ends during recording To set the buzzer sound on
48. ands 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 time date 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 confirmation from the VCR after each transmission 2 ON SCREEN SELECT 74H Changes the time display position on screen 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 49 10 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 2 3 Commands for VCR status verification 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 June 14 1999 the VCR returns 30H 36H 31H 34H 39H and 39H 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 VCR returns the counter data beginning
49. 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 18 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 inside shaded area indicate that maintenance should be renee a OO foment fA Ta fa o performed 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 6 For servicing See page 2 2 2 2 MENTENANCE AND CHECK 8 hours 12 hours 24 hours 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 Precautions Handling and storage place E Avoid using the unit in places subject to the following conditions e extreme heat or cold e strong magnetic fields do not use a transceiver within 2 meters of this unit e high humidity e dust and soil e vibrations e variations in temperature Use this unit in horizontal flat position only Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause mode for a long time as this may damage the tape To minimize tape damage this VCR automatically enters the Stop mode after about 5 minutes have passed in the Still or Record Pause mode Condensation E Handle the unit carefully e Do not place anything heavy on the unit a monitor etc A malfunction
50. beginning from the second item Press the MENU button to end menu operation and restore the normal screen POWER LOSS PL 001 21 30 9 6 99 First power failure Second power f i failure Resetting alarm input power loss failure data When the AL alarm display is off and the VCR is in the normal screen mode press the AL PL RESET button to reset the alarm input and power loss data stored in memory PRESS AL PL TO ALL RESET PRESS MENU TO END 4 4 Hour Meter Display Drum rotating time is displayed in the form of an hour Operation meter Use this data to schedule maintenance Turn on the VCR and monitor Press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to select HOUR METER 4 Press the SET or SET button to display the hour meter drum rotating time Press the MENU button to end menu operation and restore the normal screen Hour meter screen HOUR METER e T DRUM ON 02345H Drum rotating time i PRESS MENU TO END 18 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES You can customize the VCR s functions to suit the requirements of your application using on screen menu s function switches SHIFT button MENU button SHIFT button TIMELAPSE COUNT SHIFT TRACKING RESET CLOCK M ces CANCEL m jesees C C TIME TIMER SET V LOCK AL PL MODE REC
51. connector to the monitor s video input connector SR 9240E TIMELAPSE IDEO CASSETTE RECORDER mi Turn on the VCR and the monitor Sa a EE eee O Press the MENU button ioe mee j a Ar VHS The main menu screen is displayed Press the SHIFT button to move the cursor arrow to the item you want to display SET buttons e Press the SHIFT button to move the cursor arrow down Press the SHIFT button to move it up MaN MENESCREN Press the SET or SET button to display the MAIN MENU selected item gt PROGRAM TIMER FUNCTION a ae To end menu operation and restore the normal screen HOUR METER press the MENU button CLOCK ADJUST PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS MENU TO END PROGRAM TIMER e When the MENU button is pressed during playback the monitor screen display switches from the playback picture to the input video signal EE picture and the Displays the program setting screen for timer recording main menu is shown on the screen This means that even during playback you can check menu contents Press the MENU button again to restore the playback picture Timer programming is not possible if the date and time are not set In this case the date time setting screen will be displayed e FUNCTION Displays the function menu setting screen ALARM IN Displays the date and time when an alarm signal was input e POWER LOSS Dis
52. creen PROGRAM TIMER CANCEL 341 30 10 8 16 PRESS SHIFT SET RESET PRESS MENU TO END Display the cancel program setting screen Set the cursor arrow to the second line WEEKLY on the weekly timer program setting screen then press the SET or SET button Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to set the cursor arrow to the number of the day when timer recording is not to be executed Engage the Cancel Program Setting mode Press the SET or SET button When the SET button is pressed the month blinks When the SET button is pressed the day blinks Set the data Press the SET or SET button to set the value for the blinking item Press the SET button to increase the value and the SET button to decrease it Set the Month and Day with the SHIFT and SET buttons To program additional cancel program days repeat steps 2 to 4 6 To quit the Cancel Program Setting mode press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored To cancel programmed data Set the cursor arrow to the desired number and press the RESET CANCEL button SHIFT button RESET CANCEL button MENU button SHIFT button COUNT SHIFT TRACKING RESET CLOCK MANU a CANCEL CI C Cy CO Co TIME TIMER SET V LOCK AL PL MODE RESET Cocca TIMER REC button SET button SET button Canceling timer programming To stop timer programming Press the RESE
53. cting a System Using a Sequential Switcher esiicesacetenctnennormpeneiaeduacelanesasensounnenie 14 3 3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input Output Terminal Connections cccceceeeeeeeeeeees 15 4 MONITOR ON SCREEN DISPLAY 4 1 On Screen Display in the Time Date and Record Mode cccccsececeseeeeeeeeneeeesseeeens 16 4 2 Main Menu Display cccccseeeeseeeeeeeees 17 4 3 Alarm Input Power Loss Data Display 18 4 4 Hour Meter Display ccceeeeeseeseneeees 18 5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5 1 Function Menu Switche Setting 19 5 2 Contents of the Function Menu SWICHOS oatitia 20 6 PREPARATION 6 1 Cassette Loading Unloading 000 23 6 2 Date and Time Setting cceceseeeeeeeee 23 6 3 Summer Time Compensation 06 25 6 4 Selection of Record Play Mode 25 VHS PAL The SR 9240E EK is a video cassette recorder able to execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes Use only video cassettes bearing the WHS mark This unit is designed for professional use 7 RECORDING 7 1 Preparation ccccccceeeccseeceeeeseeeseeeeseeeenes 26 7 2 Recording ssesssessssserssrreerrenrrrnsrresrrrsrrrn 27 7 3 Timer Recording cccceeseseseeeeeeeeneeeeenees 28 7 4 Alarm Recording eeesssessesssnesnrrenrrrnernne 33 7 5 Sensor Recording cccccsssseeceeeeeeeeeeeees 35 7 6 Re
