JVC TIMELAPSE SR-S990E User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SR-S990E
SR-S990EK
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
Printed in Japan
is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.
© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
SR-S990E/EK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SL96186 SL96186
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Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read
the instructions carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
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SR-S990E
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
OPERATE
VHS
PAL
625
VHS
PAL
625
This instruction book is made from
100% recycled paper.
PREPARATION
RECORDING
ON-SCREEN/MENU
SWITCHES
INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS AND
CONNECTORS
CONNECTIONS
PLAYBACK AND
SPECIAL-EFFECTS
PLAYBACK
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
APPENDIXES
OPTIONAL
SA-K97U RS-232C
INTERFACE BOARD
The illustration shows the SR-S990E.

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SR-S990E VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
VHS
PAL
625
”
By engaging the operation lock system [LOCK], you can prevent accidental or deliberate interference with recording
operation or power supply.
When this function is activated, all operation buttons are disabled. However, you can still control the recorder with the
remote control.
OPERATION LOCK
1 Engage the mode you want to lock (such as the Rec or Play mode).
2 While pressing the [LOCK] button, press the [TIME MODE +/–] button. “LOCK” is shown on the display, indicating
that the Operation Lock mode is engaged.
3 To unlock the VCR, press the [TIME MODE +/–] button while pressing the [LOCK] button. The “LOCK” indication on
the display disappears and the unit can now be operated normally.
To prevent unauthorized use, detach this page and keep it in a safe place.
[LOCK] button
“LOCK”indicator
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning Notice
FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia)
1. Insert this plug only into effectively earthed three-
pin power outlet.
2. If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a
qualified electrician.
3. Extension cord, if used, must be three-core correctly
wired.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
POWER SYSTEM
Connection to the mains supply
This unit operates on voltages of 220V to 240 V AC,
50 Hz or 60 Hz.
CAUTION
䡲When you are not using the recorder for a long period
of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from the mains outlet.
䡲Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock
or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains
outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal
lead or aerial.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power
point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension
lead/adapter or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the
fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to
the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
Note:
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear
of the unit.
The OPERATE button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off.
WARNING:
THE UNIT CONTAINS A BUILT-IN LITHIUM
BATTERY FOR MEMORY BACK-UP THAT
MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY SUITABLY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT, TAKE THE
UNIT TO YOUR DEALER OR A JVC SERVICE
STATION.
Notes on the built-in lithium battery
This unit is produced to comply with Directives 76/889/
EEC, 82/499/EEC, 87/308/EEC and Standard IEC
Publ. 65.
(Danish)
ADVARSELI
Lithiumbatteri —Eksplosionsfare.
Udskiftning ma kun foretages al en
sagkynding.
og som beskrevet i servicemanualen.
CAUTION
䡲To prevent electric shock and to avoid damaging
the unit, first insert the smaller plug on the AC power
cord into the VCR, making sure that it is securely
connected, and then plug the larger end of the AC
power cord into an AC outlet.
COPYRIGHT © 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
Printed in Japan
[TIME MODE+/–] button

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 Major Features ............................................. 6
1-2 Periodical Maintenance................................ 7
1-3 Daily Inspection............................................ 7
1-4 Precautions .................................................. 7
1-5 Regarding S-VHS ET Recording ................. 8
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
2-1 Front Panel .................................................. 9
2-2 Display ....................................................... 11
2-3 Rear Panel ................................................. 12
3 CONNECTIONS
3-1 Connecting to a Camera ............................ 14
3-2 System Using Sequential Switcher ............ 15
3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output
Terminal Connections ................................ 16
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
4-1 On-Screen Display ..................................... 17
4-2 Main Menu Display .................................... 18
4-3 Date and Time Setting ............................... 19
4-4 Hour Meter Display .................................... 20
4-5 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display ....... 21
4-6 Menu Switch Setting .................................. 22
4-7 Contents of Menu Switches ....................... 23
5 PREPARATION
5-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading ...................... 27
5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode
Selection .................................................... 28
6 RECORDING
6-1 Switch Setting During Recording ............... 29
6-2 Recording Basic Operation ........................ 30
6-3 Timer Recording ........................................ 31
•Timer Recording Program Setting .......... 31
•Holiday Timer Recording Setting ............ 35
•Canceling/Changing Timer Recording
Program .................................................. 36
•Notes on Timer Recording ...................... 37
6-4 Alarm Recording ........................................ 38
6-5 Sensor Recording ...................................... 40
6-6 Series Recording ....................................... 41
6-7 Repeat Recording ...................................... 43
6-8 Recording with External VCR Activation
Signal ......................................................... 44
6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power
Failure ........................................................ 45
6-10 External Timer Recording .......................... 45
6-11 Tape End Buzzer ....................................... 45
7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS
PLAYBACK
7-1 Preparation ................................................ 46
7-2 Playback .................................................... 46
7-3 Special-Effects Playback ........................... 47
•Still/Field advance/reverse playback ...... 47
•Shuttle search playback.......................... 48
7-4 Alarm Search/Date and Time Search ........ 49
7-5 Repeat Playback ........................................ 51
7-6 Counter Memory Function ......................... 51
7-7 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment ..................... 52
7-8 V. Pulse ..................................................... 52
8 TROUBLESHOOTING
8-1 Error Indication .......................................... 53
8-2 No Error Indication ..................................... 54
9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE
BOARD
9-1 Installation of the SA-K97U ........................ 55
9-2 SA-K97U Specifications ............................. 56
9-3 SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol &
Commands ................................................. 57
10 APPENDIXES
10-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time
Table .......................................................... 64
10-2 Rear Panel’s Input/Output ......................... 65
10-3 Specifications............................................. 66
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-S990E/EK is a video cassette recorder able to
execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes.
Use only videocassettes bearing the 625 or
PAL
mark.
This unit is designed for professional use.

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1-1 Major Features
1 INTRODUCTION
5S-VHS/S-VHS ET recording
S-VHS or S-VHS ET is employed as the recording
mode. Employing the S-VHS ET recording mode
enables recording with a horizontal resolution of 400
lines on a VHS cassette. The VHS mode is only
available for playback.
5Extended timelapse recording for up to 240 hours
Recording times are selectable from 3 hours (SP mode)
and L12/L24/24/48/72/120/168/240 (Timelapse mode)
(when E-180 tape is used).
In the L12 and L24 Timelapse modes, sound is recorded
as well.
•Recording and playback are not possible in the Long
Play (LP) mode.
•L12/L24 modes cannot be selected for S-VHS ET
recording.
When a tape recorded on this unit is played back on
another VCR, noise may appear on playback picture.
5Alarm recording function
When an alarm signal is input in the Record mode, the
3-hour mode is automatically engaged. Alarm recording
time can be selected from 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120, or 180
sec., to tape end, or set manually.
An index code is automatically recorded at the start
point of the alarm recording for use as an alarm cue
signal. Alarm recording points can be accessed quickly
with the alarm search function.
5Sensor recording
Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode
(Stop, Timer Recording Standby or Operating Off
mode), the Record mode is automatically engaged.
5Time/date generator
Superimposes date, month, year, hour, minute and
second on the image during recording. Also allows you
to display the number of alarms, alarm time, and the
number of the power failures on a monitor.
5Timer-recording function
Up to 8 programs can be set for daily, weekly, or
weekday timer-recording. You can also set timer
recording for up to 16 days a year by specifying the date
(holidays, for example).
5Tape position search function
You can automatically search the start of an alarm
recording or search for a recording made at a specified
date and time.
5Recording check function
Recording conditions (quality) can be checked at any
time during recording by pressing the recording check
button.
5Operation lock system
The secret operation lock system prevents an accidental
or deliberate interference with VCR operation.
5Camera switching signal output terminal
5Warning function
Error indications are shown on the front panel display.
Error warnings include condensation and problems with
cassette loading, cassette unloading, or the rotating
system operation mode.
5Operating mode-off video throughout function
Even when the operating mode is off, the camera’s EE
input can be output from the VCR.
5Series recording function
Two or more SR-S990E/EK can be connected for
extended, long-term series recording. As the tape in
each VCR reaches the end, the next unit in the series
will automatically start recording.
5Automatic re-start of recording after a power failure
5Time adjust function
With the IN/OUT terminal for time adjustment, the time
difference can be set to “0”with multiple SR-S990E/EKs
connected. (adjustment time: 00:00/12:00)
5Digital hour meter display
5Repeat playback/recording
5Alarm recording, tape end and warning electronic
buzzer
5Recording control with external activation signal
5Counter end function
5External timer connection
5Summer time compensation function
5Wired remote control (optional)
Used when an optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface
board is installed.
5RS-232C control
The SR-S990E/EK can be controlled via a personal
computer. Operation status can be monitored on the
computer.
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.
1-2 Periodical Maintenance
1 INTRODUCTION
1-4 Precautions
Monitoring Usage Time
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 20) 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 in
the shaded area indicate that maintenance should be performed.
Running time 1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H
Drum ass’y (including heads) ^䡬䡬䢇
Pinch rollers ^䡬䡬䢇
Drive parts ^^ ^ 䡬
Periodic Maintenance
Check or replace the following mechanical parts according
to the running time.
