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JVC SR-9090U User's Manual

1. Unit mm Design and specifications subject to change without notice 66 67
2. 1 Turn on the monitor and VCR 2 When a video signal from a camera is input to the video input connector on screen data is superimposed on the picture When there is no input signal on screen data is shown on a black background Changing the on screen display position E Move horizontally Press the ON SCREEN P button The display position is moved to the right E Move downward Press the ON SCREEN Y button The display position is moved down Selecting the data display The data displayed on screen can be selected on the lt ON SCREEN MODE gt screen Set the lt ONSCREEN F DISP MODE gt setting to ON E When you do not want to display or record on screen data set the corresponding menu item to OFF Changing the on screen display brightness Set the brightness with the menu switch lt TONE gt on the lt ON SCREEN MODE gt screen Select 0 30 70 or 100 e The higher the number the brighter the characters For details on menu operation refer to page 22 17 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 2 Main Menu Display You can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs as well as the hour meter drum rotating time by selecting the desired item in the main menu The date time setting screen menu switch setting screen for each application and timer recording program setting screen can also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the ma
3. 10 ALARM INPUT 06H SR 9090U return code This is returned when an alarm signal is input during recording 62 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 4 Others Input data correction Error cancellation These are return codes from the SR 9090U Error related codes only 1 ERROR 02H This is returned when commands of more than 1 byte are transmitted to the VCR and an illegal command is received in the 2nd byte or later of the transmitted command In this status no command can be accepted and only STATUS SENSE will be returned To restore normal operation transmit CLEAR ERROR 41H or CLEAR 56H to the VCR CLEAR ERROR 41H Used to cancel previously transmitted 1 byte numeric data when inputting numeric data such as search point Also used to cancel error status CLEAR 56H Eg After setting the recording playback mode to L24H 32H is mistakenly transmitted Cancel 32H with 41H and input 33H instead Clears the whole command Cancels the current status and stops the VCR Also cancels the error status TXD 7EH 30H 32H 41H 33H 40H RXD OAH OAH OAH OAH OAH oan Time 2 NAK 0BH 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 wheth
4. 1 TAPE END ON Set to ON 2 AL SENSOR IN OFF If lt CNT TAPE END gt in the lt SRI EXT MODE gt menu 3 WARNING OFF is set to any position except OFF the buzzer sounds i Caiena lone GEE when the reel counter value is reached 2 RS232C B RATE 9600 The buzzer continues to sound To stop the buzzer sound set the menu switch lt TAPE END gt to OFF perform another operation such as pressing the REW button or press the OPERATE button During repeat recording and auto rewind the buzzer sounds for about 2 seconds T Shown only when the SA K97U is installed 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK STOP button Playback mode indicator OPERATE indicator Wve e vprocasserrenmconcen SR 9090U TIMELAPSE a ornate lu IIG OPERATE button HDR indicator PLAY button Connection Connect the output connectors on the rear panel correctly Menu switch setting Set the menu switches in lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt as required E DETAIL Factory setting OFF Set to ON to improve reproduction of picture detail However the S N ratio will be degraded E V PULSE Factory setting OFF Set to ON to add V pulse in the normal play 2H or 6H mode E CNT MEM SW Factory setting ON Counter memory ON OFF e Set
5. Sets the camera switching signal output interval 1 FIELD OFF No camera switching signal is output 2 FIELD 1 FIELD Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 field i ep Sn EF ei ies 2 FIELD Set to this position to switch cameras every two fields 1 10 t y frame Fred cFrd RS 232C This screen is shown only when the optional SA K97U RS 232C board is installed B RATE 600 1200 Selects the RS 232C data transfer rate 600 bps 1200 bps 2400 bps 2400 4800 bps and 9600 bps 4800 9600 600 10 J 9600 5 PREPARATION Loading Insert the cassette with its label side facing you Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading TIMELAPSE GEE TIMER indication EJECT button 00 indication Notes To avoid damage or injury do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot For best results use a T 120 tape 26 Auto operate on Auto play When a cassette is loaded the oprating mode When a cassette with no erasure prevention tab is loaded automatically turns on and the cassette indication playback starts automatically appears Unloading E Press the EJECT button j The cassette is ejected If the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged e The tape reel counter is reset to 0000 TIMER indication is shown on th
6. The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning I TIME MODE buttons e REPEAT REC Set to ON to perform repeat recording For details refer to 6 7 Repeat Recording on page 43 e AUTO REC CHECK Set to ON to perform Recording Check automatically at the beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode E SRI EXT MODE e SRI EXT REC Set to SERIES to perform series recording For details refer to 6 6 Series Recording on page 41 Set to EXT to execute automatic recording when activated by an external signal For details refer to 6 8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal on page 44 E ALARM SENSOR MODE e REC MODE For alarm recording set to ALARM or ALL For details refer to 6 4 Alarm Recording on page 38 For sensor recording set to SENSOR or ALL For details refer to 6 5 Sensor Recording on page 40 E BUZZER TAPE END Set to ON if you want the buzzer to sound when the tape ends during recording E IN OUT e CAMERA SW Set the camera switching timing signal output to an external sequential switcher during recording To switch cameras every 1 field or 1 frame set this menu switch to 1 FIELD or 2 FIELD When the lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch is set to ON repeat recording takes place regardless of the setting of this switch Recording tape Use an HG high grade tape for recor
7. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal alarm recording is executed in accordance with the specified settings x To stop alarm recording and clear the ALARM indication press the RESET CANCEL button e If the RESET CANCEL button is pressed when the AL indication is lit during alarm recording alarm recording stops the AL indication goes out and timelapse recording is restored If the alarm buzzer is on the buzzer sound also stops e If the AL indication blinks and the RESET CANCEL button is pressed the AL indication goes out 8 The alarm input data can be checked in the main menu s lt OTHER gt menu refer to page 21 Display the alarm list screen and press the RESET CANCEL button to reset the alarm input data 1 SRI EXT OFF 2 EXT REC END NORMAL 3 CNT TAPE END OFF ALARM SENSOR MODE M REC MODE ALARM Set to ALARM or ALL 2 REC SPEED 2H 3 DURATION 180SEC 4 TAPE END MODE OFF There may be some picture distortion at the start or end of an alarm recording This is nota malfunction oO 6 RECORDING 6 5 Sensor Recording Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode Stop Timer Record Standby or Operating Off mode and an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for Alarm Recording on page 39 The mechanism of the SR 9090
8. and 17 in the Stop mode 16 VISS FWD BOH To advance the tape in the forward search mode to the designated alarm input point The alarm point s 2 byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command 17 VISS REV B1H To reverse the tape in the reverse search mode to the designated alarm input point The alarm point s 2 byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command Eg To search for the 3rd alarm input point from the current position TXD BOH 30H 33H 40H Ki My RXD OAH OAH OAH OAH Search start 01H or 05H Time The VCR starts search after returning ACK When the specified point is reached the VCR returns COMPLETION 01H If the end or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point the VCR returns NOT TARGET 05H Sending either the 30H 30H or 30H 31H command will cause the VCR to search for the 1st alarm input point 58 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command 18 transmit the appropriate 2 byte numeric data from 30H to 39H the data input command 40H and either FF ABH or REW ACH All commands should be transmitted separately one byte at a time with ACK OAH confirmation from the VCR after each transmission Execute in the Stop mode 18 VISS SEARCH B3H To search for a designated alarm input point on
9. button to set the cursor on the lt HOUR METER gt on the main menu OTHER 4 Press the SET button to show the hour meter drum rotating time on the monitor Jh ISET Ao button 5 Press the MENU button twice to restore the normal Hour meter screen HOUR METER DRUM ON 000047H aman ut tut screen 20 4_ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES Alarm Input Power Loss Data Display The dates and times of up to 8 alarm inputs or 4 power losses failures can be displayed MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER MENU butto MENU butto n t Lb SET butto Alarm power loss list screen Cursor indication 3 OTHER 1 ALARM IN LIST 2 POWER LOSS LIST n t J biset button Alarm list screen ALARM IN AL 001 12 00 00 9 21 99 AL 003 21 44 30 10 6 99 9 25 99 Eg First alarm _ Last alarm Second alarm T Hour Minute Day Month Second Power loss list screen vear POWER LOSS PL 01 7 35 27 9 21 99 PL 03 17 44 20 11 7 99 PL 02 10 30 30 10 30 99 PL _ First power loss Last power loss 7 Second power loss 1 2 Operation Turn on the VCR and monitor Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the monitor Press the SHIF
10. with T 120 cassette AC 120 V 50 60 Hz 19 watts 360 W x 115 H x 370 D mm Approx 5 5 kg 5 C 40 C m Operating humidity 30 RH or more 80 RH or less E Storage temperature Video System E Signal input E Signal output m Horizontal resolution E Video S N Audio system m Number of tracks E Line input Mic input E Line output E Frequency response m Audio S N m Wow and flutter 20 C 60 C LINE 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced BNC Y C Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced burst LINE 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced BNC Y C Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced burst 400 lines or more with an HG tape 43 dB or more 2H mode with an HG tape 1 normal 8 dBs 50 kohms unbalanced RCA 67 dBs 600 ohms unbalanced 8 dBs 1 kohm unbalanced RCA 100 Hz 10 kHz 2H mode 40 dB or more 2H mode at 4 distortion level 0 15 WRMS or less 2H mode Time date E Display Month day year hours minutes seconds recording mode alarm input data power loss data Display position Variable E Character size 16H E Power backup Approx two years may be less depending on the operating environment Alarm E Alarm input Input at ground level Camera switching Negative pulse output 5 msec output Open collector output m Accessory Power cord x 1 Outer dimensions a
11. 00 a m the next day Press the MENU button to show the main menu on the monitor Set HDR to OFF Press the SHIFT Y button to set the cursor on the main menu s lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt Then press the SET button Set lt HDR gt on lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt to OFF with the SET button Press the MENU button to restore the main menu screen Call the lt HOLIDAY SET gt screen e Press the SHIFT Y button to select lt HOLIDAY SET gt in the main menu and press the SET button Press the SET button to set the hour of the start time to 0 and press the SHIFT button Minute for the start time blinks Press the SET button to set the minute of the start time to 00 and press the SHIFT button Hour for the stop time blinks Press the SET button to set the hour of the stop time to OO and press the SHIFT button T is shown at the beginning of the stop time When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the same as the start time the stop time is assumed to be the next day and T is added to the beginning of the stop time Press the SHIFT button and SET button to set the minute of the stop time to 00 the recording speed to 960 and PGM to ON Set the day e Press the SHIFT button or SHIFT W button to select the
12. FF button REVERSE button PLAY button PAUSE button 7 3 Special Effects Playback Still playback 1 Press the PAUSE button during playback rir The still indicator is shown on the display and LILI the still picture is shown 2 Press the PLAY button to restore the Normal Play mode The Stop mode is automatically engaged if the VCR remains in the Still mode for 3 minutes approx Reverse playback 1 Press the REVERSE button in any mode except Record Record Pause or Record Check Peal The reverse indicator is shown on the display and sy the Reverse mode is engaged e The tape is played back in reverse in the 2H or 6H mode regardless of the playback speed mode setting No sound is output Field advance playback 1 Press the PAUSE button in the Play mode to engage the Still mode 2 While pressing the PAUSE button press the FF button or REW button The operation varies depending on how the FF or REW button is pressed E Each time the FF button or REW button is pressed the picture is advanced or reversed one field E When the FF button or REW button is pressed for morta more than 2 seconds the picture is 1 71 11 1 advanced or reversed continuously field by field continuous field advance playback SL to 3 Press the PAUSE button in the Continuous Field Advance Play mode to restore the Still mode Press th
13. HOLIDAY SET 1 Turn on the VCR and monitor and engage the Stop mode HOUR METER OTHER 2 Press the MENU button The main menu is shown on the monitor 3 Select the HDR mode VIDEO VTR MODE screen Press the SHIFT Y button to move the cursor to lt VIDEO VTR VIDEO MODE MODE gt on the main menu Then press the SET button Hehe ae EINE The lt VIDEO VTR MODE gt menu is shown on the monitor 3 V PULSE OFF Press the SHIFT Y button to put the cursor on lt HDR gt ADR VTR MODE Press the SET button to set lt HDR gt to ON eee Had 4 Press the MENU button to restore the main menu screen 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAE REC OFF 31 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording Main menu screen MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER OTHER PROGRAM TIMER screen Recording speed Stop time Start time Day of the hdr PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM DAILY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT A PROGRAM PROGRAM TIMER No START STOP SPD PGM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DAY DAILY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT OFF 1ST RPT Timer Program No TIMER LE sas 16 30 00 VCR display Operation is disabled ist week Every week Press the S
14. Program Setting on pages 31 and 32 Set the day of the week on lt PROGRAM TIMER gt to DAY with the SET button Press the SHIFT button so that the hour for the start time blinks and set hour to 10 with the SET button Press the SHIFT button so that the minute for the start time blinks and set minute to 00 with the SET button Press the SHIFT button and SET button to set the hour of the stop time to 17 the minute of the stop time to 00 the recording speed to H D48 and PGM to ON Set the days of the week when timer recording is to be executed Monday Wednesday Saturday Set the days with DAILY SET at the lower section of the screen e Press the SHIFT W button so that SUN in the lowest line blinks Press the SET button to set SUN to Press the SHIFT button to select the day of the week and set the operating day of the week with the SET button Set the items for Tuesday Thursday and Friday to Timer recording will take place on the days of the week shown on the display Timer recording will not take place on days of the week indicated by End timer program setting Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Press the TIMER button The TI
15. Repeat VCR s REPEAT REC menu switch is set to ON 5 Counter Counter memory is set to ON 6 Timer REC ON VCR s TIMER button is set to ON 7 Not defined Always 0 4th byte BIT Status when BIT is 1 0 Not defined Always 0 1 REC Mode VCR is in the Record mode 2 Eject A cassette is being ejected 3 Not defined Always 1 4 Stop Mode VCR is in the Stop mode 5 REW Mode VCR is in the Rewind mode 6 FF Mode VCR is in the Fast Forward mode 7 PBMode VCR is in the Play mode 5th byte BIT Status when BIT is 1 0 Speed Code 0 VCR s current tape running mode See below 1 Speed Code 1 VCR s current tape running mode See below 2 Speed Code 2 VCR s current tape running mode See below 3 Speed Code 3 VCR s current tape running mode See below 4 Shuttle REV Reverse search is in progress 5 Shuttle FWD Forward search is in progress 6 Not defined Always 0 7 Rec Pause Mode VCR isin the Pause mode Contents of 5th byte BIT 0 1 2 3 Speed Code Speed Code 3210 BIT 0 0 0 O Still 0 0 0 1 Timelapse playback O 1 0 1 Timelapse recording 2H SP 6H EP playback 1 0 O 0O Search X7 or X13 1 0 0 1 Search X21 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 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
16. SET button SET button E Programming timer recording for more than 24 hours Example HDR is performed with the 48 hour recording speed from 9 00 p m on every Friday to 8 00 a m on every Monday 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 in Timer Recording Program Setting on pages 31 and 32 2 Press the SHIFT W button so that the 7th line SAT blinks on the lt PROGRAM TIMER gt Programs lasting for more than 24 hours can only be set on the seventh line 3 Press the SET button to set the day of the week to FRI and press the SHIFT button Hour for the start time blinks 4 Press the SET button to set the hour of the start time to 21 and press the SHIFT button Minute for the start time blinks 5 Press the SET button to set the minute of the start time to 00 and press the SHIFT button Hour for the stop time blinks 6 Press the SET button to set the hour of the stop time to ere mers is shown for the items after STOP the DAY on the 8th line changes to the next day of the week SAT automatically and is shown for START 7 Press the SHIFT W button so that the day of the week on the 8th line blinks 8 Press the SET button to set the day of the week to MON and press the SHIFT button three times Hour for t
17. The sensor recording time will be shorter than the specified value When the sensor recording time is set to As sensor recording starts from the Stop mode it MANUAL the alarm cue signal index code will takes several seconds before actual recording not be recorded correctly if sensor input lasts for starts less than 5 seconds When sensor recording duration is set with an external switcher set the sensor recording duration 6 To stop sensor recording and clear the ALARM indication press the RESET CANCEL button to MANUAL e In this case even if the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE is set to STOP the operation executed at TAPE END MODE end of the tape is determined by the setting of the Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly lt AUTO REW gt or lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch in the engaged when the tape ends during sensor lt VTR MODE gt menu recording e When set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged at 7 To release the Sensor Record mode set the lt REC tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is MODE gt menu switch in lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt to OFF or ALARM set e When set to OFF VCR operation is determined by the repeat recording or auto rewind setting During playback there may be some noise or picture distortion at the point where one sensor recording stops and another starts This is nota malfunction When a new alarm is in
18. Twice alarm scan To play back around the start of each alarm recording for several seconds Three times date time search To search for a recording made at a specified date and time Press the SEARCH button four times to cancel the Search mode Note on date time search Recording duration is especially important with timelapse recordings If the duration is too short date time search will not function correctly The recording duration must be equivalent to at least 5 seconds at Standard 2H or EP 6H speed Example In the 960 hour normal timelapse mode the recording time should be 40 minutes or more Alarm search A specified alarm recording is searched and the Stop mode Alarm search setting screen is engaged ALARM SRH 01 _________ Alarm number 1 Press the SEARCH button once in the Stop mode an ne 01 99 The VCR enters the Alarm Search mode and the Control or reel counter To specify the alarm alarm search setting screen is shown on the monitor ding to b RAAEN The AL01 indication blinks in the record playback cued enter the alarm number with respect speed mode indication section on the display to the current tape To cancel the Alarm Search mode press the position in the SEARCH button three times forward or reverse r direction 2 Specify the alarm recording you want to search Press the SET or SET button to specify an alarm number from 01 to 99 The specified ala
19. 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 For servicing See page 1 6 1 3 4 Emergency history 53 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 2 No Error Indication Symptoms No power is supplied Causes Is the power cord disconnected Is the TIMER indication shown Is the Operation Lock mode engaged Remedies Connect the power cord to an AC outlet Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out Release the Operation Lock mode Operation buttons have no effect during recording and playback Is the Operation Lock mode engaged Rel lease the Operation Lock mode No picture is shown during playback isthe monitor connected correctly Is the TIMER indication lit Connect the monitor correctly Press the TIMER button to clear the TIMER indication Noise appears in the picture in the Shuttle Search mode Still mode and Field Advance mode This is not a malfunction Noise appears in part of the playback picture Is the tracking adjusted properly Adj ust the tracking with the TRACKNG button When the cassette is played back the picture becomes rough or disappears Dust may have accumulated on the video heads Clean the heads with a commercially available head cleaning tape Ifthe picture quality is still unsatisfactory
20. counter memory function is not activated fom Seas oe SS ee a ON The counter memory function is activated utr g aff When the tape reel counter value reaches 0000 in the FF REW Pe mode the VCR enters the Stop mode automatically The counter memory function is not available during repeat recording playback auto REW alarm search alarm scan and date time search POWER ON OFF Enables or disables automatic external timer recording or automatic REC ON restart of recording after a power failure ae 7 waa OFF meee ORE External timer recording or automatic recording after power ur J m failure does not function regardless of whether power is supplied or not ON Recording starts automatically when power is turned on AUTO REC OFF Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the CHECK ON beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode ee Nee eee FF DAA OFF Automatic recording check function is disabled utr 4 A ON Automatic recording check function is enabled AUTO REW OFF Sets whether or not the tape is rewound automatically when the tape ON ends a TE OFF oes OFF The tape stops at the end utr 5 a ON The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode auto a REW When the repeat recording playback function is set to ON the repeat function has priority If the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt on the lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt screen is set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged when the tape en
21. 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 When transmitted during alarm recording the recording made switches back to the previous mode 60 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 3 Commands for VCR status verification When the command is sent the VCR returns the corresponding information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DATE SENSE BEH TIME SENSE BFH COUNT CODE DOH DEVICE TYPE D1H VTR INQ FBH PL AL COUNT SENSE DSH HOUR METER SENSE D2H TL STATUS SENSE D6H The VCR returns the currently set month day and year as 6 bytes Each byte has a value of 30H to 39H 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9 Example For Oct 14 1998 the VCR returns 31H 30H 31H 34H 39H and 38H 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 with the 4th digit from the right in 4 bytes ASCII codes 30H 39H correspond with the numbers 0 9 eg 1234 31H 32H 33H 34H VCR returns the last 4 characters of the SR 9090 model name in ASCII code 39H 30H 39H 30H Used to make sure that the connected unit is the VCR The VCR will retu
22. in the Recording Check mode check the picture to ensure that the recording is satisfactory f the signals are not recorded properly the built in head cleaner cleans the heads and recording continues In this case the error code E 09 is shown on the display for about 10 seconds REC CHECK button During Recording Recording recording check Defective Error code E 09 is Auto head Recordi shown for 10 seconds cleaning Bg i If the recording speed is as shown below the VCR cleans the heads automatically and continues recording whenever continuous 24 hour recording is performed Normal timelapse mode 72H or more HDR timelapse mode 240H or more Images recorded during the cleaning period may be unstable due to the interference with the servo control This is not a malfunction Note e When a tape recorded in this unit is played back on another VCR except another SR 9090U noise may appear in the picture 30 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording This unit is provided with 2 different setting screens for timer recording program one allows you to specify the day of week the other allows you to specify a date a holiday for example You can select the desired setting screen from the main menu screen e Program timer setting Day of the week Sun to Sat timer recording program and daily timer recording program are available for up to 8 pr
23. is provided with JVC basic table commands in addition to the JVC table 1 commands shown below The commands in the shaded area in the table below are contained in both the JVC table 1 and JVC basic table The JVC basic table commands include only those in the shaded areas JVC table 1 o ef 3 4 5 6 7 8 Jo A B C D E F 0 Data 0 ENTER TIMER ON SCREEN VISS FRAME CODE ON ON FWD COUNT 1 COMPLE Data 1 CLEAR TIMER ON SCREEN VISS REC DEVICE AL PL TION ERROR OFF OFF REV CHECK TYPE _ RESET 2 ERROR Data 2 PRGICLK ROM VER HOUR METER COUNT SENSE RESET 3 CASSETTE Data 3 SHFT POS V EJECT SEARCH OUT VISS 4 Data 4 SHFT ON SCREEN SELECT 5 noT Data 5 SET POSH PL AL COUNT TARGET SENSE 6 ALARM Data 6 CLEAR SET TL STATUS TL STATUS NC INPUT SET SENSE TABLE1 ON 7 Data 7 CANCEL STATUS NC SENSE TABLE1 OFF 8 Data 8 9 Data 9 OPE LOCK ON A aK PLAY REV OPE LOCK REC REC PLAY OFF REQUEST B NAK OPERATE ON FF REC VTR INQ PAUSE c OPERATE OFF REW D MODE F FIELD SHIFT STEP E MODE DATESET R FIELD DATE STEP SENSE F STOP STILL TIME SET TIME SENSE 57 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 3 SA K97U RS 232C Pr col amp Comman This section provides technical data for programmers Command description To use the commands described in th
24. on the monitor Press the SHIFT W button or SHIFT button to move the cursor to the program you want to cancel Press the RESET CANCEL button The specified timer recording program is canceled Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored MEI NUJ button SET button SET button To modify timer programs 1 Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out on the display 2 Turn on the VCR and monitor 3 Press the MENU button to show the main menu screen and press the SHIFT W button to select lt PROGRAM TIMER or lt HOLIDAY SET gt Then press the SET button The lt PROGRAM TIMER gt or lt HOLIDAY SET gt menu is shown on the monitor Press the SHIFT W button or SHIFT button so that the section you want to change blinks 5 Press the SET button to change the value 6 Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored To use the VCR when the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged Press the TIMER button so that the TIMERI indication goes out After using the VCR press the TIMER button again to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode The TIMERlindication will light When all timer recording programs are completed the TIMERJindication goes out 36 6 RECORDING Notes on Timer Recor
25. output is set series recording signals are output from the SERIES REC OUT terminal at the specified tape reel counter value signaling the next VCR to start recording The first VCR continues recording until the tape ends Non stop continuous series recording e If the lt AUTO REW gt menu switch in lt VTR MODE gt is set to OFF the Stop mode is engaged when the end of the tape is reached during recording If lt AUTO REW gt is set to ON the tape rewinds to the beginning and stops e Counter value 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 value is reset to 0000 The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely using two VCRs Recording alternates between each VCR To use this function connect and set the VCRs as follows E Connection e Connect the SERIES REC OUT terminal of the first VCR to the SERIES REC IN terminal of the second VCR and the SERIES REC OUT terminal of the second VCR to the SERIES REC IN terminal of the first VCR The COM terminals of both VCRs should be connected COM CLOCK SERIES COM CLOCK SERIES RESET IN REC IN RESET IN REC IN G aox Si qox Second VCR First VCR e Connect audio and video terminals as shown in the connection diagram on page 41 E Setting e Set the lt SRI EXT REC gt menu switch on both units t
26. play mode e Field advance play E Press either the TRACKING button until picture noise is eliminated or minimized To return to the Tracking Preset mode press the and buttons simultaneously When a picture moves up and down in the Still mode and Timelapse Play mode Press either the V LOCK button to minimize vertical jitter 7 8 V PULSE When the picture is distorted set the lt V PULSE gt menu switch in lt VIDEO MODE gt to ON This menu switch is effective only in the 2H and 6H modes Normally set to OFF VIDEO VTR MODE screen VIDEO MODE 1 INPUT LINE 2 DETAIL OFF VTR MODE 1 HDR OFF 2 CNT MEM SW OFF 3 POWER ON REC OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAE REC OFF j Set to ON e When cameras synchronized with a power supply are switched with a switcher the pictures may be distorted at the switching point This switch locks the monitor to prevent distortion of the displayed picture Only operates in the Normal Play 2H 6H mode e In the Still or Timelapse Play mode V pulses are always output 52 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Error Indications Error indications are shown on the display whenever condensation occurs or there are problems with cassette Display section loading unloading or mechanism operation L m When a pr
27. the lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt menu is set to STOP and the Repeat Record mode is engaged the REPEAT indication goes out if alarm recording or sensor recording takes place OVERLAP indication Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap Timer program number All programmed timer recording numbers light During timer recording the number of the program being recorded blinks When the timer recording ends this number goes out AL alarm indication Shown during alarm recording or sensor recording Blinks when alarm recording or sensor recording ends LOCK indication Lights when the operation lock function is activated AL REC alarm recording indication Lights when the menu switch lt REC MODE gt onthe lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt screen is set to ALARM or ALL SENSOR REC sensor recording indication Lights when the menu switch lt REC MODE gt onthe lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt screen is set to SENSOR or ALL 11 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 3 Rear Panel AC IN connector Connect to an AC 120 V 50 60 Hz power outlet using the provided AC power cable REMOTE remote connector RCA Connect the optional RM G30U remote control MIC IN mic input connector Connect a microphone with 3 6 mm dia plug When signals are input from both the microph
28. the lt CNT TAPE END gt menu switch The tape reel counter value from the beginning of the tape to the end is about 5800 on aT 120 cassette tape Reter to page 64 T Press the MENU button to restore the normal screen Load cassettes with safety tab in place in all connected VCRs E To use the counter end output function set the counter to the tape reel counter display with the DISPLAY button Monitor TV When a cassette is loaded the counter is reset to During recording the input video signals can be checked ona monitor 0000 When the second and subsequent VCRs are turned on input s audio can be checked on the monitor in the 2H 6H modes During timelapse recording audio cannot be checked 4 Start recording on the first VCR Notes e If a cassette has not been loaded in any VCR in the series series recording will stop when that VCR is reached If VCRs are connected in series as shown above the second and subsequent VCRs will record the previous VCR s on screen information in addition to their own To avoid this use a distributor to distribute only video signals to each VCR 6 RECORDING 6 6 Series Recording 5 When the first VCR ends recording the second VCR starts recording automatically then the third and so on When the tape end
29. the tape The VCR starts search after returning ACK When the specified point is reached the VCR returns COMPLETION 01H If the end or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point the VCR returns NOT TARGET 05H This command differs from commands 16 and 17 only in that the FF ABH or REW ACH command is included separately 2 VCR setting commands Commands available include control of recording playback mode setting timelapse VCR operation mode setting date and time setting timer programming on screen setting and others Em 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 command to check the current mode Transmit 1 byte at a time with ACK OAH confirmation from the VCR after each transmission 2 MODE 7EH Sets recording playback mode directly After transmitting this command transmit the appropriate 2 byte ASCII codes from 30H to 39H and the data input command 40H Correspondence of ASCII codes with recording playback modes is as shown below Eg To set to 24H Mode istbyte 2nd byte 2H 30H 30H TXD 7EH 31H 36H 40H sime SH 2h gin RXD OAH OAH
30. to ON to use the counter memory function E AUTO REW Factory setting OFF Automatic rewind ON OFF e Set to ON to rewind the tape to the beginning when the tape ends E REPEAT PLAY Factory setting OFF Repeat playback ON OFF e Set to ON to execute repeat playback Noise may appear in the picture with tapes not recorded on the SR 9090U Notes on playback Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on standard VHS VCRs Use this VCR an S VHS VCR ora VCR with SQPB function to play back tapes recorded on this unit Also be aware that not all S VHS VCRs will be able to play back tapes recorded on this unit because some use different S VHS VHS detection methods Try to avoid operations such as shuttle search or field advance playback as much as possible These put a comparatively high stress load on the tape and can lead to picture degradation over time During shuttle search or field advance playback noise may appear Thisis normal with this unitandis nota malfunction TIME MODE button 7 2 Playback 1 Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on The OPERATE indicator lights 2 Press the TIME MODE button to set the play mode to 2H SP or 6H EP mode The 2H or 6H indication is shown on the display e To play back a tape recorded in the timelapse mode at slow speed press the TIME MODE button to set the desir
31. up reel error 6 Always 0 6 Capstan error 7 Warning buzzer is ON T Cassette eject error 8 DEW sensor error 9 Recording check error A Battery backup error B Input signal error Operation with commands from the RS 232C is accepted even in the Operation Lock mode 61 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 9 STATUS SENSE D7H The VCR will return current status information in 5 bytes 1st byte BIT Status when BIT is 1 0 Error 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 1 Not defined Always 0 2 Not defined Always 0 3 Cassette out The tape has not been loaded 4 REC inhibit A tape with no safety tab has been loaded In this case no recording commands will be accepted 5 Not defined Always 0 6 Not defined Always 0 7 Not defined Always 1 2nd byte BIT Status when BIT is 1 0 Tape End Tape end sensor is detected 1 Tape Begin Tape begin sensor is detected 2 Not defined Always 0 3 Warning VCR malfunction 4 Not defined Always 0 5 Not defined Always 0 6 AEE Mode An externally input audio signal is being output 7 VEE Mode An externally input video signal is being output 3rd byte BIT Status when BIT is 1 0 Not defined Always 0 1 Search Mode Search is in progress VISS 2 Repeat Mode Repeat recording is in progress 3 Not defined Always 0 4