54. d4dqdd00s4d ALLASSVO OACIA y3 3J0t26 YS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9240E SR 9240EK PAUSE REVERSE STILL Bi a LLI REW 2e4UOH Aa VHS PAL TIMELAPSE Thank you for purchasing this JVC product Before operating this unit please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance COUNT CLOCK MENU SHIFT TRACKING tlie jana ee TIMELAPSE el ee oy RESET CANCEL TIME MODE TIMER REC SET V LOCK SERE AL PL RESET INSTRUCTIONS SR 9240E Co OPERATE E OPE LOCK VHS This instruction book is made from 100 recycled paper SL96166 PLAYBACK AND SETTING OF THE MONITOR OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C CONTROLS AND INTRODUCTION CONNECTIONS CONNECTORS ON SCREEN DISPLAY FUNCTION MENU RECORDING PREPARATION SWITCHES SPECIAL EFFECTS TROUBLE SHOOTING PLAYBACK INTERFACE BOARD APPENDIXES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning Notice FOR YOUR SAFETY Australia 1 Insert this plug only into effectively earthed three pin power outlet 2 If any doubt exists regarding the earthing consult a qualified electrician 3 Extension cord if used must be three core correctly wired IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted i
55. details refer to page 54 3 CONNECTIONS 3 1 Connecting to a Camera __oml fl A SS C Amplifier Microphone Video camera BNC T AGA Microphone ml NOE nr i GE i al N AC 220 240 V L BNC fam D RCA a Alarm sensor Monitor TV h aeeoa Connect the monitor s video audio input connectors to the SR 9240E EK s video audio output connectors Connect the video camera s video output connector to the SR 9240E EK 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 9240E EK s alarm input terminal When the connection is complete connect the power plug to an AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz outlet lele CONNECTION TO THE SW 501E SW 502E SEQUENTIAL SWITCHER 1 Connect pin 6 on the sequential switcher s TIMER INPUT SW 501E SW 502E ee connector to the VCR s CAMERA SW OUT terminal Connect er ai an TER INPUT pin 1 to the GND terminal connector f 2 Connect pin 8 on the sequential switcher s TIMER INPUT CS10 IN connector to pin 8 on its TIMER OUT connector TMP1 IN SODT IN OUT Note SLV MST IN e Be sure to use two DIN connectors for connections JK103 JK203 Ol D GND ATO OUT TIMER OUT S connector EJ 6 y OOUOOOCOOOUUOOOON Q AT 1 IN C
56. e FWD Not defined 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 CLEAR 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 playback is in progress Always 0 VCR s function menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt is set to REPEAT Always 0 VCR s TIMER REC 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
57. e index search function set the function menu automatically Swe NE SO eon To engage the Reverse Shuttle Search mode or the Fast Forward Shuttle Search mode press the REW or FF button once during playback VTR MODE 1 SHARPNESS NORMAL VIDEO MODE AUTO E When an index code is searched in the Fast Forward AUTO REC OFF REC CHECK MANUAL mode or the Rewind mode the Stop mode is INDEX zi INDEX SEARCH mia euoinela engaged when the code located SEARCH Fee ED cued ON e The VISS indicator is shown on the display whenever WARNING BUZZER the Index Search mode is engaged PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS MENU TO END Index Search does not function in the Auto Rewind VTR mode 1 setting screen mode TRACKING button TIMELAPSE OOO o O m 2040H aaa c5 olola co VHS V LOCK 4 button When noise appears in the picture in the Play When the picture moves up and down in the Field Advance Play Search mode Still mode Tracking can only be adjusted in the following modes Press the V LOCK button to minimize vertical jitter e VHS Standard 3H Play and Long Play LP e Field Advance Playback with the PAUSE STILL button e Search mode E Press the TRACKING button to reduce noise To resto
58. e tape is ejected lt CAMERA SW gt Factory setting OFF Sets the switching timing for cameras connected to an external sequential switcher e To switch cameras after each field or frame set this menu switch to FIELD or FRAME lt TAPE END BUZZER gt Factory setting OFF e Set to ON to sound the buzzer when the tape ends during recording lt TERMINAL SEL 1 gt Factory setting SERIES Set the rear panel s SERIES CLOCK terminal as required e Set to SERIES when to use the series recording function e Set to EXT when to control recording start stop from an external device lt TERMINAL SEL 2 gt Factory setting WARN Selects the signal output from the rear panel s WARNING REC OUT terminal e Set to WARN to output a warning signal e Set to REC to output a recording mode signal 12 V during recording lt REC REMAIN gt Factory setting OFF Selects the timing to send the tape end information Selects the timing for tape end operation in the 3H to L24H Record modes The timing differs depending on the recording mode For details refer to Contents of the Function Menu Switches on page 21 lt COUNT END gt Factory setting OFF Selects the timing for tape end operation in the 48H to 240H Record modes The timing differs depending on the recording mode For details refer to Contents of the Function Menu Switches on page 22 lt ALARM REC gt Factory setting OFF
59. ered 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 D Printed in Japan SL96166 daadooJ34 ALLASSVO OACIA y3 30t26 YS
60. ettes recorded in the VHS Long Play mode LP are played back in the VHS Long Play mode e OO6H is shown in the display To stop playback Press the STOP button The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged Audio playback of a timelapse recorded tape e Due to the difference in tape speed audio signals cannot be monitored when a tape recorded in the L12H or L24H Timelapse mode is played back in the VHS Standard 3H mode To monitor audio recorded in the Timelapse mode play back the tape in the same mode L12H or L24H as it was recorded in 8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK REVERSE button PLAY button TIMELAPSE a eee cy Gc Gy Go ess C CC J con REW button PAUSE STILL button Still and field frame advance Reverse playback Press the PAUSE STILL button during playback ttt The still indicator is shown on the display and a Pa still picture is displayed sag Press the REVERSE button in the Play or Still mode The reverse indicator is shown on the display LA and the Reverse mode is engaged Each time the PAUSE STILL button is pressed in the Still mode the picture is advanced one field Reverse playback is executed at VHS SP mode speed When the play time mode is set to 3H L12H or L24
61. g a VCR activation signal to the SERIES CLOCK IN terminal on the SR 9240E EK s rear panel Rear panel To COM terminal To SERIES CLOCK IN terminal External control equipment Connection Connect the SERIES CLOCK IN terminal and COM VCR control signal ground signal terminal on the SR 9240E EK s rear panel to the external control equipment Start of recording Stop or power off Operation VTR MODE 2 Set the function menu switch lt TERMINAL SEL 1 gt on ENAT SUMMER TIME a the VTR mode 2 setting screen to EXT to use the Set to i SEL 4 TERMINAL SEL 2 iExernal external recording function a Ene recording Press the MENU button to switch the on screen display function to the time date display Load a cassette with a safety tab in place and engage PRESS SHIFT SET the Stop mode the Pause mode or turn the operating PRESS MENU TO END mode off VTR mode 2 setting screen e When a VCR activation signal ground input is input to the rear panel s SERIES CLOCK IN terminal recording starts automatically and continues for as long as the activation signal is input When the activation signal stops the Stop or Pause mode is engaged or the operating mode is turned off depending on the VCR status before the external e This function has no effect in the Timer Record recording function is used Standby mode a E Ba e When the activation signal is input again recording e If a
62. g signal input terminal When the tape being recorded in this unit ends a signal is output from this terminal to the connected VCR Set the signal output timing with the menu switch lt REC REMAIN gt in the 3H to L24H Record modes or with the menu switch lt COUNT END gt in the 48H to 240H modes For details on settings refer to the menu switch descriptions on page 21 Clock reset signal output When the lt TERMINAL SEL 1 gt menu switch is set to C ADJ the clock reset signal is output when the internal clock is at AM0 00 and PMO0 00 When connected to the CLOCK IN terminal of another SR 9240E EK this unit s time can be synchronised with the time on the other VCR if the time difference is within 30 seconds 11 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS mol er COM SERIES CLOCK SERIES CLOCK IN series recording signal clock reset signal input terminal Input the series recording signals VCR activation signals from the external control equipment or clock reset signals Select the input signal with the lt TERMINAL SEL 1 gt menu switch e Series recording signal input When the lt TERMINAL SEL 1 gt menu switch is set to SERIES the series recording signal is input e Connect to the other VCR series recording signal output terminal e When a series recording signal is received from the other VCR recording starts automatically e VCR activation signal input e When the lt TERMINAL SEL 1 gt menu
63. ilable W if no on screen data is displayed set the lt POSITION gt menu switch in the function menu s ON SCREEN MODE setting screen to the desired position except OFF WE Changing the display position You can select the position on screen where data is displayed with the lt POSITION gt menu switch in the ON SCREEN MODE setting screen Data can be displayed in any one of the four corners of the screen Setting of the menu switch lt POSITION gt L UP Left top factory setting R UP Right top R BOTTOM Right bottom L BOTTOM Left bottom OFF Display is off No indications are shown For Function menu switch setting refer to page 19 e In the Record mode on screen time date and recording mode data is recorded together with video signals If you do not want to record on screen data set the lt POSITION gt menu switch to OFF e In the Play mode on screen data recorded on the tape is displayed 4 MONITOR ON SCREEN DISPLAY 4 2 Main Menu Display You 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 timer recording program setting screen function menu switch setting screen and date time setting screen can also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu SHIFT buttons Operation MENU button HM Connect the VCR s video output
64. iming to process tape end at a specified counter value rather than at setting the actual tape end This menu switch setting is effective in the 48H to 240H Record modes For the 3H to L24H modes set with lt REC REMAIN gt The following operations are executed at the timing set with this menu switch e The tape end signal is output from the rear panel s TAPE END terminal e The series recording signal is output from the rear panel s CLOCK SERIES OUT terminal with the TERMINAL SEL 1 gt function menu switch set to SERIES The tape end buzzer sounds with the lt TAPE END BUZZER gt function menu switch set to ON e End is shown on the counter display OFF Executes tape end processing at the actual tape end 5000 9500 Executes tape end processing at the set tape counter value To determine the set tape counter value according to the tape length refer to the table on page 53 Alarm sensor ALARM REC Turns the alarm recording function on or off recording mode Alarm recording is enabled only in the Timelapse Record mode setting An index code VISS signal is also recorded at the start point of alarm recording as an alarm cue signal OFF Alarm recording is disabled ON This unit enters the VHS SP Record mode when an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal during timelapse recording SENSOR REC Turns the sensor recording function on or off Sensor recording is enabled in the Stop mode An index code VIS
65. index code Note e When a tape recorded in the VHS standard 3H mode is played back in the Timelapse mode noise appears in the playback picture e Tapes recorded in the Long Play LP mode can be played back only Still Reverse Play and Shuttle Search modes are not available with LP tapes Menu check during playback e When the MENU button is pressed during playback the monitor screen display switches from the playback picture to the input video signal EE picture and the main menu is shown on the screen This means that even during playback you can check menu contents Press the MENU button again to restore the playback picture 40 8 2 Playback 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 the VHS Standard 3H The 3H indicator is shown on the display e To use playback in the Timelapse Play mode make sure the same mode L12H or L24H is set for playback as was used for timelapse recording Load the recorded cassette correctly If a cassette is loaded when the power is off power is switched on automatically auto power on function If the cassette s safety tab has been removed power is switched 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 L a e Cass
66. ing is impossible Timer recording is not working The clock cannot be set Tape running sound is heard in the Record Play FF and REW modes The time date is not shown During recording repeat recording does not take place Camera image is not switched 44 Causes Is the power cord disconnected Is the TIMER indication shown Is the Operation Lock mode engaged Is the Operation Lock mode engaged Is the monitor connected correctly This is not a malfunction Is the tracking adjusted properly Are you playing back a tape recorded in the VHS SP 3H mode in the Timelapse mode In this case noise appears in the playing picture Dust may have accumulated on the video heads Are you playing back a tape recorded in the 12H or 24H Timelapse mode in the VHS Standard SH mode In this case sound is high pitched Has the cassette safety tab been removed Is the clock set correctly Is the timer properly programmed Is the TIMER indication lit Is the TIMER indication lit This is normal Is the clock set Is the lt POSITIONS gt function menu switch set to OFF Is the function menu switch lt TAPE END MODE in the alarm sensor recording mode setting screen set to STOP EJECT or REW If so when the tape ends during recording in the case when alarm recording is executed even once it stops or is rewound to the beginning and stops Is the lt CAM SW gt f
