Gyyr TLC 2100 User manual

TLC 2100 TIME LAPSE
VIDEO RECORDER
RS232 OPTIONAL FEATURE
DC OPTIONAL FEATURE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TM

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point
within an equilateral tri-
angleisintended toalert
theusertothepresence
Thelightningflashwiththe
arrowheadsymbol,within
an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "danger-
ous voltage" within the product's enclo-
surethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
ofimportantoperatingandmaintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This product can be used as an accessory component of a bank or retail store surveillance
system to provide positive visual identification of suspects by recording video camera
images and time and date information onto permanent magnetic media (video tape). This
product by itself cannot act as a complete surveillance system. All components of the
surveillance system must be properly installed, tested, and maintained by qualified
personnel to fulfill this important function.
WARNING
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference.
Ni-Cd
ATTENTION
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is
recyclable. At the end of it's useful life, under various federal, state and local laws, it may
be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local
solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Gyyr® is a registered trademark of Odetics, Inc.
No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated
into another language without prior written consent of Odetics, Inc.
© COPYRIGHT 1998 GYYR, Inc. All rights reserved. TLC2100
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STOP! REMOVE THIS CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE PLACE.
THIS RECORDER HAS A CONCEALED SECURITY LOCK TO
RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED USAGE OF THIS RECORDER.
NEXT & UP
BUTTONS
TO SET SECURITY LOCK (Locks out access to Recorder Programming)
Step 1. Press the NEXT and UP buttons at the same time.
Step 2. Check the digital display. The "Lock" Annunciator will light when the lock is activated. "L" will
appear below the Alarm Counter of the TIME/DATE stamp on the monitor.
Step 3. To deactivate security lock, press the NEXT and UP buttons at the same time. The "Lock"
annunciator will no longer be lit in the display. "L" will disappear from the TIME/DATE stamp
on the monitor. LOCK ANNUNCIATOR
RESET
HOLES
12-06-97 PL THU A04
08:28:44A 72 T L
TO PERFORM A MASTER RESET
The MASTER RESET function is performed by inserting a pointed object into each of the Reset holes at
the same time. This is used to perform a MASTER RESET for abnormal Time Lapse system operations
such as T/D DISPLAY, Speed Select, etc. All programmable features must be reprogrammed after reset.
A MASTER RESET tool is supplied with this unit.
This unit is also equipped with a SYSTEM RESET function. The SYSTEM RESET function will NOT
change any of the menu settings. See "Tape Adjustment Controls: System Reset" for further information.
Note: A SYSTEM RESET may also be performed for Mecha Lock, Cyl Lock & Reel Lock. For more
information, contact factory.
LOCK INDICATOR IN
TIME/DATE STAMP
SHARPNESS 2-A24HR
TRACKING SLOW TRACKING VLOCK PREV. DOWN V-POS H-POS ALARM INDEX ALARM RESET COUNTER
RESET REC / PLAY HOURS TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
S
PROG. NEXT UP
EJECT
REC
FIELD
REV STILL FIELD FWD
REVERSE
PLAY REW/ SEARCH F. FWD/ SEARCH
STOP PLAY
ABC
0000 000
T AB
T APE END
INDEX
ALARM
TIMER
BR
SPEED
LOCK
REC
SHARPNESS 2-A24HR
TRACKING SLOW TRACKING VLOCK PREV. DOWN V-POS H-POS ALARM INDEX ALARM RESET COUNTER
RESET REC / PLAY HOURS TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
S
PROG. NEXT UP
EJECT
REC
FIELD
REV STILL FIELD FWD
REVERSE
PLAY REW/ SEARCH F. FWD/ SEARCH
STOP PLAY
ABC
END USER CARDDEALER CARD
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Contents
IMPORTANT NOTE ...........................................................................2
END USER CARD..............................................................................3
DEALER CARD ................................................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .............................................................6
Cautions and Warnings .............................................................................................................................. 8
Precautionary Installation Steps ................................................................................................................. 8
Regular System Testing ............................................................................................................................. 8
Typical Security Installation with ATM or ECR ............................................................................................ 9
Typical Security System with a Camera Multiplexer ................................................................................. 10
PART ONE: GETTING STARTED.....................................................11
PART TWO: CONTROLS .................................................................12
OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 12
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS......................................................................... 13
Cassette Compartment & Eject Button ..................................................................................................... 13
Tape and Picture Adjustment Controls ..................................................................................................... 13
Play/Record Operations Controls ............................................................................................................. 14
Programming Operation Controls ............................................................................................................. 15
Position & Alarm Controls ......................................................................................................................... 15
Timer & Miscellaneous Controls ............................................................................................................... 16
Digital Display........................................................................................................................................... 17
REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS.......................................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 20
Video & 15-Pin Connector Installation....................................................................................................... 20
AudioInstallation ...................................................................................................................................... 21
RECORD CHECK ......................................................................................... 22
Rec Check................................................................................................................................................ 22
Record/Play Times ................................................................................................................................... 22
ALARM INDEX OPERATION........................................................................ 23
Alarm Index .............................................................................................................................................. 23
PART THREE: MENUS ....................................................................24
