Javelin RTR5024 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL RTR5024
RTR5168
Real Time Video Recorder English
Enregistreur vidéo en temps réel Français
Videograbador en tiempo real 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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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 the 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:
XReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
XIncrease the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
XConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
XConsult 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:
XShield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat.
XAvoid dusty or humid places.
XAvoid 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.
XInstall the VCR in a horizontal position only.
XAvoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
XAvoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations
(see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this page).
XDo not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this
may cause playback or recording problems.
Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire
XDo not handle the power cord with wet hands.
XDo not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
XIf any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power
cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a
factory-authorized service center.
XDo 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
(4) blinks. If you operate the VCR with dew inside,
damage may result.
Prevention:
1Make all necessary connections.
2Plug the power cord into a 120 V AC wall outlet.
3Do not operate the VCR for approximately 2 hours.
When the VCR reaches room temperature, the Dew
indicator (4) will turn off and the VCR will be ready to
operation.
About this manual
This manual covers the RTR5024 and RTR5168.
The differences between the two models are shown below.
Model Recording speed mode
RTR5024 8, 24, 40 6, 18, 30
RTR5168 8, 24 ,40 ,64, 96,
128, 160, 224 6, 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168
Any differences between the two models are indicated.
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ACCESSORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ON-SCREEN MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . . 10
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AUTOREPEAT RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ALARM RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
RECORDING USING AN
EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SERIES RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DAY/TIME SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TAPE COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SETTING THE BUZZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE . . . . . . . . . . 33
CHECKING POWER FAILURE,
FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION AND
USAGE DURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
FEATURES
œClog detection
œHigh-speed Fast Forward/Rewind
œField recording/playback
œIn 8, 24, 40-hour modes audio recording is available
(T-160)
œIn 6, 18, 30-hour modes audio recording is available
(T-120)
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
œRecording check function
œAutomatic head cleaning function
RTR5024 only:
œ8, 24 and 40-hour mode recording (T-160)
œ6, 18 and 30-hour mode recording (T-120)
RTR5168 only:
œ8, 24, 40, 64, 96, 128, 160 and 224-hour mode
recording (T-160)
œ6, 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 168-hour mode recording
(T-120)
ACCESSORY
Power cord
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Front Panel
1TIMER button
2MENU button
3COUNTER RESET button
4SHIFT ]or *(display position down or right) buttons
]or *(on-screen menu cursor down, right) buttons
5COUNTER MEMORY button
6REC/PLAY SPEED l, j(decrease, increase the
recording/playback speed mode) buttons
l, j(change the on-screen menu settings or
numerical values) button
7TRACKING/V. STILL –, +button
8Cassette loading slot
9REV (reverse playback) button
FSTILL/PAUSE button
GPLAY (REC CHECK) button
HSTOP button
IFront door
JFF (fast forward) button
KSEARCH button
LREW (rewind) button
MEJECT button
NDigital display panel
OPOWER indicator
PREPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator
QREC (record) button
RREPEAT REC (autorepeat recording) switch
SALARM DURATION (alarm recording time) switch
TALARM SPEED (alarm recording speed) switch
UON SCREEN switch
VTAPE SELECT switch
WALL RESET button
XMENU RESET button
YSHARPNESS control
NOTE:
XButton 4and 6are also used for on-screen menus
setting.
In this manual, to distinguish between the functions of
each button, when giving instructions that are related to
an on-screen menu setting or operation, “press the l,
j, +» or *« button” will be used.
POWER
REPEAT
823 4 6 57
TIMER RESET MEMORY
COUNTER
] SHIFT «
REC/PLAY
l SPEED j
TRACKING
– V.STILL +
STANDBY/ON
SOFT SHARP
MENU RESET ALL RESET
REPEAT
REC
SHARPNESS
«lj
24H
NC
8H PROG.
CC
20S
SPEED DURATION
ALARM
MN
ON
OFF
a
REC i
EJECT
OPQRSTWXYI
MENU
STILL/PAUSE
PLAY
(REC CHECK)
SEARCH
REW FF
REV STOP
9 F GH
IK JL
1
«
TAPE
SELECT
T-160
T-120
ON SCREEN
ON
OFF
UV
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Digital Display
1Operation Indicators
XThey display the actual operation mode.
Operation Mode Indicator
Record (REC)
Record pause (REC PAUSE)
Playback (PLAY)
Still image (STILL)
Fast forward (FF)
Rewind (REW)
Forward picture search
Reverse picture search
Reverse playback
Field shift forward
Field shift backward
XClog detection indicator
Flashes when the recording quality deteriorates
due to dirty VCR heads.
2Cassette indicator
Comes on when a cassette is loaded.
3Alarm indicator
Flashes when an alarm is
being recorded:
Comes on after the alarm
has been recorded:
4Power failure indicator
Comes on after a power failure.
5Mode display
XRecording/playback
speed mode
XAlarm search mode
XAlarm scan mode
XDew display
5, 6Mode display
XDay/Time search
mode
6Counter display
XTime display
XLinear time counter
display
7OFF indicator
Comes on when the tape end has been reached after
a recording, except during autorepeat recording mode.
8Counter memory indicator
Comes on when the counter memory function is
engaged.
9Timer Recording indicator
Comes on when in timer recording stand-by mode, or
during a timer recording.
FSecurity lock indicator
Comes on when the security lock is engaged.
GExternal timer input indicator E
Comes on when recording using the EXT TIMER IN
input terminal.
123 5
MH
OFF
MS
6789F
4
E
G
HMS
OFF
M
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Back Panel
1EXT TIMER IN (external timer input) terminal
2COM (common) terminal
3WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal
4TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal
5SW OUT (switch output) terminal
6COM (common) terminal
7ALARM OUT (alarm output) terminal
8ALARM IN (alarm input) terminal
9Battery compartment
FEJECT IN (eject trigger input) terminal
GEJECT OUT (eject trigger output) terminal
HTIMER OUT (timer recording output) terminal
ICOM (common) terminal
JSERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal
KSERIES OUT/NON REC OUT (series recording
trigger output/non recording output) terminal
LCLOCK SET IN (external clock set trigger input)
terminal
MCLOCK SET OUT (external clock set trigger output)
terminal
NVIDEO OUT (video output) jack
OVIDEO IN (video input) jack
PAUDIO OUT (audio output) jack
QAUDIO IN (audio input) jack
RMIC IN (microphone input) jack
SREMOTE (remote control input) jack
TAC power input
AUDIO
OUT
MIC IN REMOTE
PUSH
OPEN
EXT
TIMER IN
AC IN ~
IN
VIDEO
IN OUT
T
COM WARNING OUT TAPE END OUT SW OUT COM OUT IN
ALARM
OUT IN
SERIES OUT/
NON REC OUT
SERIES
IN COM TIMER OUT OUT IN
EJECTCLOCK SET
9
NOPQRS
EXT
TIMER IN COM WARNING OUT TAPE END OUT SW OUT COM OUT IN
ALARM
OUT IN
SERIES OUT/
NON REC OUT
SERIES
IN COM TIMER OUT OUT IN
EJECTCLOCK SET
M L K J I H G F
123 45678
NOTE:
This terminal board
may be damaged by
0.49 N·m (5kg·cm) or
more torque and using
φ6mm-tip or more size
screwdrivers.
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CONNECTIONS
Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below.
NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
AUDIO
OUT
MIC IN REMOTE
PUSH
OPEN
EXT
TIMER IN
AC IN ~
IN
VIDEO
IN OUT
COM WARNING OUT TAPE END OUT SW OUT COM OUT IN
ALARM
OUT IN
SERIES OUT/
NON REC OUT
SERIES
IN COM TIMER OUT OUT IN
EJECTCLOCK SET
To remote control
(sold separately)
Video camera
(sold separately)
Monitor TV (sold separately)
Coaxial cable
(sold separately)
To
VIDEO IN
jack
To
VIDEO
OUT
jack
From an external
audio source
Power cord
To outlet
Power Cord Installation
1Plug the supplied power cord firmly into the AC power
input AC IN ~ socket.
2Insert the plug of this power cord into a outlet.
About the memory reset
If the VCR location is changed or to cancel previous
settings, please reset the memory as described below.
To reset the memory, press the ALL RESET button.
NOTE:
XTime and date will be reset, and the security lock will
be cancelled.
NOTES:
XFor more details, please refer to the manuals
accompanying all other devices. If the connections are
not made properly, it may cause a fire or damage the
equipment.
XYou can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold
separately) to control remotely the VCR.
XThe grounded power cord (3 pin plug) must be
connected to a grounded power outlet.
XIf there is no video signal when the power is turned on,
“NO VIDEO” will be displayed on-screen.
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ON-SCREEN MENUS
1When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the
MENU button.
ø
The (SET UP 1) menu appears.
ø
Press the
MENU
button to save any setting
made and switch menu screens.
NOTES:
XIf the (POWER FAILURE)/(DEW)/(USED TIME) menu
is displayed, pressing the MENU button will return to
the monitor screen display.
XPress the MENU button to save any setting made and
switch menu screens.
XPress the SEARCH to save the settings and return to
the monitor screen.
XWithin a menu, press the *(or +) button to move the
selection to the desired setting, then press the l(or j)
button to enter or modify the setting.
*button
When a menu is displayed, press this button to move
the cursor right (or down). If the *button is pressed
when the cursor is at the right border of the screen, it
will reappear at the next position on the left of the
screen.
+button
When a menu is displayed, press this button to move
the cursor left (or up). If the +button is pressed when
the cursor is at the left border of the screen, it will
reappear at the previous position on the right of the
screen.
l(or j) button
When a setting is selected within a menu, press this
button to modify (increase (or decrease)) the setting
or the numerical value.
Types of On-screen Display and Display Sequence
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
SET UP 1 menu
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1> [10, 36, 37]
*DAYLIGHT@SET
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00
*OUTPUT@@@@@@@@SERIES
*CLOCK@SET
@01-01-00@SAT@@00:00:00
*REMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@@@ENGLISH
SET UP 2 menu
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@2> [11, 32]
*DISPLAY
@@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@@ALARM@COUNT@@@@Y
@@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@Y
*BUZZER
@@@ALARM@IN@@@@@@@Y
@@@TAPE@END@@@@@@@Y
@@@KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@N
@@@WARNING@@@@@@@@Y
SET UP 3 menu
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3> [18, 28, 32, 13,
*ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1 16, 35, 15, 26]
*ALARM@DURATION@@@20S
*VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y
*EXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00
*TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP
*TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M
*CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
*SERIES@REC@IN@@@@N
SET UP 4 menu
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4> [36, 13, 16, 33]
*SW@OUT
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@01
@@TIMING@@@@@@@FIELD
@@8H@@@@@@@@@@@Y
*THREAD@CHECK@@Y
*VIDEO@LOSS@@@@N
*REC@SPEED@@@@@N
*EJECT@SET
@@EJECT@MODE@@@EJECT1
@@OPERATION@@@@SLAVE
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ON-SCREEN MENUS
TIMER SET menu
@@@@@@<TIMER@SET> [21-25]
WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD
SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
THU@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
FRI@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
SAT@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
DLY@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N
EXT@@*****@@*****@@---@N
HOLIDAY SET menu
@@@@@<HOLIDAY@SET> [23]
@@1@@-----@@@11@@-----
@@2@@-----@@@12@@-----
@@3@@-----@@@13@@-----
@@4@@-----@@@14@@-----
@@5@@-----@@@15@@-----
@@6@@-----@@@16@@-----
@@7@@-----@@@17@@-----
@@8@@-----@@@18@@-----
@@9@@-----@@@19@@-----
@10@@-----@@@20@@-----
ALARM TIME menu
@@@@@@<ALARM@TIME> [19]
@@@@000@-----@--:--
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--
POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME menu
@@@@<POWER@FAILURE> [34]
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--
@@@@@@@@@<DEW>
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--
@@@@@@<USED@TIME>
@@@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00000H
@@@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00000H
NOTES:
XWhen a menu is displayed, recording will not be
possible.
XDuring recording or playback the menus cannot be
displayed.
XTo reset the settings of a menu to their original values,
select the desired menu then press the MENU RESET
button. The (USED TIME) menu data cannot be reset.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK
Language Setting
English, French or Spanish can be selected by the user.
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)
menu.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>
öDAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00
öOUTPUT@@@@@@@@SERIES
öCLOCK@SET
@01-01-00@SAT@@00:00:00
öREMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT
öLANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@@@ENGLISH
3Press the *(or +) button, until “ENGLISH” is flashing.
4Press the l(or j) button to select the language of
your choice.
5Press the SEARCH button to save the setting.
Clock setting
Example: To set the clock to October 15, 1999 at 3:20
PM (15:20).
1Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)
menu.
2Press the l(or j) button, to set the auto daylight
saving time/standard time adjustment.
NO USE. . . . No daylight saving time/standard
time adjustment is made.
USE . . . . . . . The auto daylight saving time/
standard time adjustment is made.
3Press the *button, until “1ST” is flashing.
4Set the day the daylight saving time adjustment is
made.
XPress the l(or j) button to set the week, then
press the *button.
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third,
fourth or last)
XPress the l(or j) button to set the day of week,
then press the *button.
SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday....Saturday)
5Press the l(or j) button to set the month the
daylight saving time adjustment is made, then press
the *button.
01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January,
February......November, December)
6Press the l(or j) button to set the time the daylight
saving time adjustment is made.
7Press the *button, until “LST” is flashing.
8Following the same procedure as above (steps 4to
6), set when the time is changed back from daylight
saving time to standard time.
9Press the *button, until the “CLOCK SET” setting is
flashing.
FPress the l(or j) button to set the month (ex: 10),
then press the *button.
ø
The day of week is set automatically.
GPress the l(or j) button to set the day (ex: 15), then
press the *button.
HPress the l(or j) button to set the year (ex: 01 for
2001), then press the *button.
ø
The last 2 digits only are displayed.
IPress the l(or j) button to set the hours (ex: 15 for
3 PM), then press the *button.
JPress the l(or j) button to set the minutes (ex: 20),
then press the *button.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>
öDAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@USE
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00
öOUTPUT@@@@@@@@SERIES
öCLOCK@SET
@10-15-01@MON@@15:20:00
öREMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT
öLANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@@@ENGLISH
KFor accurate clock setting, press the lbutton
together with a time broadcast, or other accurate time
signal, this will start the seconds counting from 00.
LPress SEARCH button.
ø
The setting procedure is now completed.
NOTES:
XClock display is only 24 hours.
XIn STOP mode, press and hold the STOP button then
press the TRACKING/V.STILL– 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.
XIf a cassette tape is not loaded, you can reset the
seconds to “00” by pressing the COUNTER RESET
button.
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CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Selecting the On-screen Display
You can select to display or not the date, time, the
number of alarm recordings and tape speed.
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is
displayed.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@2>
öDISPLAY
@@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@@ALARM@COUNT@@@@Y
@@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@Y
öBUZZER
@@@ALARM@IN@@@@@@@Y
@@@TAPE@END@@@@@@@Y
@@@KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@N
@@@WARNING@@@@@@@@Y
3Press the *button, until the desired item for which
the display function will be set is flashing.
4Press the l(or j) button to set “Y” for the functions
described below.
DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . The date is displayed
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . The time is displayed
ALARM COUNT. . . . The number of alarm
recordings is displayed
SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . The recording/playback
speed mode is displayed
5Press the SEARCH button to save the settings.
NOTE:
XIf the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,
the items for which “Y” is set are recorded. The items
for which “N” was set at step 4above are not
recorded.
Changing the Date/Time Display Position
1Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.
2Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.
ø
The date and time are displayed.
10-15-01@MON@000
15:20:00@@@8
3Press the SHIFT *(or ]) button.
ø
The display will move towards the right (or the
bottom).
NOTES:
XIf the SHIFT *(or ]) button is kept pressed for 1
second or more the display will move at a faster speed.
XThe display position cannot be changed while
recording.
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the wlogo. This
VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 or T-160
cassette tapes, it is recommended to use T-120 or T-160
standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal
performance.
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 or strong
vibrations.
To Protect your Recordings
After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the
recording, use a flathead screwdriver to break off the
erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.
To record again on a tape without erasure-prevention tab,
cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Precautions concerning the video
cassette tapes
XDo not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have
been cut and repaired or tapes that have been altered
in any way.
XSome rewinders may entangle the tape, and therefore
their use is not recommended.
XWhen 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 14, 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.
ø
The time display will switch to the reset counter
“0
H
00
M
00
S
” display.
ø
After the cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism
will operate for about 12 seconds to check that
the tape has been threaded correctly and the
cassette indicator
“o” will blink during that period.
ø
When the cassette is loaded, if the tape has
been threaded correctly, the cassette indicator
“o” will light on the digital display.
NOTE:
XIf you try to record on a cassette without
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.
Unloading
1In stop mode, press the EJECT button.
ø
The cassette is automatically ejected.
NOTES:
XDo not insert any object in the cassette loading slot, as
that may cause injury and damages to the VCR.
XIf 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 the hand out
as that may cause severe injuries.
Erasure-prevention tab
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Correct tape thread check function
If the correct tape thread check function is on, after the
cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism will operate for
about 12 seconds to check that the tape has been
threaded (loaded) correctly and the cassette indicator “o”
will blink during that period. If the tape is not loaded
properly, the cassette will be ejected.
NOTES:
XThis function checks to make sure that the cassette
has been correctly loaded. It is recommended to use
this function to make sure the recordings are
conducted reliably.
XIf during the tape thread check operation, the REC,
PLAY, FF, REW or STOP button is pressed, 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.
XIf in the (SET UP 3) menu “TAPE IN MODE” is set to
“REC”, the recording indicator “m” will light during the
while the tape thread is checked. However, recording
will only start after the tape thread check is completed.
To cancel recording, press the STOP button.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is
displayed.
@@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4>
öSW@OUT
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD
@@8H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
öTHREAD@CHECK@@@Y
öVIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N
öREC@SPEED@@@@@@N
öEJECT@SET
@@EJECT@MODE@@@@EJECT1
@@OPERATION@@@@@SLAVE
2Press the *(or +) button, until the “THREAD
CHECK” setting is flashing.
3Press the l(or j) button, to set the desired mode.
Y . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check
function is on
N . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check
function is off
4Press the SEARCH button to save the setting.
Setting the Action to Take When a
Cassette is Loaded
In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode the VCR
will go into when a cassette is loaded.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is
displayed.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>
öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1
öALARM@DURATION@@@20S
öVERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y
öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00
öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP
öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M
öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N
2Press the *(or +) button, until the “TAPE IN MODE”
setting is flashing.
3Press the l(or j) button, to set the desired mode.
STOP . . . . . . Stays in stop mode
REC . . . . . . . Goes into recording mode
4Press the SEARCH button to save the setting.
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NORMAL RECORDING
Normal Recording
Before starting
XTurn the power on to all devices used.
XLoad a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab.
NOTE:
XIf in the (SET UP 3) menu, TAPE IN MODE is set
to “REC”, recording will start after the tape thread
has been checked.
XSet the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.
XSet the TAPE SELECT switch to the “T-120” or
“T-160” position.
NOTE:
XSet the TAPE SELECT switch according to the
duration of the tape used.
1Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l(or j) button to set
the recording speed mode.
ø
The recording speed mode is displayed
on-screen and on the digital display.
2Press the REC button.
ø
The record indicator “m” light.
ø
Recording starts.
ø
If 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” line in the (SET UP 3) menu.
NOTES:
XIf in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section
TAPE END is set to “Y”, the buzzer will be heard
as long as “OFF” is displayed on the digital display.
XTo cancel the “OFF” display, press the STOP,
EJECT, FF, REW or PLAY button.
3To stop recording, press the STOP button.
NOTES:
XA tape recording made on this VCR may not play back
with the same degree of clarity on a real time video
recorder from another manufacturer.
XIf you press on the REC button and the loaded
cassette has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will
eject the cassette.
[Recording Speed Mode]
RTR5024 only:
(When the TAPE SELECT switch is set to “T-160”)
Recording
speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum
recording
duration (hours)
Recording
interval
(second) Audio recording Tape motion
8 8 1/60 Possible Continuous24 24 3/60
40 40 5/60
(When the TAPE SELECT switch is set to “T-120”)
Recording
speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum
recording
duration (hours)
Recording
interval
(second) Audio recording Tape motion
6 6 1/60 Possible Continuous18 18 3/60
30 30 5/60
RTR5168 only:
(When the TAPE SELECT switch is set to “T-160”)
Recording
speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum
recording
duration (hours)
Recording
interval
(second) Audio recording Tape motion
8 8 1/60 Possible Continuous24 24 3/60
40 40 5/60
64 72 9/60
Not possible Intermittent
96 104 13/60
128 136 17/60
160 168 21/60
224 232 29/60
(When the TAPE SELECT switch is set to “T-120”)
Recording
speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum
recording
duration (hours)
Recording
interval
(second) Audio recording Tape motion
6 6 1/60 Possible Continuous18 18 3/60
30 30 5/60
48 54 9/60
Not possible Intermittent
72 78 13/60
96 102 17/60
120 126 21/60
168 174 29/60
NOTE:
XThe tape speed display will vary according to the TAPE
SELECT switch setting. In this manual, all the
examples and displays used are for when the TAPE
SELECT switch is set to “T-160”. If set to “T-120”,
please refer to the table above for the corresponding
durations and displays.
For example, if the recording speed mode is “8”, then
the corresponding recording speed when set to “T-120”
will be “6”. And, the counter reading of 7H57M00Swill
be 5H57M00Swhen set to “T-120”.
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NORMAL RECORDING
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.
RTR5024 only:
Recording speed mode
(hour mode) Maximum number of recording times
(with a standard grade
tape)
6, 8 100
18, 24 50
30, 40 50
RTR5168 only:
Recording speed mode
(hour mode) Maximum number of recording times
(with a standard grade
tape)
6, 8 100
18, 24 50
30, 40 50
48, 64 25
72, 96 10
96, 128 6
120, 160 5
168, 224 3
NOTES:
XThe 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-120 and T-160) used
by the company.
XIf using longer tapes (i.e. T-180) the tape travel will not
be as stable and that may cause problems.
Record Pause
Recording can be interrupted temporarily.
1Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.
ø
The Pause/Still indicator “
N”
blinks.
NOTES:
XThe image appears on-screen but it is not recorded.
XIf a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or
more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid
damaging the tape.
2To resume recording, press the REC button, or press
the STILL/PAUSE button again.
Recording Check
The image being recorded can be checked.
1During recording, press the PLAY (REC CHECK)
button.
ø
The tape will be rewound and then played back.
The VCR will then return to the previous
recording mode.
NOTE:
XDuring recording check operations, recording is
suspended momentarily.
Clog Detection
This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function.
The recording quality is monitored automatically. When
the heads are dirty and the recording quality deteriorates,
the output at the WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0V
(Low), the “m” indicator flashes on the digital display, and
the buzzer sounds.
If in the (SET UP 3) menu, CLOG DETECT. is set to “N”,
the recording quality is not monitored.
NOTES:
XTo cancel the “m” indicator display and reset the
WARNING OUT terminal output, press the STOP
button.
XClog detection is not possible if recording in 8-hour
mode.
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NORMAL RECORDING
Changes to the Recording Speed Mode
During Recording
It is possible to permit or prevent changing the recording
speed mode during recording.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is
displayed.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4>
öSW@OUT
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD
@@8H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
öTHREAD@CHECK@@@Y
öVIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N
öREC@SPEED@@@@@@N
öEJECT@SET
@@EJECT@MODE@@@@EJECT1
@@OPERATION@@@@@SLAVE
2Press the *(or +) button, until the “REC SPEED”
setting is flashing.
3Press the l(or j) button, to set the desired mode.
Y . . . . . . . . . Recording speed mode can be
changed
N . . . . . . . . . Recording speed mode can not be
changed
4Press the SEARCH button to save the setting.
Action to Take when the Video Signal
Deteriorates
If there is no video signal during recording, fast forward,
rewind modes, when in stop mode or when a tape is not
loaded the menus are not displayed, “VIDEO LOSS” can
be displayed on-screen and a signal (0 V) can be output
at the ALARM OUT terminal. If in the (SET UP 2) menu,
in the BUZZER section WARNING is set to “Y”, the
buzzer will be heard. To stop the buzzer, press the STOP
button.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is
displayed.
2Press the *(or +) button, until the “VIDEO LOSS”
setting is flashing.
3Press the l(or j) button, to set the desired mode.
N . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is not active.
Y . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is active.
4Press the SEARCH button to save the setting.
Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape
In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode of the
VCR mode when the tape reaches the end during
recording.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is
displayed.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>
öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1
öALARM@DURATION@@@20S
öVERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y
öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00
öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP
öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M
öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N
2Press the *(or +) button, until the “TAPE END
MODE” setting is flashing.
3Press the l(or j) button, to set the desired mode.
XSetting when the REPEAT REC switch is set to the
“OFF” position.
REW. . . . . . . Rewinds the tape to the beginning,
then goes to stop mode
STOP . . . . . . Goes to stop mode
EJECT . . . . . The cassette is ejected
XSetting when the REPEAT REC switch is set to the
“ON” position.
R1. . . . . . . . . Autorepeat recording mode is
automatically canceled if there was
an alarm trigger
R2. . . . . . . . . Autorepeat recording mode is
active even if there was an alarm
trigger
4Press the SEARCH button to save the setting.
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AUTOREPEAT RECORDING
Autorepeat Recording
The same tape can be recorded over many times.
XFollow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL
RECORDING”.
1Set the REPEAT REC switch to the “ON” position.
ø
The REPEAT indicator will light.
2Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is
displayed.
ø
The “ALARM MODE” setting is flashing.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>
öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1
öALARM@DURATION@@@20S
öVERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y
öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00
öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP
öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@R1
öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M
öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N
3Press the *(or +) button, until the “TAPE END
MODE” setting is flashing.
4Press the l(or j) button to set to “R 1” or “R 2”.
(Please refer to page 16, “Setting the Mode at the
End of the Tape.”)
5Press the SEARCH button to save the setting.
6Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l(or j) button to set
the recording speed mode.
7Press the REC button.
ø
Recording will start. When the tape end is
reached, the VCR will rewind it to the beginning,
and recording will resume.
ø
When the end of the tape is reached, a buzzer
will be heard (if in the (SETUP 2) menu, in the
BUZZER section TAPE END is set to “Y”) and
“OFF” will be displayed until the rewinding
operation starts.
NOTES:
XIf during autorepeat recording there is an alarm trigger,
“AL” is displayed on the digital display and alarm
recording will take place. (Please refer to page 18,
“ALARM RECORDING”.)
XIf the “TAPE END MODE” setting is R 1, the REPEAT
indicator will go off if there is an alarm trigger. The
recording will continue to the end of the tape then it will
be rewound to the beginning and stop. “OFF” will be
displayed on the digital display. To turn off the buzzer
(if in the (SETUP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section
TAPE END is set to “Y”) and the “OFF” display, press
the STOP, EJECT, FF, REW or PLAY button.
XIf “AL” is displayed on the digital display and the “TAPE
END MODE” setting is R1, autorepeat recording is not
possible.
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ALARM RECORDING
By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a door switch,
an interphone, etc., a recording can be done only when
necessary.
Alarm Recording Setting
Alarm recording is performed when there is an input
(trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal, “AL” is displayed on
the digital display.
XMake all necessary connections.
XThe alarm triggers are received while in recording and
stop mode.
XFollow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL
RECORDING”.
1Set the ALARM SPEED switch to the desired
recording speed.
8H . . . . . 8-hour mode recording
24H . . . . 24-hour mode recording
NC . . . . . Recording at the speed already set
2Set the ALARM DURATION switch to the desired
recording duration.
20S. . . . . 20-second recording
PROG. . . Recording for the duration set for the
“ALARM DURATION” item in the (SET
UP 3) menu.
CC . . . . . Recording as long as the alarm signal is
being input (minimum 5 seconds)
3Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is
displayed.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>
öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1
öALARM@DURATION@@@20S
öVERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y
öEXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00
öTAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP
öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M
öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
öSERIES@REC@IN@@@@N
4Press the l(or j) button to set the desired alarm mode.
Y1. . . . . . Alarm recording is done when there is an
alarm trigger.
Y2. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when there
is an alarm trigger during programmed
timer recording.
Y3. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only if there is
an alarm trigger and the VCR is not in
programmed timer recording mode.
Y4. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when there
is an alarm trigger during programmed
timer recording duration. Timer recording
is not possible.
N . . . . . . Alarm recording is not performed even if
there is an alarm trigger.
If the ALARM DURATION switch is set to the “PROG.”
position, please continue with steps 5and 6.
5Press the *button, until the “ALARM DURATION”
setting is flashing.
6Press the l(or j) button, to select the desired alarm
recording duration (20S, 40S, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M,
or CC).
20S-5M. . Recording only for the displayed duration
CC . . . . . Recording as long as the alarm signal is
being input (minimum 5 seconds)
7Press the SEARCH button to save the settings.
NOTES:
XDuring alarm recording all buttons are disabled.
XIf “OFF” is displayed on the digital display, alarm
recording is not possible in order to prevent the
recorded tape to be recorded over.
To cancel the “OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT,
FF, REW or PLAY button.
XIf an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording is
in progress, recording duration for the second alarm
will be calculated from that point. The alarm counter will
register the alarm, but it will not be found during an
alarm scan and alarm search.
XIf there is a power failure during alarm recording, and
the power is restored within the recording set duration,
alarm recording will continue.
XIf the alarm recording duration is short, the alarms may
not be found during an alarm scan or an alarm search.
If the alarms are going to be reviewed using alarm
scan or alarm search, then in 8-hour mode, 20-second
or more recording duration should be used.
XTo do alarm recording during series recording, set
“ALARM MODE” to “Y1” or “Y3”. Alarm recording will
be conducted only if the VCR is recording.
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ALARM RECORDING
Alarm Recording Counter Display
XDuring alarm recording, “AL” will be flashing on the
digital display.
XIf the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,
the number of alarms will flash on the monitor screen.
XThe maximum display number of alarm recordings is
“999”, at the next alarm recording the counter will
indicate “000”.
XWhen the (ALARM TIME) menu is displayed, press the
MENU RESET button to reset the alarm counter to
“000” (all the data of the (ALARM TIME) menu is reset).
Connections to the ALARM IN/OUT
Terminals
XAlarm input signal
Connect a make-contact (no voltage) switch between
the ALARM IN and COM terminals.
XAlarm output signal
Normally DC 5V are output between the ALARM OUT
and the COM terminals. When an alarm input (trigger)
is received and the unit is recording, the output falls to
0V. Once the alarm recording is over, the output
returns to DC 5V.
Checking the Alarm Recordings Time
1Press the MENU button until the (ALARM TIME)
menu is displayed.
ø
The number of alarm recordings, and the 8 most
recent alarm recording times are displayed.
@@@@@@<ALARM@TIME>
@@@@008@12-25@19:00
@@@@@@@@11-25@23:00
@@@@@@@@11-25@15:00
@@@@@@@@10-25@08:00
@@@@@@@@10-25@06:00
@@@@@@@@09-25@20:00
@@@@@@@@09-25@16:35
@@@@@@@@09-25@10:52
NOTE:
XThe data for the previous alarm recordings is
erased.
2Press the SEARCH button, the normal screen is
displayed.
NOTE:
XIf the MENU RESET button is pressed while the
(ALARM TIME) menu is displayed, the displayed data
is erased. “AL” will be erased from the digital display.
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