67. ion lock is ON Always 0 Series recording is ON B W mode forced Black and White mode ON Tape end buzzer is ON Always 0 Alarm buzzer is ON Always 0 4th byte 6th byte Conditions of each setting Types of warnings BIT Status when BIT is 1 HEX Data Types of warnings Alarm recording is in progress No abnormality ALARM REC function is ON Loading error Not defined Always 0 Unloading error Sensor recording is ON Supply reel error External recording function is ON Drum error Always 0 Take up reel error Index search mode is ON Capstan error Warning buzzer is ON Cassette eject error Not defined Recording check error Battery backup error Input signal error NOOR WON O WroamamnNooaakhwNnd Oo Operation with commands from the RS 232C is accepted even in the Operation Lock mode 50 10 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 9 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 Tape End Tape Begin Not defined Warning Not defined Not defined A EE Mode V EE Mode 3rd byte BIT O 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 Not defined Search Mode Repeat Mode Not defined Repeat Not defined Timer REC ON Not defined 4th byte BIT Not defined REC Mode Eject Not defined Stop Mode REW Mode FF Mode Play Mode 5th byte BIT Speed Code 0 Speed Code 1 Speed Code 2 Speed Code 3 Shuttle REV Shuttl
68. lock to the actual time 2 After setting the time set the lt SUMMER TIME gt switch 2 When daylight savings starts set the lt SUMMER TIME gt to ON menu switch to ON e The set time advances one hour e The time advances one hour on the display At the end of the daylight savings time season set the lt SUMMER TIME gt switch to OFF e The standard time instead of Summer Time is displayed 6 4 Selection of Record Play Mode Jvc IDOI C lfa 2U0H Display section a LLI gt a 2 oa TIME MODE button SP indication LP indication Recording playback time mode indication Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on The OPERATE indicator lights Select the recording playback time mode with the TIME MODE button Refer to the table below for more information on each mode e Each time the TIME MODE button is pressed the recording playback mode changes in the following order 3H VHS SP mode L12H 12 hour Timelapse mode L24H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H 240H 3H e The selected recording or playback time mode is shown on the display e The SP indicator lights Note e When a tape recorded in the VHS Long Play LP mode is played back the LP indicator lights Recording in the LP mode is not possible with this
69. mmands 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 The VCR can now receive any command described in this section To cancel the communications mode transmit the command JVC TABLE 1 OFF F7H 2 1 VCR control commands Commands 1 through 12 are 1 byte commands The VCR will return 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 INDEX Search when Menu switch lt INDEX SRCH gt is set to ON REW ACH REW Reverse search in the Play mode INDEX Search when Menu switch lt INDEX SRCH gt is set to ON REV PLAY 4AH Reverse playback at normal speed 8 TIMER ON 60H Timer ON TIMER OFF 61H gt Timer OFF 9 OPE LOCK ON 69H Operation lock ON OPE LOCK OFF 6AH Operation lock OFF 10 EJECT A3H Cassette ejection VCR returns ACK and then returns CASSETT OUT 03H after cassette has been ejected 11 F FIELD STEP ADH Engages field advance when the VCR is in the Still mode The tape is advanced by one field in the 3H Timelapse mode If the VC
70. n goes out and the End indication blinks when the lt REC REMAIN gt menu switch is set to OFF If the lt REC REMAIN gt menu switch is set to 180S or 360S the End indication blinks 3 minutes or 6 minutes before the tape ends e When an problem occurs the error indication E blinks For details refer to page 43 10 O TIMER indication Lights during timer recording programming operation REPEAT indication Lights when the VCR is in the Repeat Record mode OVERLAP indication Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap Timer program number During timer recording the number of program being recorded blinks When the timer recording ends this number goes out AL alarm indication Shown during alarm recording Blinks when alarm recording ends VISS indication Shown when the alarm recording start point is index searched For details refer to Index Search on page 42 LOCK indication Lights when the operation lock function is activated AL REC alarm recording indication Lights when the function menu switch lt ALARM REC gt is set to ON SENSOR REC sensor recording indication Lights when the function menu switch lt SENSOR REC gt is set to ON 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 3 Rear Panel M COM U T WARNING Power cable Connect the power plug to an AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz outlet MIC IN mic inpu
71. of timer recording are available based on the date up to 8 programs or based on the day of the week Operation status can be monitored on the computer 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 because 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 Periodic Maintenance Check or replace the following mechanical parts according to the running time running ine 1000 00 ooo 008 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
72. on to the mains supply This unit operates on voltages of 220 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Note The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit but switches operating current on and off Notes on the built in lithium battery WARNING THE UNIT CONTAINS A BUILT IN LITHIUM BATTERY FOR MEMORY BACK UP THAT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY SUITABLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT TAKE THE UNIT TO YOUR DEALER OR A JVC SERVICE STATION Danish ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare Udskiftning ma kun foretages al en sagkynding og som beskrevet i servicemanualen COPYRIGHT 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Printed in Japan OPERATION LOCK By engaging the operation lock system OPE 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 or RS 232C control JVC SR 9240E REC STOP EJECT REC T l M ELaps E C4 e CHECK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATE
73. ording for about 7 seconds Normal iors Recording Defective Auto head cleaning Recording Display Error indicator E 09 display 27 7 RECORDING 7 3 Timer Recording Two types of timer recording are available daily timer by specifying the date and weekly timer by specifying the day of the week e Daily timer Set the date to any date within one year of the current date Up to 8 programs can be set e Weekly timer Set the day of the week Recording will automatically be performed on that day each week You can program the timer using the on screen menu display SHIFT button OPERATE button MENU button SHIFT button COUNT SHIFT TRACKING RESET CLOCK CANCEL TIME TIMER SET V LOCK AL PL MODE REC ee RESET C l TIMER REC button SET button Note e Timer programming is not possible if the date and time have not been set L SET button Preparation e Make sure all necessary equipment is properly connected to the input output connectors on the rear panel e Check the current time e Load a cassette with the safety tab in place If the power is off loading the cassette automatically turns the VCR on auto power on function Main menu screen Setting the daily timer MAIN MENU PROGRAM TIMER 1 Turn on this unit and the monitor FUNCTION ALARM IN 2 Press the
