Fisher SRC-850A User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL SRC-850A
Video Cassette Recorder English
Magnétoscope à Cassette Français
Videograbador Español
Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting
your VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1 and 2.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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index

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 INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with 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 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 product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
other moisture.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
For customers in Canada
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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
generated, 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 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:
œReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
œIncrease the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
œConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
œConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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PRECAUTIONS
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your
VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place
for its installation:
œShield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat.
œAvoid dusty or humid places.
œAvoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper
heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of
the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because
this will block the ventilation holes.
œInstall the VCR in a horizontal position only.
œAvoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
œAvoid moving the VCR between cold and hot
locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this
page).
œDo not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this
may cause playback or recording problems.
Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire
œDo not handle the power cord with wet hands.
œDo not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
œIf any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power
cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a
factory-authorized service center.
œDo not place anything directly on top of this VCR.
Moisture Condensation Problems
Cause:
When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area
to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity,
dew (moisture) may form in the unit. The Dew indicator
(À) blinks. If you operate the VCR with dew inside,
damage may result.
Prevention:
1Do not operate the VCR for approximately 2 hours.
When the VCR reaches room temperature, the Dew
indicator (À) will turn off and the VCR will be ready
for operation.
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ACCESSORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . 4
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ON-SCREEN MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . 11
SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TAPE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AUTOREPEAT RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ALARM RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SERIES RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PLAYBACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DAY/TIME SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SECURITY LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SETTING THE BUZZER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE . . . . . . . . . 31
SETTING FOR RS-485 USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO
CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION . . . . 33
OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
FEATURES
œTape management function
œHigh-speed Fast Forward/Rewind
œField recording/playback
œAudio recording
œAutorepeat recording
œSeries recording function
œAlarm recording function
œOn-screen mode setting
œIntegrated time date generator
œDay/Time search function
œAlarm scan/search function
œForward/Reverse field advance function
œ30-day memory backup
œSecurity lock
œAutomatic head cleaning function
œThread check function
œ8-hour mode recording
œControllable through an RS-485 interface connection
ACCESSORY
1Power cord
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Front Panel
1EJECT button
2Cassette loading slot
3STILL/PAUSE button
SEARCH button
MENU EXIT button
4REW (rewind) button
5PLAY button
6FF (fast forward) button
7STOP button
8REC (record) button
9POWER indicator
FTAPE END indicator
Flashes during output from the TAPE END OUT
terminal.
GMENU RESET button
HALL RESET button
ICOUNTER RESET button
jbutton
Jlbutton
KTRACKING + button
SHIFT «button
ENTER button
LTRACKING – button
SHIFT ]button
CLEAR button
MMENU button
Press this button to display the menu.
Buttons I, J, Kand Lare used for menu control.
NON SCREEN switch
OFront door
PDigital display panel
REW FF STOP
STILL/PAUSE
SEARCH
MENU
TRACKING
(
c
)
SHIFT
(
b
)
ON SCREENMENU
E
X I T
OFF ON
MENU
RESET
ALL
RESET
POWER
REC
EJECT
21 3
GHIJKLMNOP
4 5 6 7 89F
PLAY
COUNTER
RESET
CLEAR ENTER
TAPE END
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Digital Display
1Mode display
œWarning display
N flashes: Mode changed to non-recording
mode while recording was in progress.
M flashes: Problem with mechanism.
V flashes: Video loss has occurred.
A flashes: Alarm recording in progress.
When alarm recording finishes, AL
lights.
AL flashes during alarm recording.
NOTES:
œThe warning details appear according to the
(WARNING OUT/EJECT SET) menu setting.
œThe warning display has priority over other
types of display. (Refer to “WARNING OUT
Terminal”on page 36.)
œTo cancel the display press the STOP button.
œRecording/playback
speed mode
œAlarm search
setting display
œAlarm scan setting
display
œDay/Time search
setting display
œTime display (No tape)
œLinear time counter
display (Tape inserted)
œDew display
œTracking control
display
œData transfer speed
setting display
œAddress setting display
2Power failure indicator
Lights after a power failure.
NOTE:
œTo cancel the “P” display, press the MENU
RESET button.
3Security lock indicator
Lights when the security lock is engaged.
