AVE RT-195-SW User manual

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

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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.
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POWER
STOP/
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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.

Instant Trigger
Instant trigger is an active high input. Upon receving the input pulse RT-195-SW turn on in the
recording mode.
Fan Out
When the internal temprature of the VCR goes up to 90 F then fan output is goes to 0 V.
12 VDC
Input 12 V.
12 VDC Out
Output 12 V.
12 VDC Switched
Can be used either input or output.
Power Led Out
Power LED output will be high when the VCR is power ON.
REC Led Out
Record Led output will be high when the VCR is recording.
12 VDC GND
TEMPWR

6. IR REMOTE CONTROL
POWER:
Dont use this button. VCR power is controlled by the
internal microprocessor. The VCR will automatically
power up when 12VDC is applied to the VCR.
REC:
Use the combination of these two buttons pressed simul-
taneously to manually start recording.
PAUSE/STILL
Press during the recording to pause recording. Press
during the playback to freeze the picture.
Caution: If this button is held for 6 seconds then it will
master reset the VCR and clear all the programming to
factory default.
SP/EP
Dont use this button. Recording speed can only be
set in the onscreen programming mode.
REC
POWER
PAUSE/STILL SP/EP
PLAY
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STOP
Press this button to stop a running tape. Alternatively press and hold that button for 3 to 5
seconds to access in the programming mode.
PLAY
Press this button to start the play back mode.
REW
To rewind the tape during the stop mode and to reverse picture search in play back mode.
FAST FORWARD
To fast forward the tape during the stop mode and forward picture search in the play back
mode. In programming mode use this button to access the menu selection.
TRACKING
Use (+) or (-) button to manually adjust the tracking of the picture. In the programming
mode use these buttons to move the cursor upward and downward.

5. CONNECTION
nConnect VCR AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks to back of monitor AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.
nConnect the camera AUDIO/VIDEO output jack to VCRs AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Video Camera with built
in microphone with
preamp.
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RT-195-SW
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AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
TEMPORARY
POWERSWITCH
INDICATOR 1 (BLACK)
INDICATOR 2 (GREEN)
INDICATOR 3 (RED)
INDICATOR 4
(BROWN)
TRIGGER IN (WHITE)
(RED) POS
(BLACK) NEG
(RED) POWER TO SPEED (12V)
(BLACK) COMMON
(WHITE) SPEED SIGNAL

8. BASIC OPERATION
Insert Cassette:
nPower up the VCR.
nInsert the tape in to the cassette compartment until VCR pulls cassette in.
WARNING : Do not force the tape in the mechanism or this will demage the VCR. If 12
VDC is not applied to the VCR it will not accept the tape.
Start Recording
nPress and release the REC/SPEED button on the front panel or on the IR Remote
Stop Recording
nPress the Stop/ Eject button from the front panel or the Stop button of the IR Re-
mote control to stop recording.
Playback
nPress and release the Play button either from the front panel or from the IR Remote
control.
Ejecting the Tape
nPress the Stop/ Eject button once to stop the tape then press and Stop/Eject button
again to eject the tape.

7. PROGRAMMING
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7.1 Accessing Main Menu
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To access the on screen programming press the STOP button of the remote control for
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7.2 Time & Date Setup
An Internal clock generates time and date that super impose on the monitor screen. After the
clock is set, the date and time modes are displayed on the monitor screen (live picture).
Display Time & Date on Screen
1 Under Display Time & Date menu place the cursor in front of T/D display and press 
F.F button of the remote control.
2 Press + or - button to select ON or OFF.
3 Press the F.F button again to select your selection.
4 To exit out of Display Time & Date, place cursor in front of Exit and press F.F button.
5 Exit out of all the menus to activates above selection.
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1 Place the cursor in front of Time Format and press and release the F.F button.
2 Cursor will start blinking.
3 Now push + or - button to select 12 or 24 time display mode.
4 After selecting the desired selection press and release the F.F button.
5 Exit out from all menus to activate your selection.
Selecting Date Format
1 Under the Time & Date menu place the cursor in front of Date Format and press remote
controls  F.F

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2 Cursor will start blinking.
3 Chose the format from the selection yy/mm/dd or mm/dd/yy or dd/mm/yy by pressing either
+ or - button.
4 Exit out from all the menus to activate your selection.
Set Time & Date
1 Under the Time & Date menu, place the cursor in front of Set Time/Date and press
F.F button.
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3 By pressing + or - button you can change the blinking digit of Time or Date.
4 Press REW and F.F button to move blinking digit either left or right side.
5 After setting the Time and/or Date press STOP button.
6 Exit out all the menus to activate the time that had
been enter.
Reset Time & Date
1 Under the Time & Date menu select Reset Time/Date.
3 Press and release F.F button.
4 It will reset the time and date to factory default.
5 Exit out from all the menus to activate the above selection.

7.3 Titler
You can program upto 20 character of title on the screen. Title is places in the video horizon-
tal line. Follow the follwoing steps to program the title on the screen.
1 Press the STOP button of the remote control to access the main menu.
2 Place the cursor in front of titler using + or - button then press and release F.F
to accept the selection.
3 Use + or - button to enter alphanumeric character.
4 Use F.F button to enter next character or use REW button to edit previously
entered character.
5 You can enter up to 20 character in a title.
6 After entering the title press and release the STOP button to exit out title editing
mode.
7 Exit out of main menu to activate the titler.
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