AVE RT-195- G User manual

RT-195- G
MOBILE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
USER GUIDE
(NTSC & PAL)
OPERATION MANUAL
VHS

CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING!
THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY AND IF
NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, MAY
CAUSE INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. IT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND
TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE PURSUANT TO
SUBPART J OF PART 15 FCC RULES, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE
PROTECTION AGAINST SUCH INTERFERENCE WHEN OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL
ENVIRONMENT.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER AT HIS OWN EXPENSE WILL BE REQUIRED
TO TAKE WHATEVER MEASURES MAY BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE!
Copyright (c)1999
TransAmerican International, Inc.

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. 6
2. FEATURES...................................................................................................................... 7
3. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 8
4. ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................... 9
5. MENU LEGEND............................................................................................................. 10
6. FRONT PANEL.............................................................................................................. 11
7. BACK PANEL................................................................................................................ 13
8. REMOTE CONTROL ..................................................................................................... 15
9. WIRED REMOTE ........................................................................................................... 17
10. BASIC OPERATION.................................................................................................... 19
11. PROGRAMMING ......................................................................................................... 20
11.1 RT-195-G On-screen Programming ........................................................................ 20
12 FUNCTION SETTINGS................................................................................................. 21
12.1 Time/Date ..................................................................................................................21
12.2 Titler .......................................................................................................................... 21
12.3 RECORD SETTING ................................................................................................... 22
Recycle Record ................................................................................................................ 22
Power-Up Record ............................................................................................................. 22
Alarm Record Dwell ......................................................................................................... 22
Alarm-In Mode .................................................................................................................. 23
Tape Speed ....................................................................................................................... 24
Maximum Recording/Playback Time .............................................................................. 24
12.4 DISPLAY SETTING ................................................................................................... 25
Display Format ................................................................................................................. 25
Horizontal Position........................................................................................................... 25
Vertical Position ...............................................................................................................25
Gray Scale......................................................................................................................... 25
VCR Status........................................................................................................................ 26
AVE’s LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY for The RT-195 NTSC or PAL Models .... 28

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing an AVE Event Recorder. You have made a wise investment
by choosing the latest addition to our Mobile VCR product line. This RT-195-G is an eco-
nomical, 12VDC event recorder with interactive on-screen programming. All on screen pro-
gramming is entered via the wireless IR or wired remote control included with the VCR. This
eliminates push-button programming for VCRs mounted in permanent enclosures or hard to
reach areas. An unobstructed line of sight to the front of VCR is all that is necessary for all
programming. An on-screen Alarm counter allows instant verification of alarm occurrence
since the last reset. The EOT output is also available for notifying the user when the tape
needs replacement.

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2. FEATURES
•EOT End of Tape Output
•Alarm Input Programmable (Normally Open or Normally Closed)
•Time and Date On-Screen
•12 hr/24hr Mode (Standard AM/PM and European time)
•Universal Date Format Programmable (DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY or YY/MM/DD)
•20 Character Title
•Recycle Record On/Off
•Power up Record On/Off
•The RT-195 can record
•NTSC: T-120 - SP 2 Hrs / EP 6 Hrs T-160 - SP 4 Hrs / EP 8 Hrs
•PAL: E-180 - SP 3 Hrs / LP 6 Hrs E-240 - SP 4 Hrs / LP 8 Hrs
•Alarm Dwell Record 15 Sec. - 60 Min.
•Display Settings:
•Horizontal Position
•Vertical Position
•Character Gray Scale
•Character Gray Border
•VCR Status On-Screen Display Programmable On/Off
•IR Remote or Wired Remote On Screen programing
•Tape Speed Selection (SP/EP) in NTSC and (SP/LP) in PAL.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
Description Specification
Video Input 1 P-P 75 ohm Terminated
Video Output 1 V P-P into 75 ohm Terminated, 2 V P-P
unterminatted
Horizontal Resolution 220 lines B&W and Color
Video S/N 42 dB
Audio Output -5 dBm
Audio S/N 38 dB
Audio Response 150Hz-8Khz
Operation Temperature -5 Deg °C to 40 Deg °C
Power Draw 0.7 Amp
Voltage 12 to 14 VDC
Dimensions 250W X 94H X 260D mm
Accessories IR wireless remote, Wired Remote, Car Cord,
batteries, 12VDC Adapter
Alarm Input Hi-Z or High Impedance
Normally Open Mode - closure to ground trig
gers alarm mode. Normally Closed Mode must
be shorted and when opened triggers alarm.
EOT End of Tape Output Open Collector, Normally Open
Imax=20ma@ 12 VDC max

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4. ACCESSORIES
(1) RT-195-G vcr
(2).Remote control
(3). 2 AAA Battried
(4). 110 VAC Adapter to 12 VDC
(5). Wired Remote control

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5. MENU LEGEND
Set Time / Date
Time/Date
T/D Display ON [OFF]
Time Format 12 Hour [24 Hour]
Date Format MM/DD/YY [DD/MM/YY, YY/MM/DD]
Set Time/Date
Reset Time/Date
Exit
Titler
Record Setting
Recording Setting
Recycle Rec OFF [ON]
Power-up Record OFF [ON]
Alarm Rec Dwell 1 min
Alarm-In mode NO[NC]
Tape Speed EP [SP]
Exit
Display Setting
Screen Setting
Display Format BOTTOM [TOP]
Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
Gray Scale/Background
VCR Status ON [OFF]
Exit
Exit

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CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
Insert the VHS cassette into this compartment to load the tape.
POWER
DONOT USE THIS BUTTON. VCR power is controlled by the display microprocessor.
The VCR will automatically power up when 12 VDC is applied. A red light on this button
iindicate that VCR’s power is ON.
STOP/EJECT
To stop the tape or eject a stopped tape. A green light on this button indicate that cas-
sette is in the VCR.
REC/SPEED
This button can also be used to start recording manually.
A dim Red light indicate that the VCR speed is on SP mode. Green light indicate that
VCR is in LP/EP mode. Orange light indicate that the VCR is recording in LP mode and a
dark red light indicate that the VCR is recording in SP mode. See programming section to
set the speed of VCR.
6. FRONT PANEL