M
PT/D AL
OFF
2
46
31
5
AL
AL
AL
T/D
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
4Operation Indicators
œ

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Back Panel
1Battery compartment
2SHORT FOR TERMINATION terminal
3SHORT FOR TERMINATION terminal
4Do not use
5Do not use
6COM terminal
7RS485 A terminal
8RS485 B terminal
9COM terminal
FRS485 A terminal
GRS485 B terminal
HSW OUT (switch output) terminal
IEJECT OUT (eject trigger output) terminal
JTAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal
SERIES OUT (series recording trigger output)
terminal
KCLOCK OUT (external clock set trigger output)
terminal
LWARNING OUT (warning output) terminal
œSignals are output when an alarm, video loss,
non-recording or mechanism problem occurs.
MCOM terminal
NEJECT IN (eject trigger input) terminal
OSERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal
PCLOCK IN (external clock set trigger input) terminal
QALARM IN (alarm trigger input) terminal
RVIDEO IN (video input) jack
SVIDEO OUT (video output) jack
TAUDIO OUT (audio output) jack
UAUDIO IN (audio input) jack
VMIC IN (microphone input) jack
WREMOTE (remote control input) jack
XAC power input
NOTE:
œThe terminal may be damaged by a torque of 0.49
N.m (5kg.cm) or more and by using screwdriver with a
tip with a diameter of 6 mm or more.
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
REMOTE
OPEN COLLECTOR
ALARM IN SERIES IN COM CLOCK OUT
CLOCK IN EJECT IN WARNING OUT 1 TAPE END
(
SERIES
)
OUT 2 SW OUT
EJECT OUT
COM RS485 B
RS485 ASHORT FOR
TERMINATION. COM RS485 B
RS485 A
1=500mA(Max.)
2= 50mA(Max.)
AC IN
PUSH
OPEN
ALARM IN SERIES IN
SHORT FOR
TERMINATION.
COM
COM COMRS485 A RS485 B RS485 B RS485 A
CLOCK OUT
CLOCK IN EJECT IN WARNING OUT 1
TAPE END
(SERIES) OUT 2
SW OUT
EJECT OUT
1
X W
MIC IN
V
P
3
H
G
I
F
K
8
M
6
O
4
Q
2
J
9
L
7
N
5
STU R
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CONNECTIONS
Connect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below.
NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
Video camera
(sold separately)
TV Monitor (sold separately)
Coaxial
cable
(sold
separately)
To
VIDEO
IN
jack
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
REMOTE
OPEN COLLECTOR
ALARM IN SERIES IN COM CLOCK OUT
CLOCK IN EJECT IN WARNING OUT 1 TAPE END
(
SERIES
)
OUT 2 SW OUT
EJECT OUT
COM RS485 B
RS485 ASHORT FOR
TERMINATION. COM RS485 B
RS485 A
1=500mA(Max.)
2= 50mA(Max.)
AC IN
PUSH
OPEN
To
VIDEO
OUT
jack
From an external
audio source
To remote control
(sold separately)
Power cord
To outlet

ON-SCREEN MENU
Main Menu
To access on-screen menu
1When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the
MENU button.
øThe MAIN MENU appears.
MAIN MENU
<MAIN@MENU>
1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET
2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET
3.BUZZER@SET
4.GENERAL@SET
5.WARNING@OUT/EJECT@SET
6.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET
7.TAPE@MANAGEMENT
8.OTHERS
2Press the MENU EXIT (or MENU) button to return to
the monitor screen.
Using the l, j, ENTER and CLEAR buttons for
setting
l(or j) button
œWhen the display is highlighted in a MAIN MENU,
select a sub-menu.
œWhen the display is highlighted in a sub-menu, select
a setting item.
œWhile the display is flashing, the selected data setting
will change or the selected setting value will increase
or decrease.
ENTER button
œAfter making the setting, press this button to save the
setting and move to the next setting.
œWhen a MAIN MENU is being displayed, press this
button and the sub-menu for selection will appear.
œWhen a menu is being displayed, press this button to
change the selected setting item from highlighted to
flashing.
œIf there are several items on one line, press this
button to confirm the setting and move to the next
item (on the right).
CLEAR button
œWhen a sub-menu is being displayed, press this
button and the MAIN MENU will appear.
œIf there are several items on one line, press this
button to move to the previous item (on the left).