^: Cleaning
䡬: Check or replace as required.
䢇: Replace
•Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the
operating environment and usage. The information
above should be used as a reference guide.
Replace the built-in lithium battery approximately every
two years.
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
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.
5To avoid overheating the unit, do not block
ventilation slots or stack the units. If the internal
temperature rises too high, the tape may be
damaged.
5Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause mode
for a long time as this may damage the tape.
After about 3 minutes, this unit automatically enters the
Stop mode.
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.
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/playback
function on a daily basis.
Inspection procedure
1 Turn on the power for all units connected to the
surveillance system.
2 Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor.
3 Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are
correct.
4 Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several
seconds.
5 Press the play button for playback.
6 Check that the playback picture is normal.
7 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.
5This unit includes a Recording Check function (using the
[REC CHECK] button). Use these features to quickly
check recording quality on a daily basis.
1-3 Daily Inspection
If any problems are found after inspection, turn the
power off, unplug the power plug from the AC outlet,
and contact your JVC dealer.
See the service manual page 2-2 “2.2 MAINTENANCE AND CHECK”.
For servicing
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2-1 Front Panel
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
1-4 Precautions
1 INTRODUCTION
1 [OPERATE] button
Press to turn the operating mode ON/OFF. When this button
is ON, the OPERATE indicator
t lights and the unit can be
operated. When a cassette is loaded, operating mode is
switched 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.
2 [EJECT] button
Press to eject the cassette.
* The cassette cannot be ejected during recording.
3 [REC] indicator
This indicator lights during recording if menu switch
<RECORD LED> on the <F. DISP> screen is set to “ON”.
4 Cassette loading slot
Insert a cassette in this slot. Use a VHS cassette tape.
5 [REC CHECK] button
Use this button to check recording.
When pressed in the Record mode, the VCR will rewind the
tape for about 5 seconds of tape time and then play back
the rewound section in the 3H mode to check recording
quality. Recording is resumed automatically after playback
at the point where recording was interrupted.
•If picture quality is judged to be inferior during recording
check, the heads are cleaned automatically and the error
code “E-09”is shown on the display for about 10 seconds.
Recording will continue regardless of the results of the
recording check.
6 [STOP] button
Press this button to stop the tape.
7 [REC] button
Press this button in the Stop mode to engage the Record mode.
8 [REW] button
•Press this button to rewind the cassette.
•Starts reverse playback when pressed in the Play mode.
•Starts reverse alarm search or date/time search when the
Search mode is specified with the
^ [SEARCH] button.
•Also controls field-by-field playback in the reverse direction.
9 [REVERSE] button
Starts reverse playback when pressed in any mode except
Record, Record-Pause and Record Check.
0 [PAUSE] button
•Engages the Record-Pause mode when pressed in the
Record mode.
•Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode.
•Field advance or reverse playback is executed each time
the [FF] or [REW] button is pressed while pressing this
button in the Still mode. (When the [FF] or [REW] button
is pressed for more than 2 seconds, Continuous Field
Advance Playback mode is engaged. After about 3
minutes, the Stop mode is engaged.)
! [PLAY] button
•Press to play back the tape.
•Press to engage the Record mode in the Rec-Pause
mode.
@ [FF] button
•Press to fast-forward the tape.
•Starts fast-forward playback when pressed in the Play
mode.
•Starts forward alarm search or date/time search when the
Search mode is specified with the
^ [SEARCH] button.
•Also controls field-by-field playback in the forward direction.
# [TRACKING +/–] buttons
If picture noise appears during play or field advance, press
these buttons to adjust tracking so that noise is reduced.
When the [+] and [–] buttons are pressed simultaneously,
tracking is reset to the preset level.
•Tracking adjustment is not possible in the L12H and L24H
Linear Slow Timelapse Play modes.
$ [V. LOCK +/–] buttons
Press to reduce vertical picture jitter in the Still, Field
Advance Playback and Linear Slow Timelapse Play modes.
% [TIMER] button
Normally use this button for timer recording. For details,
refer to “Timer Recording”on page 31.
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REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
VHS
PAL
625
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.
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.
Condensation
5When condensation is expected to occur
Turn the power of the VCR on before use.
5If condensation has occurred
The VCR automatically ejects the cassette and the error
indication “E-08”blinks on the display. Operation is
disabled until the “E-08”indication on the display goes out.
Head drum
Video tape
Video cassette
Erasure prevention tab
•Use only videocassettes bearing the
625
or
PAL
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 an E-180 tape.
•Do not use an extended tape (such as E-240).
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REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELDADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V.LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
VHS
PAL
625
1-5 Regarding S-VHS ET Recording
•The S-VHS ET recording feature of this unit ensures a
picture quality (horizontal resolution of 400 lines) on a par
with S-VHS when a VHS tape is used. This function is
automatically activated when a VHS tape is inserted into
the unit and recording started. This unit does not perform
normal VHS recording.
•S-VHS ET recording is not performed in the linear
slow (L12/L24) mode.
•Playback of a tape recorded in the S-VHS ET format
should be performed on this unit, or on a video deck
equipped with function for S-VHS or S-VHS simple
playback (SQPB). (Playback may not be possible on
some video decks.)
•JVC HG (high-grade) VHS tapes are recommended for S-
VHS ET recording. Depending on the characteristics of
the tape, correct recording may not always be possible.
Use the tape after making a test recording to ensure that
recording is conducted correctly.
•Accidentally inserting a tape recorded in the S-VHS ET
format into a dedicated VHS deck that is not designed for
playback of this type could result in damage. To avoid this
kind of accident, mark cassettes labels in such a way that
you can easily distinguish between S-VHS ET and VHS
recordings when storing cassettes.
•As far as possible avoid operations that apply a load to
the tape, such as search playback, etc. This will result in
deteriorating picture quality.
•Noise may appear in the playback picture during search
playback and field advance. This is not a malfunction.

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2-2 Display2-1 Front Panel
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
1 Operation mode display
Shows the operation modes.
Playback Recording Rewind Fast-
forward
Timelapse
playback
Still Record-
pause
Rewind
search
Fast-forward
search
Reverse
playback
5 Recording/playback speed display
•Normally shows the recording/playback speed mode set
with the [TIME MODE] button.
•Shows the following indications in the Alarm Search
mode.
During alarm search: Shows the specified alarm number
(example: AL12)
During alarm scan: Shows the alarm scan mode (ALSC).
During date/time search: Shows the specified date and
time (example 2310).
•Shows setting details in menu switch setting.
•When an error occurs, the error indication “E-**”blinks (if
the menu switch <WARNING> on the <F. DISP> screen
is set to “ON”).
For error indications, refer to page 53.
* Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back.
In this case, the [LP] indication blinks in this section.
6 [TIMER] indication
Lights during timer recording programming/operation.
7 [REPEAT] indication
When <REPEAT REC> in the <VTR MODE> menu is set to
“ON”, this indication is shown. When <TAPE END MODE> in
the <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> menu is set to “STOP”and
the Repeat Record mode is engaged, the [REPEAT] indication
goes out if alarm recording or sensor recording takes place.
8 [OVERLAP] indication
Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap.
9 Timer program number
All programmed timer recording numbers light.
During timer recording, the number of the program being
recorded blinks. When the timer recording ends, this number
goes out.
0 [AL] (alarm) indication
Shown during alarm recording or sensor recording.
Blinks when alarm recording or sensor recording ends.
! [S-VHS] indication
Lights when a S-VHS cassette is loaded. In the playback
mode, it lights during playback of a tape recorded in the S-
VHS mode.
@ [LOCK] indication
Lights when the operation lock function is activated.
# [AL REC] (alarm recording) indication
Lights when the menu switch <REC MODE> on the <ALARM/
SENSOR MODE> screen is set to “ALARM”or “ALL”.
$ [SENSOR REC] (sensor recording) indication
Lights when the menu switch <REC MODE> on the <ALARM/
SENSOR MODE> screen is set to “SENSOR”or “ALL”.
* ( ) mark in the Rec/Pause mode is shown in red.
2 Cassette indication
Lights when a cassette is loaded. Blinks when a cassette
is being ejected.
3 [SP] indication
Shows the standard (SP) mode during recording/playback.
During timelapse recording/playback, the [SP] indication is
shown.
4 Tape counter/clock indication
•Shows the current time (hour: minute: second), tape
control counter (00H 00M 00S —23H 59M 59S) or tape
reel counter (0 —9999) when the operating mode is on.
The display can be selected with the [DISPLAY] button.
Shows the current time when the operating mode is off.
When a cassette is ejected, the tape control counter and
tape reel counter are reset automatically.
•When the cassette is rewound to the beginning in the
Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter
end output function, the tape control counter and tape
reel counter are reset.
•The control and reel counter counts slowly in the Timelapse
mode.
•In the timelapse mode, the control counter shows the time
equivalent to that shown when a tape is played back in the
3H mode.
(Example: The control counter advances 1 second for
about 1 minute and 20 seconds in the 240H timelapse
mode.)
•During date/time search setting and operation, “td”is
shown in place of the seconds.
•Shows the setting item during menu switch setting.