74. p reel rotation Cleans the heads with the VCR s head cleaner Error indication Problem with capstan rotation Problem with eject operation Cleans the heads with the head 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 consult your local JVC dealer Error with recording check inferior recording performance Contact your local JVC dealer to replace the built in battery Insufficient capacity of the built in battery for backup Displayed only in the operating off mode No video signals input to the VIDEO IN connector Input video signals 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 43 For servicing See page 1 10 1 7 WARNING DETECTION CIRCUIT 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 2 No Error Indication No power is supplied Operation buttons have no effect during recording and playback No picture is shown during playback Noise appears in the picture in the Shuttle Search mode and Still mode Noise appears in part of the playback picture When the cassette is played back the picture becomes rough or disappears During playback sound is high pitched and hard to hear Record
75. peat Recording ccccccsecesseeeseeeeenees 36 7 7 Series Recording ceeecccsseeeeceseeeeeeeeeees 37 7 8 Recording with External VCR Activation Eola e EEEE E E A 38 7 9 How to Restore Recording After Power FAUTE oerein innean renee RE EEA EE EAEE 39 7 10 External Timer Recording c ccccceee 39 7 11 Tape End Buzzer scsccssezeseariourceassomsscarienieeiss 39 8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK 8 1 Preparation icinsncdviedsanivesendevnateecanaaveteanees 40 8 2 Playback mesatsentenaseatentientacttiacntexatuceusentas 40 8 3 Special Effects Playback cc cccccceees 41 8 4 Index Search cccecccssseeeceeseeesseeeeeesaeees 42 8 5 Tracking V Lock Adjustment 006 42 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 1 Error Indication 22 cece ec ecececeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeees 43 9 2 No Error Indication c cccceecececeeeceeeees 44 10 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 10 1 Installation of the SA K97U 0 45 10 2 SA K97U Specifications 0 0 46 10 3 SA K97U RS 232C Protocol amp COMMAS wieniscussitaldieioninisis santivsntiasineteatetianituslicies 46 11 APPENDIXES 11 1 Tape Reel Counter Tape Remaining Time WONG cane atnats ance ceastieia asim cndicenseneadsauieteanlenies 53 11 2 Rear Panel s Input Output cc 54 11 3 Specifications vssince cncsesexcneseeausencolasccnsenerienene 55 JVC is not liable for compensation for loss or damage to recordings in
76. peration lock system is provided When an alarm signal is input in the Timelapse Record mode E Warning function the 3 hour mode is automatically engaged Alarm recording Error indications are shown on the front panel display time can be selected from 5 15 30 60 120 or 180 sec to E Power off video throughput function tape end or set manually Even when the power is off the camera s EE input can be An index code is automatically recorded when alarm recording output from the VCR starts Used as an alarm cue signal this allows quick access to m Camera switching signal output terminal alarm recording points with the Index Search function E Automatic re start of recording after a power failure m Sensor recording E Digital hour meter display Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode the E Repeat recording series recording function Record mode is automatically engaged m Recording control with external activation signal E Time date generator E Alarm recording tape end and warning electronic buzzer Superimposes the year month date minute and second on E Summer time compensation function the image during recording Also allows you to use the menu E Wired remote control optional screen to display the number of alarms alarm time and the m RS 232C control with optional SA K97U RS 232C interface number of the power failures board installed E Timer recording function The SR 9240E EK can be controlled via a personal computer Two types
77. plays the date and time when a power failure occurred HOUR METER Displays the hour meter drum rotating time CLOCK ADJUST Displays the date time setting screen Set the date and time before using this unit 17 4 MONITOR ON SCREEN DISPLAY SHIFT buttons MENU button JVG SR 9240E REC STOP EJECT REC TIMELAPSE ee e a CHECK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OJ IW SE OPE LOCK PAUSE i F I REVERSE STILL PLAY COUNT SHIFT TRACKING 1 RESET l lt i gt i CLOCK MNU 4 Sane aes 1 CANCEL Cc yD cry Te MINER Ee ae REW FF I A I i oe MODE REC a er 1 RESET VHS I C2 C olo f gt AL PL RESET SET buttons button 4 3 Alarm Input Power Loss Data Display The dates and times of up to nine 9 alarm inputs or power losses failures can be displayed Alarm input data screen Turn on the VCR and monitor ALARM IN AL 001 20 30 9 6 99 First alarm AL 002 21 44 10 6 99 Second alarm 1 2 Press the MENU button to display the main menu 3 Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to select ALARM IN or POWER LOSS e To display alarm input data select ALARM IN To display power failure data select POWER LOSS Press the SET or SET button to display the selected data alarm input or power loss e When 10 or more alarm input or power loss data items have been stored subsequent data will replace earlier items
78. r Stop time hour 2 H 3 H 4 H 5 H 6 H 7 H Bice E le PRESS SHIFT SET RESET PRESS MENU TO END Blinking PROGRAM TIMER AILY START END MODE See ee eee ee DLD e gt ee ere 4 H 7 H Pees see ooh eee PRESS SHIFT SET RESET PRESS MENU TO END PROGRAM TIMER DAILY START END MOPE 31 30 6 8 30 17 15 gt 3H 6 eet ee he E 3 H 4 H H 6 H 7 H Pees Sees aot ee PRESS SHIFT SET RESET PRESS MENU TO END PROGRAM TIMER DAILY START END MODE 1 30 6 8 30 17 15 3H 42 1 7 10 00 22 00 244 iw See eee as 6 H 7 H SSS eee enine oot ocr PRESS SHIFT SET RESET PRESS MENU TO END Timer Program No TIMER 16 30 00 VCR s display Select the timer program No Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to move the cursor arrow to the program No to be set e Press the SHIFT button to move the cursor arrow down and the SHIFT button to move it up Set the selected program No Press the SET or SET button The selected program No blinks e Press the SET button The day blinks e Press the SET button The record mode blinks 6 Set the timer
