Bosch RT30A User manual

RT30A & RT960A
Instruction Manual
EN High Density Video
Cassette Recorder

High Density Video Cassette Recorder | Instruction Manual | Im ortant Safeguards
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Important Safeguards
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Comply with all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this equipment near water.
. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Note to CCTV System Installer. This reminder is
provided to call the CCTV System Installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
10. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
11. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. Both the wide blade and the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
equipment.
13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
14. Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the equipment has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
1 . WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.
17. The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.
18. The top cover of the recorder should only be
removed by qualified maintenance and service
personnel.
CA TION: TO RED CE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO SER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVING TO Q ALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead
symbol, 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 oint within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to resence of im ortant
o erating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accom anying the a liance.

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Ventilation
19. Keep ventilation openings free to avoid the
recorder for overheating.
20. Do not place the recorder in the immediate vicinity
of a heating source.
21. Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.
22. Keep distance about 10cm minimum from the wall
when installed.
Cleaning
20. You can clean the recorder with a moist fluff-free
cloth or shammy leather cloth.
Disposal
21. This recorder contains a battery. Do not dispose of
the battery with other solid waste. The battery is
located inside the recorder. To remove the battery,
remove the recorder cover by unscrewing the 4
crosshead screws, remove the cover, then break off
the battery from the circuit board.
CA TION: Danger of explosion if batteries
are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.
Remark: Bosch has a strong commitment towards the
environment. This recorder has been designed to
respect the environment as much as possible.
FCC 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
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
Note:
Any change or modification not expressly approved
by Bosch of the equipment authorization could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For additional information or to speak to a
representative, please contact the Bosch Security
Systems location nearest you or visit our web site at
www.boschsecuritysystems.com.
(See: Your Guide To Observation)
WARNING:This device is intended for use in
public areas only. Surreptitious recording of
oral communications is strictly prohibited by
.S. Federal law

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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1 UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2 SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.1 Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
5 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5.1 Video Connection (Fig 4, Item 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5.2 Audio Connection (Fig 4, Item 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5.3 Using the 9-pin Terminals (Fig 4, Item 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5.4 VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.5 Video Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5. Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5. .1 Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5. .2 Tape Counter Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7 Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Setting the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
.1 CLOCK SET UP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
.2 RECORD MODE SET UP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
.3 TIMER RECORD SET UP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
.4 REVIEW MODE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
.5 SEARCH SET UP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
. SYSTEM SET UP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7. SELF-DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
7.1 ERROR CODE TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
7.2 ON-SCREEN MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
8. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
9. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
9.1 MOISTURE CONDENSATION: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
10. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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1 NPACKING
Unpack carefully. This is electronic equipment and
should be handled carefully. Check to ensure that the
following items are included:
• Model number of VCR.
• This Instruction for Use.
If an item appears to have been damaged in shipment,
replace it properly in its carton and notify the shipping
agent. If any items are missing, notify your Bosch
Security Systems Sales Representative or Customer
Service. The shipping carton is the safest container in
which the unit may be transported. Save it for possible
future use.
2SERVICE
If the unit ever needs repair service, the customer
should contact their Dealer or Service Center for
return authorization and shipping instructions.
3 DESCRIPTION
When you use a VCR as backup to your observation
and monitoring practices, you no longer have to worry
about missing a thing. With the RT30A and RT9 0A
Series 30hr and 9 0hr High Density Video Cassette
Recorders you have superior video and audio quality
with the versatility to best suit your application needs.
The high density RT30A and RT9 0A feature gives
you double (PAL) / triple (NTSC) the number of
picture updates per second than conventional VCRs,
ensuring you do not miss any incident, yet keeping the
high quality picture.
The RT30A gives the option of recording events with
, 18 or 30 hrs of real-time video. The RT9 0A
provides the same real-time video plus up to 9 0 hrs of
time-lapse video. Audio recording and playback is also
available in the , 18 and 30 hour modes. It is
recommended to record audio in or 18 hour mode.
Fantastic features like the superimosed on-screen menu
in 8 languages provide easy setup. Other features
include built-in time/date generator, a built-in back-up
battery that provides time/date/settings backup during
power loss for up to 31 days, joggle shuttle for instant
picture retrieval, tape remaining indication and
automatic recording after power failure.
The list is endless, ensuring that these VCRs can meet
your required application specification.
Technically the RT30A and RT9 0A are the most
advanced Real-Time video recorders available. V-Sync
selection, "video-through", record-lock, video-loss,
Vext-pulse and V-Lock functions are just a few features
that will enhance the functions that need special
attention.
Alarm detection is operational from the recording or
ready modes and will turn on the alarm indicator and
"Alarm-On" output. It also inserts an Alarm-Code in
the on-screen display for easy location during later
alarm search. The selected alarm recording speed can
be programmed to continue for a period of 30 seconds,
1, 5, 10 minutes, level or until tape end.
Whatever your needs are for recording and
monitoring, the RT30A and RT9 0A will provide you
with a trouble free, easy-to-use advanced real-time
video recording for your specific application area.
Features include:
Recording:
• Double (PAL)/Triple (NTSC) Density Video
Cassette Recorder.
• RT30A has three Selectable Recording Speeds ( ,
18, 30 hours). RT9 0A has ten Selectable
Recording Speeds ( , 18, 30, 48, 72, 120, 1 8, 240,
480, 9 0 hours).
• Alarm recording with selectable duration and
selectable recording speed.
• Recording Check.
• On-Screen and On-Tape Time/Date Information.
• 8 programmable 7-day program timer settings.
• Tape remain Information.
• Automatic repeat recording.
• Automatic recording restart after power loss has
been restored.
• Series recording (when using two or more VCRs).
• “Alarm” Output.
• Audio at , 18 and 30 hour speeds.

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Playback:
• Time-of-Alarm Memory and Alarm Index Search.
• High Speed Visual Search.
• RT30A has three Playback Speeds ( , 18, 30 hours),
RT9 0A has ten Playback Speeds ( , 18, 30, 48, 72,
120, 1 8, 240, 480, 9 0 hours).
• Still Field, Field-Advance, and Field-Reverse.
Security:
• Built-in rechargeable back-up battery (31 days).
• Electronic Security Lockout.
• Record Lock.
4 CONTROLS
Note: This recorder has a battery to maintain display
functions and recording mode within 31 days in the
event of power loss. When the recorder is received, the
unit must be connected to power source for 48 hours
to assure the battery has been adequately charged.
Safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, turn off the unit and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it
any further.
To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Installation Requirements:
• Choose a location in which air can pass through the
ventilation holes in the bottom, top and back of the
unit to prevent it from overheating.
• Do not install the unit near sources such as
radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibrations or
shock.
• Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near
the VCR because it will adversely affect the
performance of the VCR.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. The
unit is designed for operation in a horizontal
position.
Operation:
• Condensation: If you pour a cold liquid into a
glass, water vapor in the air will condense on the
surface of glass. This is the condensation of
moisture. Condensation on the head drum, one of
the most crucial parts of the VCR, will cause
damage to the tape. The VCR should not be
operated for at least 2 hours after being moved
from a cold to a hot environment to avoid
condensation from occurring on the head drum.
Cleaning:
• Be careful: When surface of the case is wiped with
a volatile agent such as benzine, alcohol, thinner,
etc., or a chemically processed cloth, the surface
finish may be degraded or its coating may peel off.
Repacking:
• It is wise to save the packing materials and box in
case you ever need to ship or store your unit.
4.1 Controls and Functions
Operational Controls:
1. REC (RECORD) - Press to begin recording.
2. STOP/EJECT - Press once to discontinue all tape
related functions. Press a second time to eject the
cassette.
3. STANDBY/ON - Press to switch the recorder on;
press again to return to the standby mode.
4. Cassette loading slot - Cassette tape is inserted in
this slot.
5. Shuttle Ring - The shuttle ring is the outer dial.
When the VCR is in STOP mode, the shuttle ring
can be rotated to the left or right then released, and
the VCR will engage in the REWIND or
FORWARD function. While in the PLAYBACK
mode, the shuttle ring can be rotated and held to
engage the search mode. Releasing the shuttle ring
returns it to the PLAYBACK function. Refer to
paragraph 5. .1 for detailed operation.
. Jog Ring - The jog ring is the center dial of the jog-
shuttle ring. This ring is used to advance or reverse
the video by single field when in the still mode.
Refer to paragraph 5. .1 for detailed operation.

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Figure 1: Front Panel Controls
7. MENU - Press to display and change the
settings of the VCR. The menu is displayed on the
video monitor.
8. TRACKING < - If noise appears on the screen
during playback, press to adjust the tracking during
the playback or slow mode.
V-LOCK - (Selected On/Off via the menu options)
- If a picture is vertically vibrating during still mode
or playback, press V-LOCK buttons until the
vertical jitter on the Screen is reduced
MOVE (Menu operation) - Press to scroll down
through menu screen.
9. TRACKING > - If noise appears on the screen
during playback, press to adjust the tracking during
the playback or slow mode.
V-LOCK + (Selected On/Off via the menu options)
- If a picture is vertically vibrating during still mode
or playback, press V-LOCK buttons until the
vertical jitter on the Screen is reduced
SELECT (Menu operation) - Press to enter the
next menu screen or to change a value.
10. CLEAR - Press to delete the information stored on
the screen display, such as Alarm review, Power fail
and Timer program. It can also be used to stop the
buzzer sound.
11. CLOCK/COUNTER - Press to toggle between the
CLOCK, COUNT and REMAIN displays.
CLOCK shows the current time, COUNT shows
the incremental counter for recording or playing,
and REMAIN indicates the remaining time on the
tape.
12. RESET - Initializes the unit when pressed.
13. REC LOCK - Press REC LOCK to lock the
recording mode, to prevent inadvertant stopping of
the recording. The VCR stays in the record mode.
Press again to unlock.
14. SPEED- - Selects the record/playback tape speed -
Press to select from a decending order, the record/
playback speed (30H, 18H, H...).

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15. SPEED + - Selects the record/playback tape speed
- Press to select from an ascending order, the
record/ playback speed ( H, 18H, 30H...).
1 . TIMER - Press to select the programmed recording
timer on/off.
17. SHARPNESS- - Press to sharpen the picture when
in PLAYBACK, SLOW, STILL, CUE and REV
modes.
18. SHARPNESS + - Press to sharpen the picture
when in PLAYBACK, SLOW, STILL, CUE and
REV modes.
19. ALARM - Press to set the ALARM mode On/Off
20. AUDIO - Press to set the AUDIO mode On/Off
when in H, 18H, or 30H playback option.
21. PLAY/REC CHECK - Press to play back a
previously recorded tape. Pressing this button while
recording provides confirmation of the recording
operation. The tape plays back the last 4 seconds of
video then returns to the recording mode.
22.PAUSE/STILL - When pressed during recording,
tape movement stops temporarily. Press REC
button to continue the recording. When pressed
during playback, tape movement stops. Press again
to advance by still frame. Press the PLAY button to
continue playback.
Display Window Indications:
Figure 2: Dis lay Window
1. RECORD LOCK - Illuminates when the record
lock function is operational.
2. PF - Illuminates when the VCR power had failed.
3. Cassette status - Illuminates when a cassette is
located in the recorder.
4. TIMER - Illuminates when the timer recording
mode is on.
5. REC - Illuminates when recording mode is
operating and TIMER is set on.
. CLOCK - Displays the current time.
7. COUNT - Displays the relative position on the
tape.
8. REMAIN - Displays the remaining time on the
tape.
9. ALARM - Illuminates when the alarm mode is on.
10. ALARM - Illuminates during alarm recording.
Flashes when alarm recording ends or
acknowledged.
11. DIGIT - Displays the tape speed during
playback/recording.
12. FUNCTION indicator - Displays the time, counter,
remain indication.
13. END - Illuminates when the tape reaches the end.
14. R-REC - Illuminates when repeat recording option
is selected.
15. S-REC - Illuminates when you use two or more
VCRs in series.
1 . B/W - Illuminates when the B/W mode option is
selected.
17. VCR indicator - Displays the current VCR
operational function as listed in the table below:
VCR Indication - Playback Display
PLAYBACK
STILL
SLOW PLAYBACK
FORWARD SEARCH (CUE)
REVERSE SEARCH (REVIEW)
REVERSE PLAYBACK

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VCR Indication - Display other than Playback
RECORDING
PAUSE
TIMER RECORDING
ALARM RECORDING
REWINDING
FAST FORWARDING
Rear Connection Panel
Figure 3: Rear Panel Connection
1. POWER CORD - Connect to correct power
supply.
2. AUDIO IN/OUT - Accepts an audio signal from a
camera, external sound equipment or another
recorder (Line: –8.8 dBm, 47 kOhm, unbalanced).
Provides an audio output for a monitor or another
VCR (–5.8 dBm, 1.0 kOhm, unbalanced).
3. VIDEO IN/OUT - IN - Receives video signal from
a video camera or another VCR. OUT - For
connection to monitor.
4. 9-PIN TERMINAL - Provides inputs/outputs for
operational use:
Pin 1 – Alarm IN
Pin 2- Alarm OUT
Pin 3 – Series IN
Pin 4 – Series OUT
Pin 5 – Tape end OUT
Pin – VEXT OUT
Pin 7 - GND
Pin 8 - Key IN
Pin 9 - 1-Shot record IN
5. MIC-IN TERMINAL - Input connector for
microphone.
REC
REC
REC
Terminal Function Signal Level In/Out
1Alarm IN VIH: 4-5V VIL: 0--.6V, T : above 500 msec IN
2Alarm OUT VOH: O en collector VOL: 0--.6V, T : Alarm rec. state OUT
3Series IN VIH: 4-5V VIL: 0--.6V, T : above 500 msec IN
4Series OUT VOH: 4-5V VOL: 0--.6V, T : about 1 sec OUT
5Ta e End OUT VOH: 4-5V VOL: 0--.6V, T : more than 2 sec end of
ta e or low ta e or DECK error
OUT
6VEXT VOH: 4-5V VOL: 0--.6V, T : about 20 msec OUT
7GND 0 V COM
8Key IN Remocon ulse data IN
91-Shot Record IN VIH: 4-5V VIL: 0--.6V, T : above 500 msec IN
VIH VIL
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VIH VIL
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VIH VIL
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5 IN STALLATION
Use coaxial cables when connecting a camera and a
monitor to this VCR.
Note: Long cable runs to distant cameras may cause
signal deterioration and/or sync discrepancies. If these
problems occur, use video line amplifiers and/or
cameras having phase-adjustable line-locked vertical
sync.
5.1 Video Connection (Fig 4, Item 3)
Video Input - In single camera systems, connect the
camera to the Video IN BNC terminal on the VCR
rear panel. In multiple camera systems, connect the
switcher/multiplexer output to the Video IN BNC
terminal. Because multiple camera systems require
synchronization, use of cameras having line-locked
vertical sync or a genlocked master drive/sync source
is highly recommended. The use of vertical interval
switchers is also recommended.
Video Output - Connect the monitor to the Video
OUT BNC terminal on the rear panel.
5.2 Audio Connection (Fig 4, Item 2)
Audio can be recorded at H, 18H, 30H speeds. To
hear the playback sound, use the H, 18H or 30H
speed during playback.
Audio In: Accepts an audio signal from a camera,
external sound equipment, or another recorder (Line:
–8.8 dBm, min. 47 kOhm).
Audio Out: Provides an audio output for a monitor or
another recorder (–5.8 dBm, max. 1.0 kOhm).
Figure 4: Rear Panel
5.3 sing the 9-pin Terminals (Fig 4, Item 4)
Attach the wires of the alarm switch, door sensor or
warning lamp to the 9-pin terminal by pushing in the
cable wire.
ALARM IN - You can connect an alarm input from a
switcher/multiplexer to record an alarm event on tape.
Connect input to pin 1 and ground to pin 7.
ALARM OUT - Open collector output to pin 2 during
an alarm recording. This can be used to trigger an
external device (i.e. alarm bell).
SERIES - When two or more of these VCR models
are used, connect via these terminals. See Series
Record Connection for details. Connect Series IN to
pin 3 and Series OUT to pin 4.
VEXT - Pin outputs the following signal each time a
one-field image is recorded. You can combine this with
a video camera multiplexer which can be controlled
externally.
TAPE END OUT - Approx. 5V is applied to pin 5
when the tape reaches the end.
1-SHOT REC IN - You can connect this input (pin 9)
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5.4 VCR Setup
Note:
The cable of audio and video are not provided with
your VCR.
How to connect a single camera:
• Connect the VCR AUDIO/ VIDEO outputs to the
MONITOR AUDIO/ VIDEO inputs.
• Connect the CAMERA AUDIO/ VIDEO output
to the VCR AUDIO/ VIDEO input.
How to connect a Multiplexer with VEXT Input
Terminals:
• Connect the VCR VIDEO
output to the
MULTIPLEXER
PLAYBACK input.
• Connect the VCR VIDEO
input to the
MULTIPLEXER REC
output.
• Connect the VCR VEXT
pin to the
MULTIPLEXER VEXT
terminal.
• Connect the
MULTIPLEXER GND
terminals to the VCR GND
pin 7.
Figure 5: VCR Connection to Single Camera (Audio and Video)
Figure 6: VCR Connection to Multi lexer with Trigger Function

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How to connect multiple cameras via switcher:
• Connect the VCR VIDEO output to the
MONITOR VIDEO input.
• Connect the SWITCHER
VIDEO output to the VCR
VIDEO input.
How to connect Alarms:
• Connect the SWITCHER/ MULTIPLEXER alarm
output to the VCR alarm input, and then
connect the SWITCHER/
MULTIPLEXER GND to the VCR
GND pin 7.
How to connect Series Record:
• Connect the first VCR to
CAMERA/ SWITCHER.
Connect the other VCRs in series.
• After connecting, turn on the
VCR, and then select the ON:
SERIES mode in REC MODE
menu.
Figure 7: VCR Connection to Switcher
Figure 8: VCR Alarm Connection
Figure 9: VCR Series Record Connection

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5.5 Video Cassette Tapes
This VCR will operate with any video cassette which
has the VHS mark.
When handling video cassette tapes:
• Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high
humidity, or strong magnetic fields.
• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
• Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
• Always store an unused cassette in its case.
Loading:
Hold the cassette with the
arrow side up (top). Insert
the cassette gently into the
slot in the direction of the
arrow (on the cassette) until
the loading mechanism
automatically pulls the
cassette into the unit. Make
certain that the cassette is
inserted correctly.
If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will
eject the cassette automatically after approximately 3
seconds.
nloading:
Press the STOP/EJECT
button twice. The cassette
will be ejected
automatically. After the
cassette is visible in the tape
slot, pull it out to remove it.
Unloading the cassette is
possible only when the
power cord is connected to
the wall outlet.
The cassette can be ejected when the STOP/EJECT
button is pressed, even if the VCR’s power is OFF.
Video cassette safety tab:
To prevent accidental erasure
of recorded material, remove
the safety tab from the lower
left corner of the cassette.
Recording is impossible when
the safety tab is removed.
Your VCR will automatically eject it if you attempt to
record on it.
5.6 Normal Playback
Turn on the power of both the VCR and the
MONITOR.
1. Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
The indicator will light and the VCR will power-
up automatically.
If a tape without a record protect tab is inserted,
the unit will start the playback automatically
2. Press the PLAY button.
Press - or + button to choose the desired
time mode, H, 18H, 30H etc.
The selecting time is displayed in the VCR
indicator panel.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed,
the VCR will automatically stop and rewind.
3. Press the STOP button to stop playback.
Note:
• If during playback the STILL button is pressed,
then after 5 minutes in this mode, the playback will
automatically go into standby mode to protect the
tape and video heads.
Tracking Adjustment:
If noise appears on the screen during
playback, press either MOVE (TRACKING)
or SELECT (TRACKING) buttons until the noise on
the screen is reduced. In case of vertical jitter, adjust
these controls very carefully (adjustment during STILL
mode). Tracking is automatically reset to normal when
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V-Lock Control:
If a picture is vibrating vertically during still
mode, press MOVE (V-LOCK) or SELECT
(V-LOCK) buttons until the vertical jitter on the screen
is reduced.
Notes:
• A picture may have a slight vertical vibration, but
this is normal.
• A distortion may appear on the top of the screen,
but this is normal.
• If the recording speed and playback speed are
different, the sound may not be play back normally.
Sharpness Adjustment:
Adjust to view the details of the picture in
either Playback, Slow, CUE or Review
modes, or the soft picture of the whole screen.
5.6.1 Special Effects Playback
How to use the Shuttle Ring:
The shuttle ring is the outer dial. When the VCR is in
the STOP mode, the shuttle ring can be rotated to the
left or right then released, and the VCR will engage in
the REWIND or FAST FORWARD function.
During Playback Mode:
When a picture is in the playback mode, the video can
be viewed at variable speeds by rotating and holding
the shuttle ring at different positions.
The figure illustrates the action that will occur at
various positions.
The VCR returns to the playback mode upon release
of the shuttle ring.
During Still Mode:
When a picture is in the still mode, the video
can be viewed at variable speeds, including
slow motion, by rotating and holding the
shuttle ring at different positions.
The figure illustrates the action that will occur at
various positions.
The VCR returns to the still mode upon release of the
shuttle ring.
How to use the Jog Ring:
The jog ring is the center dial of the jog-shuttle
ring. This ring is used to advance or reverse
the video by single field when in the still
mode.
To scan for alarm recordings, refer to paragraph . .
5.6.2 Tape Counter Memory Feature
Real time Counter during PLAYBACK or
RECORDING mode:
Press the CLOCK/COUNTER button.
Whenever you press the
CLOCK/COUNTER
button, the time, counter or
remaining time is displayed
alternately in the VCR
indicator panel.
When the COUNTER is
displayed:
• Counter changes to
CLOCK when the
cassette is ejected.
• The real-time counter
does not operate when nothing is recorded on the
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Tape Remaining:
This function allows the time of the remaining tape to
be displayed during recording or playback.
1. Press the CLOCK/COUNTER button
until the remaining time displays on the
VCR indication panel.
2. Start recording or playback.
5.7 Normal Recording
Turn on the power of both the VCR and the
MONITOR.
1. Insert the VIDEO CASSETTE. Ensure the
safety tab is in place.
2. Press – or + to choose the desired
recording speed, H, 18H, 30H etc.
The selected time is displayed in the VCR indicator
panel, A H > A18H > A30H > 48H > 72H > 120H >
1 8H > 240H > 480H > 9 0H > 000H.
Notes:
• If you select the '000H' option in normal recording,
the VCR will activate the '1SHOT REC' mode
function. This will record a single shot picture after
each defined time interval which is programmed in
the '1SHOT REC' menu (see .2 Record Mode Set
Up menu). You can select the '1SHOT REC' time
interval for 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 0
sec., or OFF.
• If you select '1SHOT REC' OFF, the unit will
record one picture each time the external 1SHOT
REC input is activated.
3. Press the REC button.
Recording will start. (The REC indicator will
light in VCR indicator panel.)
4. Press the STOP button to stop recording.
To PA SE the recording during the
RECORDING mode:
1. Press the STILL button to pause the tape.
2. When you want to continue recording, press
the REC button again.
After 5 minutes in STILL mode, the recording
will automatically go into the standby mode to protect
the tape and the video heads.
To Record Check during the RECORDING mode:
When in record mode, pressing the PLAY should
cause the unit to reproduce recently recorded video.
3. Press PLAY to reproduce recently recorded
video. (Playback of the last 4 seconds of
recorded video will be displayed).
After the Record Check, the unit returns to the original
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6 Setting the On-Screen Display
The MAIN MENU displays a list of options that you
can use to setup the VCR.
1. Turn on the power of both the VCR and the
MONITOR.
2. Press MENU button and the main menu will
appear.
3. Select the desired menu with the MOVE
button and then press the SELECT button to
enter the respective menu table.
4. To exit a menu press the MENU button. To
exit the menu option completely, press the
MENU button repeatedly until you have
exited all the menus, and returned to normal use.
LANG AGE:
This allows you to view the menus in your selected
language.
1. Press the MOVE button to select the
LANGUAGE option and then press the
SELECT button to toggle between English,
French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch,
Portuguese and Polish.
OTHER MEN S:
You can setup the VCR to your specific requirements
using the menus listed. The functionality of each menu
is described in the following paragraphs.
2. Press the MOVE button to select the respective
menu option that you want to setup and then
press the SELECT button to enter the menu.
RECORD MODE SET P
REVIEW MODE
LANGUAGE
TIMER RECORD SET P
MAIN MEN
SEARCH SET P
SYSTEM SET P
[CLOCK SET UP]
DATE FORMAT DDMMYY
DAY LIGHT OFF
TIME HH:MM:SS
DATE DD/MM/YY DAY
DISPLAY LOWER-R
[↓][→] [MENU]END
SET START END DAY SPD
OFF
- - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF
- - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF
- - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF
- - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF
- - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF
- - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF
- - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF
- - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
[↓][→] [CLEAR] [MENU]END
[REVIEW MODE]
ALARM REVIEW
POWER FAIL REVIEW
BUZZER SELECT
[↓][→] [MENU]END
[SYSTEM SET UP]
SECURITY LOCK OFF
VIDEO AUTO
TAPE SELECT E-120
V-SYNC ON
SLOW 1 FRAME
ELAPSED TIME: 00000HR
[↓][→] [MENU]END
[SEARCH SET UP]
COUNTER RESET 0000
GO TO ZERO
PRESS REW OR FF
TO BEGIN ALARM SCAN
[↓][→][ ] [MENU]END
[MENU]
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
CLOCK SET UP
RECORD MODE SET UP
TIMER RECORD SET UP
REVIEW MODE
SEARCH SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
[↓][→] [MENU]END
[RECORD MODE SETUP]
ALARM REC MODE A6H
ALARM REC TIME 30SEC
1SHOT REC 1SEC
VEXT OUT 1FIELD
SERIES REC OFF
REPEAT:
STOP AT EOT.
[↓][→] [MENU]END
CLOCK SET P
(Para. .1)
(Para. .2)
(Para. .3)
(Para. .4)
(Para. .5) (Para. . )
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6.1 CLOCK SET P Menu
The CLOCK SET UP MENU enables you to define
the date and time options and how they are displayed
on the monitor screen. The clock uses the 24-hour
system.
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu will appear:
2. Press the MOVE button to select the CLOCK SET
UP option and then press the SELECT button to
enter the menu.
The CLOCK SET UP menu will appear:
DATE FORMAT
Display format can be changed to DDMMYY or
MMDDYY.
3. Press the MOVE button to select the DATE
FORMAT option and then press the SELECT
button to change the format.
DAY LIGHT SAVING
The time moves forward 1 hour when you select ON.
4. Press the MOVE button to select the DAY LIGHT
option and select ON/OFF by pressing the
SELECT button.
TIME
Set the current time.
5. Press the MOVE button to select the TIME option
and then press the SELECT button the select the
hour/minute/second digit. Press the – or + to
change the selected time digit.
DATE
Set the current time.
. Press the MOVE button to select the DATE option
and then press the SELECT button the select the
day/month/year digit. Press the – or + to change
the selected date digit.
DISPLAY
Select the time/date display position on the screen
display (LOWER-R, LOWER-L, UPPER-L, UPPER-
R, OFF).
7. Press the MOVE button the select the DISPLAY
option and then press the SELECT button to
change to the required selection.
8. Press MENU button when finished.
6.2 RECORD MODE SET P Menu
The RECORD MODE SET UP MENU enables you
to define the VCR alarm options. Alarm recording
will start when an external alarm signal (an alarm
event) is input to the VCR. This function operates
when the VCR is connected to a switcher or
multiplexer with an alarm output terminal.
Notes:
• Before the alarm recording, refer to the alarm
record connection diagram.
• Press the ALARM button to set the alarm mode
ON/OFF.
1. Press the MENU button and the main menu will
appear.
2. Press the MOVE button to select the RECORD
MODE SET UP option and then press the
SELECT button to enter the menu.
MAIN MEN
[MENU]
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
CLOCK SET UP
RECORD MODE SET UP
TIMER RECORD SET UP
REVIEW MODE
SEARCH SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
[↓][→] [MENU]END
[CLOCK SET UP]
DATE FORMAT DDMMYY
DAY LIGHT OFF
TIME HH:MM:SS
DATE DD/MM/YY DAY
DISPLAY LOWER-R
[↓][→] [MENU]END
CLOCK SET P

The RECORD MODE SET UP menu will appear.
ALARM REC MODE
This defines the alarm recording mode option. When
an alarm occurs, the VCR will record the alarm at the
selected tape speed H, 18H or 30H, and then revert
back to the real-time recording speed.
3. Press the MOVE button to choose the ALARM
REC MODE option.
4. Press the SELECT button to select alarm recording
hours.
ALARM REC TIME
This defines the amount of time that the alarm is
recorded, 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., LEVEL* or
T.E N D.
5. Press the MOVE button to choose the ALARM
REC TIME option.
. Press the SELECT button to select the desired time
of recording, 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min.,
LEVEL* or T.END (Tape end).
Notes:
* If you choose the LEVEL, alarm recording is
activated in three different ways:
a. When an alarm is activated the alarm will be
recorded for 30 sec.
b. When an alarm has been activated, and a second
alarm is initiated within the first 30 sec period, the
alarm recording will be activated for 30 sec. from
the start of the second alarm.
c. If a continuous alarm input is generated, then the
alarm recording is also continuous until the input is
closed.
Therefore, when the LEVEL option is selected, the
minimum alarm recording is 30 sec.
• If you choose the T.END, alarm recording is
continued until tape end is reached.
• While the alarm is in process, the buzzer will ring.
If you want to stop buzzer, press CLEAR button.
• The ALARM indicator in VCR indicator panel will
appear when the alarm recording is proceeding.
1SHOT REC
This defines the interval time that one picture is
recorded, 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 0 sec.
or OFF.
Notes:
• If you select the '000H' option in normal recording,
the VCR will activate the '1SHOT REC' mode
function. This will record a single shot picture after
each defined time interval which is programmed in
the '1SHOT REC' menu.
• If you select '1SHOT REC' OFF, the unit will
record one picture each time the external 1SHOT
REC input is activated.
7. Press the MOVE button to choose the 1SHOT
REC option.
8. Press the SELECT button to select the desired time
of recording, 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec.,
0 sec. or OFF.
VEXT
In case of connecting the extemal equipment (switcher
or multiplexer), you can set the switching time of the
camera.
9. Press the MOVE button to select the VEXT option
and then press the SELECT button to select either
1 Field, 2 Field, 5 Field, 10 Field, 30 Field, or 0
Field (these are the number of fields recorded after
one VEXT pulse).
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RECORD MODE SET P
[RECORD MODE SETUP]
ALARM REC MODE A6H
ALARM REC TIME 30SEC
1SHOT REC 1SEC
VEXT OUT 1FIELD
SERIES REC OFF
REPEAT:
STOP AT EOT.
[↓][→] [MENU]END
Record
(6H-960H mode) Record
(6H, 18H, 30H
mode)
Record
(6H-960H mode) Record
(6H, 18H, 30H
mode)
RealTime
Record Alarm
Record RealTime
Record Alarm
Record
Record Start Alarm signal
is input Alarm record
duration is ended Alarm signal
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Note:
• Your update rate will be decreased with the same
factor as the number of fields selected.
SERIES REC
The Series Recording mode is convenient, when you
record with two or more VCRs. If you have two VCRs
in the Series Recording mode, the second VCR will
start to record automatically at the end of the first
VCR recording.
Notes:
• Before Series Recording, refer to the connection
diagram on how to connect Series Record VCRs.
• Make sure a tape is in the each VCR and the safety
tab is in place.
• The SERIES recording is not available when the
Timer recording is in stand-by mode.
• The SERIES and REPEAT options on the REC
MODE menu are not be set to the ON mode
simultaneously.
10. Press the MOVE button to choose the SERIES
REC option and press the SELECT button to
choose ON/OFF for each VCR.
REPEAT
This function is used to select how the recording tape
is used before starting a recording. These are:
• STOP AT EOT: Tape stops when it reaches end of
tape in RECORD mode.
• RE-REC EVEN IF ALARM: Rewinds tape and
enters RECORD mode at beginning of tape even if
there has been alarm.
• REWIND, STOP: Rewinds tape and then enters
STOP mode.
• STOP IF ALARM: Rewinds tape and enters
RECORD mode at beginning of tape. If there has
been an alarm recording it enters the STOP mode
at end of tape.
11. Press the MOVE button to choose the REPEAT
option and press the SELECT button to choose the
available options.
6.3 TIMER RECORD SET P Menu
This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8
different programs. The TIMER RECORD SET UP
option can be programmed ON or OFF, the start/end
times, the day of the week and the recording speed can
be set.
Options are:
SET - ON/OFF. Allows you to define the timer
recording and select the option on or off.
START - Sets the start time of recording.
END - Sets the stop time of recording.
DAY - Sets the day of the timer recording. Options
are:
SUN ~ SAT: Same time once a week.
M-F or S-S: Same time during Monday ~ Friday or
Saturday ~ Sunday
DLY: Same time(s) for every day
SPD - Sets the recording time mode. Options are:
H, 18H, 30H, etc.
1. Press the MENU button and the main menu will
appear.
2. Press the MOVE button to choose the TIMER
RECORD SET UP option and press the SELECT
button to enter the menu.
The TIMER RECORD SET UP menu will appear.
You can now setup the timer recording.
3. Press the MOVE button to move the first available
SET option (or the SET option you want to
change).
4. Press the SELECT button and the SET item will
flash. Press the + or – button to choose ON or
OFF.
SET START END DAY SPD
OFF - - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF - - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF - - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF - - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF - - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF - - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF - - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
OFF - - : - - - - : - - - - - A6
[↓][→] [CLEAR] [MENU]END
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5. Press the SELECT button to move next item (day,
start time, end time recording hour) and repeat the
process by using the +, – and SELECT buttons.
Note:
• If you are finished programming and you want to
set the VCR to record the programs you have
entered.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE
INTO THE VCR.
THE TIMER BUTTON MUST BE SWITCHED
TO ON (Timer sysmbol will appear on the display)
BEFORE THE VCR WILL RECORD ANY
TIMER PROGRAMS.
The VCR is now set to record the preset programs.
6.4 REVIEW MODE Menu
The REVIEW MODE enables you to display on the
monitor screen the alarm events, power failures, and to
set the buzzer options. You can also clear any alarms
or power failure events.
1. Press the MENU button and the main menu will
appear.
2. Press the MOVE button to select the REVIEW
MODE option and then press the SELECT button
to enter the menu.
The REVIEW MODE menu will appear.
ALARM REVIEW
Allows you to view alarm events and then clear the
alarm.
3. Press the MOVE button to choose the ALARM
REVIEW option and then press the SELECT
button.
ALARM REVIEW menu will appear.
The list will show alarm events. Up to 8 alarm events
can be displayed on the MONITOR.
4. To erase the alarm record information press the
CLEAR button. On the display panel, the
"ALARM" indication will also be cancelled.
Power Fail Review
You can review or clear the POWER FAIL REVIEW
while your are recording.
7. Press the MOVE button to select the POWER
FAIL REVIEW option and then press the SELECT
button.
The POWER FAIL REVIEW menu will appear.
• Up to 4 Power fail information lines can be viewed.
8. To erase the power fail review press the CLEAR
button. The power fail review is erased. On the
display panel the "P.F." indication will also be
cancelled.
REVIEW MODE
[REVIEW MODE]
ALARM REVIEW
POWER FAIL REVIEW
BUZZER SELECT
[↓][→] [MENU]END
ALARM REVIEW
[ALARM REVIEW]
1 - - / - - / - - - - : - - : - -
2 - - / - - / - - - - : - - : - -
3 - - / - - / - - - - : - - : - -
4 - - / - - / - - - - : - - : - -
5 - - / - - / - - - - : - - : - -
6 - - / - - / - - - - : - - : - -
7 - - / - - / - - - - : - - : - -
8 - - / - - / - - - - : - - : - -
[CLEAR] CLEAR [MENU]END
POWER FAIL
REVIEW MEN
[POWER FAIL REVIEW]
1 OFF 01/01/02 13:21:10
ON 01/01/02 13:21:20
2 OFF - -/- -/- - - - : - - : - -
ON - -/- -/- - - - : - - : - -
3 OFF - -/- -/- - - - : - - : - -
ON - -/- -/- - - - : - - : - -
4 OFF - -/- -/- - - - : - - : - -
ON - -/- -/- - - - : - - : - -
[CLEAR] CLEAR [MENU]END