To Move and Edit in the Menus ................................................................................................................ 24
Main Menu................................................................................................................................................ 24
Time/DateSubmenu ................................................................................................................................. 25
Example of Setting the Clock & Navigating a Menu .................................................................................. 25
Display Options Submenu ........................................................................................................................ 26
Entering System Code Text ...................................................................................................................... 27
Text Position Submenu............................................................................................................................. 27
System Options Submenu ........................................................................................................................ 28
Timer Program Submenu ......................................................................................................................... 29
Alarms Submenu ...................................................................................................................................... 29
Alarm Record Options Submenu .............................................................................................................. 30
Alarm Memory Submenu .......................................................................................................................... 30

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Camera Switcher Pulse Submenu ............................................................................................................ 31
System Data Submenu............................................................................................................................. 31
PART FOUR: RS-232 OPTIONAL FEATURE....................................32
RS-232 FEATURE........................................................................................ 32
STD/Remote Port Menu ........................................................................................................................... 32
Remote Terminal Interface Commands .................................................................................................... 32
Operational Control Commands ............................................................................................................... 33
VCR Status Return Command.................................................................................................................. 33
VCR Extended Status Command ............................................................................................................. 33
Program Control Functions ....................................................................................................................... 34
Tape Speed Commands........................................................................................................................... 34
Extended Commands ............................................................................................................................... 35
Set Date Command .................................................................................................................................. 35
Read Date Command ............................................................................................................................... 35
Set Time Command.................................................................................................................................. 35
Read Time Command............................................................................................................................... 36
Set System Code Command .................................................................................................................... 36
Set Timer Program Command .................................................................................................................. 36
PART FIVE: DC OPTIONAL FEATURE ............................................37
Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 37
Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 37
Operation.................................................................................................................................................. 37
Battery Rating/Estimated Record Times Chart ......................................................................................... 37
Configuration 1: DC Installation - Frequent Usage.................................................................................... 38
Configuration 3: DC Installation With Trickle Charger ............................................................................... 38
Configuration 2: DC Installation-Infrequent Usage .................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX A: EXTERNAL INTERFACE .........................................39
Detailed Description of External Interface: 15-Pin "D" Connector ............................................................. 39
APPENDIX B: REMOTE CONTROL FEATURE.................................41
APPENDIX C: WARNING CODES ....................................................42
Digital Display Codes................................................................................................................................ 42
Codes ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
APPENDIX D: PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUP-
PORT ..........................................................................................44
APPENDIX E: TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................45
APPENDIX F: SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................47
WARRANTY INFORMATION ...........................................................48
SALES ............................................................................................50
TECHNICAL SERVICE & SUPPORT ...............................................50
EUROPEAN INFORMATION ............................................................50
ASIA PACIFIC INFORMATION ........................................................50

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video
product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But safety is your responsi-
bility, too.
These pages list important information that will help to assure proper use of a Video Cassette
Recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product
and keep it in a handy place for future reference.
1.USE HIGH QUALITY HIGH GRADE VHS CASSETTES - High resolution time
lapse recording requires a high quality high grade tape for satisfactory perfor-
mance. Some brands of tape can have an adverse effect on video head performance
and head life. The following brands have been found to meet our critical specifica-
tions:
GYYR BASF MAXELL TDK
2. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All of the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the appliance is operated.
3. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS-The safety and operating instructions should be re-
tained for future reference.
4. HEED WARNINGS-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instruc-
tions should be adhered to.
5. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS-All of the “operating and use” instructions should be
adhered to.
6. GROUNDING-Thisvideoproductisequippedwitha3-wiregrounding- type plug
[A plug having a third pin for grounding.] This plug will only fit into a grounding-
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into
your outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt
to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
7. POWER SOURCES-This video product should be operated only from the type of
powersource indicated onthemarkinglabel. Ifyou are notsureofthetype of power
you are using, consult your video dealer or local power company.
8. OVERLOADING-Donot overload wallunitsandextensioncords, as thiscanresult
in a risk of fire or electric shock. Frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire
insulation and broken plugs are dangerous. Periodically examine the cord and
have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or
deteriorated insulation.
9. POWER-PLUG PROTECTION-The power-supply cords should be routed so they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to cords at the plug, convenience receptacles, and the point
where the cord exits from the video product.
10.VENTILATION-Slots and opening in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and
to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating.
Therefore, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, soft rug, or other similar
surface. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been followed.
11. ATTACHMENTS-Do not use attachments other than those specifically recom-
mended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accesso-
riesconnected to this unit should bear the ULlisting mark or CSA certification mark
on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety
features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in
doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

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12. TOPREVENTSHOCKHAZARD,DO NOTEXPOSE THISUNITTORAINOR
MOISTURE. If you spill liquid on the unit, consult authorized service personnel.
Moisture can damage internal parts. Do not use this recorder near sources of
water.
13. ACCESSORIES-Do not place this video product on an unstable: cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer. Any mounting of the
video product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
13a.Appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combina-
tion to overturn.
14. CLEANING THE OUTSIDE SURFACES-Unplug this video product from the
walloutletbeforecleaning. Donotuseliquidofaerosolcleaners. Useadamp cloth
for cleaning.
15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY-Never push objects of any kind into this video
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the video product.
16. SERVICING-Do not attempt to service this video product yourself. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. CONDITIONS REQUIRING SERVICE-Unplug this video product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. The
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its
normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this
indicates a need for service.
18. REPLACEMENT PARTS-When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original past. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards and void the warranty.
19. SAFETY CHECK-Uponcompletionofanyserviceorrepairs to this video product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video
product is in safe operating condition.
20. IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE INSTALLER-This installation should be made by
a qualified ervice person and should conform to all local codes.
In order to provide this product with protection against risk of unintentional
operation by employees, customers, janitors and cleaners working on the pre-
mises, and from falling falling objects, building vibrations and similar causes, it
is recommended:
• that this product be enclosed in a tamper-resistant lockbox. Make sure that the
lockbox is well ventilated or maintained with an air cooling system.
• that security locking procedures described on the detachable yellow card at the
front of this manual be followed.

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Precautionary
Installation Steps
This product can be used in a mercantile bank to provide positive visual identification
of suspects by recording surveillance video camera images and time and date informa-
tion onto permanent magnetic media (video tape). The time-lapse video cassette
recorder and all other components of the surveillance system must be properly
installed, tested, and maintained to fulfill this function. Carefully follow the instruc-
tions presented here and elsewhere in the manual.
High resolution time-lapse recording requires high quality tape for satisfactory
performance. The following brands meet the manufacturer’s critical specifications:
• GYYR
• BASF
• MAXELL
• TDK
1. Secure surveillance equipment to prevent unauthorized access.
2. Supply secure power to all system components. Dedicate power circuits to
surveillance equipment to prevent overloading or shorting the circuits. Limit
access to the surveillance system circuits breakers, switches, and equipment
power cords.
3. Ensure all surveillance system components are operationally compatible. Dwell
times of any accessory switching equipment must be compatible with time lapse
recording speeds.
4. Carefullyplanthealarmtriggeringofcomponentstoensurecompatibleoperation
(alarm hold, duration, sequencing, etc.) Alarms may be recorded at all speeds.
The 2 hour speed records more pictures, providing an increased chance of
capturing a subject’s face on tape. However, more tape will be used in the process.
Thereis a greater chance the video cassette willrun out of tape, especially if alarms
occur frequently. The time-lapse speeds record fewer pictures, but can record
longer without tape changes. Because time-lapse recording methods are used, the
speed of the recording has no effect on image resolution.