79. r to avoid electric shock or injury contact your local JVC oWo ee l service center for details VIDEO AUDIO i Note i i ea When installing this board be careful not to injure O O section yourself on sharp edges and metal parts inside D the VCR WE Before installing the board turn the power off and unplug the power cord from an AC outlet Top cover 1 Detach the top cover Remove the 5 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 Connect the SA K97U s connector to the VCR Insert the SA K97U connector into the connector CN607 on the board in the VCR using a tool such as a pincette e During insertion make sure the connector is aligned properly e Press both edges of the connector to insert it securely 4 Install the SA K97U in the VCR Make sure the SA K97U bracket is facing the correct SA K97U direction and align the positioning holes on the bracket Positioning RS 232C board a l with the projections 2 positions on the VCR s case holes Projection sections Secure the bracket with the 2 screws removed in step 2 2 positions 2 positions 5 Attach the top cover as before Attach the top cover to the VCR using the 5 screws removed in step 1 Make sure you use the correct screws SA K97U 45 10 OPTI
80. re the tracking preset mode press the and buttons simultaneously Tracking adjustment cannot be performed in the Timelapse Play modes 42 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 1 Error Indication Error indications are shown on the display whenever there are problems with cassette loading unloading or mechanism operation E When a problem occurs the error indication E _ _ blinks E When any one of the error indications is shown a 12 V warning signal is output from the rear panel s WARNING OUT connector for E 01 to E07 and E 11 during recording only when the lt TERMINAL SEL 2 gt menu Display section TIME MODE function switch is set to WARN M When the function menu switch lt WARNING BUZZER gt is set to ON the buzzer sounds whenever a problem occurs for E 01 to E07 and E 11 during recording When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds turn the operating mode off and then on again Error indication VTR MODE 1 SHARPNESS VIDEO MODE AUTO REC REC CHECK TAPE END MODE INDEX SEARCH NORMAL AUTO OFF MANUAL REPEAT OFF to clear the error indication and buzzer sound CAMERA SW 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 for E 01 to E 07 Buzzer sound PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS MENU TO END VTR mode 1 setting screen Problem with take u
81. recording is restored after the preset alarm recording duration has passed Alarm recording will not start from the Pause mode TIMELAPSE AL indication ae ajc LB i O 3 m TIME MODE 1 JILI b 0 e Set the alarm recording mode alarm recording duration During alarm recording the AL indication is lit on the buzzer ON OFF during alarm recording and the operation display After alarm recording is complete the AL mode at the tape end during alarm recording with the indication blinks on the display to show that an alarm function menu switches Menu switches for alarm sensor signal has been input recording mode setting Display AL indication Extinguished Blinking Blinking VHS Standard SP VHS Standard SP mu SIapee mode Timelapse mode Timelapse Record mode mode Timelapse Alarm recording recording Alarm signal input Alarm signal input 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 Timelapse Alarm Timelapse recording recording recording 33 7 RECORDING 7
82. s not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead adapter or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires inthe mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured Black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician CAUTION m When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet m Dangerous voltage inside Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel To prevent electric shock or fire hazard remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial POWER SYSTEM Connecti
83. so that it is blinking and Weekly timer program setting screen Days of the week Monday to Sunday PRESS SHIFT SET RESET PRESS MENU TO END PRESS SHIFT SET RESET PRESS MENU TO END gt Soe H H H H H PRESS SHIFT SET RESET PRESS MENU TO END 30 19 30 12H press the SHIFT button Or select Start time so SR that it is blinking and press the SHIFT button 30 22 30 24H The blinking part stops blinking You may now select 00 22 00024 T eee L another day of the week PRESS SHIFT SET RESET 6 To set more than one weekly timer program repeat PRESS MENU TO END steps 2 to 5 Timer 7 To end timer programming press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored m Press the TIMER REC button 16 30 00 The TIMER indication lights in the VCR s display VCR s displa Power is switched off automatically and the VCR on enters the Timer Record Standby mode TIMER 30 7 RECORDING 7 3 Timer Recording Setting dates when timer recording is not executed cancel program Up to 16 days of timer recorded programming within a year can be canceled This function is useful for irregular days such as holidays national holidays or special days This setting can only be performed when the unit is turned ON Cancel program setting s
84. sor recording mode setting screen oe e When the tape ends during recording in the case when alarm or sensor recording is executed even once the tape stops or rewinds and stops at the beginning if this menu switch set to STOP or REW If this menu switch is set to EJECT the tape is ejected VTR mode 1 setting screen To continue repeat recording even when alarm sensor recording is executed set this menu switch to REPEAT Tape end mode 1 lt Set to INDEX SEARCH REPEAT CAMERA SW TAPE END BUZZER WARNING BUZZER PRESS SHIFT SET PRESS MENU TO END When repeat recording is performed the previously recorded alarm recording is erased Auto Recording Check function Function menu switch lt REC CHECKs set to AUTO This function automatically checks recording quality at the beginning of the tape during repeat recording doa a oma e To activate the Auto Recording Check function set the Recording lt REC CHECK gt function menu switch in the VTR mode 1 l i Defective setting screen to AUTO Operation of the Auto Recording Check function Zeanu e The recorded section at the beginning of the tape is E iG Recording N Peroni automatically played back in the Repeat Record mode for several check and the FM level recorded on the tape is checked If ene the level is satisfactory recording continues e f recording quality is deemed inferior the heads are cleaned automatically Af
85. ss the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Check the time and data shown on the monitor s on screen display m f the time and date are not shown on the monitor or if you need to change the display position use the lt POSITION gt function menu switch e When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal recording starts automatically in the specified record mode and the AL indication is lit e After the specified recording duration expires recording stops and the Stop mode is engaged Because sensor recording starts from the Stop mode it takes several seconds from the time an alarm input is received to the time recording actually Starts To stop sensor recording and clear the AL indication press the AL PL RESET button 9 To disable sensor recording set menu switch lt SENSOR REC gt to OFF During playback there may be some noise or picture distortion at the point where one sensor recording stops and another starts This is not a malfunction 35 7 RECORDING 7 6 Repeat Recording When the tape reaches the end during recording it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning m To execute repeat recording set lt TAPE END MODE gt on the VTR mode 1 setting screen to REPEAT VTR MODE 4 SHARPNESS NORMAL E Setting the function menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt Auto recording VIDEO MODE AUTO check function on the alarm sen
86. t AUTO REC gt Factory setting OFF e Set to ON to execute timer recording using a commercially available external timer or to automatically resume recording when power is restored after a power failure e For details refer to How To Restore Recording After Power Failure and External Timer Recording on page 39 E lt REC CHECK gt Factory setting MANUAL Selects between manual and automatic Recording Check operation e When set to AUTO Recording Check is automatically executed at the beginning of a tape set to record repeatedly or when inferior picture quality is detected In the Auto mode Recording Check and head cleaning is automatically repeated up to two times If the inferior picture quality is detected on both checks the warning code E 09 is displayed The warning code remains displayed while recording continues e When set to MANUAL the Recording Check operation is executed only when the REC CHECK button is pressed If inferior picture quality is detected head cleaning is performed once and recording resumes The warning code E 09 is shown on the display for 10 seconds lt TAPE END MODE Factory setting STOP Selects the mode engaged when the tape ends during recording e When set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged e When set to REW the tape is rewound to the beginning e When set to REPEAT the tape is rewound to the beginning and recording re starts repeat recording e When set to EJECT th
87. t 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 VIDEO IN video input connector BNC Receives composite video signals from a connected camera or other video source AUDIO IN audio input connector RCA Receives audio signals from a connected audio source AUDIO OUT audio output connector RCA Outputs audio signals O VIDEO OUT video output connector BNC Outputs composite video signals Input camera signals composite video signals can still be output through this connector even when no power is supplied to the unit Power Off Video Throughput function REMOTE remote connector Connect the optional RM G30U remote control o mt remeron fs SERIES CLOCK po ET Connecting the wires to the terminals 1 Hold the button down l and insert the wire over the top of the terminal 2 Release the button to lock the wire in the terminal E button Oo SERIES CLOCK OUT series recording signal clock reset signal output terminal Outputs the series recording signals or clock reset signals Select the output signal with the lt TERMINAL SEL 1 gt menu switch e Series recording signal output When the lt TERMINAL SEL 1 gt menu switch is set to SERIES the series recording signal is output Connect to the other VCR series recordin
88. tart time hour Record mode Select the day of the week you want to record on Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button to set the cursor arrow to the day of the week to be set e Press the SHIFT button to move the cursor arrow down and the SHIFT button to move it up Set the selected day of the week Press the SET or SET button The selected day of the week blinks e Press the SET button The start time hour blinks e Press the SET button The record mode blinks Set the timer Press the SHIFT or SHIFT button until the item you want to set starts blinking e Press the SHIFT button to shift the blinking to the right Start time hour Start time minute Stop time hour Stop time minute Record mode Select the next program No e Press the SHIFT button to move the blinking to the left 2 Press the SET or SET button to set the value PROGRAM TIMER i WEEKLY START END MQDE for the blinking item MON ESO ioe ams e Press the SET button to increase the value and the SET button to decrease it m Set the Start time hour Start time minute Stop time hour Stop time minute and Record mode with the SHIFT and SET buttons When all values are set the set program No is shown on the VCR s display PROGRAM TIMER Accessing another day of the week WEEKLY START END MODE b 1 1 5 aii l ae ae Select the Record mode
89. ter several seconds of Defective Auto head cleaning Recording l i Display recording the recording state Is checked again If recording quality is still unsatisfactory after two consecutive checks the error indicator E 09 is shown in the display and recording continues 36 7 RECORDING 7 7 Series Recording The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR 9240E EKs As soon as the tape ends in one VCR the next VCR in the series starts recording Connections E Connect the first VCR s SERIES CLOCK OUT terminal Rear panel to the second VCR s SERIES CLOCK IN terminal Connect the second VCR s SERIES CLOCK OUT terminal to the third VCR s SERIES CLOCK 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 COM SERIES CLOCK COM SERIES CLOCK COM SERIES CLOCK Connect the first VCR s video and audio output In OUT IN ion i IN OUT connectors to the second VCR s video and audio input connectors Connect the second VCR s video and audio output connectors to the third VCR s video and audio a a JT input connectors Repeat for all connected VCRs Connect the last VCR s video and audio output First VCR Second VCR Third VCR connectors to the monitor s video and audio input connectors
90. 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 exclusively for personal use 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Major Features 240 hour long time recording with a 180 minute tape Recording times are selectable from 3 hours SP mode and 12 24 48 72 96 120 168 240 hours Timelapse mode Monitor image recording for up to one day 24 hour is possible with a 180 minute tape m Recording Check function Pressing the REC CHECK button during recording allows you to check the status of the recording in progress When activated via the corresponding function menu switch the built in head cleaner automatically cleans the heads whenever E Audio monitoring inferior picture quality is detected during Recording Check Audio signals can be recorded in the 12 hour 24 hour After cleaning the Recording Check operation is executed Timelapse mode as well as in the conventional 3 hour mode again automatically Auto Recording Check function This strengthens surveillance capabilities by providing both E Operation lock system audio and video information To prevent accidental or deliberate interference with VCR m Alarm recording function operation a secret o
91. time setting e Normally the time date data is shown on screen e Additional data displays and menu screens can be displayed by pressing the MENU button This calls up the main menu screen where you can select items as desired 4 1 On Screen Display in the Time Date and Record Modes Time date and recording mode data is recorded and displayed on screen In the Stop Record and Record Pause modes data is superimposed on the input video signals e The on screen display can switched ON OFF using the lt POSITION gt switch in the function menu s ON SCREEN MODE setting screen You can also change the on screen display position using this switch Menu switch Hour lt POSITION gt settin si g Second Recording mode 12 30 45 3H 11 6 1999 Year last two digits Month Da e L U pP y Recording mode 3H 12 30 45 11 6 1999 e R U pP e R BOTTOM 11 6 1999 3H 12 30 45 Recording mode e L BOTTOM 11 6 1999 42 30 45 3H Recording mode 16 Display WE Connect the VCR s video output connector to the monitor s video input connector 1 Turn the power on monitor and VCR 2 When a video signal is input to the video input connector time date and recording mode are superimposed on the picture e f there is no signal input display data is superimposed on a black background If the date and time have not been set correct date and time indications are not ava
92. unction menu switch set to OFF Connect the power cord to an AC outlet Press the TIMER REC button so that the TIMER indication goes out Release the Operation Lock mode Release the Operation Lock mode Connect the monitor correctly Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING button Tracking adjustment is not possible in the Timelapse Play mode Clean the video heads Consult your nearest JVC dealer Play back the tape in the same mode 12H or 24H as that used for recording Paste a piece of cellophane tape over the hole Check again Check it again Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out If you feel it is too noisy install the VCR in a rack Set the clock Set the lt POSITION gt function menu switch to another position To continue repeat recording even when the alarm recording is executed set the function menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt on the alarm sensor recording mode setting screen to REPEAT When setting the camera switching timing set it to 1 FIELD or 1 FRAME 10 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 10 1 Installation of the SA K97U Rear panel The procedure is shown below Howeve
93. unit Blepiay lt a read eal time co aan al 48H__ 48 hour Timelapse Be ER on rerom e fw os wa soi ooroo o se om wa 20H eorom 0 gt wo om wa aon eomme so veo wo ao re WA Recording time varies depending on the type of cassette used For optimum performance and reliability use a tape with a standard recording time of 180 minutes E 180 or less 25 7 RECORDING 7 1 Preparation MENU button aO e OIOI lt L gt a e Laa 240H CM oo oes TIME MODE button Connection Make sure the input output connectors on the rear panel are properly connected For details refer to CONNECTIONS on page 13 to 15 Menu switch setting Set the function menu switches as required E lt POSITION gt Factory setting L UP e Sets the position of the on screen time date and recording mode display Select one of the four corners of the screen During recording the on screen data is recorded in the selected position together with the video signals e If on screen data recording is not required set this switch to OFF E lt VIDEO MODE gt Factory setting AUTO Set to B W to record colour video signals in the Black and White mode m l
94. unter value in each record playback speed mode when a E 180 tape is used Since actual tape remaining time may differ from the values in the table below use these values for reference only When a E 180 tape is used Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is 0000 at the beginning of the tape Tape reel counter ee fon aon on 160 h O0 m Tape reel counter 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 COUNT END gt to any position except OFP 53 11 APPENDIXES 11 2 Rear Panel s Input Output CAM SW OUT camera switching signal output The CAM SW OUT terminal outputs a camera switching timing signal to the connected sequential switcher The switching interval can be set with the lt CAM SW gt on the VTR mode 1 setting screen The camera switching signal is output at ground level Camera switching During recording signal output 1 field Timelapse recording mn During standby With the lt CAM SW gt gt Time Camera switching signal function menu switch open collector output set to 1 FIELD Other input output terminal signal levels ALARM IN Input at ground level Alarm signal input gt Min 40
95. y is defective Recording Check is performed again If the picture quality is still defective head cleaning is performed again and the error indication E 09 is shown on the display The error indication remains displayed while recording continues TAPE END STOP Sets the operation mode when the tape ends in the Record mode MODE REW In the Play and FF modes the tape stops REPEAT STOP _ The tape stops EJECT REW The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode REPEAT In the Record mode the tape automatically rewinds and then restarts recording repeat recording EJECT The tape is ejected The operation mode at tape end during recording in the case when alarm or sensor recording is executed even once can be set with the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt on the alarm sensor recording mode setting screen 20 9 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5 2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches Factory setting Enables or disables the Index Search function OFF The index search function is disabled ON When an alarm recorded tape is put in the FF or REV Shuttle Search mode the VCR searches for the nearest recorded index code VISS VTR mode 1 INDEX setting SEARCH signal and engages playback at the indexed position When an alarm recorded tape is fast forwarded or rewound the VCR searches for the nearest index code and enters the Stop mode at the indexed position CAMERA SW
96. y timer has priority over the weekly timer 2 The program with shorter recording time SH gt 12H gt 24H gt 48H gt 72H gt 96H gt 120H gt 168H gt 240H has priority 3 The program which starts earlier has priority 4 When the start time is the same the program with the lower program No has priority Priority for the conditions above is in the order of 1 gt 2 gt 3 gt 4 m During timer recording The PAUSE STILL button has no effect v To operate the VCR first press the TIMER REC button m Timer recording Power is turned on about 20 seconds before recording is programmed to start and the VCR enters the Record Pause mode Recording starts about 2 seconds before the programmed start time E f no cassette is loaded The TIMER and indications blink vy Load a cassette with safety tab in place Cassettes with no tab are ejected m When the lt TAPE END MODE gt function menu switch on the VTR mode 1 setting is set to STOP REW or EJECT and the tape ends during timer recording The cassette is ejected Recording will start again when a cassette with safety tab in place is loaded 7 RECORDING 7 4 Alarm Recording Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording When an alarm 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 VHS Standard SP mode for realtime recording of the alarm situation Normal timelapse

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