Sub-menus
To enter or modify settings within a sub-menu
1When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, press the l
(or j) button to select one of the sub-menus, then
press the ENTER button.
øThe selected sub-menu appears.
2Press the l(or j) button to move the selection to
the desired setting, then press the ENTER button.
øThe selected item flashes.
3Press the l(or j) button to enter or modify the
setting.
4Press the MENU EXIT button to save the settings
and return to the monitor screen.
LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET menu
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH
*CLOCK@SET
@01-01-2002@TUE@00:00:00
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00
DISPLAY/SW OUT SET menu
<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP
DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y
<SW@OUT@SET>
TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD
FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1
OUTPUT@@@@@@@@@@@Y
BUZZER SET menu
<BUZZER@SET>@@@@@SET@UP
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
TAPE@END@@@@@@@@@Y
KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@@@N
WARNING@@@@@@@@@@Y
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N
GENERAL SET menu
<GENERAL@SET>
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR
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ON-SCREEN MENU
WARNING OUT/EJECT SET menu
<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N
MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y
<EJECT@SET>
EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1
OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE
NOTE:
œThe “VIDEO LOSS”line does not appear if “VIDEO
LOSS”is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.
ALARM/SERIES REC SET menu
<ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET>
*ALARM@SET
@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S
*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@8:00
TAPE MANAGEMENT menu
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10
*[email protected]@@@@@OFF
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N
OTHERS menu
<OTHERS>
*ALARM@LOG
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW
*RS-485@SET
@@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y
@@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y
ALARM LOG menu
<ALARM@LOG>@@@@@@@@@000
@@@001@@@-----@--:--
@@@002@@@-----@--:--
@@@003@@@-----@--:--
@@@004@@@-----@--:--
@@@005@@@-----@--:--
@@@006@@@-----@--:--
@@@007@@@-----@--:--
@@@008@@@-----@--:--
@@@009@@@-----@--:--
@@@010@@@-----@--:--
POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME menu
<POWER@FAILURE>
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--
<DEW>
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--
<USED@TIME>
@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00000H
@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00000H
NOTES:
œSetting items are highlighted (appear in blue
characters) when they are selected.
œSettings flash while they are being changed.
œWhen a menu is displayed, recording will not be
possible.
œDuring recording or playback the menus cannot be
displayed.
œTo reset the settings of a menu to their original
values, select the desired menu and then press the
MENU RESET button.
œThe USED TIME data in the (POWER
FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu cannot be cleared
even when the MENU RESET button is pressed.
œPress the MENU button to save any settings made
and switch menu screens. To display the (ALARM
LOG) menu or (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME)
menu, select the “ALARM LOG”or “POWER
FAILURE/DEW”line in the (OTHERS) menu and then
press the ENTER button.
œPress the CLEAR button while a setting item is
highlighted (appears in blue characters) to return to
the main menu. In the case of the (ALARM LOG)
menu or the (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME)
menu, to return to the (OTHERS) menu.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK
Language Setting
English, French, Spanish or Portuguese can be selected
by the user.
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
øThe “1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET” line appears
highlighted.
<MAIN@MENU>
1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET
2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET
3.BUZZER@SET
4.GENERAL@SET
5.WARNING@OUT/EJECT@SET
6.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET
7.TAPE@MANAGEMENT
8.OTHERS
3Press the ENTER button.
øThe (LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET) menu appears.
ø“ENGLISH” is highlighted (appears in blue
characters).
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH
*CLOCK@SET
@01-01-2002@TUE@00:00:00
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00
4Press the ENTER button.
øThe display color for the selected item returns
to the original color and flashes.
5Press the l(or j) button to select the language of
your choice.
œTo set the next item, press the ENTER button,
then press the l(or j) button to select the next
setting.
6When finished, press the MENU EXIT button to
return to the monitor screen.
Clock setting
Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2002 at 3:20
PM (15:20).
1Follow steps 1to 3under “Language Setting”.
2Press the l(or j) button until the “CLOCK SET”
setting is highlighted (appears in blue characters).
3Press the ENTER button.
øThe month position starts flashing.
4Press the l(or j) button to set the month (10), then
press the ENTER button.
øThe day of week is set automatically.
5Press the l(or j) button to set the day (15), then
press the ENTER button.
6Press the l(or j) button to set the year (2002),
then press the ENTER button.
7Press the l(or j) button to set the hours (15 for 3
PM), then press the ENTER button.
øUnit uses 24hours format.
8Press the l(or j) button to set the minutes (20),
then press the ENTER button.
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH
*CLOCK@SET
@10-15-2002@TUE@15:20:00
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00
œIf a wrong setting has been entered, press the
CLEAR button to move to the setting to be
changed, then press the l(or j) button to enter
the correct setting.
9For accurate clock setting, press the lbutton timed
with a time broadcast or other accurate time signal.
This will start the seconds counting from 00.
œTo set the next item, press the ENTER button,
then press the l(or j) button to select the next
setting.
FPress the MENU EXIT button to return to the monitor
screen.
NOTE:
œIn STOP mode, press and hold the STOP button then
press the TRACKING –button to reset the minutes
and seconds to 00 (to the closest hour). For example,
between 13:30:00 and 14:29:59 the clock is reset to
14:00:00.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK
Automatic Daylight Saving Time
Adjustment
1Follow steps 1to 3under “Language Setting”on
page 11.
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH
*CLOCK@SET
@10-15-2002@TUE@15:20:00
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00
2Press the l(or j) button until the “DAYLIGHT SET”
setting is highlighted (appears in blue characters),
then press the ENTER button.
3Press the l(or j) button to set the auto daylight
saving time/standard time adjustment, then press
the ENTER button.
NO USE . . . . . . . . . . . . No daylight saving
time/standard time
adjustment is made.
USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The auto daylight saving
time/standard time
adjustment is made.
øIf using the “USE”setting, continue with steps
4to 7.
4Press the l(or j) button to select the “ON”line
setting, then press the ENTER button.
øThe “1ST”of the “ON”line flashes.
5Set the day the daylight saving time adjustment is
made.
œPress the l(or j) button to set the week, then
press the ENTER button.
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third,
fourth or last)
œPress the l(or j) button to set the day of week,
then press the ENTER button.
SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday....Saturday)
œPress the l(or j) button to set the month the
daylight saving time adjustment is made, then
press the ENTER button.
01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January,
February......November, December)
œPress the l(or j) button to set the time (hour)
the daylight saving time adjustment is made, then
press the ENTER button.
œPress the l(or j) button to set the time
(minutes) the daylight saving time adjustment is
made, then press the ENTER button.
6Press the l(or j) button to select the “OFF”line
setting, then press the ENTER button.
øThe “LST”of the “OFF”line flashes.
7Following the same procedure as above (step 5),
set when the time is changed back from daylight
saving time to standard time.
8Press the MENU EXIT button.
Factory setting:
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST-SUN 04 02:00 (AM)
OFF LST-SUN 10 02:00 (AM)
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SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY
Selecting the Superimpose Display
You can select to display or not the date, time and
number of alarm recordings.
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
3Press the l(or j) button to select the
“2.DISPLAY/SW OUT SET”line, then press the
ENTER button.
øThe (DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu appears.
<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP
DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y
<SW@OUT@SET>
TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD
FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1
OUTPUT@@@@@@@@@@@Y
4Press the ENTER button.
5Press the l(or j) button to select the desired
mode, then press the ENTER button.
SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . Set each item (Individual)
ALL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To set all items to “Y”
ALL N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To set all items to “N”
øIf using the “SET UP”setting, continue with
steps 6to 8.
6Press the l(or j) button until the item to be
changed is highlighted, then press the ENTER
button.
7Press the l(or j) button to set “Y” (displayed) or
“N” (not displayed), then press the ENTER button.
DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The date appears
TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The time appears
ALARM COUNT. . . . . . The number of alarm
recordings appears
8Repeat steps 6and 7when setting other items.
9When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.
NOTE:
œIf the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON”position,
the items for which “Y” have been set are recorded.
The items for which “N” was set at step 7above are
not recorded.
Changing the Superimpose Display
Position
1Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.
2Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON”position.
øThe superimpose display appears.
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3To change the display position, press the SHIFT «
(or ]) button.
øThe display will move towards the right (or the
bottom).
NOTES:
œIf the SHIFT «(or ]) button is kept pressed for 1
second or more, the display will move at a faster
speed.
œThe display position cannot be changed during
recording.
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo.
This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-160
cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use T-160
standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal
performance.
NOTE:
œIf using longer tapes (i.e. T-180) the tape travel will
not be as stable and that may cause problems.
Handling Cassette Tapes
The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically in
their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic
fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to
mold formation.
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never
touch the tape with your fingers.
Protect the cassette tapes from shocks and strong
vibrations.
To Protect your Recordings
After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the
recording, use a flat-tripped screwdriver to break off the
erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.
To record again on a tape without an erasure-prevention
tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Precautions concerning the video
cassette tapes
œDo not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have
been cut and repaired or tapes that have been altered
in any way.
œSome rewinders may tangle the tape, and therefore
their use is not recommended.
œWhen tapes are recorded over and over again, the
recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to “Concerning
the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on”
on page 19, and replace the tape with a new tape as
required.
Loading
1Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.
Gently push the center of the cassette until it is
loaded automatically.
øThe time display will switch to the reset counter
“0:00:00”display.
øThe cassette indicator “o”lights on the digital
display.
NOTE:
œIf you try to record on a cassette without an
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the
cassette.
Unloading
1In stop mode, press the EJECT button.
øThe cassette is automatically ejected.
NOTES:
œDo not insert any other object in the cassette loading
slot, as that may cause injury and damage to the VCR.
œIf your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot,
unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where
the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull your hand out
as that may cause severe injuries.
Erasure-prevention tab
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Correct tape thread check function
This function checks to make sure that the cassette has
been correctly loaded so that recording can be carried
out.
NOTES:
œAfter the cassette tape is loaded, the mechanism will
operate for about 5 seconds to check that the tape
has been threaded (loaded) correctly automatically
and the cassette indicator “o”will flash during that
period. If the tape is not loaded properly, the cassette
will be ejected.
œIf the REC, PLAY, FF, REW or STOP button is
pressed during the tape thread check operation, the
command will only be executed after the tape thread
has been checked. Only the EJECT button will
operate while the tape thread is being checked.
œIf “TAPE IN MODE”in the (GENERAL SET) menu is
set to “REC”, the recording indicator “a”will light while
the tape thread is being checked. However, recording
will only start after the tape thread check is completed.
1Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
2Press the l(or j) button to select the “4.GENERAL
SET”line, then press the ENTER button.
øThe (GENERAL SET) menu appears.
<GENERAL@SET>
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR
3Press the l(or j) button until the “THREAD
CHECK”setting is highlighted, then press the
ENTER button.
4Press the l(or j) button to select the desired
mode, then press the ENTER button.
N . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check
function is off
Y. . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check
function is on
5Press the MENU EXIT button.
Setting the Action to Take When a
Cassette is Loaded
You can set the mode the VCR will go into when a
cassette is loaded.
1Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
2Press the l(or j) button to select the “4.GENERAL
SET”line, then press the ENTER button.
øThe (GENERAL SET) menu appears.
3Press the l(or j) button until the “TAPE IN MODE”
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.
4Press the l(or j) button to select the desired mode,
then press the ENTER button.
STOP . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR,
stays in stop mode
REC . . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR,
goes into recording mode
5Press the MENU EXIT button.
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TAPE MANAGEMENT
This VCR is equipped with a tape management function.
Using this function you can protect previous recordings
and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape
protection term (number of days), the maximum number
of re-recordings of the tape and the recording group. For
details on how to set this function, refer to “Setting the
Tape Management Function”.
PROTECT DAY: To set the number of days before the
tape can be rerecorded over.
REC PASS SET: To limit the number of rerecordings,
in order to maintain a good image
quality.
GROUP NO. SET: To manage tapes belonging to
different recording groups.
NOTES:
œBefore using this function, make sure that the clock is
set properly.
œTo use the tape management function, it must be set
before recording is started.
œThe tape management data is recorded at the
beginning of the tape.
Operation
When the REC button is pressed, the VCR will rewind
the tape to the beginning, and will play back some of the
tape to check for the presence of tape management data
(no image appears). The message “T. MANAGE. CHK”
appears on-screen while the presence and type of data
are being checked.
NOTE:
œWhen performing alarm recording, the tape
management function will not operate even if it is
active.
If no tape management data is present on the
tape
Recording will start according to the settings in the
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.
When recording starts, the updated tape
management data is recorded onto the tape.
If the tape has already been recorded on, the
message “USED TAPE”will flash on-screen until
recording starts.
If tape management data is present on the tape
The tape management data is checked and if there is no
conflict, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning,
then recording starts and the updated tape management
data is recorded onto the tape. The message “T.
MANAGE. OK”appears on-screen while the tape is
being rewound and the tape management data is being
recorded.
If a conflict is found when the tape management data
is checked, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is
displayed and the conflicting setting will flash. This
menu will show the settings taken from the data
recorded on the tape and not the current data settings
held in the VCR’s (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu
setting. Refer to “Tape Management Conflict Display”
for detailed information.
NOTE:
œIf the VCR is set for alarm recordings, alarms will be
recorded based on the different settings.
If an alarm signal is input while “T. MANAGE. CHK”is
displayed, the alarms will be recorded after feeding a
certain amount of tape but the data will not be
recorded (updated).
If an alarm signal is input during data recording, the
alarms will be recorded after data recording.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
œIf the tape management data cannot be read, the
VCR will switch to stop mode and “DATA NG”will
be displayed on-screen.
This may indicate that the beginning of the tape
(data recording/reading section) is damaged and
the tape may be unusable.
The message “DATA NG”will disappear when the
EJECT or PLAY button is pressed.
œSet the security lock function to on in order to
protect the security of this feature.
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TAPE MANAGEMENT
Setting the Tape Management Function
1Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
2Press the l(or j) button to select the “7.TAPE
MANAGEMENT”line, then press the ENTER button.
øThe (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears.
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10
*[email protected]@@@@@OFF
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N
3Press the ENTER button.
4Press the l(or j) button to select the desired
mode, then press the ENTER button.
N. . . . . . . The tape management function is not
active.
Y. . . . . . . The tape management function is
active.
When setting to “Y”, please continue with the
settings below.
5Press the l(or j) button until the “PROTECT DAY”
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.
6Press the l(or j) button to select the desired
number of days to protect the tape, then press the
ENTER button.
OFF . . . . The tape is not protected.
1-255 . . . Number of days to protect the tape
(prevent over-recording), from the date
of the last recording on the tape (or the
last expected recording date (calculated
using the tape length (T-160) and the
recording speed)).
NOTE:
œSince the last expected recording date is a
calculated date (using the tape length (T-160) and
the recording speed), it may be different from the
actual last recording date, due to other settings
such as alarm recordings.
7Press the l(or j) button until the “REC. PASS
SET”setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER
button.
8Press the l(or j) button to select the desired
number of re-recording times, then press the ENTER
button.
OFF . . . . The number of re-recording times will
not be checked.
1-100 . . . Maximum number of re-recording
times. (Refer to “Concerning the
Number of Times Tapes can be
Rerecorded on”on page 19.)
NOTES:
œSince data is read before it is recorded, the
number of times will be incremented even if the
recording is stopped before the end.
œDuring autorepeat recording, the re-recording
times count will be updated every time the tape is
rewound to the beginning. Autorepeat recording
will proceed even if the count exceeds the “REC
PASS SET”setting. If “WARNING”in the
(BUZZER SET) menu is set to “Y”, the buzzer is
heard.
9Press the l(or j) button until the “GROUP NO.
SET”setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER
button.
FPress the l(or j) button to select the desired group
number, then press the ENTER button.
OFF . . . . The group number will not be checked.
1-15 . . . . Group number setting.
GPress the l(or j) button until the “OVERRIDE”
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.
HPress the l(or j) button to select the desired
override mode, then press the ENTER button. (Refer
to “Tape Management Conflict Display”on the next
page.)
N. . . . . . . Only EJECT button operation is
accepted after a conflict has occurred.
Y. . . . . . . The next operation is accepted after a
conflict has occurred. This will override
setting.
IPress the MENU EXIT button.
NOTES:
œOnce the tape management data is recorded on
tape, it cannot be changed.
œThe criteria (condition) for allowing recording will be
based on the data recorded on the tape and not the
settings in the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.
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TAPE MANAGEMENT
Tape Management Conflict Display
If a conflict that prevents recording is found when the
tape management function checks the tape data, the
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears with the
conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop
mode. If “WARNING”in the (BUZZER SET) menu is set
to “Y”, the buzzer is heard. (To stop the buzzer, press
the STOP button.)
NOTES:
œIf “OVERRIDE”is set to “N” (No), the conflicting
setting is displayed flashing and the message
(PRESS EJECT) appears at the bottom of the screen.
Recording under these conditions is not possible.
Press the EJECT button to eject the tape. To record
on the same tape, set the “OVERRIDE”setting to “Y”
and modify the conflicting setting, then insert the
same tape and press the REC button. However, if
only “PROTECT DAY”and “REC PAS SET”are
modified, the menu will be displayed again. Press the
REC button one more time to start recording.
Recording starts and the tape data is updated.
Conflict display sample
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@Y
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30
@LAST@M/D@@@@@@NEXT@M/D
@@@@@10/15@@@@@@@@@11/15
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10
@PASS@COUNT@@@@@@@@10
*[email protected]@@@@@@@7
@[email protected].@@@@@@@@@8
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N
@@@@@(PRESS@EJECT)
œIf the “OVERRIDE”is set to “Y” (Yes), the (TAPE
MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and conflicting
setting preventing recording will flash and the VCR will
switch to stop mode.
To enter recording mode, press the REC button.
PROTECT DAY CONFLICT
The tape is protected, and the tape protection term
(ex. 30 days) is not yet over.
Under “LAST M/D”, the date of the last recording on
the tape (or the last expected recording date
(calculated using the tape length (T-160) and the
recording speed)) is displayed.
Under “NEXT M/D”, the date when it will be possible
to record on the tape again is displayed.
REC PASS SET CONFLICT
The set number of recording passes has been
reached.
The “PASS COUNT”shows the number of recording
passes on the tape (ex. since the maximum recording
passes number is set to “10”, this prevents further
recording.)
NOTES:
œWhen conducting Autorepeat recording, if the
“PASS COUNT”exceeds 100, “101*”will be
displayed flashing.
œIf using a tape recorded previously on a different
type of VCR (no tape data), when the set number
of recordings is exceeded, “USED”will flash next to
the “PASS COUNT”number.
GROUP NO. SET CONFLICT
The group numbers do not match.
The “REC GR. NO.”shows the tape recording group
number (ex. this tape belongs to a different recording
group number 8 than the one set 7.)
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NORMAL RECORDING
Normal Recording
Before starting
œTurn the power on to all devices used.
œLoad a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tab
intact.
œSet the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON”position.
NOTE:
œIf “TAPE IN MODE”is set to “REC”in the
(GENERAL SET) menu, recording will start.
1Press the REC button.
øThe record indicator “a”lights.
øRecording starts.
øIf the tape end is reached while recording,
“OFF”is displayed on the digital display and the
unit goes into the mode set at the “TAPE END
MODE”setting in the (GENERAL SET) menu.
øWhen the end of the tape is reached, the TAPE
END OUT terminal output will be 0V. To cancel
the output, press the STOP button.
NOTES:
œIf “TAPE END”in the (BUZZER SET) menu is set
to “Y”, the buzzer will be heard as long as “OFF”
is displayed on the digital display.
œTo cancel the “OFF”display, press the STOP,
EJECT, FF, REW or PLAY button.
2To stop recording, press the STOP button.
NOTES:
œA tape recording made on this VCR may not play
back with the same degree of clarity on a real time
video cassette recorder from another manufacturer.
œIf you press the REC button and the loaded cassette
has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the
cassette.
[Recording Speed Mode]
Recording
speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum
recording
duration
(hours)
Recording
interval
(second)
Audio
recording Tape motion
8 8 1/60 Possible Continuous
Record Pause
Recording can be interrupted temporarily.
1Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.
øThe pause/still indicator “:”flashes.
NOTES:
œThe image appears on-screen but it is not
recorded.
œIf a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or
more, the VCR will switch to stop mode to avoid
damaging the tape.
2To resume recording, press the REC button, or
press the STILL/PAUSE button again.
Concerning the Number of Times Tapes
can be Rerecorded on
Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must
be replaced after a certain number of recording times.
Refer to the table below for the maximum number of
times a tape can be recorded on.
Recording speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum number of
recording times
(with a standard grade
tape)
8 100
NOTES:
œThe maximum number of recording times will vary
depending on the location and kind of tape used.
Verify the recording quality and replace the tape when
the quality starts to deteriorate.
The maximum number of recording times indicated
above are based on test tapes (T-160) used by the
company.
œIt is recommended that tape be changed at least as
often as in the above table to provide good picture
quality in the mode above.
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