2 3 45
1 6 78913 1211
10 13 14
24 25
22 23
20
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REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK
EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
21
VHS
PAL
625
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
^ [SEARCH] button
Use to search the alarm recorded section or a section
recorded at a specified date and time. In the Stop mode,
select the search mode by pressing this button.
•Press once to engage the Alarm Search mode.
•Press twice to engage the Alarm Scan mode.
•Press three times to engage the Date/Time Search mode.
•Press four times to release the search mode.
After the search mode is selected with this button, press
the [FF] or [REW] button to execute the search operation
in the selected mode.
For details, refer to page 49.
& [DISPLAY] button
Selects which data —current time, control tape counter
(00H 00M 00S —23H 59M 59S) or reel tape counter (0 —
9999) —is displayed. Each time this button is pressed, the
display switches to the next item.
* [LOCK] button
Press to activate the operation lock function.
( [CNT RESET] button
When the display shows the control tape counter or reel tape
counter, press this button to reset to “00H00M00S”or
“0000”.
) [RESET/CANCEL] button
•In the Timer Program Setting mode, press this button to
cancel the program settings. For details, refer to “Timer
Recording”on page 36.
•Also press this button to interrupt alarm recording or to
reset the alarm input data or power loss (power failure)
data. For details, refer to pages 21 and 39.
•Resets the seconds in the currently displayed time to 00
when pressed together with the ( [CNT RESET] button
(except in menu setting mode).
- When the seconds value is 29 or less, the minutes value
is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0.
(e.g. 12:34:29 [12:34:00)
- When the seconds value is 30 or more, the seconds value
is reset to “00”and the minutes value is increased by one.
(e.g. 12:34:30 [12:35:00)
q [MENU] button
Press to display the date/time, timer program, and various other
menu setting screens, as well as the hour meter, on the
monitor. Press again to cancel the menu or hour meter display.
w [TIME MODE/SET +/–] buttons
•Use to select the recording and playback speed mode.
Each time these buttons are pressed, the recording/
playback speed mode changes as follows. The recording/
playback speed mode is shown on the display.
3H: Standard
L12H: 12-hour linear slow
L24H: 24-hour linear slow
24H: 24-hour timelapse
48H: 48-hour timelapse
72H: 72-hour timelapse
120H: 120-hour timelapse
168H: 168-hour timelapse
240H: 240-hour timelapse
•The speed mode selection indication shown when no
cassette is loaded is the indication shown when S-VHS
tapes are used. When a VHS cassette is loaded after
setting a speed that can only be selected when S-VHS
tapes are used, the setting is automatically switched to a
speed that can be selected when a VHS tape is used.
Example: After selecting L24H while no cassette is
loaded, the setting becomes 24H when a
VHS tape is loaded.
•Also use these buttons during date/time setting, timer
program setting and menu switch setting to specify
setting values.
e [ON SCREEN/SHIFT 7/t] buttons
•Use these buttons on the normal screen to move the
display position or recording position of on-screen
information. The position can be moved down by pressing
the 7button and to the right by pressing the tbutton.
•Use these buttons on the menu screen to select the desired
item in date/time setting, timer program setting and menu
switch setting.
r Display section
For details, refer to page 11.
t [OPERATE] indicator
Lights when the [OPERATE] button is turned on.

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2-3 Rear Panel
2-1 FRONT PANEL
2-3 Rear Panel
0 Signal ground terminal
This ground terminal is not provided for safety purposes.
It is used to ground signals. Connect this terminal to
ground the signal between VCRs.
! [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output
terminal
When a sequential switcher is connected, this terminal
outputs camera switching timing control signals. For
details on these signals, refer to page 65.
@ [COM] common ground terminal
Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected
unit.
# [ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal
Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording.
$ [ALARM RESET] alarm signal reset input terminal
Receives signals to cancel alarm recording.
* Alarm input data is not reset.
% [ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal
output terminal
Outputs +12 V signals during alarm recording.
^ [TAPE END OUT] tape end signal output terminal
Outputs a signal when the tape ends during recording.
If the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the <SRI/EXT
MODE> screen is set, signals are output when the
specified tape reel counter value is exceeded.
•Outputs a +12 V signal during recording. When the
tape ends or the specified counter value is passed, a 0
V (GND level) signal is output.
•When the tape ends during auto repeat recording or
auto rewind recording, 0 V signal is output for about 2
seconds.
•Connect an external alarm or buzzer via an external
interface.
•To cancel the output, press the [EJECT] button,
[PLAY] button, [FF] button or [REW] button.
1 [AC IN] connector
Connect to an AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz power outlet
using the provided AC power cable.
2 [REMOTE] remote connector (RCA)
Connect the optional RM-G30U remote control.
3 [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.
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. No signal is output in the
Timelapse Recording/Playback mode (except in the
L12H/L24H mode).
6 [VIDEO IN] video input connector (BNC)
Receives composite video signals from a connected
camera or other video source.
* To input a composite video signal, set the menu switch
<VIDEO IN> to “LINE”.
7 [VIDEO OUT] video output connector (BNC)
Outputs composite video signals. Even when the power
is not supplied to this unit, input signals (composite
video signals) from a camera can be output through this
connector (Operating mode-Off Video Throughout
function).
8 [Y/C IN] YC input terminal (4-pin)
To input separate YC signals.
* When inputting separate YC signals, set the menu
switch <VIDEO IN> to “Y/C”.
9 [Y/C OUT] YC output terminal (4-pin)
To output separate YC signals.
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
& [COM] common ground terminal
Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected
unit.
* [WARNING OUT] warning signal output terminal
Outputs warning signals (+12 V) when a tape running or
mechanism problem occurs.
( [CLOCK RESET IN] clock reset input terminal
Connect to a master clock or another SR-S990E/EK’s
[CLOCK RESET OUT] terminal. When the clock reset
signal is input, the time is automatically synchronized
with the master clock or another SR-S990E/EK’s clock.
However, the time difference between VCRs should be
within ±30 seconds.
When the clock reset signal is input, the clock in this unit
is reset as shown below.
•When the seconds value is 29 or less, the minutes
value is the same but the seconds value is reset to 0.
(eg. 12:34:29 —> 12:34:00)
•When the seconds value is 30 or more, the second
value is reset to 00 and the minutes value is increased
by one. (e.g. 12:34:30 —> 12:35:00)
) [CLOCK RESET OUT] clock reset output terminal
Outputs the clock reset signal.
The clock reset signal is output in the following cases.
•When the internal clock is at 0:00 or 12:00
When this unit is connected to another SR-S990E/EK’s
[CLOCK RESET IN] terminal, the other VCR’s clock
can be set to the clock in this unit. However, the time
difference should be within ±30 seconds.
q [SERIES REC IN] series recording/VCR activation
signal input terminal
Receives series recording signal or VCR activation
signal from an external control device.
Select the input signal with the menu switches in the
<SRI/EXT MODE> menu.
5Series recording input
A series recording signal is input when [SRI/EXT
REC] is set to “SERIES”.
•Connect to another VCR’s series recording signal
output terminal.
•When the tape in the preceding VCR ends, a signal
is delivered to this terminal and recording starts
automatically.
When the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the
<SRI/EXT MODE> screen is set, the signals are
delivered when the specified tape reel counter
value is reached. Recording starts automatically.
5VCR activation signal input
When [SRI/EXT REC] is set to “EXT”, recording is
started and stopped with an external signal.
•Connect to an external control device.
If a VCR activation signal (ground input) is input to
this terminal, the VCR starts recording
automatically and continues recording for as long
as the VCR activation signal is input.
w [SERIES REC OUT] series recording signal output
terminal
Outputs series recording signals.
A series recording signal is output when [SRI/EXT REC]
is set to “SERIES”.
•Connect to another VCR’s series recording signal
input terminal.
•Outputs a signal when the tape being recorded in this
unit ends.
When the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the
<SRI/EXT MODE> screen is set, the signals are
output when the specified tape reel counter value is
reached.
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AUDIO VIDEO
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REC OUT
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REC OUT
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3-2 System Using Sequential Switcher
1 Connect video cameras and alarm sensor to a sequential switcher (frame switcher).
2 Connect the sequential switcher’s (frame switcher) alarm signal output, camera switching signal input and video output to
the SR-S990E/EK.
3 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-S990E/EK’s video/audio output connectors.
4 When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.
5 Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras.
6 When connecting the camera switching signal input terminal of the sequential switcher (frame switcher) to the SR-S990E/
EK, set the menu switch <CAM SW>.
3-1 Connecting to a Camera
3 CONNECTIONS 3 CONNECTIONS
Video camera
Microphone
Microphone
RCA
BNC
Amplifier
Provided
power cable
AC 220-240 V
50/60 Hz
ALARM INCOM
Monitor TV
RCA
BNC
Alarm sensor
1 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-S990E/EK’s video/audio output connectors.
2 Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the SR-S990E/EK’s video input connector.
3 Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier.
4 When connecting an alarm sensor, connect it to the SR-S990E/EK’s alarm input terminal.
5 When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.
CONNECTION TO THE SW-501E/SW-502E SEQUENTIAL SWITCHER
1. Connect pin 6 on the sequential switcher's TIMER INPUT
connector to the VCR's CAMERA SW OUT terminal. Connect
pin 1 to the GND terminal.
2. Connect pin 8 on the sequential switcher's TIMER INPUT
connector to pin 8 on its TIMER OUT connector.
Note:
●Be sure to use two DIN connectors for connections.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
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OUT
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Alarm sensor input
Alarm sensor
Microphone
Sequential switcher
Amplifier
Monitor TV
AC 220-240 V
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Provided
power cable
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Video output
RCA BNC
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4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
4-1 On-Screen Display
Displays the time date (date and time), recording speed, number of alarms and number of power losses (power failures) on
screen in the Stop mode, Record mode and Record-Pause mode.
During recording, the on-screen data is recorded together with video signals.
•The on-screen display position can be moved with the [ON SCREEN] buttons.
•The type of data shown and display brightness can be selected on the <ON SCREEN /F. DISP MODE> screen.
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
[CLOCK RESET] clock reset terminal
5When setting the clock to the first VCR’s clock
5When setting the clock to the external master clock
External interface example
Example: Lamp lights with HIGH signal
5Use appropriately rated devices.
ALARM
COMIN
Sequential switcher
alarm output
terminal
ALARM
REC OUT COM
Switch
ALARM
RESET
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interface
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lamp
COM
Vcc: 5V–12V
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CAM SW
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Sequential switcher
camera switching
signal input
[TAPE END OUT] tape end output terminal [WARNING OUT] warning signal output terminal
COM
WARNING
OUT
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interface
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COM
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END OUT
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interface
Alarm lamp
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Power
supply
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signal
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CLOCK
INCOM
CLOCK
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First VCR Second VCR Last VCR
COM
CLOCK
IN
3 CONNECTIONS
[ON SCREEN t] button[ON SCREEN 7] button
Time (hour,
minute, second)
Number of
alarms
Recording speed (ALARM
indication during alarm/
sensor recording)
Number of
power losses
(power
failures)
[ON SCREEN 7]
button
[ON SCREEN t] button
Display items
Preparation
5Connect the video output connector of this unit to the
monitor’s video input connector.
1 Turn on the monitor and VCR.
2 When a video signal from a camera is input to the video
input connector, on-screen data is superimposed on the
picture.
When there is no input signal, on-screen data is shown
on a black background.
Selecting the data display
The data displayed on-screen can be selected on the <ON
SCREEN MODE> screen.
Set the <ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE> setting to “ON”.
5When you do not want to display or record on-screen
data, set the corresponding menu item to “OFF”.
* When the display contents setting is changed, the on-
screen indication will be in the upper left corner.
Changing the on-screen display position
5Move horizontally.
Press the [ON SCREEN t] button.
[The display position is moved to the right
5Move downward.
Press the [ON SCREEN 7] button.
[The display position is moved down.
Changing the on-screen display brightness
Set the brightness with the menu switch <TONE> on the
<ON SCREEN MODE> screen. Select 0, 30, 70 or 100.
•The higher the number, the brighter the characters.
* For details on menu operation, refer to page 22.
ON SCREEN MODE screen
On-screen display
COM
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CLOCK
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CLOCK
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Date (day,
month,
year, week)

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The time/date generator and timer recording will not function if the time and date are not set.
Set the day/month/year, hour/minute and Summer Time Compensation ON/OFF on the CLOCK SET screen. The setting can
be checked even on the display.
4-2 Main Menu Display
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
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 date/time setting screen, menu switch setting screen for each application, and timer recording program setting screen can
also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu.
Date/time setting, menu switch setting and hour meter can be checked on the VCR’s display as well.
Contents of the main menu items
5CLOCK SET (VCR's display cLSET)
Displays the date/time setting screen.
* Set the clock before operating the VCR (refer to
page 19).
5ONSCREEN/F. DISP MODE (VCR's display DiSP)
Let’s you choose whether or not to display on-
screen display items, brightness selection, [REC]
indicator and warning indicator.
5VIDEO/VTR MODE (VCR's display ViDEO)
For VCR operation settings such as V. Pulse ON/
OFF, counter memory function and repeat
recording/playback.
5SRI/EXT MODE (VCR's display SRi ET)
For setting series recording or automatic recording
with an external signal.
5ALARM/SENSOR MODE (VCR's display ALSEN)
For setting alarm recording or sensor recording
operation.
5BUZZER/IN OUT (VCR's display BU22iO)
Turn ON/OFF buzzers such as the tape end buzzer
and alarm/sensor buzzer and set camera switch
signal output.
5PROGRAM TIMER (VCR's display PRG)
Shows timer recording program settings with the day
of the week.
5HOLIDAY SET (VCR's display HOLiDY)
Shows timer recording program settings at specified
dates.
5HOUR METER (VCR's display HOUR)
Shows the VCR’s operating time (drum rotation time).
5OTHER (VCR's display OTHER)
Shows the date and time when an alarm was input or
a power failure occurred.
[SET –] button
Operation
1 Turn on the monitor and VCR.
2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen.
3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on <CLOCK
SET> on the main menu.
4 Press the [SET +/–] button.
[The <CLOCK SET> screen is shown. The cursor shows
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* Check that <SUMMER TIME> on the last line is set to
“OFF.
5 Set the “hour”by pressing the [SET +/–] button. This VCR
uses the 24-hour system.
•Press the [SET +] button to increase the numerical value
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5During summer time period, set the time with a one-hour
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5During standard time period, set the actual time.
6 Press the [SHIFT t] button so that the minutes digit blinks.
7 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the minutes.
8 Press the [SHIFT 7] button.
[The <DATE> setting item is shown by the cursor and the
day item blinks.
5Press the [SET +/–] button to set the day.
9 Press the [SHIFT t] button so that the month item blinks
and set the month with the [SET +/–] button.
0 In the same way, press the [SHIFT t] button so that the year
item blinks and set the year with the [SET +/–] button.
! For summer time compensation
•Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor to <SUMMER
TIME> and press the [SET +/–] button to set <SUMMER
TIME> to “ON”.
[The time is automatically adjusted one hour forward in
the summer.
@ End date/time setting.
•Press the [MENU] button.
[The monitor screen returns to the main menu screen
and the time count starts from 00 second.
•Press the [MENU] button again to restore the normal screen.
[SET +] button
[SHIFT 7/t] and
[SET +/–] buttons
CLOCK SET screen
Normal screen
Press twice the [MENU]
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[SHIFT 7] button
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[SET +] button
Cursor
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Main menu screen VCR's display
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
Operation
5Connect the video output connector of this unit to the
monitor’s video input connector.
1 Turn on the monitor and VCR.
2 Press the [MENU] button.
[The main menu screen is shown on the monitor
screen.
3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to move the cursor to the
item you want to display.
4 Press the [SET +/–] button to display the selected menu
screen on the monitor (see below).
5 To restore the main menu screen, press the [MENU]
button.
To cancel the main menu mode, press the [MENU]
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[SET +] button
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4-3 Date and Time Setting
Summer Time Compensation
•When setting the time, make sure the <SUMMER TIME> item is set to “OFF”.
When this unit is shipped, this item is set to “OFF”.
4-5 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display
Standard time
1 Set the clock to the actual time.
2 When daylight savings start, set the <SUMMER TIME>
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During daylight savings time
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2 After setting the time, set the <SUMMER TIME> item to
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3 At the end of the daylight savings time season, set the
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Minute
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The dates and times of up to 8 alarm inputs or 4 power losses
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Operation
1 Turn on the VCR and monitor.
2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu on the
monitor.
3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on <OTHER>.
4 Press the [SET +/–] button to display the <OTHER>
screen.
5 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the item
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LIST).
6 Press the [SET +/–] button to display the alarm or power loss
list.
•Alarm in list: Up to 8 alarms are shown. When 9 or more
alarms are input, the most recent data will
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second item).
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7 Press the [MENU] button three times to restore the normal
screen.
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screen and press once more to restore the main menu.
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Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button on the alarm in list
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Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button on the power loss list
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Second
Last power loss
First power loss
4-4 Hour Meter Display
Drum rotation time is displayed on the monitor’s screen and the VCR's display in the form of an hour meter. Use this data to
schedule maintenance.
Operation
1 Turn on the VCR and monitor.
2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.
3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the
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4 Press the [SET +/–] button to show the hour meter (drum
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5 Press the [MENU] button twice to restore the normal
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Notes:
•If the power plug has been disconnected from an AC outlet for a long time, make sure the set time is correct before
using the unit. (Clock time may be affected by environmental factors.)
•When the built-in backup battery capacity is low, the error indication E-10 appears on the display. Contact your local
JVC dealer to replace the built-in battery.
Time setting for 29 seconds or less
When the seconds value is 29 or less, you can reset it to 00 by
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minutes value is increased by one.
Last alarm
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Month
For servicing ←
See the service manual page 1-10 “1.4 LITHIUM BACKUP BATTERY”.

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DAY [ON]
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ON: V. pulse is added.
•When a camera synchronized with the power supply is switched with
a switcher, the picture may be distorted at the switching point. In
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the picture distortion at switching points (only in the 3H mode).
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MENU TIME MODE
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ON SCREEN
SET
–+
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4-7 Contents of Menu Switches4-6 Menu Switch Setting
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
You can customize the VCR’s functions to suit the requirements of your application using the four menu switch setting screens
accessible from the main menu screen.
•ON SCREEN/F. DISPLAY MODE
•VIDEO/VTR MODE
•SRI/EXT, ALARM/SENSOR MODE
•BUZZER/IN OUT
Each menu switch setting screen can be accessed independently from the main menu.
[MENU] button
[SHIFT 7] button
[SET +] button
[SET –] button
Main menu screen
[MENU] button
ON SCREEN/F. DISPLAY MODE
screen
[SET +/–]
button
SRI/EXT,
ALARM/SENSOR
MODE screen
VIDEO/VTR
MODE
screen
[MENU] button
Operation
1 Turn on the VCR and monitor.
2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu on the
monitor.
3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select the menu switch
setting screen you want to set or check.
•Set the cursor on the desired menu switch setting screen.
4 Press the [SET +/–] button.
[The selected menu switch setting screen is shown on
the monitor.
•The menu switch setting screen consists of several menu
switch items.
5 To change the menu switch setting
1 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to set the cursor on the
menu switch item setting you want to change.
2 Press the [SET +/–] button to specify the set value.
5To set more than one menu switch, repeat the above
steps 1 and 2 .
6 To check or set the other menu switch setting screens
Press the [MENU] button to restore the main menu screen and
repeat steps 3 to 5.
7 End menu switch setting.
To restore the normal screen from the menu switch setting
screen, press the [MENU] button twice.
•The specified setting value is stored in the VCR’s
memory and retained even if the operating power is
turned off.
•For details on menu switch items, refer to pages 23 to 26.
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
[ ]: Factory setting •The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display.
Normal screen
Only shown when the SA-
K97U is installed.
Screens Items Set values Function
ON TONE 0
SCREEN 30
MODE 70
[100]
0
30
70
100
The higher the numeric value, the brighter the display.
The brightness is shown on the line under the setting value.
0 %: ********** (black indication)
30 %: ***
70 %: *******
100 %: ********** (white indication)
POWER ON
LOSS CNT [OFF]
ON
OFF
O5D 1
O5D 2
TIME [ON]
OFF
ON
OFF
Sets whether or not the time is shown.
ON: Shown.
OFF: Not shown.
O5D 3
Sets whether or not the recording speed mode is shown on screen.
ON: Shown.
OFF: Not shown.
REC SPEED [ON]
OFF
ON
OFF
O5D 4
ALARM CNT ON
[OFF]
ON
OFF
Sets whether or not the number of alarms is shown on screen.
ON: Shown.
OFF: Not shown.
O5D 5
O5D 6
F. DISP REC TALLY [ON]
OFF
ON
OFF
FDiP 1
ViD 1
Sets whether or not a warning indication (error code display) is shown
when a problem occurs.
ON: Shown.
OFF: Not shown.
Sets whether or not the [REC] indicator lights in the Record mode.
ON: Lights.
OFF: Does not light .
Sets whether or not the number of power losses is shown on screen.
ON: Shown.
OFF: Not shown.
(VCR's display)
FDiP 2
BUZZER/IN OUT
screen
V. PULSE [OFF]
ON
OFF
ON
ViD 3
Selects the input video signal.
LINE: Inputs the composite video signal from the [VIDEO IN] terminal
on the rear panel.
Y/C: Inputs the separate signal from the [Y/C IN] terminal on the rear
panel.
Selects the picture quality for playback.
OFF: Playback with normal picture quality.
ON: Details in the playback picture become clearer. However, the S/
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4-7 Contents of Menu Switches4-7 Contents of Menu Switches
[ ]: Factory setting •The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display. [ ]: Factory setting •The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display.
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
FunctionScreens Items Set valuesFunctionScreens Items Set values
CNT TAPE END [OFF]
500
1000
.
.
.
9500
OFF
500
.
.
.
9500
Outputs a tape end signal from the rear panel’s [TAPE END OUT] terminal
when the tape reaches the set tape reel counter value during recording.
During series recording, a series recording signal is output to a connected
VCR for continuous recording.
OFF: The counter end output function is disabled.
500 : A tape end signal is output when the set tape reel counter value is
reached during recording. A buzzer sounds when the menu switch
<END BUZ> on the <BUZZER/IN OUT> is set to “ON”.
For more information on the relationship between the tape reel
counter value and the tape remaining time, refer to page 64.
SR ET 2
.
.
.
9500
SR ET 3
ALARM/ REC MODE [OFF]
SENSOR ALARM
MODE SENSOR
ALL
OFF
ALAR
SENS
ALL
Selects the alarm recording or sensor recording function.
•Alarm recording: When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s
[ALARM IN] terminal during recording, the mode switches to the 3H (SP)
recording mode for realtime recording of the alarm event.
•Sensor recording: When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s
[ALARM IN] terminal in the Stop mode (Stop mode, Timer Recording
Standby or Operating Off mode), recording starts in the 3H (SP) mode.
OFF: Alarm or sensor recording is not executed.
ALARM: Alarm recording is executed.
SENSOR: Sensor recording is executed.
ALL: Both alarm and sensor recording are executed.
AL SE 1
(VCR's display)
SR ET 1
SRI/EXT SRI/EXT REC [OFF]
MODE SERIES
EXT
OFF
SERI
EIT
Selects series recording or automatic recording with an external VCR
activation signal.
OFF: The series recording and automatic recording with an external
signal functions are disabled.
SERIES:The series recording function is enabled.
EXT: The automatic recording function with an external signal is enabled.
* When the menu switch <REPEAT REC> is set to “ON”, externally
activated recording is not executed.
EXT REC END [NORMAL]
OPE OFF
NORn
POFF
Selects the mode engaged when externally activated automatic
recording ends.
NORMAL: The Stop mode is engaged.
OPE OFF: The Stop mode is engaged and the operating power mode
is turned off.
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 regardless of whether power is supplied or not.
ON: Recording starts automatically when power is turned on.
POWER ON [OFF]
REC ON
OFF
ON
Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the
beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode.
OFF: Automatic recording check function is disabled.
ON: Automatic recording check function is enabled.
AUTO REW [OFF]
ON
OFF
ON
Sets whether or not the tape is rewound automatically when the tape
ends.
OFF: The tape stops at the end.
ON: The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode (auto
REW).
* When the repeat recording/playback function is set to “ON”, the
repeat function has priority.
* If the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the <ALARM/SENSOR
MODE> screen is set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged when
the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording. The
tape does not rewind.
VTR 2
VTR 4
Enables or disables the repeat playback function.
OFF: The repeat playback function is disabled.
ON: When the tape ends, it is automatically rewound and played back
again from the beginning.
REPEAT PLAY [OFF]
ON
OFF
ON
VTR 5
Enables or disables the repeat recording function.
OFF: The repeat recording function is disabled.
ON: When the tape ends, it is automatically rewound and recording
starts again from the beginning. When set to “ON”, the [REPEAT]
indication on the VCR’s display lights.
* If the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the <ALARM/SENSOR
MODE> screen is set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged when
the tape ends even when there is an alarm or sensor recording. The
repeat recording is not executed.
* When this menu switch is set to “ON”, externally activated recording
is not executed.
REPEAT REC [OFF]
ON
OFF
ON
VTR 6
AUTO REC [OFF]
CHECK ON
OFF
ON
VTR 3
Sets whether or not the counter memory function is activated.
OFF: The counter memory function is not activated.
ON: The counter memory function is activated.
When the tape reel counter value reaches 0000 in the FF/REW
mode, the VCR enters the Stop mode automatically.
* The counter memory function is not available during repeat recording/
playback, auto REW, alarm search, alarm scan and date/time search.
VTR MODE CNT MEM SW [OFF]
ON
OFF
ON
VTR 1
DURATION 5 SEC
10 SEC
15 SEC
30 SEC
60 SEC
120 SEC
[180 SEC]
TAPE END
MANUAL
5
.
.
.
180
TPEN
nANU
AL SE 2
Selects the recording duration for alarm or sensor recording.
5 —180 SEC: Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the specified
time (5 sec. to 180 sec.)
TAPE END: Alarm or sensor recording continues to the end of the tape.
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.
*To ensure accurate alarm search and alarm scan operation,
be sure to set the recording time to 5 seconds or more.

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SR-S990E VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
VHS
PAL
625
5-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading
Loading
Insert the cassette with its label side facing you.
Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading.
5 PREPARATION
Unloading
5Press the [EJECT] button.
[The cassette is ejected.
•The tape reel counter is reset to “0000”.
If the operating mode is not on when the [EJECT] button
is pressed, operating mode is automatically switched on
and the cassette is ejected. Once the cassette is
unloaded, the operating mode turns off again
automatically.
If the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged
(TIMER indication is shown on the display), the
cassette will not be ejected when the [EJECT] button is
pressed.
To unload the cassette, press the [TIMER] button to
release the Timer Recording Standby mode, then
press the [EJECT] button.
4-7 Contents of Menu Switches
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
[ ]: Factory setting •The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display.
Screens Items Set values Function
() indication
[EJECT] button[TIMER] indication
ALARM/ TAPE END [OFF]
SENSOR MODE STOP
MODE
Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly engaged when the tape
ends even if there is an alarm or sensor recording.
OFF: The forced Stop mode is not engaged.
•When the tape ends, the mode set with the menu switch <AUTO
REW> or <REPEAT REC> on the <VTR MODE> screen is engaged.
ON: The Forced Stop mode is engaged.
Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when the tape ends in the
Record mode.
OFF: The buzzer does not sound.
ON: The buzzer sounds when the tape ends during recording. Also,
the buzzer sounds when the tape reel counter value set with the
menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the SRI/EXT MODE screen
is reached.
When the mode is changed by pressing the [REW] button,
[EJECT] button or [OPERATE] button, the buzzer sound stops.
BUZZER TAPE END [OFF]
ON
OFF
ON
AL/SENSOR [OFF]
IN ON
OFF
ON
Selects whether or not the buzzer sounds during alarm or sensor
recording.
OFF: The buzzer does not sound.
ON: The buzzer sounds.
OFF
STOP
BU 22 1
RS-232C
B. RATE
600
1200
2400
4800
[9600]
600
.
.
.
9600
Selects the RS-232C data transfer rate (600 bps, 1200 bps, 2400 bps,
4800 bps and 9600 bps).
IN/OUT CAMERA SW [OFF]
1 FIELD
2 FIELD
OFF
1FRD
2FRD
Sets the camera switching signal output interval.
OFF: No camera switching signal is output.
1 FIELD: Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 field.
2 FIELD: Set to this position to switch cameras every two fields (1
frame).
Use this setting when connected to a JVC Frame Switcher or
Sequential Switcher.
This screen is shown only when the optional SA-K97U RS-232C board is installed.
BU 22 2
WARNING [OFF]
ON
OFF
ON
Sets whether or not the buzzer sounds when a warning occurs.
OFF: The buzzer does not sound.
ON: The buzzer sounds. When the warning is released, the buzzer
sound stops.
BU 22 3
iO 1
iO 3
(VCR's display)
AL SE 3
Auto operate on
When a cassette is loaded, the oprating mode automatically
turns on and the ( ) cassette indication appears.
Auto play
When a cassette with no erasure prevention tab is loaded,
playback starts automatically.
Notes:
•To avoid damage or injury, do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot.
•For best results, use a E-180 tape.
S-VHS indication
•The S-VHS indication lights up when an S-VHS cassette is inserted. During recording, the mode becomes the S-VHS mode.
•The S-VHS indication disappears when a VHS cassette is inserted. During recording, the mode becomes the S-VHS ET
mode.

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3H Standard (SP) 3 —
L12H 12-hour linear slow 12 0.1 Possible
L24H 24-hour linear slow 24 0.18
24H 24-hour timelapse 24 0.18
48H 48-hour timelapse 48 0.34
72H 72-hour timelapse 72 0.52
120H 120-hour timelapse 120 0.82
Impossible
168H 168-hour timelapse 168 1.14
240H 240-hour timelapse 240 1.62
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SR-S990E VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LO CK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
VHS
PAL
625
6 RECORDING
5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode Selection
5 PREPARATION
[REC] indicator
6-1 Switch Setting During Recording
Connection
Connect the input and output connectors on the rear panel
correctly. Refer to “CONNECTIONS”on pages 14 to 16.
Menu switch settings
Set menu switches as required.
5ON SCREEN/F. DISPLAY MODE
•Select the brightness and ON/OFF for each indication
(date, time and recording speed, etc).
During recording, the selected on-screen data is
recorded together with video signals.
If you do not want to display or record a specific item,
set it to “OFF”.
•<REC TALLY> setting
Set whether or not the [REC] indicator lights in the
Record mode.
5VIDEO MODE
•INPUT
Selects whether the input signal is LINE (composite
video signal) or Y/C signal.
5VTR MODE
•POWER ON REC
Set to “ON”for external timer recording or automatic
restart of recording after a power failure. For details,
refer to “6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power
Failure”and “6-10 External Timer Recording”on page
45.
•AUTO REW
Select the mode engaged when the tape ends.
“OFF”: The Stop mode is engaged.
“ON”: The tape automatically rewinds to the
beginning.
When the <REPEAT REC> menu switch is set to “ON”,
repeat recording takes place regardless of the setting
of this switch.
•REPEAT REC
Set to “ON”to perform repeat recording. For details,
refer to “6-7 Repeat Recording”on page 43.
•AUTO REC CHECK
Set to “ON”to perform Recording Check automatically
at the beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording
mode.
5SRI/EXT MODE
•SRI/EXT REC
- Set to “SERIES”to perform series recording. For
details, refer to “6-6 Series Recording”on page 41.
- Set to “EXT”to execute automatic recording when
activated by an external signal.
For details, refer to “6-8 Recording with External
VCR Activation Signal”on page 44.
5ALARM/SENSOR MODE
•REC MODE
- For alarm recording, set to “ALARM”or “ALL”. For
details, refer to “6-4 Alarm Recording”on page 38.
- For sensor recording, set to “SENSOR”or “ALL”. For
details, refer to “6-5 Sensor Recording”on page 40.
5BUZZER
•TAPE END
Set to “ON”if you want the buzzer to sound when the
tape ends during recording.
5IN/OUT
•CAMERA SW
Set the camera switching timing signal output to an
external sequential switcher during recording.
- To switch cameras every 1 field or 1 frame, set this
menu switch to “1 FIELD”or “2 FIELD”.
Regarding tapes for recording
When a VHS cassette is loaded in this unit, recording is
performed in the S-VHS ET mode. Use a HG (high-
grade) type tape for recording in the ET mode. (JVC
videocassettes are recommended.)
A VHS tape recorded in the S-VHS ET mode cannot be
played back on a normal VHS type video deck.
It is recommended that you mark the label on the
cassette so that you know that it is recorded in the S-
VHS ET mode. Playback should be performed on this
unit, or on a video deck equipped with function for S-
VHS or S-VHS simple playback (SQPB). However,
playback may not be possible on some video decks
equipped with function for S-VHS or S-VHS simple
playback (SQPB). (This is due to differences in the way
S-VHS/VHS is distinguished by the various units.)
Record/playback speed
indication
[TIME MODE +/–] buttons
1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on.
2 Select the Record or Playback speed with the [TIME MODE +/–] button. Refer to the table below.
The selected recording or playback speed mode is shown on the display.
Recording/
playback interval
(sec.)
Available recording
time (hour)
E-180 Audio
recording
Display Mode
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SR-S990E VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
VHS
PAL
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[OPERATE] button
•Available recording time may vary depending on the type of cassette used.
•In the L12H and L24H Linear Slow mode, the tape runs continuously while sound is recorded. Pictures are timelapse-
recorded. When a VHS tape is used, the Linear Slow Mode cannot be used.
•When the L24H Linear Slow mode is used, distortions may occur in the playback picture.
When recording of sound is not required, it is recommended to the 24H timelapse mode.
•For best results, use an SE-180 or E-180 tape.
•Replace the cassette at least once every 15 days when using the 3H - 168H modes. In the 240H mode, replace
the cassette with a new one at the completion of recording.

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SR-S990E VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
RESET/
CANCEL
MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
SET
–+
VHS
PAL
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SR-S990E VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
VHS
PAL
625
6-3 Timer Recording
This unit is provided with 2 different setting screens for timer recording program; one allows you to specify the day of week, the
other allows you to specify a date (a holiday, for example). You can select the desired setting screen from the main menu
screen.
•Program timer setting: Day-of-the-week (Sun. to Sat.) timer recording program and daily timer recording program are
available (for up to 8 programs).
•Holiday setting: Timer recording can be programmed for a specified date.
* The holiday setting has priority over the program timer setting.
6 RECORDING 6 RECORDING
6-2 Recording Basic Operation
[TIMER] button [SET +] button
[SET –] button
[SHIFT7] button [SHIFT4] button
[MENU] button
Notes:
•Timer programming is not possible if the date and time are not set.
If you select program timer or holiday setting from the main menu when the date and time have not been set, the clock
setting screen opens. Set the date and time.
•Do not try to program the regular timer or holiday timer when the Timer Record mode is engaged. To do so, you must
first release the Timer Record mode by pressing the [TIMER] button.
Preparation
5Make sure all equipment is connected correctly.
5Check the current time.
5Load a cassette with safety tab in place.
If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off, the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto operate on
function).
[STOP]
button [REC CHECK]
button
To check the recording
●To check recording in the Timelapse mode, the
recording duration must be equivalent to at least 8
seconds at 3H (SP) speed. Recording check cannot
be performed correctly if the recording duration is too
short. (Example : In the 240-hour timelapse mode, the
recording duration should be 11 minutes or more.)
●During recording check, the audio signal is not output.
5Press the [REC CHECK] button during recording.
→The tape is automatically played back in reverse for
about 5 seconds, then the Play mode is engaged to
allow you to check recording. After the sequence
has played back, the recording mode is automatically
re-engaged at the point where the recording was
interrupted.
•During playback in the Recording Check mode, check
the picture to ensure that the recording is satisfactory.
If the signals are not recorded properly, the built-in
head cleaner cleans the heads and recording
continues. In this case, the error code “E-09”is shown
on the display for about 10 seconds.
1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating
mode on.
[The [OPERATE] indicator lights.
2 Insert a cassette with safety tab in place.
[The ( ) cassette indicator lights on the display.
* If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off,
the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto
operate on function).
3 Select the recording speed mode with the [TIME
MODE +/–] button.
For details, refer to “5-2 Recording/Playback Speed
Mode Selection”on page 28.
4 Select the on-screen display position with the [ON
SCREEN 7/f] button.
5 Press the [REC] button to start recording.
[The recording indictor lights on the display,
showing that the Record mode is engaged.
* No sound is recorded during Timelapse Recording
(except in the L12H/L24H mode).
To stop recording temporarily
6 Press the [PAUSE] button.
[The record-pause indicator is shown on
the display and the Pause mode is
engaged.
* If the VCR remains in the Record-Pause mode for
about 3 minutes, the head drum stops rotating to
protect the tape. Although the Record-Pause mode
remains engaged, there may be some distortion in the
picture at the recording transition when you start
recording again.
To start recording again
7 Press the [PLAY] button.
[The record-pause indicator on the display
goes out and the Recording mode is
engaged.
To stop recording
8 Press the [STOP] button.
[The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.
[PAUSE] button [PLAY] button [OPERATE] button
Recording
check Recording
Normal
[REC CHECK] button
Error code “E-09”is
shown for 10 seconds.
Auto head
cleaning Recording
Defective
During
recording
If the recording speed is as shown below, the VCR
cleans the heads automatically and continues recording
whenever continuous 24-hour recording is performed.
Timelapse mode: 72H or more
Images recorded during the cleaning period may be
unstable due to the interference with the servo control.
This is not a malfunction.
Timer Recording Program Setting
5Timer recording programming for the specified day of
the week
(Example)
Recording is performed in the 48-hour timelapse mode
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
1 Turn on the VCR and monitor and engage the Stop
mode.
2 Press the [MENU] button.
[The main menu is shown on the monitor.
Note:
•When a tape recorded in this unit is played back on
another VCR (except another SR-S990E/EK), noise
may appear in the picture.
[REC] button
[ON SCREEN f]
button
[ON SCREEN 7]
button
[TIME MODE +/–] button

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3 Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM
TIMER> in the main menu and press the [SET +/–]
button.
[The <PROGRAM TIMER> menu is shown on the
monitor and “SUN”blinks.
4 Set the day of the week (SAT).
Press the [SET +/–] button to set the day of the week to
“SAT”.
5 Set the hour for the start time (8).
Press the [SHIFT f] button so that “hour”for “START”
blinks. Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the
start time to “8”.
6 Set the minute for the start time (00).
Press the [SHIFT f] button so that “minute”for
“START”blinks. Press the [SET +/–] button to set the
minute of the start time to “00”.
7 In the same way, set the hour (17) and minute (00) for
the stop time.
* When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the
same as the start time, “T”is added to the beginning
of the stop time, showing that the stop time is for the
next day.
8 Set the recording speed mode (48).
Press the [SHIFT f] button so that “SPD”blinks and
press the [SET +/–] button to set the recording speed to
(48).
9 Set the program item.
Press the [SHIFT f] button so that “PGM”blinks and
set the program item with the [SET +/–] button.
1ST: Timer recording is executed only once on the most
recent specified day of the week (Saturday).
RPT: Timer recording is executed on the specified day
of the week (Saturday) every week.
OFF: Programmed timer recording is not executed.
5To program timer recording at another time or day,
press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the next setting
line blinks and repeat steps 4 to 9.
0 End timer program setting.
•Press the [MENU] button twice.
[The normal screen is restored.
! Press the [TIMER] button.
[The TIMER indication and effective timer-recording
programmed numbers light on the display and the
operating mode is automatically turned off to engage
the Timer-Recording Standby mode.
6 RECORDING6 RECORDING
[SHIFT f] button
[SET –] button
[SET +] button
[SHIFT 7] button
[MENU] button
5Programming timer recording for more than 24 hours
(Example)
Recording is performed in the 120-hour timelapse mode
from 9:00 p.m. on every Friday to 8:00 a.m. on every Monday.
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Timer Recording Program Setting”
on page 31.
2 Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the 7th line “SAT”blinks
on the <PROGRAM TIMER>. Programs lasting for more
than 24 hours can only be set on the seventh line.
3 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the day of the week to
“FRI”and press the [SHIFT f] button.
[“Hour”for the start time blinks.
4 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the start time
to “21”and press the [SHIFT f] button.
[“Minute”for the start time blinks.
5 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the minute of the start time
to “00”and press the [SHIFT f] button.
[“Hour”for the stop time blinks.
6 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the stop time
to “**”.
[“**:** **** **”is shown for the items after “STOP”, the
“DAY”on the 8th line changes to the next day of the
week (SAT) automatically and “**:**”is shown for
“START”.
7 Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that the day of the week on
the 8th line blinks.
8 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the day of the week to
“MON”and press the [SHIFT f] button three times.
[“Hour”for the stop time blinks.
9 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the stop time
to “8”.
0 In the same way, press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET +/
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recording speed to “120”and “PGM”to “RPT (every
week)”.
! End timer program setting.
Press the [MENU] button twice.
[The normal screen is restored.
@ Press the [TIMER] button.
[The TIMER indication and program number “7”light on
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turned off to engage the Timer-Recording Standby mode.
Day of the week
Start time
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RPT : Every week
PROGRAM TIMER screen
PROGRAM TIMER screen
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Start time
Day of the week
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Main menu screen
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REC
REC STOP REC
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REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
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CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNTRESET MENU TIME MODE
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OPERATE
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CANCEL
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ON SCREEN
SET
–+
VHS
PAL
625
6-3 Timer Recording6-3 Timer Recording
5Programming timer recording for more than one day
(every day)
This programming is to timer-record at the same time on
specified days of the week.
(Example)
Recording is performed in the 48-hour timelapse mode
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday.
1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in “Timer Recording Program
Setting”on page 31.
2 Set the day of the week on <PROGRAM TIMER> to
“DAY”with the [SET +/–] button.
3 Press the [SHIFT f] button so that the “hour”for the
start time blinks and set “hour”to “10”with the [SET +/–]
button.
4 Press the [SHIFT f] button so that the “minute”for the
start time blinks and set “minute”to “00”with the [SET +/
–] button.
5 Press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET +/–] button to set
the hour of the stop time to “17”, the minute of the stop
time to “00”, the recording speed to “48”and “PGM”to
“ON”.
6 Set the days of the week when timer recording is to be
executed (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday).
Set the days with “DAILY SET”at the lower section of
the screen.
•Press the [SHIFT 7] button so that “SUN”in the
second line from the bottom blinks.
7 Press the [SET +/–] button to set “SUN”to “– –”.
8 Press the [SHIFT f] button to select the day of the
week and set the operating day of the week with the
[SET +/–] button.
Set the items for “Tuesday”, “Thursday”and “Friday”to
“– –”.
•Timer recording will take place on the days of the week
shown on the display. Timer recording will not take
place on days of the week indicated by “– –”.
9 End timer program setting.
Press the [MENU] button twice.
[The normal screen is restored.
0 Press the [TIMER] button.
[The TIMER indication and active timer program
numbers light on the display and the operating mode
is automatically turned off to engage the Timer-
Recording Standby mode.
6 RECORDING
[SHIFT 7] button
6 RECORDING
[SHIFT f] button
[MENU] button [SET +] button
[SET –] button
[TIMER] button
PROGRAM TIMER screen
Day of the week
Start time
Stop time
Recording speed
ON: Enabled
OFF: Disabled
DAILY SET
PROGRAM
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Holiday Timer Recording Setting
This lets you preset the VCR to record on specified dates (such as holidays) at any time over a period of a year. Up to 16
dates can be set. When holiday settings and program settings overlap, holiday setting is given priority
Main menu screen
(Example)
Recording is performed in the 240-hour timelapse mode from
00:00 a.m. to 0:00 a.m. the next day.
1 Press the [MENU] button to show the main menu on the monitor.
2 Call the <HOLIDAY SET> screen.
•Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <HOLIDAY SET> in the main
menu and press the [SET +/–] button.
3 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the start time to “0”and
press the [SHIFT f] button.
[“Minute”for the start time blinks.
4 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the minute of the start time to “00”and
press the [SHIFT f] button.
[“Hour”for the stop time blinks.
5 Press the [SET +/–] button to set the hour of the start time to “00”and
press the [SHIFT f] button.
“T”is shown at the beginning of the stop time.
* When the stop time is earlier than the start time or the same as the
start time, the stop time is assumed to be the next day and “T”is
added to the beginning of the stop time.
6 Press the [SHIFT f] button and [SET +/–] button to set the minute of
the stop time to “00”, the recording speed to “240”and “PGM”to “ON”.
7 Set the date.
•Press the [SHIFT f] button or [SHIFT 7] button to select the line
and enter the day for timer recording with the [SET +/–] button.
•Press the [SHIFT f] button so that the month item on the selected
line blinks and enter the month for timer recording with the [SET +/–]
button.
8 End holiday timer recording setting.
Press the [MENU] button twice.
[The normal screen is restored.
9 Press the [TIMER] button.
[The TIMER indication lights on the display and the operating mode
is automatically turned off to engage the Timer-Recording Standby
mode.
* The timer program numbers are not shown on the display.Recording
Standby mode.
HOLIDAY SET screen
•When “PGM”is set to “OFF”, the setting is
disabled and holiday timer recording is not
executed.
Day Month

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SR-S990E VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
RESET/
CANCEL
MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
SET
–+
VHS
PAL
625
6-3 Timer Recording
Notes on Timer Recording
5If you make a mistake when programming or no
program is set and the [TIMER] button is pressed, the
TIMER indication blinks for about 10 seconds and a
warning buzzer sounds if <WARNING> in the
<BUZZER> menu is set to “ON”.
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Perform programming for timer recording.
* Note that if the date is not set for holiday timer
recording, the TIMER indication will not blink, the time
standby mode is not engaged, and recording will not
take place.
5If programmed data overlap
When the [TIMER] button is pressed, the Timer-
Recording Standby mode is engaged and the
[OVERLAP] indication blinks for about 10 seconds, then
lights.
(However, if program timer settings and holiday timer
settings overlap, the [OVERLAP] indication is not
shown. In this case, the holiday timer setting has
priority. The [OVERLAP] indication is not shown when a
daily timer recording program overlaps with another
program (even during program timer setting). The
program with the earlier start time has priority.)
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Check the program contents.
(With program timer settings, the program with the
earlier program time has priority.)
5When more than one timer recording is programmed:
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beginning with the program with the earliest start time.
The number of the program being executed blinks.
* Program numbers are not displayed for holiday timer
recording programs.
5When the timer recording mode is engaged after the
start time has passed:
When a power failure occurs within the set times and
power is restored:
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* If holiday timer and program timer settings overlap, the
holiday timer setting has priority and starts.
* When program timer settings overlap, the program with
the lower program number has priority and starts.
5When the timer recording settings are changed during
timer recording:
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Changing the settings on the program timer setting
screen or holiday timer setting screen during timer
recording will have no effect. To change the settings,
you must disengage the timer recording mode.
6-3 Timer Recording
6 RECORDING6 RECORDING
Canceling/Changing Timer Recording
Program
To stop timer programming before finishing
1 Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.
[The program being set is canceled.
2 Press the [MENU] button twice.
[The normal screen mode is restored.
To cancel preset timer programs
1 Press the [TIMER] button so that the TIMER indication
goes out on the display.
2 Turn on the VCR and monitor.
3 Press the [MENU] button to show the main menu screen
and press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM
TIMER> or <HOLIDAY SET>. Then, press the [SET +/–]
button.
[The <PROGRAM TIMER> or <HOLIDAY SET> menu
is shown on the monitor.
4 Press the [SHIFT 7] button or [SHIFT f] button to move
the cursor to the program you want to cancel.
5 Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.
[The specified timer recording program is canceled.
6 Press the [MENU] button twice.
[The normal screen is restored.
[TIMER] button [SET –] button
[SHIFT f] button
[SHIFT 7] button
[SET +] button
[MENU] button
[RESET/CANCEL] button
To modify timer programs
1 Press the [TIMER] button so that the TIMER indication
goes out on the display.
2 Turn on the VCR and monitor
3 Press the [MENU] button to show the main menu screen
and press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM
TIMER or <HOLIDAY SET>. Then, press the [SET +/–]
button.
[The <PROGRAM TIMER> or <HOLIDAY SET> menu
is shown on the monitor.
4 Press the [SHIFT 7] button or [SHIFT f] button so that
the section you want to change blinks.
5 Press the [SET +/–] button to change the value.
6 Press the [MENU] button twice.
[The normal screen is restored.
To use the VCR when the Timer-Recording
Standby mode is engaged
•Press the [TIMER] button so that the TIMER indication
goes out. After using the VCR, press the [TIMER] button
again to engage the Timer-Recording Standby mode. The
TIMER indication will light.
•When all timer recording programs are completed, the
TIMER indication goes out.
5During timer recording
The [PAUSE] or [STOP] button has no effect.
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Operation after pressing the [TIMER] button.
5Timer recording
The operating mode is turned on about 20 seconds
before recording starts and the VCR pauses. Recording
starts about 2 seconds before the actual programmed
start time.
5If no cassette is loaded
The TIMER and [ ] indications blink and a warning
buzzer sounds if <WARNING> in the <BUZZER> menu
is set to “ON”.
=
Load a cassette with safety tab. Cassettes with no tab
are ejected.
5When the tape ends during timer recording:
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The cassette tape is ejected.
When a cassette with safety tab is loaded, the timer
recording re-starts.
* However, if timer recording is executed in the Repeat
Record mode, the cassette tape is not ejected at the
tape end and repeat recording continues.
5When the recording speed of program timer or holiday
timer is set as L12/L24.
The cassette is ejected when a VHS cassette is loaded
and the [TIMER] button is pressed.
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•Insert an S-VHS cassette, or switch to a recording
speed other than L12/L24.

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6-4 Alarm Recording
4 Select the timelapse recording mode with the [TIME
MODE +/-] button on the front panel.
[The selected recording speed mode is shown on the
VCR’s display and on the monitor.
5 Follow the procedure described in “Recording Basic
Operation”on page 30.
6 When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s
[ALARM IN] terminal, alarm recording is executed in
accordance with the specified settings.
7 To stop alarm recording and clear the [ALARM]
indication, press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.
•If the [RESET/CANCEL] button is pressed when the
[AL] indication is lit (during alarm recording), alarm
recording stops, the [AL] indication goes out, and
timelapse recording is restored. If the alarm buzzer is
on, the buzzer sound also stops.
•If the [AL] indication blinks and the [RESET/CANCEL]
button is pressed, the [AL] indication goes out.
8 The alarm input data can be checked in the main
menu’s <OTHER> menu (refer to page 21).
Display the alarm list screen and press the [RESET/
CANCEL] button to reset the alarm input data.
* There may be some picture distortion at the start
or end of an alarm recording. This is not a
malfunction.
Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal.
Preparation
1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode
on.
2 Open the main menu’s <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> and
set the alarm recording-related menu switches.
1 REC MODE
Set to “ALARM”or “ALL”to activate alarm recording.
•When set to “ALL”, both alarm recording and sensor
recording will be performed.
•The [ALARM] indication lights on the display.
2 DURATION
Set the alarm recording duration to 5 sec., 10 sec., 15
sec., 30 sec., 60 sec., 120 sec., 180 sec., TAPE END
(to tape end) or MANUAL (for as long as alarm
signals are input).
* When the alarm recording time is set to “MANUAL”,
the alarm cue signal (index code) will not be
recorded correctly if alarm input lasts for less than 5
seconds.
* When alarm recording duration is set with an
external switcher, set the alarm recording duration to
“MANUAL”.
3 TAPE END MODE
Selects whether or not the Stop mode is forcibly
engaged when the tape ends even if there is an alarm
recording during recording.
•When set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is engaged at
tape end even if repeat recording or auto rewind is
set.
•When set to “OFF”, VCR operation is determined by
the repeat recording or auto rewind setting.
3 Set the other menu switches.
5Setting the alarm buzzer
Set the menu switch <AL/SENSOR IN> in
<BUZZER> to “ON”to sound the alarm buzzer during
alarm recording.
5Setting the on-screen brightness and display
items
Select the monitor display setting with the menu
switch.
On-screen information is recorded together with the
video signals.
You can change the on-screen display position with
the [ON SCREEN 7/f] buttons on the front panel.
6-4 Alarm Recording
Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s ALARM IN terminal, an
index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the 3H (SP) mode for realtime recording of the
alarm situation. Normal timelapse recording is restored after the preset alarm recording duration has passed.
* Alarm recording will not start from the Pause mode.
* An index code (VISS) is recorded at the start point of the alarm recording as an alarm cue signal.
* During alarm recording, a +12 V signal is output from the rear panel’s ALARM REC OUT terminal.
* If a new alarm signal is input during alarm recording, alarm recording restarts from that point.
6 RECORDING6 RECORDING
“AL”indication
5Menu switches are provided for alarm recording
duration, buzzer ON/OFF in alarm recording, and
Forced Stop mode ON/OFF at tape end.
5During alarm recording, the [AL] indication is lit on the
VCR and the [ALARM] indication is lit on the monitor
display. After alarm recording is complete, the “AL”
indication blinks on the display to show that an alarm
signal has been input.
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REC
REC STOP REC
CHECK EJECT OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
REW PLAY
TRACKING TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK CNTRESET MENU TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE FF
–+–+
SET
–+
AL
TIME MODE
VHS
PAL
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* If the alarm recording function is activated a hundred
times a day or more, a malfunction may occur
because the guaranteed range is exceeded.
If you want to use this unit more than a hundred times
a day, set the recording speed mode to 3H, L12H or
L24H and perform regular maintenance, replacing
parts as necessary.
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Y
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D
O
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D
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M
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R
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E
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O
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D
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M
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N
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D
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0
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*
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*
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O
M
O
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A
S
O
O
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R
E
F
F
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F
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F
L
F
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M
C
F
F
F
F
Set to “ALARM”or “ALL”.
ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen