AVE RT-195-SW User manual

RT-195- SW
MOBILE VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
(NTSC & PAL)
OPERATION MANUAL
VHS

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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
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Copyright (c)1999
TransAmerican International, Inc.

1. FEATURES
•12 VDC mobile operation
♦Remote IR on screen programming
•Universal Time/date display.
•4 active-level and text programmable on screen indicator inputs
•20-character programmable title, programmable ON/OFF
•Tape speed selection (SP/EP) up to 8 hrs with T-160 tape
•Power save mode on/off (the maximum current draw is 9 mA if power save is on and
VCR is power off)
•Repeat recording on/off
•Delay-off timer (15s,30s,1m, 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 30m,45m,60m) on/off
•5 Daily Timers
•Speedometer on screen display and calibration and speed display on/off
•Programmable display window position and 10 gray scales.
•Master reset sub-menu
•System recording to be initiated by the vehicle ignition (10V-18V Trigger-In input)
•Temporary power up button to remove and replace tapes (10V-18V Temp-Power input
with 5 minute power off internal timer)
•Tape insert auto recording detection
•All inputs have Surge, RF, and EMI protection.
♦Low power record mode 400mA.
♦Standard DB-25 (m) rear connector.
♦Removable terminal block from temporary power.
♦2 Head HQ VHS mechanism.
♦Audio recording in all modes
♦Low voltage detection and display.
♦Heater and fan control outputs.
♦Internal Dew sensor for tape protection.

2. Specifications
· Commercial grade VHS format Mobile recorder
· Operating Voltage 8.5V to 15V DC / 15W
· Standby current 9mA
· Operating Temp 0 to 40 °C (32 to 108 °F)
· Recording Method Dual-head
· Recording time Upto 8 hours with T-160
· FFW/REW Time < 5 minutes using T-120 tape.
· Horizontal Resolution > 250 lines
· Indicator input level 5-18VDC Hi Impedence or current sink
· Power trigger and temp power input 10-18VDC Hi Impedence or current sink
· Video input 1Vp-p, RCA Jack, 75 ohms
· Video Output: 1 Vp-p, RCA Jack, 75 ohms
· Audio Input: Line Level, RCA Jack, 600 ohms.
· Audio Output: Line Level, RCA Jack, 600 ohms.
· Control/Power connector DB25 Male
· Temp power connector 3-position removeable terminal block

Included accessories:  IR Remote Control
 Cigarette Cord Adaptor
 A/V Cables
 2 AAA Batteries
 110VAC Adapter to 12VDC (NTSC Only)
3. ACCESSORIES

4. FRONT PANEL
CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
Insert the VHS cassette into this compartment to load the tape.
POWER
DONOT USE THIS BUTTON. VCR power is controlled by the internal microprosser. The
VCR will automatically power up when 12VDC applied. Red light on the power button
indicate that VCRs power is ON.
STOP/EJECT
To stop the tape or eject a stopped tape. Green light on this button indicate that cassette
is in the VCR.
REC/SPEED
This button can also be used to start recording manually. A Dim Red light indicates 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/EP mode and a dark red light indicate that
the VCR is recording in SP mode. See programming section to set the speed of VCR.
AV E
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORD
POWER
STOP/
EJECT REC/SPEED SENSOR REW PLAY F-FWD AUTO

SENSOR
This sensor receives the infrared signal from the remote control.
REWIND
Use this button to rewind the tape in the stop mode or to perform a reverse picture search
in the play mode. A green light indicate that the VCR is rewinding the tape.
PLAY
Use this button to start the play back mode. A green light on this button indicate that the
VCR is in the Play back mode.
FAST FORWARD
Use this button to fast forward the tape from stop mode or to perform a forward picture
search during play back. A green light on this button indicate that VCR is fast forwarding
the cassette.
AUTO REPEAT
When the tape ends and auto repeat is on then the VCR automatically starts rewinding the
tape and to starts replay. A red light on this button indicates that the AUTO REPEAT is
ON. The tape will auto rewind and play again indefinitely while in this mode.

5. REAR PANEL
RT-195-SW Rear View
Power:
VCR -322 Plus takes 12-14 V DC adaptor that connects to the rear of the VCR via the DB-
25 connector or the DC coax jack.
Audio Output:
Connect the Audio output of the VCR to the audio input of the monitor.
Video Output:
Connect the Video output of the to Video input of the monitor.
Audio Input:
Connect audio output from the audio source to the Audio input of the VCR.
Video Input:
Connect the video output of the camera or other video source to the video input of the
VCR.

Pinout for DB25 FEMALE
NOT CONNECTED
HEATER OUT
TEMP POWER IN
INDICATOR 1
INSTANT TRIGGER
TRIGGER IN
INDICATOR 2
INDICATOR 3
INDICATOR 4
12 VDC OUT
SPEED OOMETER IN
GND
NOT CONNECTED
FAN OUT
NOT CONNECTED
GROUND
12 VDC
12 VDC SWITCHED
GROUND
12 VDC SWITCHED
GROUND
12 VDC OUT
GROUND
POWER LED OUT
RECORD LED OUT
Heater Out
Heater Out output become low when the temprature of the RT-195-SW becomes less than 40F.
Temperory Power In
Temperory Power In is an active high input. It can power up the VCR for 5 minutes upon
receving a input pulse.
Indicator 1-4
Indicator 1- 4 can be set as active high or active low inputs. You can label those input in the
programming mode. Factory default setting is Indicator 1 is LT (leftsignal), indicator 2 is BRK
(break), indicator3 is STP (STOP), and indicator 4 is RT(right signal). Upon reciving a active high
input RT-195-SW will display that label on monitor. See section 7.6 for more details.
Trigger IN
It is recommended to connect Trigger In with the car ignition switch. That will turn on the
VCR every time you start your car.