Cautions and
Warnings
5. Thoroughly test the completed surveillance system installation before use. Per-
formtestrecordingsatthetime-lapsespeedstobeusedandtestsystemperformance
under alarm conditions. Test any power backup system installed by interrupting
electrical power. Playback the test recordings to confirm the picture quality is
adequate and the time/date display is visible under both normal and alarm
conditions.
1. Check the operation of the surveillance system at least once a day. Verify tape
movement by watching the counter number increment. Check that the monitor
is displaying camera video with time date information, and that any camera
sequencing is working properly. Perform the REC CHECK (see page 19 for more
information) function and be sure that you see two separate, sequential playback
images on the monitor, approximately 1 second apart.
2. Check to see if any alarms have been recorded, since multiple alarms could cause
the video cassette to run out earlier than expected. There should always be
enoughvideo tape remaining onthe cassette to record at least 5minutes of activity
at the selected alarm speed.
3. Perform the following tests on a regular basis: Playback a tape recently recorded
under normal conditions by the system to confirm picture quality. Manually
trigger an alarm condition to check for proper alarm mode operation. Play back
the alarm test recording to confirm operation and picture quality.
4. Use the manufacturer's recommended video tape and replace it regularly (10-15
passesmaximum). Check tapes for headscarring and replace any damaged tapes.
Handle tapes carefully and store them in their boxes. Keep the tapes away from
dust, magnetic fields, excessive heat, and direct sunlight.
Regular System
Testing

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Typical Security
Installation with
ATM or ECR
OR
IN VIDEO OUT IN OUT
AUDIO
Video Camera
Monitor
RS-232
Text Inserter
Electronic
Cash
Register
Automated
Teller
Machine
EZ BankATM
Video In
Alarm
Port
Video Out
POWER
PRGM PREV NEXT DOWN UP
b
c
d
e
f
gh
i
The diagrams on these two
pages depict typical instal-
lations at a security sys-
tem site.
For detailed installation
and rear panel interface
information, see "Rear
Panel Functions," page 16
"Installation," page 17.

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Typical Security
System with a
Camera
Multiplexer
f - Camera Multiplexer
12345678
FREEZE
DISPLAY
SELECT
TIME
LAPSE
MENU
PREVIOUS
VIEW
NEXT
ENLARGE
RECORD PLAY
→
→
→
→
16151413121110
9
POWER
PRGM PREV NEXT DOWN UP
EZ BankATM
IN VIDEO OUT IN OUT
AUDIO
e - Monitor
d - Video Out
c - Video In
g - RS-232
Text Inserter
i - Automated
Teller
Machine
h - Video Camera
b - Alarm
Port

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PART ONE: GETTING STARTED
If you have never used a time-lapse recorder system before, this section will explain
what you need to do to get started.
Besides your time-lapse recorder, you will need the following equipment:
• a video camera
• a monitor
•cablesforthecameraandmonitor (typicallythesearecoaxcableswithBNC connectors)
• a T-120 or T-130 VHS video tape. We recommend the following brands of tapes:
Gyyr, BASF, Maxell and TDK.
• power sources for the VCR, camera, and monitor.
Before connecting any piece of equipment to a power source, make the following
connections (consult page 17 of this manual for a diagram of these connections;
however,for this example, we will not connect an alarm panel as shown inthediagram.
You may also wish to consult the diagram of the VCR's Rear Panel on page 16):
• connect the camera to the VCR's Video In connector
• connect the monitor to the VCR's Video Out connector
• plug in all of your equipment to their power sources. This VCR unit connects into a
120 VAC wall outlet
• insert the video tape into the unit
Your monitor should now display your camera's image. You will also see a Time/Date
display on the monitor with its factory default setting. A flashing message will be
displayed: "Set Clock".
If you wish to program the Time/Date Display, see pages 22 -23 of this manual. A step-
by-step description is covered in that section.
You will also notice that the letters "PL" are flashing in the Time/Date display. "PL"
stands for Power Loss. To remove "PL" from the display, simply press the Alarm Rest
button (see page 12 for more information). However, be aware as you learn about the
more advanced functions of your VCR, that pressing the Alarm Reset button will also
clear the alarm memory.
IfyouwishtodisplaytheVCR'sOn-ScreenMenus,presstheProg.button.Information
about all the Programming Buttons is found on page 12 of this manual. Information
about the VCR's On-Screen Menus is found in Part 3 of this manual.
If you wish to learn more about the Front Panel Controls, you might begin with the
Play/RecordOperationControls.Informationaboutthesecontrolsisfoundonpage11.
These controls are somewhat similar in operation to those of a home VCR.
As you are operating your recorder, keep an eye on the Digital Display (see pages 14
& 15 for more information) and become familiar with the various indicators. This
display will become invaluable as you become more comfortable with the operation of
your recorder.
If you have questions about the operation of this unit, contact your local dealer or call
one of the phone numbers listed on the back cover of this manual for expert assistance.

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Record / Play
Operations
Controls
Tape & Picture
Adjustment Controls Programming and Timer Operations Controls
Cassette
Compartment
Digital Display
Tape
Eject
Button
OVERVIEW
Gently pull forward
here to open panel
Front Panel with Control Compartment Open
Front Panel with Control Compartment Closed
PART TWO: CONTROLS
SHARPNESS 2-A24HR
TRACKING SLOW TRACKING VLOCK PREV. DOWN V-POS H-POS ALARM INDEX ALARM RESET COUNTER
RESET REC / PLAY HOURS TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
S
PROG. NEXT UP
EJECT
REC
FIELD
REV STILL FIELD FWD
REVERSE
PLAY REW/ SEARCH F. FWD/ SEARCH
STOP PLAY
ABC
EJECT
REC
FIELD
REV STILL FIELD FWD
REVERSE
PLAY REW/ SEARCH F. FWD/ SEARCH
STOP PLAY

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Cassette
Compartment &
Eject Button
1 FRONT PANEL LOADING CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
Insert a VHS video tape cassette into this compartment.
2 TAPE EJECT BUTTON
Press to remove the cassette. The Eject Button will not operate in the RECORD
mode.
3 SEE "STOP" INSERT CARD AT FRONT OF THE MANUAL
4 SYSTEM RESET
Insert a reset tool into this hole (marked "S") to reset unit without changing menu
settings. This function will reset the unit for warning errors (see Appendix C:
Warning Messages").
5 SHARPNESS
Use this control to adjust picture sharpness during playback.
6 2-A24 HOUR TRACKING
Adjust to optimize the picture quality playback speeds of 2 to A24 hours.
7 SLOW TRACKING
Adjusttooptimizethe picturequalityduringslow playbackspeeds,thatis, speeds
of 24 hours and over.
8 V-LOCK
Adjustthiscontroltoreduceverticaljitterintime-lapsePlayback(18-hourthrough
960-hour speeds) and STILL mode.
Tape and Picture
Adjustment
Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
SHARPNESS 2-A24HR
TRACKING SLOW TRACKING VLOCK PREV. DOWN V-POS H-POS ALARM INDEX ALARM RESET COUNTER
RESET REC / PLAY HOURS TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
S
PROG. NEXT UP
EJECT
REC
FIELD
REV STILL FIELD FWD
REVERSE
PLAY REW/ SEARCH F. FWD/ SEARCH
STOP PLAY
ABC
bc
SHARPNESS 2-A24HR
TRACKING SLOW TRACKING VLOCK
S
DEFI HG

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9 FIELD REVERSE
Press to reverse the tape by one field in the STILL playback mode.
10 STILL
Press to temporarily stop tape motion in the PLAY mode.
11 FIELD FORWARD
Press to advance the tape one field in the STILL playback mode.
12 REVERSE PLAY
Press to play recorded material at 02, 72, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, 600, 720, or 960
hours, in reverse during the PLAY mode.
13 REWIND/SEARCH
Press to rewind. If pressed during PLAY mode, the recorder will perform a high
speed reverse playback (search). Search speeds are variable and selectable. See
"System Options: Search Speed" for more information.
14 FAST FORWARD/SEARCH
Press to activate fast forward. If pressed during PLAY mode, the recorder will
perform a high speed forward playback (search). Search speeds are variable and
selectable. See "System Options: Search Speed" for more information.
Play/Record
Operations
Controls
15 STOP
Press to stop the tape. This button must be pressed to end the RECORD mode.
16 PLAY
Press to play recorded material. PLAY speeds are 02, A18, A24, 24, 48, 72, 120, 180,
240, 360, 480, 600, 720, and 960 hours. The Play button is also used for the Record
Check function (see page 19 for more information).
17 RECORD
Press to start recording. RECORD speeds are 00, 02, 18, 24, 48, 72, 120, 180, 240,
360, 480, 600, 720, and 960 hours.
For the Best Results
When Reviewing a
Time-Lapse Recorded
Tape:
1. With the VCR in
PLAY (#16), and with-
out a particular event
in mind, place the VCR
in the 2 hour speed.
Thisisthefastest play-
back speed and can
usuallybe used quickly
to locate an event.
2. Once an event has
been identified, slow
the unit to 30 hr., 48 hr.
or any other slower
speed. These slower
speedswillallowclose
examination of the
situation and ample
time to react.
3. Select the STILL
(#10) mode to stop the
tape. Use FIELD FWD
(#11)orFIELDREV(#9)
to get the exact field
you wish to review.
EJECT
REC
FIELD
REV STILL FIELD
FWD
REVERSE
PLAY REW/ SEARCH F. FWD/ SEARCH
j1)1!
1@ 1# 1$
REC REVERSE
PLAY REW/ SEARCH F. FWD/ SEARCH
STOP PLAY
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Programming
Operation
Controls
18 PROG. (PROGRAM) BUTTON
Press to display Main Menu. Also used for various Menu functions. See "To Move
and Edit in the Menus" page 21 for more information about all the programming
control buttons.
19 PREV. (PREVIOUS) BUTTON
Press to go back to last displayed function or value.
20 NEXT BUTTON
Press to go to the next function or value to be displayed.
21 DOWN BUTTON
Press to change to a lower value or to move to next line in a menu.
22 UP BUTTON
Press to change to a higher value or to move to the previous line in a menu.
Position & Alarm
Controls
23 V-POS (VERTICAL POSITION) BUTTON
Press repeatedly to control the vertical position of the Time / Date display.
24 H-POS (HORIZONTAL POSITION) BUTTON
Press repeatedly to control the horizontal position of the Time / Date display
25 ALARM SEARCH INDEX BUTTON
Press to activate Alarm Search Index function. See "Alarm Index" for more
information.
26 ALARM RESET BUTTON
Press to clear all ALARM and POWER LOSS information.
The first press clears "PL" in the Time/Date stamp (if this condition exists).
The second press (first press if there is no Power Loss) clears the Alarm Memory
menu list (see page 27 for more information).
Note:V-POS and H-POS
operate independently
of the Text Position
settings in the Display
Options submenu. It is
possible that the POS
and Display Options
settings may conflict
with each other. See
"Display Options
Submenu" for further
information.
Note also that the Text
Position setting allow
youtosettheindividual
positions of the Date,
Time,andSystemCode
lines, whereas V-POS
and H-POS move these
three lines as a group.
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27 COUNTER RESET
Press to set the digital counter to "0000" (see "Digital Display").
28 REC / PLAY HOURS (DOWN)
Press Down to change the Play or Record speed to a lower value.
29 REC / PLAY HOURS (UP)
Press Up to change the Play or Record speed to a higher value.
30 TIMER BUTTON
Press after programming the TIMER for automatic TIMER recording. The Timer
annunciator will light and a "T" will be displayed in the Time/Date Stamp on the
monitor (see "Timer Indicator", page 15, for more information).
31 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Press this button, then UP or DOWN to change hours in Time/Date display.
SimplifiesDaylight Savings Timechanges. Each timeUP or DOWNis pressed, the
Hour digit will change by one hour.
32 A, B, C
Spares, not currently in use.
Timer &
Miscellaneous
Controls
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33 DIGITAL DISPLAY
The Digital Display annunciates the following features
MODE INDICATORS:
REC lights during RECORD mode.
Lights during REWIND mode.
Lights during FAST FORWARD mode.
Flashes during REW SEARCH mode.
Flashes during F. FWD SEARCH mode.
Lights during PLAY mode.
LightsduringtheREVERSEPLAYmode.Automaticallycancelsafter1minute.
Lights during STILL mode.
Lights while the FIELD REVERSE is depressed in STILL mode.
Lights while the FIELD ADVANCE is depressed in the STILL mode.
TAB Lights when a cassette without a safety tab is loaded. If tab indicator is
illuminated, the recorder cannot be placed in RECORD mode.
ALARM Lights during alarm recording. Indicator flashes when alarm ends.
(TAPE-IN) Lights when a video cassette is loaded in the Cassette Compart-
ment.
INDEX Lights when the Alarm Index button is pressed and the Index Mode is on.
See "Alarm Index Operation" and "Alarm Index Button #25".
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NOTE: TheSTILLmode
is restored when the
FIELD REVERSE or
FIELD ADVANCE but-
ton is released.
NOTE: The unit can
remain in STILL mode
for 5 minutes. After 5
minutes, the unit will
automatically enter
STOP mode.
0000 000
T AB
T APE END
INDEX
ALARM
TIMER BRSPEED
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TAPE END Lights when the end of the tape is reached during RECORD mode.
When TAPE END indicator is lit, the tape must be ejected in order to turn off the
TAPE END indicator in the display.
WillNOTlightwhenRE-REC,EVENIFALARMhasbeenselectedinthe"ALARM
RECORD OPTIONS" menu (see page 27).
OR
Will NOT light if an alarm recording has not been made and RECYCLE, STOP IF
ALARM was selected from the "ALARM RECORD OPTIONS" menu.
TIMER INDICATOR
Lights during Timer recording.
Flashes whenTimer mode is entered and one or more of the following conditions
exists:
• A cassette is not loaded.
• A cassette without a safety tab is loaded.
• The Timer has not been programmed.
LOCK INDICATOR
Lights when the recorder is in the Security Lock mode. All front panel controls are
disabled when lock indicator is lit.
B, R
B or R will light when a Brown (+azimuth) head or Red (-azimuth) head mode is
selected in the System Options submenu.
DIGITAL COUNTER (0000)
Shows the tape time counter. Each digit incremented represents 1 second of time
in 2 hour speed. If the counter is reset to 0000 at beginning of tape, a T120 cassette
will increment the counter to approximately 7200 at end of tape. In modes other
than RECORD, the counter will increment or decrement only where a recording
was made, i.e., when going over a section of blank tape, the counter will not
change.
TAPE SPEED INDICATOR (000), SPEED ANNUNCIATOR
Displays the selectected Tape Speed. The Speed annunciator will light in conjunc-
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REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS
34 VIDEO IN
Receives video signal from a video camera or another VCR.
35 VIDEO OUT
For connection to a monitor.
36 AUDIO IN
Accepts line level audio signal from external sound equipment or another re-
corder.
37 AUDIO OUT
Provides a line level audio output for a monitor or another recorder.
38 POWER CORD CLIP
Wind up power cord and attach to this clip for convenient storage.
39 POWER CORD
Connect to 120 VAC power supply (normally a typical wall socket).
40 STD/REMOTE PORT (25-PIN) CONNECTOR (RS232 Option Only)
For use with units containing the RS-232 optional feature. Interface with PCs,
GYYR's Storage Transfer Device (STD) or other controlling devices. See "RS232
Optional Feature" page 29, for more information. The supported pins are as follows:
2. TXD
3. RXD
7. GND
41 EXTERNAL INTERFACE (15-PIN) JACK
Connect an alarm switch, door sensor, etc. using the 15-pin adapter provided.
1. ALARM IN 8. REC CHECK IN
2. ALARM OUT 9. TIMER OUTPUT
3. ONE SHOT IN 10. REC START IN
4. REC OUT 11. TAPE END OUT
5. 12 VDC, FUSED 12. CS OUT
6. WARNING OUT 13. REMOTE IN
7. LOW TAPE OUT 14-15. COMMON
SEE APPENDIX A for a detailed description of the 15-Pin Connector PINOUT.
IN VIDEO OUT IN OUT
AUDIO
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INSTALLATION
Alarm devices such as Alarm Switches, Panels, Door Sensors, and so forth may be
connectedto the 15-pin connector if so desired. See "Rear Panel Functions: #41 External
Interface" for a pin out of the 15-pin connector.
Connect the STD/Remote Port (See "Rear Panel Functions: #40) with PCs, GYYR's STD
or other controlling devices.
Video & 15-Pin
Connector
Installation
IN VIDEO OUT IN OUT
AUDIO
Alarm Switch
Alarm Panel
Door Sensor, Etc.
e Video In
b Video Camera
c Video In
d Video Out
Monitor
f
g
Connect to: