JVC SR-L911UB User manual

INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
PREPARATIONRECORDING
PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK
TROUBLE- SHOOTING CONNECTIONS
MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES
APPENDIXES
OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD
INSTRUCTIONS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SR-L911UB
R
REC
PLAY
FFREW
REVERSE PAUSE/
STILL
REC
CHECK
STOP/EJECT
COUNT/
CLOCK
TIME
MODE TIMER REC AL/PL RESET
MENU
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SHIFT/TRACKING
SET/V.LOCK
RESET
/CANCEL
OPERATE
SR-L911UB
OPE. LOCK
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No. SR-L911UB
Serial No.
Before operating this unit, please read
the instructions carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
ON
SL96168

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la
présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée
dansleboîtierduproduit.Cettetensionestsuffisante
pour provoquer l’électrocution de personnes.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la
présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au
sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent
dans le manuel d’instructions.
*Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu’aux Etats-Unis.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC
COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the rear of the unit.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.
AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST
A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INDIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This unit should be used with 120 V AC only.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT
use any other power source.
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
intendedtoalerttheusertothepresenceofimportant
operatingand maintenance (servicing) instructionsin
the literature accompanying the appliance.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERA-
TION.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER
L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du
courant alternatif en 120 V.
ATTENTION:
Afin d’éviter tout resque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas utiliser d’autres sources
d’alimentation électrique.
REMARQUE:
La plaque d’identification (numéro de série) se trouve sur le
panneau arrière de l’appareil.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits
radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de
Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des
Communications.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the
interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital
Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
WARNING:
The battery used in the SR-L911UB must be replaced at
the JVC authorized service dealer only.

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 Major Features .............................................. 4
1-2 Periodical Maintenance ................................. 4
1-3 Precautions ................................................... 5
1-4 Daily Inspection............................................. 5
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
2-1 Front Panel................................................... 6
2-2 Display ......................................................... 8
2-3 Rear Panel ................................................... 9
3 CONNECTIONS
3-1 Connecting to a Camera ............................ 11
3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential
Switcher ..................................................... 12
3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output
Terminal Connections ................................ 13
4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
4-1 On-Screen Display in the Time/Date and
Record Mode.............................................. 14
4-2 Main Menu Display..................................... 15
4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display........16
4-4 Hour Meter Display .................................... 16
5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU
SWITCHES
5-1 Function Menu Switche Setting..................17
5-2 Contents of the Function Menu
Switches..................................................... 18
6 PREPARATION
6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading ......................21
6-2 Date and Time setting ................................21
6-3 Summer Time Compensation.....................23
6-4 Selection of Record/Play Mode ..................23
7 RECORDING
7-1 Preparation................................................. 24
7-2 Recording................................................... 25
7-3 Timer Recording......................................... 26
7-4 Alarm Recording ........................................ 31
7-5 Sensor Recording ...................................... 33
7-6 Repeat Recording ...................................... 34
7-7 Series Recording ....................................... 35
7-8 Recording with External VCR Activation
Signal ... ..................................................... 36
7-9 How to Restore Recording After Power
Failure ........................................................ 37
7-10 External Timer Recording........................... 37
7-11 Tape End Buzzer ....................................... 37
8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS
PLAYBACK
8-1 Preparation................................................. 38
8-2 Playback..................................................... 38
8-3 Special-Effects Playback............................ 39
8-4 Index Search .............................................. 40
8-5 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment...................... 40
9 TROUBLESHOOTING
9-1 Error Indication........................................... 41
9-2 No Error Indication ..................................... 42
10 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE
BOARD
10-1 Installation of the SA-K97U ...... .................43
10-2 SA-K97U Specifications..... ........................ 44
10-3 SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol &
Commands................................................. 45
11 APPENDIXES
11-1 Rear Panel's Input/Output .......................... 52
11-2 Specifications ............................................. 53
JVC is not liable for compensation for loss or damage
to recordings in the event this unit fails to record or play
back properly because the unit malfunctions or a
defective video cassette tape is used.
Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material
recorded from TV broadcast programs or pre-recorded
programs without the consent of the owner of
copyright, except in cases where this material is
recorded exclusively for personal use.
The SR-L911UB is a video cassette recorder able to
execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes.
Use only video cassettes bearing the mark.
This unit is designed for professional use.

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5Recording Check function
Pressing the [REC CHECK] button during recording allows you
to check the status of the recording in progress. When
activated via the corresponding function menu switch, the built-
in head cleaner automatically cleans the heads whenever
inferior picture quality is detected during Recording Check.
After cleaning, the Recording Check operation is executed
again automatically (Auto Recording Check function).
5Operation lock system
To prevent accidental or deliberate interference with VCR
operation, the operation lock system is provided.
5Warning function
Error indications are shown on the front panel display.
5Power-off video throughput function
Even when the power is off, the camera's EE input can be
output from the VCR.
5Camera switching signal output terminal
5Automatic re-start of recording after a power failure
5Digital hour meter display
5Repeat recording/series recording function
5Recording control with external activation signal
5Alarm recording, tape end and warning electronic buzzer
5Summer time compensation function
5Wired remote control (optional)
5RS-232C control (with optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface
board installed)
The SR-L911UB can be controlled via a personal computer.
Operation status can be monitored on the computer.
540-hour long-time recording with a 160-minute tape
Recording times are selectable from 8 hours (EP mode) and
24/40 hours (Timelapse mode). Monitor image recording for up
to 40 hours is possible with a 160-minute tape.
5Audio monitoring
Audio signals can be recorded in the 24-hour/40-hour
Timelapse mode, as well as in the conventional 8-hour mode.
This strengthens surveillance capabilities by providing both
audio and video information.
5Alarm recording function
When an alarm signal is input in the Timelapse Record mode,
the 8-hour (EP) mode is automatically engaged. Alarm
recording time can be selected from 5, 15, 30, 60, 120, or 180
sec., to tape end or set manually.
An index code is automatically recorded when alarm recording
starts. Used as an alarm cue signal, this allows quick access to
alarm recording points with the Index Search function.
5Sensor recording
Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode, the
Record mode is automatically engaged.
5Time/date generator
Superimposes the year, month, date, minute and second on
the image during recording. Also allows you to use the menu
screen to display the number of alarms, alarm time, and the
number of the power failures.
5Timer recording function
Two types of timer recording are available: based on the date
(up to 8 programs) or based on the day of the week.
1-1 Major Features
1 INTRODUCTION
1-2 Periodical Maintenance
This VCR incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt over time and ultimately deteriorate and wear out.
Over long periods of use, dirt and dust accumulates on the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms. Dust which
penetrates the VCR (especially during outdoor use) also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing
poor contact between tape and heads. This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels. To
prevent wear and deterioration, clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape. However, because a head cleaning
tape alone cannot clean the entire tape transport mechanism, this should also be inspected periodically to prevent any
problems that could result from a sudden failure.
As replacement and adjustment of parts require advanced skills and specialized equipment, please contact the person in
charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent for servicing.
Monitoring Usage Time Periodic Maintenance
The total operation time reached by an ordinary home VCR
in 5 or 6 years may be reached by a professional VCR in
as few as 5 or 6 months. Therefore, it is important that the
total hours of operation be carefully monitored. An hour
meter in the on-screen display (see page 16) shows the
accumulated time. In the chart below, the hours
accumulated in each month are shown in relation to the
number of hours used per day. Times shown inside
shaded area indicate that maintenance should be
performed.
Check or replace the following mechanical parts according
to the running time.
Usage 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 12 months
time per
day
2 hours 60 120 180 360 720
8 hours 240 480 720 1440 2880
12 hours 360 720 1080 2160 4320
24 hours 720 1440 2160 4320 8640
Running time 1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H
Drum ass’y (including heads) ^VVv
Pinch rollers ^VVv
Drive parts ^^ ^ V
• Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the
operating environment and usage. The information
above should be used as a reference guide.
^: Cleaning
V: Check or replace as required.
v: Replace

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1-3 Precautions
5Handle the unit carefully
• Do not place anything heavy on the unit (a monitor,
etc.). A malfunction may occur.
• Do not put any foreign substance into the cassette
loading slot.
• Avoid violent shocks to the recording chassis during
transportation. Remove the cassette tape from the unit
for transportation.
5Turn off the power to save electricity when not using the
unit.
Handling and storage place
5Avoid using the unit in places subject to the
following conditions:
• extreme heat or cold
• strong magnetic fields (do not use a transceiver within
2 meters of this unit)
• high humidity
• dust and soil
• vibrations
• variations in temperature
5Use this unit in horizontal (flat position) only.
5Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause
mode for a long time as this may damage the tape.
To minimize tape damage, this VCR automatically
enters the Stop mode after about 5 minutes have
passed in the Still or Record Pause mode.
Video cassette
• Only use video cassette bearing the mark.
• To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape, break
the erasure prevention tab on the cassette. To use a
cassette with a broken tab, place a piece of cellophane
tape over the broken tab.
• Video cassettes cannot be used upside down.
• Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long
time may damage the tape. Rewind the tape to the
beginning before storage.
Timelapse recording is performed over very long periods of time
which means that a durable tape is required.
•Use a T-160 tape or shorter.
•Do not use extended tapes (180 minutes or more such as T-180).
Erasure prevention tab
Condensation
5Condensation occurs in the
following cases.
• When the VCR is moved from a
cold place to a warm place.
• In a room that has just been heated
or in an area directly exposed to a
cooler.
• When there is excessive humidity
5When condensation is expected to occur
Turn the power of the VCR on before use.
5Condensation
When cold beer is poured into a glass, water drops
appear on the glass’s surface. This phenomenon is
called “condensation”. When condensation occurs on
the VCR’s head drum and tape guides it may damage
the tape.
Head drum
Video tape
1 INTRODUCTION
1-4 Daily Inspection
Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation
over a long period of time, a daily inspection is recommended
to ensure optimum performance. In particular, be sure to
check the repeat recording function on a daily basis.
4Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several
seconds.
5Press the play button for playback.
6Check that the playback picture is normal.
7Check that the recorded date and time are correct.
• This unit includes a Recording Check function (using
the [REC CHECK] button) and an Automatic
Recording Check function for daily checking of
recording quality.
If any problems are found after inspection, turn the power off,
unplug the power plug from the AC outlet, and contact your
JVC dealer.
Inspection procedure
1Turn on the power for all units connected to the
surveillance system.
2Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor.
3Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are
correct.

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
2-1 Front Panel
1[OPERATE] button
Press to turn the operating power ON/OFF. When this
button is ON, the OPERATE indicator lights and the unit
can be operated. When a cassette is inserted, the
power switches on and the OPERATE indicator lights
automatically.
The OPERATE button does not completely shut off
the mains power to the unit, but switches the
operating current on and off.
2Cassette loading slot
For cassette loading and unloading. Use a VHS
cassette tape.
3[REC CHECK] button
Use to check recording.
When pressed in the Record mode, this will rewind the
tape about 5 seconds and then play back the rewound
section so that the recording quality can be checked.
After playback, the Record mode is automatically re-
engaged at the point where recording was interrupted.
• The FM level is checked during playback in Recording
Check operation to determine whether or not picture
quality is defective. If it is judged defective, the heads
are automatically cleaned. How this operation is
performed is determined by the setting of the [REC
CHECK] switch in the function menu.
– When set to "MANUAL":
Head cleaning is performed once and recording
resumes.
– When set "AUTO":
Head cleaning is performed once and recording is
resumed for several seconds. Then, Recording
Check operation is performed again.
If picture quality is again judged defective, head
cleaning is performed once again and "E-09" is shown
on the display to indicate that there is a problem.
Recording will continue, however.
4[STOP/EJECT] button
• Stops the tape.
• Ejects the tape when pressed in the Stop mode.
5[REC] button
Starts recording when pressed in the Stop mode.
6Operation buttons
[PLAY] button
Starts playback.
[PAUSE/STILL] button
• Temporarily stops recording when pressed in the
Record mode.
• Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode.
• Advances field by field when pressed in the Still mode.
Pressing this button for more than 2 seconds starts
continuous field-by-field playback (slow motion).
[REVERSE] button
Starts reverse playback when pressed in the Play or Still
mode.
[FF] button
• Fast forwards the tape.
• Starts fast-forward shuttle search when pressed in the
Play mode.
• If the function menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set
to ON and an alarm-recorded tape is loaded, Index
(alarm) Search starts in the forward direction when this
button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode.
[REW] button
• Rewinds the tape.
• Starts reverse shuttle search when pressed in the Play
mode.
• If the function menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set
to ON and an alarm-recorded tape is loaded, Index
(alarm) Search starts in the reverse direction when this
button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode.
REC
PLAY
FFREW
REVERSE PAUSE/
STILL
REC
CHECK
STOP/EJECT
COUNT/
CLOCK
TIME
MODE TIMER REC AL/PL RESET
MENU
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SHIFT/TRACKING
SET/V.LOCK
RESET
/CANCEL
OPERATE
SR-L911UB
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11 12
13
14
15
1
2
3
4
5
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OPE. LOCK
ON

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2-1 Front Panel
7Display section
For details, refer to page 8.
8[COUNT/CLOCK] button
Press this button to select the time display or tape
counter in the display.
When the power is turned off, the time is displayed.
9[TIME MODE] button
Use to select the recording or playback time mode.
Each time this button is pressed, the recording/playback
time mode changes in the following sequence.
8H (EP mode) [L24 (24-hour Timelapse mode) [
L40H (40-hour Timelapse mode) [8H (EP mode) ....
The selected recording/playback time mode is shown on
the display.
0[TIMER REC] button
Press this button to execute the timer recording. For
details, refer to "Timer Recording" on page 26.
![MENU] button
Press this button to display the date, time setting, timer
program setting, various function menu setting and hour
meter. Press again to cancel the display.
@[SHIFT/TRACKING +, -] buttons
• Press to select an item in date/time setting, timer
program setting and function menu setting.
• Press to adjust tracking and reduce noise if there are
tracking problems in the play back mode or during
search.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
#[SET/V. LOCK +, -] buttons
• Press to set values in date/time setting, timer program
setting and function menu setting.
• Press to reduce the vertical shifting of the picture in
the Still mode.
$[RESET/CANCEL] button
• Normally press this button to reset the tape counter to
0000.
• When the buzzer sounds, press this button to stop the
buzzer sound.
• In the Timer Program Setting mode, press this button
to cancel the program settings. For details, refer to
"Timer Recording" on page 29.
%[AL/PL RESET] alarm/power loss reset button
Press this button to stop alarm recording or reset the
alarm input or power loss data. For details, refer to
page 32.
^[OPE. LOCK] key
lnsert the provided key into this key hole and turn it to
"ON" to lock the VCR in its current mode and disable all
controls.
When operation Lock mode is engaged, "LOCK" is
shown on the display.

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
2-2 Display
2 3 45
1 6 8 911 12 13 7 10 14
6TIMER indication
Lights during timer recording programming/operation.
7REPEAT indication
Lights when the VCR is in the Repeat Record mode.
8OVERLAP indication
Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording
overlap.
9Timer program number
During timer recording, the number of program being
recorded blinks.
When the timer recording ends, this number goes out.
0AL (alarm) indication
Shown during alarm recording. Blinks when alarm
recording ends.
!VISS indication
Shown when the alarm recording start point is index-
searched. For details, refer to “Index Search” on page
40.
@LOCK indication
Lights when the operation lock function is activated.
#AL REC (alarm recording) indication
Lights when the function menu switch <ALARM REC> is
set to “ON”.
$SENSOR REC (sensor recording) indication
Lights when the function menu switch <SENSOR REC>
is set to “ON”.
1Operation mode display
Shows the operation modes.
Playback Recording Rewind Fast-
forward Timelapse
playback
Still Record-
pause Rewind search
Fast-forward
search
Reverse
playback
* ( ) mark in the Rec/Pause mode is shown in red.
2Cassette indication
Lights when a cassette is loaded. Blinks when a
cassette is being ejected.
3SP/EP indication
Shows the VHS standard (SP) mode or VHS extended
mode (EP) during recording/playback.
During 8H (EP) and Timelapse Recording/Playback
mode, the EP indicator is shown.
4Tape counter/time indication
• When the power is turned on, the tape counter or
current time are shown. The display can be selected
with the [COUNT/CLOCK] button.
• When the power is turned off, the present time (hour,
minute, second) is shown.
5Recording/playback mode time display
• Shows the recording/playback mode set with the [TIME
MODE] button.
• When a tape ends in the Record mode, the record time
mode indication goes out and the "End" indication
blinks (when the <REC REMAIN> menu switch is set
to "OFF"). If the <REC REMAIN> menu switch is set
to "180S" or "360S", the "End" indication blinks
3 minutes or 6 minutes before the tape ends during
8H mode.
• When an problem occurs, the error indication “E-∗∗”
blinks. For details, refer to page 41.

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CAM SW
OUT ALARM IN
COM
COM
ALARM
REC OUT SERIES/CLOCK
ALARM
RESET TAPE END OUT WARNING
/REC
OUT
IN OUT
8
7
1
2 3 4
65
VIDEO AUDIO
IN IN
OUT OUT
REMOTE
MIC
IN
CAM SW
OUT ALARM IN
COM
COM
ALARM
REC OUT SERIES/CLOCK
ALARM
RESET TAPE END OUT WARNING
/REC
OUT
IN OUT
2-1 FRONT PANEL
2-3 Rear Panel
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
1Power cable
Connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz
outlet.
2[MIC IN] mic input connector
Connect a microphone with 3.6-mm dia. plug. When
signals are input from both the microphone connector
and the audio input connector, audio signals are mixed
and recorded.
3[VIDEO IN] video input connector (BNC)
Receives composite video signals from a connected
camera or other video source.
4[AUDIO IN] audio input connector (RCA)
Receives audio signals from a connected audio source.
5[AUDIO OUT] audio output connector (RCA)
Outputs audio signals.
6[VIDEO OUT] video output connector (BNC)
Outputs composite video signals. Input camera signals
(composite video signals) can still be output through this
connector even when no power is supplied to the unit
(Power-Off Video Throughput function).
7[REMOTE] remote connector
Connect the optional RM-G30U remote control.
8[SERIES/CLOCK OUT] series recording signal/clock
reset signal output terminal
Outputs the series recording signals or clock reset
signals.
Select the output signal with the <TERMINAL SEL 1>
menu switch.
•Series recording signal output
When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to
“SERIES”, the series recording signal is output.
• Connect to the other VCR series recording signal input
terminal. When the tape being recorded in this unit
ends, a signal is output from this terminal to the
connected VCR.
• Select the signal output timing with the <REC
REMAIN> menu switch (tape end, or 3 minutes or 6
minutes before the tape ends during 8H mode).
•Clock reset signal output
When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to
“C.ADJ”, the clock reset signal is output when the
internal clock is at AM0:00 and PM0:00. When
connected to the [CLOCK IN] terminal of another SR-
L911UB, this unit’s time can be synchronized with the
time on the other VCR if the time difference is within
±30 seconds.
Connecting the wires to the terminals 8
button
1. Hold the button down
and insert the wire
over the top of the
terminal.
2. Release the button to
lock the wire in the
terminal.

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CAM SW
OUT ALARM IN
COM
COM
ALARM
REC OUT SERIES/CLOCK
ALARM
RESET TAPE END OUT WARNING
/REC
OUT
IN OUT
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
VIDEO AUDIO
IN IN
OUT OUT
REMOTE
MIC
IN
CAM SW
OUT ALARM IN
COM
COM
ALARM
REC OUT SERIES/CLOCK
ALARM
RESET TAPE END OUT WARNING
/REC
OUT
IN OUT
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
button
1. Hold the button down
and insert the wire
over the top of the
terminal.
2. Release the button to
lock the wire in the
terminal.
Connecting the wires to the terminals 9to &
•Recording mode signal output
When the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch is set to
REC and the unit is in the Record mode, the recording
mode signal (+12 V) is output.
![COM] common ground terminal
Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit.
@[TAPE END OUT] tape end signal output terminal
Outputs a Tape End signal when the tape ends during
recording.
• Outputs a +12 V signal during recording, playback, FF
and rewind. When the tape ends during recording, a 0
V (GND level) signal is output.
• When the tape ends during auto repeat recording,
signals are output for about 2 seconds.
• Connect an external alarm lamp or buzzer via an
external interface.
• To cancel the output, press the EJECT button, PLAY
button, FF button or REW button.
The timing of the tape end signal output during
recording can be selected with the <REC REMAIN>
menu switch (at tape end, or 3 minutes or 6 minutes
before the tape ends during 8H mode).
#[ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal
output terminal
Outputs +12 V signals during alarm recording.
$[ALARM RESET] alarm signal reset input terminal
Receives signals to cancel alarm recording.
• Alarm input data is not reset.
%[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal
Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording.
^[COM] common ground terminal
Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit.
&[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output
terminal
When a sequential switcher is connected, this terminal
outputs camera switching timing control signals. For
details, refer to page 52.
9[SERIES/CLOCK IN] series recording signal/clock
reset signal input terminal
Input the series recording signals, VCR activation
signals from the external control equipment or clock
reset signals.
Select the input signal with the <TERMINAL SEL 1>
menu switch.
•Series recording signal input
When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to
“SERIES”, the series recording signal is input.
• Connect to the other VCR series recording signal
output terminal.
• When a series recording signal is received from the
other VCR, recording starts automatically.
•VCR activation signal input
• When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to
“EXT”, recording start and stop can be controlled with
external signal input.
• Connect to an external control device.
When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is
received, recording starts automatically and continues
for as long as the VCR activation signals are input.
•Clock reset signal input
When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to
“C.ADJ”, the clock reset signal from the master clock
can be received.
• Inputting the clock reset signal synchronizes the time
with the master clock time if the time difference is
within ±30 seconds. If the difference exceeds
30 seconds, the time will not be adjusted correctly.
0[WARNING/REC OUT] warning signal/rec signal
output terminal
Outputs a warning signal or recording mode signal. The
type of output signal can be selected with the
<TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch.
•Warning signal output
When the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch is set to
“WARNING”, a warning signal (+12 V) is output if an
abnormality occurs in tape transport or mechanism
operation.

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VIDEO AUDIO
IN IN
OUT OUT
REMOTE
MIC
IN
CAM SW
OUT ALARM IN
COM
COM
ALARM
REC OUT SERIES/CLOCK
ALARM
RESET TAPE END OUT WARNING
/REC
OUT
IN OUT
CCD
3-1 Connecting to a Camera
3 CONNECTIONS
Amplifier Microphone
Microphone
RCA
BNC
Video camera
BNC RCA
Alarm sensor
Monitor TV
1Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-L911UB’s video/audio output connectors.
2Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the SR-L911UB’s video input connector.
3Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier.
4When connecting an alarm sensor, connect it to the SR-L911UB’s alarm input terminal.
5When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.
AC 120 V

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CCD
CCD
CCD
CCD
CCD
CCD
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
VIDEO AUDIO
IN IN
OUT OUT
REMOTE
MIC
IN
CAM SW
OUT ALARM IN
COM
COM
ALARM
REC OUT SERIES/CLOCK
ALARM
RESET TAPE END OUT WARNING
/REC
OUT
IN OUT
3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential Switcher
3 CONNECTIONS
1Connect video cameras and alarm sensor to a sequential switcher (frame switcher).
2Connect the sequential switcher’s (frame switcher) alarm signal output, camera switching signal input and video output to
the SR-L911UB.
3Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-L911UB’s video/audio output connectors.
4When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.
5Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras.
Sequential switcher
Video output
Video cameras
Alarm sensor input
Alarm sensor
Alarm signal output
Camera
switching
signal input Microphone
Microphone
BNC RCA
Monitor TV
RCA
BNC
AC 120 V

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3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections
[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal [ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal
[ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal [ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal
[TAPE END OUT] tape end output terminal [WARNING/REC OUT] warning signal/recording
mode signal output terminal
ALARM COMIN
Sequential switcher
alarm output
terminal
COM
CAM SW
OUT
Sequential switcher
camera switching
signal input
COM
Vcc: 5V–12V
Vcc
ALARM
RESET
Switch
COM
TAPE
END OUT
External
interface
Alarm lamp
External interface example
Example: Lamp lights with HIGH signal
Relay
(Lamp, etc.)
Power
supply
Control
signal
GND
5Use appropriately rated devices.
3 CONNECTIONS
[CLOCK IN/OUT] clock reset terminal
5When setting the clock to the first VCR’s clock
COM
CLOCK
INCOM
CLOCK
OUT
First VCR Second VCR Last VCR
COM
CLOCK
IN
ALARM
REC OUT COM
Switch
ALARM
RESET
External
interface
Alarm
lamp
COM
WARNING
/REC
OUT
External
interface
Alarm lamp
5When setting the clock to the external master clock
COM
CLOCK
IN COM
CLOCK
IN COM
CLOCK
IN
First VCR Second VCR Last VCR
External
master clock

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1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 L24H
1 1 – 6 – 1998
L24 H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5
11 – 6 – 1998
1 1 – 6 – 1998
L24H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5
1 1 – 6 – 1998
1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 L24H
4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Status information and other data including date/time, alarm input data, power loss (power failure) data and total operation
hours can be displayed on a connected monitor. Function settings can be switched via the on-screen function menu switches
and menu screens are also provided for timer recording program setting and date/time setting.
• Normally, the time/date data is shown on screen.
• Additional data displays and menu screens can be displayed by pressing the [MENU] button. This calls up the main menu
screen where you can select items as desired.
4-1 On-Screen Display in the Time/Date and Record Modes
Time/date and recording mode data is recorded and displayed on screen.
In the Stop, Record and Record Pause modes, data is superimposed on the input video signals.
• The on-screen display can switched ON/OFF using the <POSITION> switch in the function menu's ON SCREEN MODE
setting screen. You can also change the on-screen display position using this switch.
Menu switch
<POSITION> setting Display
5Connect the VCR's video output connector to the
monitor's video input connector.
1Turn the power on (monitor and VCR) and engage the
Stop mode.
2• When a video signal is input to the video input
connector, time/date, and recording mode are
superimposed on the picture.
• If there is no signal input, display data is
superimposed on a black background.
* If the date and time have not been set, correct date
and time indications are not available.
5If no on-screen data is displayed, set the <POSITION>
menu switch in the function menu's ON SCREEN MODE
setting screen to the desired position (except "OFF").
5Changing the display position
You can select the position on screen where data is
displayed with the <POSITION> menu switch in the ON
SCREEN MODE setting screen. Data can be displayed
in any one of the four corners of the screen.
Setting of the menu switch <POSITION>
– L-UP : Left top (factory setting)
– R-UP : Right top
– R-BOTTOM : Right bottom
– L-BOTTOM : Left bottom
– OFF : Display is off. No indications are
shown.
●For "Function menu switch setting", refer to page 17.
• In the Record mode, on-screen time/date and
recording mode data is recorded together with video
signals.
If you do not want to record on-screen data, set the
<POSITION> menu switch to "OFF".
• In the Play mode, on-screen data recorded on the tape
is displayed.
• "L-UP"
• "R-UP"
Minute
Hour
Recording mode
Second
• "R-BOTTOM"
• "L-BOTTOM"
Year (last two digits)
Recording mode
Recording mode
Recording mode
Day
Month

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COUNT/
CLOCK
TIME
MODE TIMER REC AL/PL RESET
MENU
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SHIFT/TRACKING
SET/V.LOCK
RESET
/CANCEL
OPERATE
SR-L911UB
OPE. LOCK
ON
4-2 Main Menu Display
You can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs, as well as the hour meter (drum
rotating time) by selecting the desired item in the main menu.
The timer recording program setting screen, function menu switch setting screen, and date/time setting screen can also be
displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu.
●PROGRAM TIMER:
Displays the program setting screen for timer recording.
* Timer programming is not possible if the date and
time are not set. In this case, the date/time setting
screen will be displayed.
●FUNCTION:
Displays the function menu setting screen.
●ALARM IN:
Displays the date and time when an alarm signal was
input.
●POWER LOSS
Displays the date and time when a power failure
occurred.
●HOUR METER:
Displays the hour meter (drum rotating time).
●CLOCK ADJUST:
Displays the date/time setting screen.
* Set the date and time before using this unit.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM TIMER
FUNCTION
ALARM IN
POWER LOSS
HOUR METER
CLOCK ADJUST
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
[SHIFT +/–] buttons
[MENU] button
Main menu screen
[SET +/–] buttons
Operation
5Connect the VCR's video output connector to the
monitor's video input connector.
1Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop
mode is engaged.
2Press the [MENU] button.
[The main menu screen is displayed.
3Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to
the item you want to display.
• Press the [SHIFT +] button to move the cursor arrow
down. Press the [SHIFT -] button to move it up.
4Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the
selected item.
5To end menu operation and restore the normal screen,
press the [MENU] button.
•When the [MENU] button is pressed during playback,
the monitor screen display switches from the playback
picture to the input video signal (EE picture) and the
main menu is shown on the screen.
This means that even during playback you can check
menu contents. Press the [MENU] button again to
restore the playback picture.

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ALARM IN
A L – 0 0 1 2 0 : 3 0 9 – 6 – 9 8
A L – 0 0 2 2 1 : 4 4 1 0 – 6 – 9 8
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
PRESS (AL / PL) TO ALL RESET
PRESS (MENU) TO END
POWER LOSS
P L – 0 0 1 2 1 : 3 0 9 – 6 – 9 8
P L – 0 0 2 1 7 : 4 4 1 0 – 7 – 9 8
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –
PRESS (AL / PL) TO ALL RESET
PRESS (MENU) TO END
[SHIFT +/–] buttons
[MENU] button
[AL/PL RESET]
button
[SET +/–] buttons
4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display
The dates and times of up to nine (9) alarm inputs or power losses (failures) can be displayed.
First alarm
Second alarm
Power loss (failure) data screen
First power failure
Second power
failure
Hour
Minute
Year
1Turn on the VCR and monitor. Make sure the Stop
mode is engaged.
2Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.
3Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select
ALARM IN or POWER LOSS.
• To display alarm input data, select ALARM IN. To
display power failure data, select POWER LOSS.
4Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the
selected data (alarm input or power loss).
• When 10 or more alarm input or power loss data
items have been stored, subsequent data will
replace earlier items, beginning from the second
item.
5Press the [MENU] button twice to end menu operation
and restore the normal screen.
Resetting alarm input/power loss (failure) data
When the "AL" (alarm) display is off and the VCR is in
the normal screen mode, press the [AL/PL RESET]
button to reset the alarm input and power loss data
stored in memory.
4-4 Hour Meter Display
Drum rotating time is displayed in the form of an hour
meter. Use this data to schedule maintenance.
HOUR METER
DRUM ON 02345H
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Hour meter screen
Drum rotating time
Operation
1Turn on the VCR and monitor. Make sure the Stop
mode is engaged.
2Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.
3Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select HOUR
METER.
4Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the hour
meter (drum rotating time).
5Press the [MENU] button twice to end menu operation
and restore the normal screen.
4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Alarm input data screen
Day
Month
REC
PLAY
FFREW
REVERSE PAUSE/
STILL
REC
CHECK
STOP/EJECT
COUNT/
CLOCK
TIME
MODE TIMER REC AL/PL RESET
MENU
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SHIFT/TRACKING
SET/V.LOCK
RESET
/CANCEL
OPERATE
SR-L911UB
OPE. LOCK
ON

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MAIN MENU
PROGRAM TIMER
FUNCTION
ALARM IN
POWER LOSS
HOUR METER
CLOCK ADJUST
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE
(ALARM REC) OFF
(SENSOR REC) OFF
(DURATION) 180SEC
(BUZZER) OFF
(TAPE END MODE) STOP
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ON SCREEN MODE
(POSITION) L –UP
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
VTR MODE 1
(SHARPNESS) NORMAL
(AUTO REC) OFF
(REC CHECK) NORMAL
(TAPE END MODE) REPEAT
(INDEX SEARCH) OFF
(CAMERA SW) OFF
(TAPE END BUZZER) OFF
(WARNING BUZZER) OFF
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
VTR MODE 2
(SUMMER TIME) OFF
(TAERMINAL SEL 1) SERIES
(TAERMINAL SEL 2) WARN
(REC REMAIN) OFF
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
●
5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES
You can customize the VCR's functions to suit the requirements of your application using on-screen menu's function switches.
●Menu function switches are available on four setting screens: ON SCREEN MODE, VTR MODE 1, VTR MODE 2 and
ALARM/SENSOR REC mode. (When the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed, the RS-232C
PARAMETER setting screen is also available.)
5-1 Function Menu Switch Setting
Normal screen
[MENU]
button [MENU]
button
Main menu screen On-screen mode setting VTR mode 1 setting VTR mode 2 setting
[MENU] button
Preparation
5Connect the VCR's video output connector to the
monitor's video input connector.
5Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop
mode is engaged.
1Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.
2Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT –] button to select
FUNCTION.
3Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button.
[The ON SCREEN MODE setting screen is
displayed.
• Only one menu switch is available in the ON SCREEN
MODE setting screen. This switch (<POSITION>)
allows you to select the screen position of the on-
screen display and to switch it ON/OFF.
4Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to enter the selected
position.
5To display another setting screen, press the [SHIFT +/–]
button.
• Press the [SHIFT +] button to display the VTR mode 1
setting screen.
• Press the [SHIFT –] button to display the alarm/sensor
recording mode setting screen.
[SET –] button [SET +] button
[SET
+/-]
buttons
• When the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface
board is installed, the RS-232C PARAMETER
setting screen is also available.
• Select an item with the [SHIFT +/-] buttons.
• Enter the selected values with the [SET +/-] buttons.
Alarm/sensor recording
mode setting
6The VTR mode 1, VTR mode 2 and alarm/sensor
recording mode setting screens include several menu
switches.
nPress the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT –] button to select the
item you want to set.
• When the cursor arrow reaches the last item (bottom of the
screen) pressing the [SHIFT +] button advances the
display to the next menu switch setting screen.
e.g.: (WARNING BUZZER) [(SUMMER TIME)
• When the cursor arrow is at the first item (top of the
screen), pressing the [SHIFT -] button will change the
display to the previous menu switch setting screen.
e.g.: (SHARPNESS) [(POSITION)
7Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to enter the selected
value.
nTo set more than one menu switch, repeat steps
6 and 7.
8End menu switch setting.
Press the [MENU] button twice.
[The normal screen is restored.
• Set values are stored in the VCR's memory. This
data is retained even when the power is turned off.
COUNT/
CLOCK
TIME
MODE TIMER REC AL/PL RESET
MENU SHIFT/TRACKING
SET/V.LOCK
RESET
/CANCEL
[SHIFT +] button
[SHIFT –] button
[MENU] button

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5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches
5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES
Three function menu switch setting screens are available.
[ ]: Factory setting
FunctionScreens Items Set values
On-screen POSITION [L-UP]
mode setting R-UP
R-BOTTOM
L-BOTTOM
OFF
Sets the on-screen position of time/date and recording mode data. If no on-
screen display is required, use this menu switch to turn it off.
L-UP : Display is shown in the top left corner of the screen.
R-UP : Display is shown in the top right corner of the screen.
R-BOTTOM : Display is shown in the bottom right corner of the screen.
L-BOTTOM : Display is shown in the bottom left corner of the screen.
OFF : The on-screen display is not shown.
Selects the picture quality in the Play mode.
NORMAL : Normal picture quality.
SHARP : Picture contours are emphasized.
VTR mode 1 SHARPNESS [NORMAL]
setting SHARP
Enables or disables automatic external timer recording or automatic restart of
recording after a power failure.
OFF : External timer recording or automatic recording after power failure is
disabled.
ON : Recording starts automatically when power is turned on.
AUTO REC [OFF]
ON
Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the
beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode. Also sets what action is
taken if picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is
activated with the [REC CHECK] button.
MANUAL:
• If picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated
with the [REC CHECK] button, head cleaning is performed once and recording
resumes. The error indication "E-09" is shown on the display for 10 seconds.
• Automatic Recording Check is not performed at the beginning of a tape set to
record repeatedly.
AUTO:
• If picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated
with the [REC CHECK] button, head cleaning is performed and recording
resumes for several seconds, then the recording is automatically checked
again. If the picture quality is still defective, head cleaning is performed again
and the error indication "E-09" is shown on the display. The error indication
remains displayed while recording continues.
• Automatic Recording Check is performed at the beginning of a tape set to
record repeatedly.
If the picture quality is defective, Recording Check is performed again. If the
picture quality is still defective, head cleaning is performed again and the error
indication "E-09" is shown on the display. The error indication remains
displayed while recording continues.
REC CHECK [MANUAL]
AUTO
The operation mode at tape end during recording, in the case
when alarm or sensor recording is executed even once, can be
set with the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/
sensor recording mode setting screen.
Sets the operation mode when the tape ends in the Record mode.
( In the Play and FF modes, the tape stops.)
STOP : The tape stops.
REW : The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode.
REPEAT : In the Record mode, the tape automatically rewinds and then restarts
recording (repeat recording).
EJECT : The tape is ejected.
TAPE END [STOP]
MODE REW
REPEAT
EJECT

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5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches
5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES
[ ]: Factory setting
FunctionScreens Items Set values
VTR mode 2 SUMMER TIME [OFF]
setting ON Turns summer time compensation on or off.
OFF : Clock is not adjusted for summer (daylight saving) time.
ON : Clock is adjusted for summer (daylight saving) time.
TERMINAL [SERIES]
SEL 1 EXT
C.ADJ
Select the signal to be input or output to the [SERIES/CLOCK IN·OUT]
terminals on the rear panel.
SERIES : Set to this position to input or output a series recording signal.
EXT : Set to this position to start or stop the recording with the VCR
activation signal input from an external control device.
C.ADJ : Set to this position to input or output a clock reset signal.
Select the signal output from the rear panel’s [WARNING/REC OUT] terminal.
WARN. : Set to this position to output a warning signal. The warning signal is
output if an abnormality occurs in tape transport or mechanism
operation.
REC : Set to this position to output a recording mode signal (+12 V) in the
Record mode.
TERMINAL [WARN.]
SEL 2 REC
REC REMAIN [OFF]
180S
360S
Set the tape end signal output timing. When the tape reaches the specified
position, the following signals are output.
• The tape end signal is output from the rear panel’s [TAPE END] terminal.
• The series recording signal is output from the rear panel’s [SERIES OUT]
terminal (with the <TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch set to “SERIES”).
• The tape end buzzer sounds (with the <TAPE END BUZZER> function menu
switch set to “ON”)
• “End” is shown on the counter display.
OFF. : When the tape ends
180S. : When the tape remaining time is about 3 minutes during 8H mode.
When the tape remaining time is about 9 minutes during L24H mode.
When the tape remaining time is about 15 minutes during L40H mode.
360S : When the tape remaining time is about 6 minutes during 8H mode.
When the tape remaining time is about 18 minutes during L24H mode.
When the tape remaining time is about 30 minutes during L40H mode.
VTR mode 1 INDEX [OFF]
setting SEARCH ON Enables or disables the Index Search function.
OFF : The index search function is disabled.
ON : When an alarm-recorded tape is put in the FF or REW Shuttle Search
mode, the VCR searches for the nearest recorded index code (VISS
signal) and engages playback at the indexed position.
When an alarm-recorded tape is fast-forwarded or rewound, the VCR
searches for the nearest index code and enters the Stop mode at the
indexed position.
CAMERA SW [OFF]
1 FIELD
1 FRAME
Sets the camera switching interval for output to an external sequential switcher
during recording.
OFF : No camera switching signal is output.
1 FIELD : Set to this position to switch the camera every 1 field.
1 FRAME: Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 frame.
TAPE END [OFF]
BUZZER ON Turns the Tape End buzzer on or off. OFF : The buzzer does not sound at tape end.
ON : When the tape reaches the position set with the <REC REMAIN> menu
function switch during recording (tape end, or 3 minutes or 6 minutes
before the tape ends during 8H mode ), a buzzer sounds.
To stop the buzzer sound, press the [REW] button, [EJECT] button or
[POWER] button.
When the mode is changed, the buzzer sound stops.
WARNING [OFF]
BUZZER ON Turns the warning buzzer on or off.
OFF : The buzzer does not sound.
ON : The buzzer sounds.

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Alarm/sensor ALARM REC [OFF]
recording mode ON
setting
Turns the alarm recording function on or off.
Alarm recording is enabled only in the Timelapse Record mode.
An index code (VISS signal) is also recorded at the start point of alarm
recording as an alarm cue signal.
OFF : Alarm recording is disabled.
ON : This unit enters the 8H (EP) Record mode, when an alarm signal is input
to the rear panel's [ALARM IN] terminal during timelapse recording.
5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches
5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES
FunctionScreens Items Set values
[ ]: Factory setting
SENSOR REC [OFF]
ON
Selects the recording duration for alarm recording or sensor recording.
5 ..... 180 : Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the time specified (5 sec.
to 180 sec.).
TAPE END: Alarm or sensor recording continues until the tape ends.
MANUAL : Alarm or sensor recording continues for as long as alarm signals
are input.
Set to this position when specifying the alarm recording time with a
switcher.
DURATION 5
15
30
60
120
[180]
TAPE END
MANUAL
Turns the sensor recording function on or off. Sensor recording is enabled in
the Stop mode. An index code (VISS signal) is also recorded at the start point of
sensor recording.
OFF : Sensor recording is disabled.
ON : When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's [ALARM IN] terminal in
the Stop mode. this unit automatically starts recording in the 8H (EP)
Record mode.
Selects whether or not the alarm buzzer sounds during alarm or sensor
recording.
OFF : The buzzer does not sound.
ON : The buzzer sounds.
TAPE END [STOP]
MODE REW
REPEAT
EJECT
BUZZER [OFF]
ON
Set the operation mode at tape end during recording in the case when alarm or
sensor recording is executed even once.
STOP : Stops at tape end.
REW : Rewinds the tape automatically and stops.
REPEAT : Rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning and restarts
recording.
EJECT : The tape is ejected.
Select the RS-232C data transfer speed from 1200 bps, 2400 bps, 4800 bps or
9600 bps.
RS-232C
parameter
setting BAUD RATE 1200
2400
4800
[9600]
Thisscreen is displayed on theon-screen setting screenonly when the (optional) RS-232Cboard
SA-K97U is installed.