32. values Function ON TONE 0 The higher the numeric value the brighter the display SCREEN 30 The brightness is shown on the line under the setting value MODE 70 0 black indication 100 30 TEPENE he ould hos Ste icon od 70 tHRRERH VCR s display a 100 white indication n abd i 7 HH DATE ON Sets whether or not the year month and day are shown on screen OFF ON Shown Page eae on OFF Not shown aid g of F TIME ON Sets whether or not the time is shown OFF ON Shown Pea ee on OFF Not shown abd J ee Sets whether or not the recording speed mode is shown on screen ON Shown 7 OFF Not shown ALARM CNT ON Sets whether or not the number of alarms is shown on screen OFF ON Shown fee a lon OFF Not shown on abd oFE POWER ON Sets whether or not the number of power losses is shown on screen LOSS CNT OFF ON Shown Sree 5 ae E OFF Not shown ob 6 of F F DISP REC TALLY ON Sets whether or not the REC indicator lights in the Record mode OFF ON Lights Pe ee Lame OFF Does not light fart Be ets whether or not a warning indication error code display is shown WARNING ON S heth ing indicati de display is sh OFF when a problem occurs eo ee e eect ye ON Shown on Fd iP of F OFF Not shown elects input video signals VIDEO MODE INPUT LINE Sel input vid ignal Y C LINE Inputs composite video signals from the rear panel s VIDEO IN pane 17 bin connector uw
33. weekday timer recording You can also set timer recording for up to 16 days a year by specifying the date holidays for example Tape position search function You can automatically search the start of an alarm recording or search for a recording made at a specified date and time Recording check function Recording conditions quality can be checked at any time during recording by pressing the recording check button Operation lock system The secret operation lock system prevents an accidental or deliberate interference with VCR operation Camera switching signal output terminal Warning function Error indications are shown on the front panel display Error warnings include condensation and problems with cassette loading cassette unloading or the rotating system operation mode Operating mode off video throughout function Even when the operating mode is off the camera s EE input can be output from the VCR Series recording function Two or more SR 9090U can be connected for extended long term series recording As the tape in each VCR reaches the end the next unit in the series will automatically start recording Automatic re start of recording after a power failure Time adjust function With the IN OUT terminal for time adjustment the time difference can be set to O with multiple SR 9090Us connected adjustment time 00 00 12 00 Digital hour meter display Repeat playback recording Alarm recording tape end a
34. 1 1 5 2 Possible 6H 3x EP 1 5 3 4 5 6 Possible 24H 0 2 0 08 24 hour timelapse 6 12 18 24 Impossible 48H 0 4 0 15 48 hour timelapse 12 24 36 48 Impossible 72H 0 6 0 2 72 hour timelapse 18 36 54 72 Impossible 120H 1 0 35 120 hour timelapse 30 60 90 120 Impossible 168H 1 4 0 5 168 hour timelapse 48 96 144 168 Impossible 240H 2 0 7 240 hour timelapse 60 120 180 240 Impossible 480H 4 1 35 480 hour timelapse 120 240 360 480 Impossible 960H 6 2 7 960 hour timelapse 240 480 720 960 Impossible HDR ON OFF can be activated in any recording mode except the 2H 6H mode e Available recording time may vary depending on the type of cassette used e For best results use a T 120 tape e Replace the cassette at least once every 15 days when using the 2H 168H modes In the 240 960H modes replace the cassette with a new one at the completion of recording High Density Recording HDR is performed with the EP heads When HDR is set to OFF recording is performed with the SP heads In the HDR mode the interval between frames fields is reduced by about a third allowing three 3 times as many frames to be recorded as in the ordinary timelapse mode This does not affect the actual recording time of the tape the recording time is the same as it would be if recorded in the normal SP Timelapse mode The quality of the picture recorded in the HDR mode is inferior to that in ordinary timelapse recording equivalen
35. 3 h 40 m 33 h 48 m 67 h37 m 135h 14m 5 000 13h41m 19 h 34 m 39h8m 78h17m 5 500 5h2m 7hiim 14h23m 28h 46m 5 832 Om Om Om Om WARNING OUT Warning signal output f Warning 4 V 12V output impedance 4 7 kohms 4 Warning reset Output at high level CLOCK RESET IN Clock reset input About 100 msec HV 5 V Input at ground level CLOCK RESET OUT Clock reset output About 100 msec Output at ground level SERIES REC IN Series recording signal input Input at ground level SERIES REC OUT Series recording signal output Output at ground level SERIES REC IN External automatic recording signal input gt Extemal recording lt Min 400 msec Input at ground level 64 65 10 APPENDIXES 10 3 Specifications m Recording system Luminance FM recording E Signal system E Tape speed E Recording and playback time with T 120 cassette E Fast forward rewind time m Power supply E Power consumption E Dimensions E Weight E Operating temperature Color down converted direct recording NTSC type color signal EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields 33 35 mm sec Standard 2H mode 11 12 mm sec Extended 6H mode 2 hours Standard 2H mode 6 hours Extended 6H mode 24 48 72 120 168 240 480 960 hours including the HDR recording playback mode Timelapse mode field recording Within about 4 minutes
36. 4567 e 8 AL Bs REGISENSOR AEC i LOCK TIME MODE n I A EJE IEN io A m dogh i Of i y Lt List Lt Loy Lo bd Operation mode display Shows the operation modes a A lt k A i 1 N A Fast Timelapse Playback Recording Rewind forward playback PIT FONT cee PSPSPS eal Pitt TEL KET aL KI a tt Gb L7 gt N Still Record Rewind Fast forward Reverse pause search _ search playback CO mark in the Rec Pause mode is shown in red 2 Cassette indication Lights when a cassette is loaded Blinks when a cassette is being ejected SP EP indication Shows the standard SP mode or extended EP mode during recording playback During ordinary timelapse recording playback the SP indication is shown The EP indication is shown during recording in the HDR High Density Record mode or during playback of a tape section recorded in the HDR mode Tape counter clock indication e Shows the current time hour minute second tape control counter 00H 00M 00S 23H 59M 59S or tape reel counter 0 9999 when the operating mode is on The display can be selected with the DISPLAY button Shows the current time when the operating mode is off When a cassette is ejected the tape control counter and tape reel counter are reset automatically e When the cassette is rewound to t
37. HIFT W button to select lt PROGRAM TIMER gt in the main menu and press the SET button The lt PROGRAM TIMER gt menu is shown on the monitor and SUN blinks Set the day of the week SAT Press the SET button to set the day of the week to SAT x Set the hour for the start time 8 Press the SHIFT button so that hour for START blinks Press the SET button to set the hour of the start time to 8 Set the minute for the start time 00 Press the SHIFT button so that minute for START blinks Press the SET button to set the minute of the start time to 00 In the same way set the hour 17 and minute 00 for the stop time When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the same as the start time T is added to the beginning of the stop time showing that the stop time is for the next day 10 Set the recording speed mode H D 24 Press the SHIFT button so that SPD blinks and press the SET button to set the recording speed to H D 24 When the HDR mode is selected H D is shown for SPD 1 Set the program item Press the SHIFT button so that PGM blinks and set the program item with the SET button 1ST Timer recording is executed only once on the most recent specified day of the week Saturday RPT Timer recording is exe
38. L SET button Operation Turn on the VCR and monitor To Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the monitor Press the SHIFT W button to select the menu switch setting screen you want to set or check e Set the cursor on the desired menu switch setting screen Press the SET button The selected menu switch setting screen is shown on the monitor The menu switch setting screen consists of several menu switch items 5 To change the menu switch setting Press the SHIFT Y button to set the cursor on the menu switch item setting you want to change Press the SET button to specify the set value m To set more than one menu switch repeat the above steps and 6 To check or set the other menu switch setting screens Press the MENU button to restore the main menu screen and repeat steps 3 to 5 7 End menu switch setting To restore the normal screen from the menu switch setting screen press the MENU button twice e The specified setting value is stored in the VCR s memory and retained even if the operating power is turned off e For details on menu switch items refer to pages 23 to 26 22 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting e The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display Screens Items Set
39. M ALARM IN 50 60 Hz Monitor TV Alarm sensor 1 Connect the monitor s video audio input connectors to the SR 9090U s video audio output connectors 2 Connect the video camera s video output connector to the SR 9090U s video input connector 3 Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier 4 When connecting an alarm sensor connect it to the SR 9090U s alarm input terminal 5 When the connection is complete connect the power plug to an AC 120 V 50 60 Hz outlet 14 3 CONNECTIONS 2 System Using Sequential Switcher Video camera a ae a Alarm sensor input Alarm sensor 123456 Alarm signal output O Video output Camera switching Sequential switcher O O signal input A micropono Provided power cord ALARM IN AC 120 V 50 60 Hz Monitor TV 1 Connect video cameras and alarm sensor to a sequential switcher frame switcher 2 Connect the sequential switcher s frame switcher alarm signal output camera switching signal input and video output to the SR 9090U Connect the monitor s video audio input connectors to the SR 9090U s video audio output connectors When the connection is complete connect the power plug to an AC 120 V 50 60 Hz outlet Synchro should be applied to all connected vi
40. MERIindication and active timer program numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode 34 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording TIMER button Holiday Timer Recording Setting SHIFT V button SHIFT gt button iii CANCEL ON SCREEN O vy SHFT gt ool MENU CJ Ca J W S ETE MENU button L SET button SET button This lets you preset the VCR to record on specified dates such as holidays at any time over a period of a year Up to 16 dates can be set When holiday settings and program settings overlap holiday setting is given priority Main menu screen MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR_ MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOUR METER OTHER VV HOLIDAY SET screen HOLIDAY SET START STOP SPD PGM MERNOODAN Vv HOLIDAY SET START STOP SPD PGM 00 00T00 00 960 ON 1 1 15 2 9 15 3 2 11 4 9 23 5 3 21 6 10 10 7 4 29 8 11 03 9 5 01 10 11 23 Tr 5 03 12 12 23 13 5 05 15 8 15 When PGM is set to OFF the setting is disabled and holiday timer recording is not executed Example Recording is performed in the 960 hour nomal timelapse mode from 0 00 a m to 0
41. O NOT use any other power source NOTE The rating plate serial number plate is on the rear of the unit AVERTISSEMENT POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER L APPAREIL A L HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE Ce magn toscope ne doit tre utilis que sur du courant alternatif en 120 V ATTENTION Afin d viter tout resque d incendie ou d lectrocution ne pas utiliser d autres sources d alimentation lectrique INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circ
42. OAH OAH San o 72H 30H 35H 120H 30H 37H 168H 30H 38H 240H 30H 39H 480H 31H 31H 960H 31H 33H 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 86H 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte Time RXD OAH OAH OAH OAH The setting details for the first to the third bytes are shown below 1st byte 2nd byte BIT When the bit is 1 BIT When the bit is 1 0 Repeat recording function ON 0 Unused 1 Unused 1 Alarm recording function ON 2 POWER ON REC mode ON 2 Unused 3 Auto rewind ON 3 Sensor recording function ON 4 Unused 4 External recording function ON 5 Series recording function ON 5 Unused 6 Tape end buzzer ON during recording 6 Unused a Alarm recording buzzer ON 7 Warning buzzer ON 3rd byte BIT When the bit is 1 0 Unused 1 Summer time compensation ON 2 Unused 3 Unused 4 HDR mode ON 5 Auto record check function ON 6 Unused 7 Unused 59 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD E Date and time setting commands 1 DATE SET 8EH Set the current date month day year for the VCR After this command 8EH is sent input 1 byte numerical data 30H 39H Example Oct 30 1998 TXD 8EH 31H RXD Day 2 TIME
43. RCH button once 2 Press the SET or SET button to set the date you want to search 01 31 Press the SHIFT gt button so that hour blinks 4 Press the SET button to set the hour you want to search 00 23 Press the FF button or REW button The VCR fast forwards or rewinds the tape from the current position to search the specified date and time When the recording is located the Stop mode is engaged The Date Time Search mode is canceled e During date time search the month day hour and minute which are being searched are shown on screen e Ifthe specified date and time cannot be found and the tape ends the Date Time Search mode is canceled and the Stop mode is engaged Notes e If the specified date and time is near the start of an alarm recording the date time search may not be successful e If the specified date time is the same as the timer recording start time the VCR may not operate correctly e Date time search cannot be executed if no date and time are available in the search direction 50 The Alarm Scan modeis engaged andthe ALARM SCAN indication is shown on the monitor screen The ALSC indication is shown in position and the section around the start of each alarm recording 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK Repeat Playback The tape is automatically rewound and played back repeatedly e To execute repeat pl
44. SER MODE OFF is turned off and on again in the Stop mode the VCR 1 HDR OFF enters the Record mode automatically Be careful 2 GNT MEM SW OFF Set to ON 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAE REC OFF 6 10 External Timer Recording External timer recording can be performed by connecting the SR 9090U to an external timer 1 Check that a cassette is loaded in the VCR 2 Set the lt POWER ON REC gt menu switch in lt VTR If the cassette s safety tab has been removed MODE gt to ON recording will not take place Power is supplied from the external timer at the This function does not work when the Timer Record specified time and recording starts mode is engaged e Recording is performed at the preset recording speed If alarm recording or sensor recording is executed before the power is supplied the Alarm Record mode or Sensor Record mode is released and normal recording starts 1 Set the lt SRI EXT REC gt menu switch in lt SRI EXT SRIEXT MODE sereen MODE gt to EXT to use the external recording function SRI EXT MODE e Use the lt EXT REC END gt menu switch to select the a SRUEXT REC ENT set to EXT mode engaged when externally activated recording x 7000 ends ALARM SENSOR MODE 1 REC MODE OFF When set to STOP the VCR enters the Stop mode 2 REC SPEED EL When set to OPE OFF the operating mode is turned 4 TAPE END MODE SOFE off P
45. SET 8FH Set the current time hour minute second for the VCR After this command 8FH is sent input 1 byte numerical data 30H 39H Example 15 hours 29 minutes 59 seconds TXD 8FH 31H 35H RXD E Timer programming commands 1 PRG CLK 62H 2 SHIFT 64H Engages timer programming mode Selects setting items SHIFT 63H Selects setting items 3 SET 66H Sets data selected with SHIFT SET 65H Sets data selected with SHIFT 4 CANCEL 67H Cancels program data in timer programming or engages the Cancel Program mode Setting procedure is the same as when using the VCR controls Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a time with ACK OAH confirmation from the VCR after each transmission On screen setting command 1 ON SCREEN ON 70H Activates on screen indication ON SCREEN OFF 71H Deactivates on screen indication Setting procedure for the following command 2 is the same as when using the VCR controls Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a time with ACK OAH confirmation from the VCR after each transmission 2 ON SCREEN SELECT 74H Switches the on screen display items POS V 73H Moves the on screen indication in the vertical direction POS H 75H Moves the on screen indication in the horizontal direction E Other commands 1 AL PL RESET E1H The VCR s AL indication
46. T Y button to set the cursor on lt OTHER gt Press the SET button to display the lt OTHER gt screen Press the SHIFT Y button to set the cursor on the item you want to display ALARM LIST or POWER LOSS LIST Press the SET button to display the alarm or power loss list e Alarm list Up to 8 alarms are shown When 9 or more alarms are input the most recent data will replace the earliest data beginning with the second item e Power loss list Up to 4 power losses are shown When 5 or more power losses are input the most recent data will replace the earliest data beginning with the second item 7 Press the MENU button three times to restore the normal screen e Press the MENU button once to restore the lt OTHER gt screen and press once more to restore the main menu Resetting alarm input power loss failure data Press the RESET CANCEL button on the alarm list screen to reset the alarm input data stored in memory Press the RESET CANCEL button on the power loss list screen to reset the power loss data stored in memory 21 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 6 Menu Switch Setting You can customize the VCR s functions to suit the requirements of your application using the four menu switch setting screens accessible from the main menu screen ON SCREEN F DISPLAY MODE e VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT Each menu switch settin
47. U cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently 100 times day or more Preparation Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel s alarm input terminal 1 Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on ALARM SENSOR MODE screen 2 Open the main menu s lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt and 1 SRI Vent Ree moos OFF set the sensor recording related menu switches 2 EXT REC END NORMAL 3 CNT TAPE END OFF REC MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE P ee AEE Set to SENSOR or ALL to activate alarm recording 1 REC MODE SENSOR Setto SENSOR or ALL e When set to ALL both alarm recording and sensor 3 DURATON 60SEC recording will be performed 4 TAPE END MODE OFF e The SENSOR REC indication lights on the display REC SPEED Select the alarm recording speed from the standard 2H mode or the extended EP 6H mode DURATION Set the sensor recording duration to 5 sec 10 sec Turn the operating mode on to engage the Stop mode When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s ALARM IN terminal recording starts automatically in 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 120 sec 180 sec TAPE the specified recording mode 2H or 6H and the AL END to tape end or MANUAL for as long as alarm indication is lit The ALARM indication is shown on signals are input screen After the specified recording duration expires recording stops
48. Y3q0YO9SY ALLASSVO OACIA N0606 YS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED JVC is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD JVC is a registered trademark in Japan the U S A the U K and many other countries 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Printed in Japan SL96174 SR 9090U INSTRUCTIONS VE casserteReconces SR20900 EJECT OPERATE Noo TIMELAPSE Thank you for purchasing this JVC product Before operating this unit please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance This instruction manual is made from 100 recycled paper For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No which is located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No SR 9090U Serial No SL96174 OPTIONAL PLAYBACK AND INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTORS ON SCREEN MENU RECORDING PREPARATION SWITCHES SPECIAL EFFECTS TROUBLE INTERFACE BOARD SHOOTING PLAYBACK SA K97U RS 232C APPENDIXES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INDIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead sym
49. 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 2H SP or 6H EP mode for realtime recording of the alarm situation Normal timelapse recording is restored after the preset alarm recording duration has passed Alarm recording will not start from the Pause mode AL indication TiMELAPSE vom casomrrunmonomn S0500 L a TIME MODE an nn uu uu C4H i Menu switches are provided for alarm recording mode alarm recording duration buzzer ON OFF in alarm recording and Forced Stop mode ON OFF at tape end WE During alarm recording the AL indication is lit on the VCR and the ALARM indication is lit on the monitor display After alarm recording is complete the AL indication blinks on the display to show that an alarm signal has been input If the alarm recording function is activated a hundred the guaranteed range is exceeded If you want to use this unit more than a hundred times a day set the recording speed mode to 2H 6H and perform regular maintenance replacing parts as necessary times a day or more a malfunction may occur because On screen ALARM Extinguished Shown Extinguished Shown Extinguished indication Display AL indication Extinguished Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Timelapse 2H SP Timelapse 2H SP T
50. arm input lasts for less than 5 seconds When alarm recording duration is set with an external switcher set the alarm recording duration to MANUAL TAPE END MODE Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is an alarm recording during recording e When set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged at tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is set e When set to OFF VCR operation is determined by the repeat recording or auto rewind setting 3 Set the other menu switches E Setting the alarm buzzer Set the menu switch lt AL SENSOR IN gt in lt BUZZER gt to ON to sound the alarm buzzer during alarm recording E Setting the on screen brightness and display items Select the monitor display setting with the menu switch On screen information is recorded together with the video signals You can change the on screen display position with the ON SCREEN W buttons on the front panel E Setting the HDR To record in the HDR mode during timelapse recording set the menu switch lt HDR gt in lt VTR MODE gt to ON ALARM SENSOR MODE screen SRI EXT MODE Select the timelapse recording mode with the TIME MODE button on the front panel The selected recording speed mode is shown on the VCR s display and on the monitor Follow the procedure described in Recording Basic Operation on page 30
51. assettes Use only video cassettes bearing the HS This unit is designed for professional use mark e Holiday Timer Recording Setting 35 e Canceling Changing Timer Recording Program e Notes on Timer Recording 6 4 Alarm Recording 6 5 Sensor Recording 6 6 Series Recording P 6 7 Repeat Recording cccceecsceeseesetees 6 8 Recording with External VCR Activation SIQNA E EEEE EEEE 44 6 9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure 6 10 External Timer Recording wee 6 11 Tape End BUZZ cvicsssciscsssesescsaveeteaveseass JVC is not liable for compensation for loss or damage to recordings in the event this unit fails to record or play back properly because the unit malfunctions or a defective video cassette tape is used Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material recorded from TV broadcast programs or pre recorded programs without the consent of the owner of copyright except in cases where this material is recorded exclusively for personal use 1_ INTRODUCTION 1 1 Major Features m Extended timelapse recording for up to 960 hours Recording times are selectable from 2 hours SP mode 6 hours EP mode and 24 48 72 120 168 240 480 960 Timelapse mode when T 120 tape is used High resolution recording Delivers horizontal resolution of more than 400 lines even in color mode When a tape recorded on this unit is pla
52. ay mode e Starts reverse alarm search or date time search when the Search mode is specified with the SEARCH button e Alsocontrolsfield by field playback in the reverse direction REVERSE button Starts reverse playback when pressed in any mode except Record Record Pause and Record Check PAUSE button Engages the Record Pause mode when pressed in the Record mode Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode Field advance or reverse playback is executed each time the FF or REW button is pressed while pressing this button in the Still mode When the FF or REW button is pressed for more than 2 seconds Continuous Field Advance Playback mode is engaged After about 3 minutes the Stop mode is engaged PLAY button e Press to play back the tape e Press to engage the Record mode in the Rec Pause mode FF button e Press to fast forward the tape e Starts fast forward playback when pressed in the Play mode Starts forward alarm search or date time search when the Search mode is specified with the SEARCH button Alsocontrols field by field playback in the forward direction TRACKING buttons If picture noise appears during play or field advance press these buttons to adjust tracking so that noise is reduced When the and buttons are pressed simultaneously tracking is reset to the preset level V LOCK buttons Press to reduce vertical picture jitter in th
53. ay timer and program timer settings overlap the holiday timer setting has priority and starts When program timer settings overlap the program with the lower program number has priority and starts When the timer recording settings are changed during timer recording Changing the settings on the program timer setting screen or holiday timer setting screen during timer recording will have no effect To change the settings you must disengage the timer recording mode 6 3 Timer Recording During timer recording The PAUSE or STOP button has no effect Operation after pressing the TIMER button Timer recording The operating mode is turned on about 20 seconds before recording starts and the VCR pauses Recording starts about 2 seconds before the actual programmed start time If no cassette is loaded The IMER and GO indications blink and a warning buzzer sounds if lt WARNING gt in the lt BUZZER gt menu is set to ON Load a cassette with safety tab Cassettes with no tab are ejected When the tape ends during timer recording The cassette tape is ejected When a cassette with safety tab is loaded the timer recording re starts However if timer recording is executed in the Repeat Record mode the cassette tape is not ejected at the tape end and repeat recording continues 37 6 RECORDING 6 4 Alarm Recording Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording When
54. ayback set lt REPEAT PLAY gt in lt VTR MODEs to ON VIDEO VTR MODE screen VIDEO MODE 1 INPU LINE 2 DETAIL OFF 3 V PULSE OFF VTR MODE 1 HDR OFF 2 CNT MEM SW OFF 3 POWER ON REC OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY ONj Set to ON 7 REPEAE REC OFF Auto rewind When the tape ends during recording playback or forward search the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the start and enters the Stop mode To auto rewind the tape set the lt AUTO REW gt menu switch in lt VTR MODE gt to ON VIDEO VTR MODE screen VIDEO MODE 1 INPUT LINE 2 DETAIL OFF 3 V PULSE OFF VTR MODE 1 HDR OFF 2 CNT MEM SW OFF 3 POWER ON REC OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW UNj Set to ON 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF P 7 REPEAE REC oFFL Set to OFF Note e When the lt REPEAT PLAY gt or lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch is set to ON the tape restarts playback or recording after rewinding to the beginning 6 Counter Memory Function VIDEO VTR MODE VIDEO MODE 1 INPUT INE 2 DETAIL OFF 3 V PULSE OFF VTR MODE 1 HDR OFF 2 CNT MEM SW ON Set to ON 3 POWER ON REC OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAE REC OFF voeo cassertereconpen SH O090U Lapse ema When the counter memory function is ON the VCR automatically enters the Stop mode
55. bol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N EST A REGLER PAR L UTILISATEUR SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME Le symbole de l clair a l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est destin a alerter l utilisateur sur la pr sence d une tension dangereuse non isol e dans le bo tier du produit Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer I lectrocution de personnes Le point d exclamation a l int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est destin a alerter l utilisateur sur la pr sence d op rations d entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le manuel d instructions Ces symboles ne sont utilis s qu aux Etats Unis WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This unit should be used with 120 V AC only CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards D
56. can operation Seeon aa momens Her re re eet Ere be sure to set the recording time to 5 seconds or more VCR s display f A SE 3 io EPEn nA TAPE END OFF Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape MODE STOP ends even if there is an alarm or sensor recording Pr ER A R ane nese OFF The forced Stop mode is not engaged AL SE 4 FF e When the tape ends the mode set with the menu switch lt AUTO StoP REW gt or lt REPEAT REC gt onthe lt VTRMODE gt screen is engaged STOP The Forced Stop mode is engaged BUZZER TAPE END OFF Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when the tape ends in the ON Record mode Poa Seg ee OFF The buzzer does not sound bul gg i FF ON The buzzer sounds when the tape ends during recording Also the on buzzer sounds when the tape reel counter value set with the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the SRI EXT MODE screen is reached When the mode is changed by pressing the REW button EJECT button or OPERATE button the buzzer sound stops AL SENSOR OFF Selects whether or not the buzzer sounds during alarm or sensor IN ON recording BPP elt ee yy OFF The buzzer does not sound a bU ce oe ag ON The buzzer sounds WARNING OFF Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when a warning occurs ON OFF The buzzer does not sound CT a ee a a ON The buzzer sounds When the warning is released the buzzer sound stops IN OUT CAMERA SW OFF
57. cold place to a warm place e In a room that has just been heated or in an area directly exposed to a cooler e When there is excessive humidity m When condensation is expected to occur Turn the power of the VCR on before use E If condensation has occurred Head drum Video tape 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 Precautions Video cassette rasure prevention tab Timelapse recording is performed over very long periods of time which means that a durable tape is required When using VHS tapes do not use tapes with recording times of more than 120 minutes T 160 T 180 etc For best results use a T 120 tape Daily Inspection e Only use video cassette bearing the VHS mark e To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape break the erasure prevention tab on the cassette To use a cassette with a broken tab place a piece of cellophane tape over the broken tab e Video cassettes cannot be used upside down e Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long time may damage the tape Rewind the tape to the beginning before storage To obtain the best picture quality use an HG high grade tape a JVC cassette is recommended Degradation of picture quality may result with some types of tape Make a test recording before performing any important recording to check the picture quality Although this unit has been de
58. consult your loc al JVC dealer No sound is heard during playback Are you recording in a timelapse mode If so soundis not recorded During alarm scan no sound is output Use a tape on which sound is recorded Recording is impossible Has the cassette safety tab been Paste a piece of cellophane tape over removed the hole Timer recording is not working Is the clock set correctly Is the Check again timer properly programmed Is the TIMER indication lit Check it again The clock cannot be set Is the TIMER indication lit Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out Tape running sound is heard in During recording and playback the If you feel it is too noisy install the VCR e Is the lt ON SCREEN MODE gt menu switch set to OFF the Record Play FF and REW VCR s motor and rotary heads are in a rack modes running The sound this generates is normal and not a malfunction The time date is not shown s the clock set Set the clock Set the lt ON SCREEN MODE gt menu switch to ON Auto REW and repeat recording are not possible during recording Is the lt TAPE END MODE gt menu switch in lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt set to STOP Set the lt TAPE END MODE gt menu SWI itch to OFF Camera image is not switched Is the lt CAMERA SW gt menu switch in lt IN OUT gt set to OFF Wh
59. cuted on the specified day of the week Saturday every week OFF Programmed timer recording is not executed E To program timer recording at another time or day press the SHIFT Y button so that the next setting line blinks and repeat steps 6 to 11 If changing the HDR mode do so before programming the timer again End timer program setting e Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Press the TIMER button The TIMERIindication and effective timer recording programmed numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode 32 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording SHIFT Y button Day of the week TIMER button PROGRAM TIMER screen Recording speed Stop time Start time DAILY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Vv PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM SAT A DAILY SET SUN TUE WED THU FRI SAT Vv PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM SUN MON DAILY SET TUE WED THU FRI SAT OFF 1ST RPT Operation is disabled 1st week Every week SHIFT gt button Cave ae CANCEL ON SCREEN f Cj CE T Hr E e di ECT OPERATE Al l p Sica ea j gi th dppoose Feo L oh MENU button gt
60. deo cameras If you are connecting the camera switching signal input from a sequential switcher frame switcher to the SR 9090U be sure to set the lt CAMERA SW gt menu switch 15 3 CONNECTIONS 3 3 Connecting the Rear Panel Inpu CAM SW OUT camera switching signal output terminal CAM SW OUT COM signal input ALARM RESET alarm reset terminal ALARM RESET COM p A Switch Vcc 5V 12V TAPE END OUT tape end output terminal TAPE END OUT COM p Alarm lamp External interface CLOCK RESET clock reset terminal When setting the clock to the first VCR s clock p ut Terminal Connections ALARM IN alarm signal input terminal Sequential switcher alarm output terminal ALARM REC OUT alarm recording mode signal output terminal ALARM ALARM RESET RECOUT COM Alarm lamp External 6 Switch 3 interface WARNING OUT warning signal output terminal WARNING OUT COM p Alarm lamp External gt interface First VCR Second VCR Last VCR na crock crock crock External interface example OUT COM IN COM IN COM VY VY ig F Example Lamp lights with HIGH signal wd i Power Lamp etc supply E When setting the clock to the external master clock First VCR Second VCR Last VCR Sanat External CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK GND
61. ding E If you make a mistake when programming or no program is set and the TIMER button is pressed the TIMER indication blinks for about 10 seconds and a warning buzzer sounds if lt WARNING gt in the lt BUZZER gt menu is set to ON Perform programming for timer recording If programmed data overlap When the TIMER button is pressed the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged and the OVERLAP indication blinks for about 10 seconds then lights However if program timer settings and holiday timer settings overlap the OVERLAP indication is not shown In this case the holiday timer setting has priority The OVERLAP indication is not shown when a daily timer recording program overlaps with another program even during program timer setting The program with the earlier start time has priority Check the program contents With program timer settings the program with the earlier program time has priority When more than one timer recording is programmed The preset programs are executed consecutively beginning with the program with the earliest start time The number of the program being executed blinks Program numbers are not displayed for holiday timer recording programs When the timer recording mode is engaged after the start time has passed When a power failure occurs within the set times and power is restored e Timer recording starts within the set times If holid
62. ding with this unit a JVC cassette is recommended Before recording perform a test recording to check the picture quality Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on normal VHS VCRs To avoid inadvertently trying to play back tapes recorded in this unit on standard VHS VCRs label the cassette appropriately to distinguish it from tapes recorded in the normal VHS mode 29 6 RECORDING 6 2 Recording Basic Operation STOP button REC button REC CHECK button vprocassmrmmneconcen SH 9090U PAUSE button PLAY button 1 Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on The OPERATE indicator lights 2 Select the recording speed mode with the TIME MODE button For details refer to 5 2 Recording Playback Speed Mode Selection on page 28 3 Select the on screen display position with the ON SCREEN W gt button 4 Insert a cassette with safety tab in place The GO cassette indicator lights on the display If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off the operating mode is switched on automatically auto operate on function 5 Press the REC button to start recording 7 The recording indictor lights on the display _ showing that the Record mode is engaged No sound is recorded during Timelapse Recording To stop recording tem
63. ds even when there is an alarm or sensor recording The tape does not rewind REPEAT PLAY OFF Enables or disables the repeat playback function ON OFF The repeat playback function is disabled ee aaa Pr ON When the tape ends it is automatically rewound and played back utr 6 m again from the beginning 24 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting Screens VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE e The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display Items Set values Function REPEAT REC OFF Enables or disables the repeat recording function ON OFF The repeat recording function is disabled pe SS ee eae ON When the tape ends it is automatically rewound and recording VCR s display of F starts again from the beginning When set to ON the REPEAT utr 7 et indication on the VCR s display lights If the menu switch lt TAPE END MODE gt on the lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt screen is set to STOP the Stop mode is engaged when the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording The repeat recording is not executed When this menu switch is set to ON externally activated recording is not executed SRI EXT REC OFF Selects series recording or automatic recording with an external VCR activation SERIES signal EXT OFF The series recording and automatic recording with an external eee
64. e PLAY button to restore normal playback e In the Continuous Field Advance Play mode no sound is output e When continuous field advance playback continues for about 3 minutes the Stop mode is automatically engaged to protect the tape When forward field by field playback is switched to reverse field by field playback noise may appear in the picture for several seconds During reverse field by field playback noise may appear in the picture 2 Press the PAUSE button to engage the Still mode To restore the normal playback press the PLAY button 47 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK 7 3 Special Effects Playback JVC vegocasserreneconven SA S050U TIMELAPSE lu Ieoc0cy L FF button PLAY button REW button Shuttle search reverse and fast forward playback Press the FF button or REW button in the Play mode to engage the Fast Forward Shuttle Search mode or Reverse Shuttle Search mode E Fast forward shuttle search E Reverse shuttle search Press the FF button during play Press the REW button during play The fast forward search indicator is shown Let AA The rewind search indicator is shown on the Ps Mss on the display and the Fast Forward Shuttle KI I display and the Reverse Shuttle Search L 1747 Search mode is engaged mode is engaged e T
65. e Still Field Advance Playback and Linear Slow Timelapse Play modes TIMER button Normally use this button for timer recording For details refer to Timer Recording on page 31 o 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front Panel D op JVC VIDEO CASSETTERECORDER SR 9090U TIMELAPSE COC 4 EJECT OPERATE iaol GREW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF mone V LOcK TIMER ooooo4 D co a no I SEARCH button Use to search the alarm recorded section or a section recorded at a specified date and time In the Stop mode select the search mode by pressing this button Press once to engage the Alarm Search mode e Press twice to engage the Alarm Scan mode e Press three times to engage the Date Time Search mode e Press four times to release the search mode After the search mode is selected with this button press the FF or REW button to execute the search operation in the selected mode For details refer to page 49 DISPLAY button Selects which data current time control tape counter 00H 00m 00s 23H 59m 59s or reel tape counter 0 9999 is displayed Each time this button is pressed the display switches to the next item LOCK button Press to activate the operation lock function CNT RESET button When the display shows the control tape coun
66. e cassette tape is ej the tape reel counter is reset to 0000 Counter end output function Set the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt to any position except OFF ected 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 HDR OFF 2H 6H 24H 48H 72H 120H HDR ON 2H 6H 24H 48H 72H 120H 0 2h2m 6h8m 24h35m 49h10m 73h45m 122 h 56 m 500 1h47m 5h22m 21h29m 42h58m 64h 27m 107h25m 1 000 1h32m 4h38m 18h34m 37h8m 55h 42m 92h51m 1 500 1h19m 3h57m 15h50m 31h40m 47h31m 79h12m 5 2 000 1h6m 3h19m 13h17m 26h35m 39h 53 m 66 h 29 m E 2 500 54m 2h44m 10 h 56 m 21h53m 32 h 49 m 54h42m 3 3 000 43m 2hi1im 8h46m 17h32m 26h18m 43h51m 2 g 3 500 33 m 1h4im 6h47m 13h 34m 20h21m 33 h 56 m E 4 000 24m 1hi4m 4h59m 9h59m 14h58m 24h57m 4 500 16m 50m 3h22m 6h45m 10h8m 16h54m 5 000 9m 29m 1h57m 3h54m 5h52m 9h47m 5 500 3m 10m 43m 1h26m 2h9m 3h35m 5 832 Om Om Om 0m om Om Record playback speed modes HDR OFF 168H 240H 480H 960H HDR ON 168H 240H 480H 960H 0 172h6m 245h 52m 491h45m 983 h 30m 500 150h23m 214h51m 429h 42m 859h25m 1 000 129h59m 185 h 42m 371h24m 742 h 48m 1 500 110h53m 158 h 24m 316 h 49m 633 h 38 m 5 2 000 93h5m 132 h 58 m 265h57m 531 h55m 5 2 500 76h35m 109h 25m 218h50m 437 h 40m 3 000 61h24m 87h43m 175h26m 350h53m o F 3 500 47h31m 67 h 53m 135h 46m 271h32m E 4 000 34 h 56 m 49h55m 99 h 50 m 199 h 40 m 4 500 2
67. e display the If the operating mode is not on when the EJECT button cassette will not be ejected when the EJECT button is is pressed operating mode is automatically switched on pressed and the cassette is ejected Once the cassette is To unload the cassette press the TIMER button to unloaded the operating mode turns off again release the Timer Recording Standby mode then automatically press the EJECT button 27 5 PREPARATION 5 2 Recording Playback Speed Mode Selection Cae VER CASSETTERECONOE TIMELAPSE cara l sA E on nn sn elisha i ii GU GU icH FO000 sean ested tee HDR indicator La peeorclpleybeck speed TIME MODE buttons 1 Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on 2 Select whether or not the HDR mode is engaged with the lt HDR gt menu switch on the lt VTR MODE gt screen When the During HDR recording or HDR playback the HDR indicator lights 3 Select the Record or Playback speed with the TIME MODE button Refer to the table below The selected recording or playback speed mode is shown on the display e Available modes differ depending on whether HDR is ON or OFF Display Recording playback Mode Available recording Audio interval sec time hours recording HDR OFF HDR ON T 30 T 60 T 90 T 120 2H Standard SP 0 5
68. e following pages prepare the VCR for communications as follows Transmit the command JVC TABLE 1 ON F6H to the VCR The VCR will return ACK OAH When the operating mode is turned on the VCR is in the ON status The VCR can now receive any command described in this section To cancel the communications mode transmit the command JVC TABLE 1 OFF F7H 1 VCR control commands Commands 1 through 12 are 1 byte commands The VCR will 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 REW ACH REW Reverse search in the Play mode REV PLAY 4AH Reverse playback at normal speed TIMER ON 60H Timer ON TIMER OFF 61H Timer OFF OPE LOCK ON 69H Operation lock ON OPE LOCK OFF 6AH Operation lock OFF EJECT A3H Cassette ejection VCR returns ACK and then returns CASSETTE OUT 03H after cassette has been ejected F FIELD STEP ADH Advances the tape by one field when the VCR is in the Still mode and engages the Still mode If the VCR is in any other play mode the Still mode is engaged R FIELD STEP AEH Reverses the tape by one field w
69. ecording is unsatisfactory the heads are cleaned automatically Recording is restarted for several seconds and then the recording is checked again If the recording is still unsatisfactory the error code E 09 is shown on the display and recording resumes E When the lt AUTO REC CHECK gt menu switch is set e Recording is performed from the beginning of the to ON Repeat recording Tape beginning position 1 Auto recording for several seconds i Normal Recording check Recording Defect Auto head cleaning J Auto recording for several seconds i Recording check Recording neraet Auto head cleaning gt Recording Display The error code E 09 remains on the display Note e Continuous repeat recording over long periods may produce excessive wear and tear on the tape and VCR Be sure to replace the tape periodically refer to page 28 43 6 RECORDING 6 8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal Recording start stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the SERIES REC IN terminal on the SR 9090U s rear panel If the external recording function is activated a hundred times a day or more a malfunction may occur because the guaranteed range is exceeded If you want to use this unit more than a hundred times a day set the rec
70. ed mode 24H 48H 960H slow play e Avoid using slow motion playback continuously for long periods more than several hours 3 Load the recorded cassette correctly If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off the operating mode is switched on automatically auto operate on function If the cassette s safety tab has been removed the operating mode is turned on and play starts automatically auto play function 4 Press the PLAY button to start play rms The play indicator is shown on the display and the Play mode is engaged When a tape recorded in the HDR mode is played back the HDR indicator lights No sound is output in the Timelapse Play mode When the play mode is set to 2H SP or 6H EP playback operates as follows e Cassettes recorded in the 2H or ordinary SP Timelapse modes are played back in the 2H SP mode 2H is shown on the display e Cassettes recorded in the 6H or HDR Timelapse mode are played back in the 6H EP mode 6H is shown on the display To stop playback 5 Press the STOP button The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged 46 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK vero casserrereconcen SH 9090U TIMELAPSE REC STOP ICCC GREW PEME PAUSE PLAY FRE pi eee e TE z GPO U 6s db Ss REW button
71. ee signal functions are disabled Sr Eke of F SERIES The series recording function is enabled SEr EXT The automatic recording function with an external signalis enabled Eat When the menu switch lt REPEAT REC gt is set to ON externally activated recording is not executed EXT REC END NORMAL Selects the mode engaged when externally activated automatic OPE OFF recording ends NORMAL The Stop mode is engaged Sr EE g nor OPE OFF The Stop mode is engaged and the operating power mode PoFF is turned off CNT TAPE END OFF Outputs a tape end signal from the rear panel s TAPE END OUT terminal 500 when the tape reaches the set tape reel counter value during recording 1000 During series recording a series recording signal is output to a connected H VCR for continuous recording 9500 OFF The counter end output function is disabled Taren eRe ch coda onene nmam 500 A tape end signal is output when the set tape reel counter value is Sr FR J of F reached during recording A buzzer sounds when the menu switch HH 9500 lt END BUZ gt on the lt BUZZER IN OUT gt is set to ON For more information on the relationship between the tape reel 9500 counter value and the tape remaining time refer to page 64 REC MODE OFF Selects the alarm recording or sensor recording function ALARM e Alarm recording When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s SENSOR ALARM IN terminal during record
72. en RESET CANCEL button VCR s display MENU ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR_ MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER OTHER cL SEE LL SET button CLOCK SET screen CLOCK SET TINE 00 00 DATE 12 24 1999 SUMMER TIME OFF SHIFT W gt and SET buttons CLOCK SET TIME 12 30 DATE 12 24 1999 SUMMER TIME OFF Press twice the M button Normal screen 12 30 01 24H 12 24 1999 FRI ENU MENU button 1 2 3 ____ SET button SET button Operation Turn on the monitor and VCR Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen Press the SHIFT W button to set the cursor on lt CLOCK SET gt on the main menu Press the SET button The lt CLOCK SET gt screen is shown The cursor shows the lt TIME gt setting item and the hour digit blinks Check that lt SUMMER TIME gt on the last line is set to OFF Set the hour by pressing the SET button This VCR uses the 24 hour system e Press the SET button to increase the numerical value and the SET button to decrease it same for minute month day and year setting E During summertime period set the time with a one
73. en setting the camera switching timing on this unit set the menu switch to 1 FIELD or 2 FIELD External recording is not possible Is the lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch in the lt VTR MODE gt menu set to ON To perform repeat recording using external recording activation set lt REPEAT REC gt to OFF and lt AUTO REW3 gt to ON 54 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD Functions that can be controlled with front panel buttons and switches can also be controlled from a personal computer when the optional SA K97U RS 232C interface board is installed Operation status can also be monitored on the computer 1 Installation of the SA Rear panel The procedure is shown below However to avoid electric shock or injury contact your local JVC service center for details m Note To avoid electric shock be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before installing the SA K97U 1 Top cover Screws SA K97U installation section Wire not used 1 Detach the top cover Note Be careful when removing the top cover The edges of the cover could injure you if handled improperly Remove the 4 screws securing the top cover and lift it off 2 Detach the plate in the VCR Remove the 2 screws on the rear panel Detach the pla
74. er the transmitted command is acceptable to the VCR or not 3 Commands reference chart VCR control commands VCR setting commands Page Page OPERATE ON OFF 58 Recording playback mode 59 PLAY REV PLAY 58 MODE SHIFT 59 STOP 58 MODE 59 FF REW 58 E Timelapse VCR operation mode 59 TIMER ON OFF 58 TL STATUS SET 59 OPE ON OFF 58 E Date and time setting 60 EJECT 58 DATE SET 60 F FIELD STEP 58 TIME SET 60 FEFIELD STEP 58 E Timer programming 60 REC CHECK 58 PRG CLK 60 REC REC PAUSE 58 SHIFT 60 VISS FWD REV 58 eee He VISS SEARCH 59 On screen setting 60 ON SCREEN ON OFF 60 ON SCREEN SELECT 60 POS V 60 POS H 60 E Others 60 AL PL RESET 60 COUNT RESET 60 Commands for VCR status verification Page Byte returned Return codes from VCR from VCR Page COUNT CODE 61 4 bytes DEVICE TYPE 61 4 bytes ACK 28 VTR INQ 61 1 byte NAK 63 PL AL COUNT SENSE 61 6 bytes ERROR 63 HOUR METER SENSE 61 4 bytes CASSETTE OUT 58 TL STATUS SENSE 61 6 bytes COMPLETION 58 STATUS SENSE 62 5 bytes NOT TARGET 58 DATE SENSE 61 6 bytes ALARM INPUT 62 TIME SENSE 61 6 bytes Others Page JVC TABLE 1 ON OFF 58 63 10 APPENDI 10 1 Tape Reel Counter Tape Remaining Time Table XES The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each record playback speed mode when a T 120 tape is used Since actual tape remainin
75. g 4 4 Hour Meter Display 4 5 Alarm Input Power Loss Data Display 4 6 Menu Switch Setting s 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches cccccee 23 PREPARATION 5 1 Cassette Loading Unloading 27 5 2 Recording Playback Speed Mode SOIC CHIOMN fesocceedsctscececceescsestessveteetteceenssndseties 28 RECORDING 6 1 Switch Setting During Recording 29 6 2 Recording Basic Operation 6 3 Timer Recording i e Timer Recording Program Setting 31 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK 7 1 Preparation 7 2 Playback ee 7 3 Special Effects Playback ccccsceeee 47 e Still Field Advance Reverse Playback 47 Shuttle Search 2cic2 caciescsccsctteecsottesteaeies 7 4 Alarm Search Date and Time Search 7 5 Repeat Playback 7 6 Counter Memory Function ccccecceeees 7 7 Tracking V Lock Adjustment 7 8 V Pulse TROUBLESHOOTING 8 1 Error Indications 8 2 No Error Indication OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 9 1 Installation of the SA K97U 55 9 2 SA K97U Specifications 0 cee 56 9 3 SA K97U RS 232C Protocol amp COMMMANGS 5 22 58s ss sees Setcoicateciscescsaiestaatedinee 57 10 APPENDIXES 10 1 Tape Reel Counter Tape Remaining Time Table es 10 2 Rear Panel s Inputs Outputs 10 3 Specifications The SR 9090U is a video cassette recorder able to execute timelapse recording with VHS c
76. g 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 JVG TIMELAPSE ceza O10 lt n na LOCK indicator LOCK button TIME MODE button 1 Engage the mode you want to lock such as the Rec or Play mode 2 While pressing the 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 LOCK button The LOCK indication on the display disappears and the unit can now be operated normally To prevent unauthorized use detach this page and keep it in a safe place CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Tt Major Features ccsccscsssvessecsecscescoscsseect 6 1 2 Periodical Maintenance 1 3 Precautions 124 Dally opui 8 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front Panel 2 2 Display ic 223 Roar PANE riain einean aR 3 CONNECTIONS 3 1 Connecting to a Camera uu 14 3 2 System Using Sequential Switcher 15 3 3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input Output Terminal Connections ccccceccceeseeeees 16 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 1 On Screen Display 4 2 Main Menu Display 4 3 Date and Time Settin
77. g screen can be accessed independently from the main menu l TimeLAPSE RED veno cuemrranaccrom GRE SHIFT V button RESET CANCEL ON SCREEN on joe ios Oe gol o fa ioi o Normal screen t MENU button Main menu screen MENU ONSCREEN F DISP MODE MENU button SET button VIDEO VTR MODE MENU button SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT ON SCREEN F DISPLAY MODE PROGRAM TIMER screen HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER ONSCREEN MODE OTHER 1 TONE 100 2 DATE ON 3 TIME ON 4 REC SPEED ON gt 5 ALARM CNT OFF 6 POWER LOSS CNT OFF FRONT DISPLAY 1 REC TALLY ON 2 WARNING ON VIDEO VTR VIDEO MODE hare MODE a perAIL OFF button screen 3 V PULSE OFF VTR MODE 1 HDR OFF gt 2 cNnT MEM sw OFF 3 POWER ON REC OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAE REC OFF SRI EXT SR1 EXT MODE 1 SRI JEXT REC OFF ALARM SENSOR EXT REC END NORMAL MODE screen 3 CNT TAPE END OFF ALARM SENSOR MODE 1 REC MODE OFF 2 REC SPEED 2H 3 DURATION 180SEC 4 TAPE END MODE OFF BUZZER IN OUT BUZZER screen 1 TAPE END OFF 2 AL SENSOR IN OFF 3 WARNING OFF IN OUT p 1 CAMERA SW OFF 2 RS232C B RATE 9600 Only shown when the SA K97U is installed y SHFT gt TIME MODE F SETS
78. g time may differ from the values in the table below use these values for reference only When a T 120 tape is used Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is 0000 at the beginning of the tape Record playback speed modes 10 APPENDIXES 10 2 Rear Panel s Inputs Outputs Terminals CAM SW OUT Camera switching signal output During standby Signal leve Timelapse recording sc S f ort frame with the During lt CAMERA SW gt in the f Is Camera switching signal output Time The switching interval lt IN OUT gt setting screen With the menu switch set to 1 field Remarks Open collector output ALARM IN Alarm signal input Min 400 msec lt HV 5 V Input at ground level ALARM RST IN Alarm signal reset input Min 400 msec HV 5V 12V Input at high level ALARM REC OUT Alarm recording mode signal output Alarm Record mode HV 12 V lt output impedance 4 7 kohms Output at high level TAPE END OUT Tape end signal output Record mode repeat recording ON a About 2 Seconds uto rewind ON HV 12V LV 0V Max 10 mA Record mode repeat recording OFF auto rewind OFF Tape end 4 Manual 4 operation Output at ground level e When th
79. he OPERATE indicator lights and the unit can be operated When a cassette is loaded operating mode is switched on andthe OPERATE indicator lights automatically The OPERATE button does not completely shut off the mains powerto the unit but switches the operating current on and off EJECT button Press to eject the cassette The cassette cannot be ejected during recording REC indicator This indicator lights during recording if menu switch lt REC TALLY gt on the lt F DISP gt screen is set to ON Cassette loading slot Insert a cassette in this slot Use a VHS cassette tape REC CHECK button Use this button to check recording When pressedin the Record mode the VCR will rewind the tape for about 5 seconds of tape time and then play back the rewound section in the 2H 6H mode to check recording quality Recording is resumed automatically after playback at the point where recording was interrupted e If picture quality is judged to be inferior during recording check the heads are cleaned automatically and the error code E 09 is shown on the display for about 10 seconds Recording will continue regardless of the results of the recording check STOP button Press this button to stop the tape REC button Press this button in the Stop mode to engage the Record mode REW button e Press this button to rewind the cassette e Starts reverse playback when pressed in the Pl
80. he beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function the tape control counter and tape reel counter are reset e Thecontrol and reel counter counts slowly in the Timelapse mode e Inthe timelapse mode the control counter shows the time equivalentto that shown when a tape is played back in the 2H or 6H mode Example The control counter advances 1 second for about 8 minutes in the 960H ordinary timelapse mode e During date time search setting and operation td is shown in place of the seconds e Shows the setting item during menu switch setting Recording playback speed display Normally shows the recording playback speed mode set with the TIME MODE button e Shows the following indications in the Alarm Search mode During alarm search Shows the specified alarm number example AL12 During alarm scan Shows the alarm scan mode ALSC During date time search Shows the specified date and time example 2310 e Shows setting details in menu switch setting e When an error occurs the error indication E blinks if the menu switch lt WARNING gt on the lt F DISP gt screen is set to ON For error indications refer to page 53 TIMER indication Lights during timer recording programming operation REPEAT indication When lt REPEAT REC gt in the lt VTR MODE gt menu is set to ON this indication is shown When lt TAPE END MODE gt in
81. he operation varies depending on how the FF or REW button is pressed Refer to the table below for details Type of recording Operation of Tape recorded in the 2H SP mode or Tape recorded in the 6H EP mode or the REW and FF the ordinary Timelapse mode the HDR Timelapse mode buttons Press the button once 7 times 2H SP speed latch 21 times the 6H EP speed latch Press the PLAY button to restore the Press the PLAY button to restore the normal play mode normal play mode Hold the button pressed 7 times 2H SP speed 13 times the 6H EP speed for more than 2 seconds Release the button to restore the normal Release the button to restore the normal play mode play mode e Latch Even if the button is released shuttle search continues During shuttle search no sound is output 48 7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK viogocasseTrEnEconpen SA 9090U nma a gooon SET button SET button REW button FF button SEARCH button SHIFT gt button 4 Alarm Search Date and Time Search There are three different ways you can search a tape position When the SEARCH button is pressed the Search mode is engaged Each time the SEARCH button is pressed the Search mode changes Once alarm search To search the start of an alarm recording
82. he stop time blinks 9 Press the SET button to set the hour of the stop time to 8 10 In the same way press the SHIFT button and SET button to set the minute of the stop time to 00 the recording speed to H D 48 and PGM to RPT 11 End timer program setting Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored 12 Press the TIMER button The TIMERIindication and program number 7 light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode 33 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording PROGRAM z ononnrwn O Start time Day of the week PROGRAM TIMER screen Recording speed Stop time LPRoGRAM TIMER START STOP DAILY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT T DAILY SET Vv DAILY SET SUN MON PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPI TUE WED THU FRI SAT V PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM 10 00 17 00 48 ON WED SAT r bu ON Enabled OFF Disabled E Programming timer recording for more than one day every day This programming is to timer record at the same time on specified days of the week Example HDR is performed in the 48 hour mode from 10 00 a m to 5 00 p m on Monday Wednesday and Saturday Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Timer Recording
83. hen the VCR is in the Still mode and engages the Still mode If the VCR is in any other play mode the Still mode is engaged REC CHECK C1H Engages REC CHECK function is the same as when locally controlled on the VCR Before transmitting either of the following commands 14 or 15 first transmit REC DUB REQUEST FAH and confirm that ACK OAH is returned by the VCR 14 REC CAH Starts recording The VCR returns ACK OAH If the cassette tape s safety tab REC TAB has been removed NAC OBH is returned When REC PAUSE FAH CBH is sent in the Record mode the Record Pause mode is engaged When STOP 3FH is sent in the Record mode the Stop mode is engaged Engages Record Pause mode The VCR returns ACK OAH If the cassette tape s safety tab has been removed NAC OBH is returned e To re start recording transmit REC FAH CAH To cancel Record Pause transmit STOP 3FH The VCR will enter the Stop mode 15 REC PAUSE CBH After transmitting commands VISS FWD 16 or VISS REV 17 transmit the appropriate numeric data 1 byte ASCII codes from 30H to 39H and the data input command 40H ASCII codes 30H 39H correspond with the numbers 0 9 ie 0 30H 1 31H 9 39H Each byte of numeric data and the data input command should be transmitted separately with ACK OAH confirmation from the VCR after each transmission Transmit the commands 16
84. hour delay E During standard time period set the actual time Press the SHIFT gt button so that the minutes digit blinks Press the SET button to set the minutes Press the SHIFT W button The lt DATE gt setting item is shown by the cursor andthe year item blinks E Press the SET button to set the year Press the SHIFT gt button so that the month item blinks and set the month with the SET button Inthe same way press the SHIFT gt button so that the day item blinks and set the day with the SET button For summer time compensation e Press the SHIFT W button to setthe cursor to lt SUMMER TIME gt and press the SET button to set lt SUMMER TIME gt to ON The time is automatically adjusted one hour forward in the summer 12 End date time setting e Press the MENU button The monitor screen returns to the main menu screen and the time count starts from 00 second Press the MENU button again to restore the normal screen 19 4_ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 3 Date and Time Setting Summer Time Compensation When setting the time make sure the lt SUMMER TIME gt item is set to OFF When this unit is shipped this item is set to OFF During daylight savings time Standard time Set the time with a one hour delay After setting the time set the lt SUMMER TIME gt item to ON e The set time advances one hour T
85. i Ye Y C Inputs separate Y C video signals from the rear panel s Y C IN connector DETAIL OFF Selects the picture quality in the Play mode ON OFF Normal picture quality R u id 7 2 me ae off ON Enhanced detail reproduction However the S N ratio is degraded 23 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Screens VIDEO MODE VTR MODE Factory setting e The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display Items Set values Function V PULSE OFF Sets whether or not the V pulse is added during ordinary playback POENE FO Lene 2H and 6H modes gee OFF V pulse is not added Normally set to this position R s cleplay ad ON V pulse is added uid J e When a camera synchronized with the power supply is switched with a switcher the picture may be distorted at the switching point In this case set this switch to ON This locks the monitor preventing the picture distortion at switching points only in the 2 6H mode e V pulse is always added in the Still mode and Timelapse mode HDR OFF Sets the mode during timelapse recording ON OFF Records in the normal timelapse mode timelapse recording with ipa ocak i e Y the SP heads utr a ON Records in the HDR timelapse mode timelapse recording with i the EP heads Refer to page 28 CNT MEM SW OFF Sets whether or not the counter memory function is activated ON OFF The
86. imelapse Record mode mode 6H EP mode 6H EP mode ji 1 if l l Timelapse Alarm Timelapse Alarm Timelapse recording recording recording recording recording t Alarm signal input t 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 If a new alarm signal is input during alarm recording alarm recording restarts from that point 38 6 RECORDING 6 4 Alarm Recording Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel s alarm input terminal ro Press the OPERATE button to turn the operating mode on Open the main menu s lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt and set the alarm recording related menu switches REC MODE Set to ALARM or ALL to activate alarm recording e When set to ALL both alarm recording and sensor recording will be performed e The ALARM indication lights on the display REC SPEED Select the alarm recording speed from the 2H SP mode or the 6H EP mode DURATION Set the alarm recording duration to 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec 120 sec 180 sec TAPE END to tape end or MANUAL for as long as alarm signals are input When the alarm recording time is set to MANUAL the alarm cue signal index code will not be recorded correctly if al
87. in menu Date time setting menu switch setting and hour meter can be checked on the VCR s display as well SHIFT Y button SHIFT gt button ViEOcAssETTEREConDER SH 9090U B MENU button SET button SET button Main menu screen MENU Cursor ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER OTHER Operation E Connect the video output connector of this unit to the monitor s video input connector 1 Turn on the monitor and VCR 2 Press the MENU button The main menu screen is shown on the monitor screen 3 Press the SHIFT Y button to move the cursor to the item you want to display 4 Press the SET button to display the selected menu screen on the monitor see below 5 To restore the main menu screen press the MENU button To cancel the main menu mode press the MENU button again The normal screen is restored Contents of the main menu items CLOCK SET VCR s display cl 5Et Displays the date time setting screen Set the clock before operating the VCR refer to page 19 E ONSCREENFF DISP MODE VCR s display d 5P Let s you choose whether or not to display on screen display items brightness selection REC indicator and warning indicator E VIDEO VTR MODE VCR
88. ing the mode switches to the 2H SP ALL or 6H EP recording mode for realtime recording of the alarm event ps ae E 7 i 7 FF as e Sensor recording When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel s AL SE I A A ALARM IN terminal in the Stop mode Stop mode Timer Recording Geng Standby or Operating Off mode recording starts in the 2H SP or 6H HL EP mode OFF Alarm or sensor recording is not executed ALARM Alarm recording is executed SENSOR Sensor recording is executed ALL Both alarm and sensor recording are executed REC SPEED 2H Selects the recording mode for alarm or sensor recording 6H 2H Records in the 2H SP mode Paks ee el gift ame 6H Records in the 6H EP mode AL SE ej 25 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 7 Contents of Menu Switches Factory setting e The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what s on the VCR s display Screens Items Set values Function ALARM DURATION 5 SEC Selects the recording duration for alarm or sensor recording SENSOR 10 SEC 5 180 SEC Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the specified MODE 15 SEC time 5 sec to 180 sec 30 SEC TAPE END Alarm or sensor recording continues to the end of the tape 60 SEC MANUAL Alarm or sensor recording continues for as long as alarm fao SEC signals are input Set to this position when specifying the TAPE END alarm recording time with a switcher MANUAL To ensure accurate alarm search and alarm s
89. ith capstan rotation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again E 07 Problem with eject operation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again E 08 Condensation The cassette is ejected and the Turn the operating mode on and drum starts rotating wait until the error indication goes Cassette loading is not possible out E 09 Error with recording check The head cleaner in the VCR Clean the heads with a head recording defect cleans the heads cleaning tape then check the recording picture quality again The tape may be defective Replace the tape and check again If the picture quality is still inferior contact your local JVC dealer E 10 Insufficient battery capacity for If a power failure occurs clock and Consult your local JVC dealer for clock and timer backup timer setting data and record replacement of the built in battery playback speed settings may be reset E 11 No input video signal Input video signals E 12 It is not possible to write in Consult your local JVC dealer EEPROM E 13 The tape is broken The cassette is ejected The error Replace the cassette indication is shown only while the cassette is being ejected E 98 System error The operating mode is turned off Consult your local JVC dealer E 99 System error The operating mode is turned off This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference In this
90. kes place during recording set lt TAPE END MODE gt to OFF When the Tape End Forced Stop mode and Repeat Rec mode are engaged and an alarm or sensor recording takes place the REPEAT indication goes out VIDEO VTR MODE screen VIDEO MODE 1 INPUT LINE 2 DETAIL OFF V PULSE OFF VTR MODE 1 HDR OFF 2 CNT MEM SW OFF 3 POWER ON REC OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF REPEAE REC CON Set to ON ALARM SENSOR MODE screen SRI EXT MODE SRI EXT REC OFF L 1 2 EXT REC END NORMA 3 CNT TAPE END OFF ALARM SENSOR MODE 1 REC MODE SENSOR 2 REC SPEED 2H 3 DURATION 60SEC 4 TAPE END MODE OFF Set to OFF When repeat recording is executed any previously executed alarm recordings will be erased E Automatic recording check function This unit is provided with an automatic recording check function which automatically determines whether or not recording is satisfactory at the tape beginning in repeat recording e To activate the automatic recording check function set the lt AUTO REC CHECK gt menu switch in lt VTR MODE gt to ON E Operation of the automatic recording check function tape for several seconds during repeat recording Then the recorded section is automatically played back to check whether or not the signals have been recorded properly If the recording is satisfactory recording resumes e If the r
91. line and enter the day for timer recording with the SET button End holiday timer recording setting Press the MENU button twice The normal screen is restored Press the TIMER button The TIMERiindication lights on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode The timer program numbers are not shown on the display 35 6 RECORDING 6 3 Timer Recording RESET CANCEL button SHIFT Y button SHIFT gt button Cave REEN Timelapse ceza on ee v SHFT gt reno IE ages ey ee ood ee ee ciel Eks DESET TIMER button Canceling Changing Timer Recording Program To stop timer programming before finishing Press the RESET CANCEL button The program being set is canceled Press the MENU button twice The normal screen mode is restored To cancel preset timer programs Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out on the display To Turn on the VCR and monitor Press the MENU button to show the main menu screen and press the SHIFT W button to select lt PROGRAM TIMER gt or lt HOLIDAY SET gt Then press the SET button The lt PROGRAM TIMER gt or lt HOLIDAY SET gt menu is shown
92. lock reset input terminal Connect to a master clock or another SR 9090U s CLOCK RESET OUT terminal When the clock reset signal is input the time is automatically synchronized with the master clock or another SR 9090U s clock However the time difference between VCRs should be within 30 seconds When the clock reset signal is input the clock in this unit is reset as shown below e When the seconds value is 29 or less the minutes value is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0 eg 12 34 29 gt 12 34 00 When the seconds value is 30 or more the second value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased by one e g 12 34 30 gt 12 35 00 CLOCK RESET OUT clock reset output terminal Outputs the clock reset signal The clock reset signal is output in the following cases e When the internal clock is at 0 00 or 12 00 When this unit is connected to another SR 9090U s CLOCK RESET IN terminal the other VCR s clock can be set to the clock in this unit However the time difference should be within 30 seconds SERIES REC IN series recording VCR activation signal input terminal Receives series recording signal or VCR activation signal from an external control device Select the input signal with the menu switches in the lt SRI EXT MODE gt menu Series recording input A series recording signal is input when SRI EXT REC is set to SERIES e Connect to another VCR s serie
93. nd warning electronic buzzer Recording control with external activation signal Counter end function External timer connection Summer time compensation function Wired remote control optional Used when an optional SA K97U RS 232C interface board is installed RS 232C control The SR 9090U can be controlled via a personal computer Operation status can be monitored on the computer Oo For servicing See page 2 2 MAINTENANCE AND CHECK 1_ INTRODUCTION 1 2 Periodical Maintenance This VCR incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt over time and ultimately deteriorate and wear out Over long periods of use dirt and dust accumulates on the heads drums and tape transport mechanisms Dust which penetrates the VCR especially during outdoor use also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing poor contact between tape and heads This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels To prevent wear and deterioration clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape However 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 nea
94. o Set the clock to the actual time When daylight savings start set the lt SUMMER TIME gt item to ON The time advances one hour on the display 3 At the end of the daylight savings time season set the lt SUMMER TIME gt item to OFF e The standard time instead of lt SUMMER TIME gt is displayed Time setting for 29 seconds or less When the seconds value is 29 or less you can resetit to 00 by pressing the CNT RESET button while pressing the RESET CANCEL button e For 30 or more the seconds value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased by one Notes e If the power plug has been disconnected from an AC outlet for a long time make sure the set time is correct before using the unit Clock time may be affected by environmental factors e When the built in backup battery capacity is low the error indication E 10 appears on the display Contact your local JVC dealer to replace the built in battery 4 4 Hour Meter Display Drum rotation time is displayed on the monitor s screen and the VCR s display in the form of an hour meter Use this data to schedule maintenance Main menu screen VCR s display MENU Operation ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE 1 Turn on the VCR and monitor SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE 2 Press the MENU button to display the main menu BUZZER IN OUT Holir POORAN TIMER 3 Press the SHIFT W
95. o SERIES e Set the lt AUTO REW gt menu switch in lt VTR MODE gt to ON e Set the lt AUTO REC CHECK gt and lt REPEAT REC gt menu switch in lt VTR MODE gt to OFF E For uninterrupted endless series recording use the counter end output function together Set lt CNT TAPE END gt so that the counter end signal is output just before the tape end e Set lt CNT TAPE END gt in the lt SRI EXT MODE gt menu to 5500 when a T 120 tape is used When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function the tape reel counter is reset automatically to 0000 Note e Continuous series recording over a long period may produce excessive wear and tear on the tapes and VCRs Be sure to replace the tapes periodically refer to page 28 42 6 RECORDING 6 7 Repeat Recording When the tape comes to the end during recording it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning E To execute repeat recording set lt REPEAT REC gt in lt VTR MODE gt to ON e The REPEAT indication in the VCR s display lights E Setting the lt TAPE END MODE gt menu switch in lt ALARM SENSOR MODE gt e If this menu switch is set to STOP the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is an alarm or sensor recording To continue repeat recording even if an alarm recording or sensor recording ta
96. o master clock IN com IN com IN COM t P F P F i T E Use appropriately rated devices 0 T F Sy y X 16 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES Displays the time date date and time recording speed number of alarms and number of power losses power failures on screen in the Stop mode Record mode and Record Pause mode During recording the on screen data is recorded together with video signals The on screen display position can be moved with the ON SCREEN buttons e The type of data shown and display brightness can be selected on the lt ON SCREEN F DISP MODE gt screen ON SCREEN Y button On screen display Recording speed ALARM indication during alarm sensor recording 99 00 01 24H Date month 42 24 1999 FRI Time hour minute second day year AL 056 PL 04 Number of Number of alarms power losses power failures ON SCREEN button 00 00 01 24H 12 24 1999 FRIL I gt AL PL 04 ON SCREEN V 5 button ON SCREEN MODE screen ONSCREEN MODE TONE 1 100 eee eres 2 DATE ON 3 TIME ON Display items 4 REC_ SPEED ON 5 ALARM CNT ON 6 POWER LOSS CNT ON FRONT DISPLAY 1 REC TALLY ON 2 WARN ING ON ON SCREEN button Preparation E Connect the video output connector of this unit to the monitor s video input connector
97. oblem occurs the error indication E lights when the lt WARNING gt menu switch in lt F DISP gt is EE ggo E g i set to ON le When any one of error indications E01 E08 is shown Error indication a 12 V warning signal is output from the rear panel s WARNING OUT connector BUZZER Screen PESES i BUZZER When the lt WARNING gt menu switch in lt BUZZER gt is setto 1 TAPE END OFF ON the buzzer sounds if a problem occurs E 01 E 08 BAL FSENSOR IN OFF Busser eeund and E 11 during recording IN OUT 1 CAMERA SW OFF When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds 2 RS232C B RATE 9600 turn the operating mode on again to clear the error indication and buzzer sound E 01 E07 When the error indication E is shown turning the operating mode on again may not clear the problem In this case consult your local JVC dealer Error Contents VCR operation Measures indication E 01 Problem with loading operation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again E 02 Problem with unloading operation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again E 03 Problem with supply reel rotation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again E 04 Problem with drum rotation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again E 05 Problem with take up reel rotation The operating mode is turned off Turn the operating mode on again E 06 Problem w
98. ograms Holiday setting Timer recording can be programmed for a specified date The holiday setting has priority over the program timer setting SHIFTY button SHIFT button y SHFT gt MENU TIME MODE CH GI seT TIMER button MENU button SET button SET button Notes Timer programming is not possible if the date and time are not set If you select program timer or holiday setting from the main menu when the date and time have not been set the clock setting screen opens Set the date and time Do not try to program the regular timer or holiday timer when the Timer Record mode is engaged To do so you must first release the Timer Record mode by pressing the TIMER button Preparation E Make sure all equipment is connected correctly E Check the current time E Load a cassette with safety tab in place If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off the operating mode is switched on automatically auto operate on function Timer Recording Program Setting Main menu screen E Timer recording programming for the specified day of the week MENU CLOCK SET Example ONSCREEN E DISP MODE HDR is performed in the 24 hour recording speed mode from 8 00 a m SRI EXT MODE to 5 00 p m on Saturday ALARM SENSOR_ MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER
99. on around the start of each alarm recording is played back for about 5 seconds Playback may start a few seconds after the actual start of the alarm recording If the interval between alarm recordings is short the tape may play back continuously for 5 seconds or more Sound is not output 1 Press the SEARCH button twice in the Stop mode the display s record playback speed mode indication section To release the Alarm Scan mode press the SEARCH button twice 2 Press the FF or REW button The VCR fast forwards or rewinds the tape from the current is played back for about 5 seconds Press the PLAY button when you want to start playback Normal playback starts and the Alarm Scan mode is canceled e Tocancelalarm search or alarm scan press the STOP button PLAY button REVERSE button or the REW FF button whichever is opposite to the current tape running direction e When the end or beginning of the tape is reached during alarm search or alarm scan the mode is canceled and the Stop mode is engaged Date time search A section recorded at a specified date and time is searched and the Stop mode is engaged 1 Press the SEARCH button three times in the Stop mode The Date Time Search mode is engaged and the date time search setting screen is shown on the monitor td 0100 is shown on the VCR s display To cancel the Date Time Search mode press the SEA
100. ond VCR s video and audio input connectors Connect COM CLOCK SERIES COM CLOCK SERES the second VCR s video and audio output connectors to the ANG GOO SERES ANNO QOK J SERIES third VCR s video and audio input connectors tF ll mor Se Fi mor Repeat for all connected VCRs z Connectthe last VCR s video and audio output connectors to lololo 5l O S15 Slo ololo the monitor s video and audio input connectors Audio input signal Video input signal First VCR T VCR A VCR First VCR Rear panel Operation SP To activate series recording set the lt SRI EXT REC gt PE menu switch in lt SRI EXT MODE gt to SERIES iio la This setting should be done for all connected VCRs SRI EXT MODE SRI EXT REC SERIES Set to SERIES EXT REC END NORMAL CNT TAPE END 5000 Set the counter value ALARM SENSOR MODE REC MODE OFF REC SPEED 2H DURATION 158SEC TAPE END MODE OFF ons Second VCR 1NI Ons 3 E Normally the next VCR starts recording when the tape ends If the menu switch counter end output function is on a series recording signal is output when the selected tape reel counter value is passed and the next VCR starts recording Select the counter end value from 500 1000 9500 with
101. one connector and the audio input connector audio signals are mixed and recorded AUDIO IN audio input connector RCA Receives audio signals from a connected audio source AUDIO OUT audio output connector RCA Outputs audio signals No signal is output in the Timelapse Recording Playback mode VIDEO IN video input connector BNC Receives composite video signals from a connected camera or other video source e For composite video signal input set the lt INPUT gt menu switch in lt VIDEO MODE gt to LINE VIDEO OUT video output connector BNC Outputs composite video signals Even when the power is not supplied to this unit input signals composite video signals from a camera can be output through this connector Operating mode Off Video Throughout function Y C IN connector 4 pin Inputs separate Y C signals e For separate Y C signal input set the lt INPUT gt menu switch in lt VIDEO MODE gt to Y C CAMSW ALARM ALARM COM CLOCK SERIES OUT IN REC OUT RESET IN REC IN TAPE qox Y C OUT connector 4 pin Outputs separate Y C signals Signal ground terminal This ground terminal is not provided for safety purposes It is used to ground signals Connect this terminal to ground the signal between VCRs CAM SW OUT camera switching signal output terminal When a sequential switcher is connected this terminal outputs camera switching timing control signals Fo
102. ording OFF HDR recording ON 2H Standard 6H 3x 24H 24 hour SP timelapse 48H 48 hour SP timelapse 72H 72 hour SP timelapse 120H 120 hour SP timelapse 168H 168 hour SP timelapse 240H 240 hour SP timelapse A80H 480 hour SP timelapse 960H 960 hour SP timelapse 2H Standard 6H 3x 24H 24 hour EP timelapse 48H 48 hour EP timelapse 72H 72 hour EP timelapse 120H 120 hour EP timelapse 168H 168 hour EP timelapse 240H 240 hour EP timelapse 480H 480 hour EP timelapse 960H 960 hour EP timelapse e Also use these buttons during date time setting timer program setting and menu switch setting to specify setting values ON SCREEN SHIFT W gt buttons e Use these buttons on the normal screen to move the display position or recording position of on screen information The position can be moved down by pressing the W button and to the right by pressing the button e Use these buttons on the menu screen to select the desired item in date time setting timer program setting and menu switch setting Display section For details refer to page 11 OPERATE indicator Lights when the OPERATE button is turned on HDR indicator Lights in the HDR recording and HDR playback modes HDR High Density Recording e For details on HDR recording refer to page 28 10 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS O0 90 D TT TIMER OVERLAP REPEAT 123
103. ording speed mode to 2H 6H and perform regular maintenance replacing parts as necessary To COM terminal To SERIES REC IN terminal External control equipment Connection Connect the SERIES REC IN terminal and COM terminal VCR control signal ground signal onthe SR 9090U s rear panel to the external control equipment Alarm search date and time search e Alarm recording or sensor recording should continue for at least 5 seconds Stop or operating mode off e When recording is performed in the long time timelapse S mode date time search will not function correctly if the recording duration is too short To ensure that the date time search operates correctly the recording duration must be equivalent to at least 5 seconds at Standard 2H or EP 6H speed Start of recording Example With a 960 hour normal timelapse recording a recording time of 40 minutes or more is necessary 6 RECORDING 6 9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure If a power failure occurs during recording recording will restart in the same mode as soon as power is restored To use this function set the lt POWER ON REC gt menu VTR MODE screen switch in lt VTR MODE gt to ON VIDEO MODE 1 INPUT LINE 2 DETAIL OFF If this menu switch is set to ON and operating mode 3 V PUL
104. porarily 6 Press the PAUSE button gt gt MIm The record pause indicator is shown on S7 LIL the display and the Pause mode is engaged If the VCR remains in the Record Pause mode for about 3 minutes the head drum stops rotating to protect the tape Although the Record Pause mode remains engaged there may be some distortion in the picture at the recording transition when you start recording again To start recording again 7 Press the PLAY button a a The record pause indicator on the display _ goes out and the Recording mode is engaged To stop recording 8 Press the STOP button The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged OPERATE button To check the recording To check recording in the Timelapse mode the recording duration must be equivalent to at least 8 seconds at 2H SP or 6H EP speed Recording check cannot be performed correctly if the recording duration is too short Example In the 960 hour normal timelapse mode the recording duration shoud be 64 minutes or more e During recording check the audio signal is not output E Press the REC CHECK button during recording The tape is automatically played back in reverse for about 5 seconds then the Play mode is engaged to allow you to check recording After the sequence has played back the recording mode is automatically re engaged at the point where the recording was interrupted e During playback
105. put during sensor recording sensor recording restarts from that point 3 Set the other menu switches E Setting the alarm buzzer Set the menu switch lt AL SENSOR IN gt in lt BUZZER gt to ON to sound the alarm buzzer during sensor recording E Setting the on screen brightness and display items Select the monitor display setting with the menu switch On screen information is recorded together with the video signals You can change the on screen display position with the ON SCREEN W buttons on the front panel 6 RECORDING 6 6 Series Recording The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR 9090Us As soon as the tape ends in one VCR the next VCR in the series starts recording Using the counter end output function enables smoother switchovers during series recording mostly eliminating interruptions between tapes Connections Connectthe first VCR s SERIES REC OUT terminal to the second VCR s SERIES REC IN terminal Connect the second VCR s SERIES REC OUT terminal to the third VCR s SERIES REC IN terminal Repeat for allconnected VCRs Connect the VCR s COM terminals as well m Connect a video camera and or other source equipment to the first VCR s video and audio input connectors Connect the first VCR s video and audio output connectors to the sec
106. r details on these signals refer to page 65 COM common ground terminal Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected unit ALARM IN alarm signal input terminal Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording ALARM RESET alarm signal reset input terminal Receives signals to cancel alarm recording Alarm input data is not reset ALARM REC OUT alarm recording mode signal output terminal Outputs 12 V signals during alarm recording 12 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 3 Rear Panel TAPE END OUT tape end signal output terminal Outputs a signal when the tape ends during recording If the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the lt SRI EXT MODES gt screen is set signals are output when the specified tape reel counter value is exceeded e Outputs a 12 V signal during recording When the tape ends or the specified counter value is passed a0 V GND level signal is output e When the tape ends during auto repeat recording or auto rewind recording 0 V signal is output for about 2 seconds e Connect an external alarm or buzzer via an external interface e To cancel the output press the EJECT button PLAY button FF button or REW button COM common ground terminal Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected unit WARNING OUT warning signal output terminal Outputs warning signals 12 V when a tape running or mechanism problem occurs CLOCK RESET IN c
107. ress the MENU button to set the on screen display to the time date display Load a cassette with a safety tab in place and engage the Stop mode or turn the operating mode off When a VCR activation signal ground input is input to the rear panel s SERIES REC IN terminal recording starts automatically and continues for as long as the activation signal is input When the activation signal stops the Stop mode is engaged or the operating mode is turned off according to menu switch setting e When the activation signal is input again recording starts e In addition to the Stop mode and the operating mode off status the external recording function also operates in the Pause mode e If recording is already in progress when the VCR activation signal is input recording continues and stops when the activation signal is no longer input Note When the TIMER indication lights or the menu switch lt REPEAT REC gt in the lt VTR MODE gt menu is set to ON externally activated recording is not executed Toexecute repeat recording viathe external recordingfunction set lt REPEAT REC gt to OFF and lt AUTO REW gt to ON 44 6 11 Tape End Buzzer You can switch the buzzer sound which lets you know when the tape ends during recording ON OFF BUZZER screen To sound the buzzer set the menu switch lt TAPE END gt BUZZER s o in lt BUZZER gt to ON
108. rest JVC authorized service agent for servicing Monitoring Usage Time The total operation time reached by an ordinary home VCR in 5 or 6 years may be reached by a professional VCR in as few as 5 or 6 months Therefore it is important that the Periodic Maintenance Check or replace the following mechanical parts according to the running time total hours of operation be carefully monitored An hour Running time 1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H meter in the on screen display see page 20 shows the sor 7 Di luding head A accumulated time In the chart below the hours mm assy including heads Q o bd accumulated in each month are shown in relation to the Pinch rollers A O O e number of hours used per day Times shown in the shaded Drive parts A A A area indicate that maintenance should be performed Usage A Cleaning time per 4 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 12 months O Check or replace as required day Replace 2 hours 60 120 180 360 720 Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the 8 hours 240 480 720 1440 2880 operating environment and usage The information 12 hours 360 720 7080 2160 4320 above should be used asa reference guide Replace the built in lithium battery approximately every 24hours 720 1440 2160 4320 8640 two years 1 3 Precautions Handling and storage place m Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pa
109. rm number is shown on the monitor VCR s display i and the VCR s display The alarm number is not ERLAR AL ALREC SENSOR REC absolute it depends on the current tape position REPEAT 12345878 viss LOCK TIME MODE a es a p 3 Press the FF or REW button Pilt A nn bth Vt et The VCR fast forwards or rewinds Cite LiL Cts IL Ltt When the start of the alarm recording with the specified alarm number is located search stops and the Stop mode is engaged The Alarm Search mode is automatically canceled Alarm number 49 7_PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK Alarm scan screen ALARM SCAN 0HOOMO1S Control or reel counter AL ALREG SENSOR REC REPEAT 12345678 viss LOCK TIME MODE Ein LO Os TAI 1 am am na C GE Date time search setting screen Day setting p Time setting TD SRH 01D00H OOHOOMO1S c Search data during tape running month day hour minute VCR s display ERARA AL ALREC SENSOR REC REPEAT 12345678 viss LOCK TIME MODE Peet eee a a a Fe Oe E s et LL A a Day setting Hour setting TD SRF 12D19H __ _ Set value 00H00M01S f 10 10 15 30 19 00 on 12 jl Search data during tape running 15 30 on Oct 10 SENSOR REC viss LOCK TIME MODE 7 I VERLAP 12848878 AL Alarm scan The secti
110. rn ACK OAH 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 VCR returns the hour meter data in 5 bytes eg 1234 hours 31H 32H 33H 34H VCR returns Timelapse mode data in 6 bytes The contents of each byte are as follows 1st 2nd byte Recording playback mode Correspondence of the code and the mode is the same as MODE 7EH see page 59 3rd byte 5th byte Conditions of each setting Settings status BIT Status when BIT is 1 BIT Status when BIT is 1 0 Repeat Record mode ON 0 Always 1 1 Power is ON 1 SUMMER TIME is ON 2 POWER ON REC mode is ON 2 Always 0 3 Auto rewind mode is ON 3 Always 0 4 Operation lock is ON 4 HDR mode is ON 5 Series recording is ON 5 Auto record check function ON 6 Tape end buzzer is ON 6 Always 0 T Alarm buzzer is ON 7 Always 0 4th byte 6th byte Conditions of each setting Types of warnings BIT Status when BIT is 1 HEX Data Types of warnings 0 Alarm recording is in progress 0 No abnormality 1 ALARM REC function is ON 1 Loading error 2 Not defined Always 0 2 Unloading error 3 Sensor recording is ON 3 Supply reel error 4 External recording function is ON 4 Drum error 5 V pulse is ON 5 Take
111. s display u idEo For VCR operation settings such as V Pulse ON OFF HDR recording counter memory function and repeat recording playback E SRI EXT MODE VCR s display 5s Et For setting series recording or automatic recording with an external signal E ALARM SENSOR MODE VCR s display AL 5En For setting alarm recording or sensor recording operation E BUZZER IN OUT VCR s display bi 22 10 Turn ON OFF buzzers such as the tape end buzzer and alarm sensor buzzer and set camera switch signal output E PROGRAM TIMER VCR s display 5 Shows timer recording program settings with the day of the week HOLIDAY SET VCR s display Hol id Shows timer recording program settings at specified dates E HOUR METER VCR s display Hol Shows the VCR s operating time drum rotation time E OTHER VCR s display ot HE Shows the date and time when an alarm was input or a power failure occurred 18 4 ON SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 3 Date and Time Setting The time date generator and timer recording will not function if the time and date are not set Set the month day year hour minute and Summer Time Compensation ON OFF on the CLOCK SET screen The setting can be checked even on the display ON SCREEN CANCEL CO OO y SHFT gt MENU TIME MODE CH ie te SET Cursor indication Cursor indication CNT RESET button Main menu scre
112. s recording signal output terminal e When the tape in the preceding VCR ends a signal is delivered to this terminal and recording starts automatically When the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the lt SRI EXT MODE gt screen is set the signals are delivered when the specified tape reel counter value is reached Recording starts automatically E VCR activation signal input When SRI EXT REC is set to EXT recording is started and stopped with an external signal e Connect to an external control device If a VCR activation signal ground input is input to this terminal the VCR starts recording automatically and continues recording for as long as the VCR activation signal is input SERIES REC OUT series recording signal output terminal Outputs series recording signals A series recording signal is output when SRI EXT REC is set to SERIES e Connect to another VCR s series recording signal input terminal Outputs a signal when the tape being recorded in this unit ends When the menu switch lt CNT TAPE END gt on the lt SRI EXT MODE gt screen is set the signals are output when the specified tape reel counter value is reached 3 CONNECTIONS Microphone Amplifier Video camera 4pin Microphone M3 5 mini jack Ac120v swoon Provided 7 power cord ao AC 120 V CO
113. signed 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 playback function on a daily basis Inspection procedure 3 Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are correct Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several seconds Press the play button for playback Check that the playback picture is normal Turn on the power for all units connected to the surveillance system Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor To x Check that the recorded date and time are correct E This unit includes a Recording Check function using the REC CHECK button Use these features to quickly check recording quality on a daily basis If any problems are found after inspection turn the power off unplug the power plug from the AC outlet and contact your JVC dealer 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front Panel 0909 Q JVC VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9090U TIMELAPSE Giza REC in EJECT OPERATE l GREW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF noS lt _ lt goo Gite govow 0008 amp OO OPERATE button Press to turn the operating mode ON OFF When this button is ON t
114. t to the EP mode 28 6 RECORDING 6 1 Switch Setting During Recording ON SCREEN Y button ON SCREEN button JVC ogo casserrerscorpen SR90900 TIMELApSE GE REC indicator o Of g o fel Connection Connect the input and output connectors on the rear panel correctly Refer to CONNECTIONS on pages 14 to 16 Menu switch settings Set menu switches as required E INPUT e Select LINE composite or Y C video signal input ON SCREEN F DISPLAY MODE e Select the brightness and ON OFF for each indication date time and recording speed etc During recording the selected on screen data is recorded together with video signals If you do not want to display or record a specific item set it to OFF e lt REC TALLY gt setting Set whether or not the REC indicator lights in the Record mode E VTR MODE e HDR Set to ON to record in the High Density Recording mode during timelapse recording POWER ON REC Set to ON for external timer recording or automatic restart of recording after a power failure For details refer to 6 9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure and 6 10 External Timer Recording on page 45 e AUTO REW Select the mode engaged when the tape ends OFF The Stop mode is engaged ON
115. te from the inside of the VCR 3 Detach the SA K97U s wire The SA K97U s wire is not used 4 Install the SA K97U in the VCR Hold the board as shown in the illustration and secure it using the screws removed previously in step 2 5 Connect the VCR s wire to the SA K97U s connector e Check the direction of the connector and connect it e Press both ends of the connector to firmly connect it 6 Replace the top cover on the VCR and secure it with the four screws previously removed in step 1 55 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 9 2 SA K97U Specifications 9 pin connector specifications Pin NO Signals Operations Direction of signals 2 RXD Receive data VTR CPU a 1 3 TXD Transmit data VTR CPU 7 oe o 4 DTR Data terminal ready VTR CPU 9 j 7 5 GND Signal ground 6 DSR Data set ready VTR CPU Output level ON 5 V or more OFF 5 V or less Data format E Mode Non synchronized E Character length 8 bits E Data rate 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 bps switched with on screen menu switch set to 9600 bps before shipment E Parity check No E Stop bit 1 bit Configuration 0 SPACE 1 MARX Start bit DO D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 Stop bit 56 9 OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD 9 3 SA K97U RS 232C Protocol amp Commands RS 232C protocol This VCR
116. ter or reel tape counter press this button to reset to OOHOOm00s or 0000 RESET CANCEL button e In the Timer Program Setting mode press this button to cancel the program settings For details refer to Timer Recording on page 36 e Also press this button to interrupt alarm recording or to reset the alarm input data or power loss power failure data For details refer to pages 21 and 39 e Resets the seconds in the currently displayed time to 00 when pressed together with the CNT RESET button except in menu setting mode When the seconds value is 29 or less the minutes value is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0 eg 12 34 29 12 34 00 When the seconds value is 30 or more the seconds value is resetto 00 and the minutes value is increased by one e g 12 34 30 12 35 00 MENU button Press todisplay the date time timer program and various other menu setting screens as well as the hour meter on the monitor Press again to cancel the menu or hour meter display DODO OH D TIME MODE SET buttons e Use to select the recording and playback speed mode Available recording playback speed modes vary depending on the setting of menu switch lt HDR gt on the lt VTR MODE gt screen Each time these buttons are pressed the recording playback speed mode changes as follows The recording playback speed mode is shown on the display HDR rec
117. uit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT REMARQUE La plaque d identification num ro de s rie se trouve sur le panneau arri re de l appareil WARNING The battery used in the SR 9090U must be replaced by a JVC authorized service dealer only THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERA TION This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par le ministre des Communications SS a Sa a a a a a a a a a 2 lt a a ee Se OPERATION LOCK By engaging the operation lock system LOCK you can prevent accidental or deliberate interference with recordin
118. use mode for a long time as this may damage the tape extreme heat or cold After about 3 minutes this unit automatically enters the strong magnetic fields do not use a transceiver within 2 Stop mode meters of this unit m Handle the unit carefully Avoid using the unit in places subject to the following conditions high humidity e Do not place anything heavy on the unit a monitor dust and soil etc A malfunction may occur vibrations 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 variations in temperature Use this unit in horizontal flat position only To avoid overheating the unit do not block ventilation slots or stack the units If the internal temperature rises too high the tape may be damaged Condensation m Condensation When cold beer is poured into a glass water drops appear on the glass s surface This phenomenon is called condensation When condensation occurs on The VCR automatically ejects the cassette and the error the VCR s head drum and tape guides it may damage indication E 08 blinks on the display Operation is the tape disabled until the E 08 indication on the display goes out Condensation occurs in the following cases e When the VCR is moved from a
119. when the control tape counter reaches 00 00 00 or when the reel tape counter reaches 0000 in the FF or REW mode E To activate the counter memory function set lt CNT MEM SW gt in lt VTR MODE gt to ON Operation Select the counter display mode e Press the DISPLAY button on the front panel to set the counter display mode to the control tape counter or reel tape counter 2 Press the CNT RESET button at the position where you want to stop the tape L CNT RESET button DISPLAY button The counter is set to OOHOOm00s or 0000 W Execute recording or playback 3 Engage the Stop mode and press the FF or REW button When the counter reaches OOHOOm00s or 0000 the Stop mode is automatically engaged Note Repeat record play auto rewind and alarm search alarm scan date and time search have priority over the counter memory function 51 7_PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK JVC vipgo casserteneconpe SA 9090U i e Ieoc0cy goago0o V LOCK buttons TRACKING buttons 7 7 Tracking V Lock Adjustment When noise appears in the picture in the Play Field Advance mode Tracking adjustment is possible in the following modes 2H SP 6H EP and timelapse
120. yed back on another VCR noise may appear on playback picture High density recording HDR function Using the EP head the tape is advanced at a fine pitch for timelapse recording In this way about three times more information is recorded in the same period than in conventional timelapse modes While this results in some degradation of picture quality the increased coverage allows you to analyze the development of a situation in greater detail The actual recording duration on the tape is the same as that of an ordinary timelapse recording select with menu switch lt HDR gt Alarm recording function When an alarm signal is input in the Record mode the 2 6 hour mode is automatically engaged Alarm recording time can be selected from 5 10 15 30 60 120 or 180 sec to tape end or set manually An index code is automatically recorded at the start point of the alarm recording for use as an alarm cue signal Alarm recording points can be accessed quickly with the alarm search function Sensor recording Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode Stop Timer Recording Standby or Operating Off mode the Record mode is automatically engaged Time date generator Superimposes date month year hour minute and second on the image during recording Also allows you to display the number of alarms alarm time and the number of the power failures on a monitor Timer recording function Up to 8 programs can be set for daily weekly or

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