Mitsubishi HS-1168E User manual

TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL
HS-1168E
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Only video cassette tapes with the mark may be used with this model.
This instruction manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your video cassette recorder.
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This Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC, “EMC Directive” and 73/
23/EEC, “Low Voltage Directive”, as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. The requirements for the susceptibility according to EN
55024 and the requirements for interference according to EN 55022 are observed for the operation on residential areas, business,
light industrial premises and in small scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the building. All places of operation are
characterised by their connection to the public low voltage power supply system.
This unit is manufacture in accordance with EN60065.

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WARNING:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Caution and Care
CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS
WHAT IS CONDENSATION?
1. When a very cold drink is poured into a glass, the water droplets which form on the outer surface of the glass are an example of
condensation.
2. If the VCR is exposed to a rapid increase in temperature (such as warming it in a cold room or after transporting it from a cold
location to a warm one) condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR. By heating the inside of the
VCR, it can dry up the moisture and prevent damage to theVCR or video tape from condensation. To do this, plug the VCR in
and switch the VCR POWER to ON. Leave the VCR on for at least 2 hours before using it for recording or playback.
CONDENSATION IS LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN:
1. The VCR is moved inside from outdoors or from a cold room to a warm one.
2. A cold room is heated quickly.
3. Humidity is high.
Note
• Avoid using the VCR where cold air (e.g., from an air conditioner) will blow directly on it.
Never place anything containing water on top of the VCR; (e.g., vases, cups, etc.).
Heavy objects (e.g., TV) should never be placed on the VCR
NEVER TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDETHE VCR
Touching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause
extensive damage.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Damage to the power cord may cause fire or shock hazard. When unplugging the power cord, hold it by the plug only and pull out
carefully.
UNPLUGTHE POWER CORD DURING A LONG ABSENCE
Turn the power off and unplug the power cord during a long absence.
MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes on the VCR. For maximum ventilation, place the unit on a hard level surface only, and ensure it
is not covered during use.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cassette and turn the VCR off.
CABINET CARE
Never use petroleum-based cleaners. Clean with a soft cloth moistened with soap and water and wipe dry. PVC cables or leads
should not be left in contact with the cabinet surface for long periods.
INSTALLATION LOCATION
For excellent performance and lasting reliability, install in a location that is:
1. Well ventilated, out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat.
2. A solid, vibration-free surface.
3. Free from high humidity, excessive dust and away from magnetic fields.
Note
Never move the VCR without first removing the tape.
CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
• Avoid vibration or shock.
• Do not place near a strong magnetic field (e.g., a motor, transformer or magnet).
• Never place or store in direct sunlight.
• Avoid dusty places.
• Place the cassette in its case and store vertically.
• Never store tape in high humidity.

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Features
Up to 224 hours of recording: an ideal video system for automated security and surveillance systems.
Audio Recording
High Resolution and Image Quality
Automatic Head Cleaning
Easy Menu Setting on Screen
Easy Cueing with Alarm Recording
One Button Recording Check
All or Part Front Panel Lock
Protection against Power Failure
Variety of Search Functions
Contents
Recording Options for Varies Needs
• Daily/weekly/holiday timer recording
• Alarm recording
• Series recording
• Remote recording
• Repeat recording
• One shot/Interval recording
• Synchronous recording
Special Playback Features
• Still picture
• Speed search using shuttle ring
• Frame-by-frame and field-by-field playback using jog
dial
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Accessories
1 User’s manual
1 Power cord
Introduction
Caution and Care......................................................... 3
Features ....................................................................... 4
Controls and Functions ................................................5
Front View ........................................................................... 5
Fluorescent Display............................................................. 6
Rear View............................................................................ 7
Basic Functions
Loading/Unloading a Tape ........................................... 8
Manual Recording ........................................................ 8
Playback ......................................................................9
Adjusting the Clock ...................................................... 9
Advanced Functions
Recording Techniques................................................ 11
Timer Recording................................................................ 11
Alarm Recording................................................................ 12
Emergency Recording....................................................... 12
Series Recording............................................................... 13
Remote Recording ............................................................ 13
Repeat Recording ............................................................. 13
One shot/Interval Recording.............................................. 14
Synchronous Recording .................................................... 14
Additional Features .................................................... 15
Memory Backup in Case of Power Failure ........................ 15
After a Power Failure......................................................... 15
Displaying/Clearing the Power Loss List ........................... 15
Displaying/Clearing the Alarm List..................................... 15
Tape Usage and Elapsed Time of VCR ............................. 16
Lock Function .................................................................... 16
Special Effects Playback............................................ 17
Still Picture ........................................................................ 17
Shuttle Ring....................................................................... 17
Shuttle Hold....................................................................... 17
Direct Shuttle Ring ............................................................ 17
Frame or Field Playback ................................................... 17
Adjustment during Playback ...................................... 17
Tracking Adjustment .......................................................... 17
Picture Quality Adjustment ................................................ 18
Vertical Adjustment............................................................ 18
Searching Techniques................................................ 18
Counter Memory Stop ....................................................... 18
Skip Search ....................................................................... 18
Index Search ..................................................................... 19
Time Date Search.............................................................. 19
Installation
Connections for Various Functions ............................ 20
Connecting with CCTV Camera, Monitor and Sensor....... 20
Alarm Recording Connection ............................................ 20
Series Recording Connection............................................ 21
Remote Recording Connection ......................................... 21
Synchronous Recording Connection................................. 21
Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment ............... 21
Setting the Clock........................................................22
Setting the Menus ......................................................23
Menu Chart........................................................................ 23
LANGUAGE SELECTION ................................................. 24
MAIN MENU...................................................................... 24
DISPLAY............................................................................ 24
TIMER PROGRAM............................................................ 24
RECORDING SET UP....................................................... 24
REAR TERMINAL ............................................................. 25
MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 25
FIRST TIME SET UP......................................................... 25
Others
Remote Controller (Optional) .....................................27
Before Calling for Service .......................................... 28
Warning Display ......................................................... 30
Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit.................... 31
Specifications ............................................................. 32

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Controls and Functions
Front View
POWER button
Press to turn the VCR POWER on or off.
The Power indicator illuminates when the VCR is turned on.
Cassette Loading Slot
Cassette is inserted in this slot for loading.
SHUTTLE ring
When the VCR is in stop mode, turn to the right to forward a
tape or to the left to rewind.
Also, use for special effects playback or to set the menus.
JOG dial
Use to forward/reverse a tape frame-by-frame (field-by-field)
or to set the menus.
MENU/TIME DATE ADJUST button
When the VCR is turned on, press to display the <MAIN
MENU>. Press again to exit the menu.
When the VCR is turned off, press this button for more than
3 seconds to adjust the VCR’s time and date.
PLAY/REC CHECK button
When the VCR is in stop mode, press to playback a
previously recorded tape.
During recording, press for more than 1.5 seconds to check
recording function.
STOP button
Press to stop all tape related functions.
PICTURE control
The picture quality can be adjusted between soft and sharp.
REC/PLAY MODE buttons
Press to select the recording or playback speed.
TRACKING buttons
Press to reduce/eliminate the noise during playback, slow
playback etc.
POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST buttons
• When the day and present time display is shown on the
monitor screen, press the top button to move the display
to the right forward or bottom button to move it down.
During an alarm recording or if an warning is displayed on
screen, the day and present time display cannot be
moved.
• If screen images are blurred vertically during still picture or
special effects playback, press to reduce/eliminate the
picture vibration.
Lock button
Press to lock the VCR into the current mode.
EJECT button
Press to remove the cassette.
Fluorescent Display
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REC button
Press to begin recording.
COUNTER RESET button
Press to reset the counter to “00000”.
SEARCH button
Press to display the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu.
TIMER REC button
Press to start timer recording, when you have programmed
your VCR to record.
PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button
During recording, press to stop the tape movement
temporarily. Press again to continue the recording.
During playback, press to obtain a still picture.
During special effects playback using SHUTTLE ring, press
to fix the playback speed.

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Controls and Functions (Cont.)
Fluorescent Display
(Counter Memory Stop/Month) indicator
Illuminates during the counter memory stop.
Also, flashes while the VCR is turned off and the month of
the VCR’s clock has been set on the fluorescent display.
(Power Loss) indicator
Illuminates when the VCR is turned on after a power failure
occurs during recording.
(Alarm Recording) indicator
Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm
recording is finished.
(Time Date Search/Day) indicator
Illuminates during the time date search.
Also, flashes while the VCR is turned off and the day of the
VCR’s clock has been set on the fluorescent display.
(Index Search) indicator
Flashes when recording an index signal and illuminates
during the index number setup and the index search. (Index
number is shown on the Recording and Playback Mode
display.)
(Skip Search) indicator
Illuminates during the skip search.
(Daylight Saving Time) indicator
Illuminates when “DAYLIGHT SAVINGS” is set to “ON”.
(Tape Speed) indicator
Indicates the tape speed.
SP is standard play.
(Repeat) indicator
Illuminates when “TAPE END” in “FIRST TIME SET UP”
menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM•PROT”.
(Cassette Status) indicator
Illuminates when a tape is inserted. The light advances,
stops or flashes corresponding to the movement of the tape.
(Timer Recording) indicator
Illuminates when the VCR is in stand-by for timer recording
or during timer recording.
(Tape Remaining) indicator
Indicates the absolute position on the tape. Sindicates the
beginning of the tape and Eindicates the end of the tape.
Counter/Clock display
While the VCR is turned on, indicates the relative position on
the tape. (The Counter stops counting where no recording is
made on the tape.) When it is off, the clock (24-hour format)
is shown.
Recording and Playback Mode/Index Number display
Displays the number corresponding to a selected recording
or playback mode. The mode shown here varies by the
“TAPE LENGTH” setting (E-180 or E-240) in “FIRST TIME
SET UP” menu. Also, displays the index number during the
index number setup and the index search.
(Emergency Recording) indicator
Illuminates when “EMERGENCY REC” in “RECORDING
SET UP” menu is set to “ON”.
Lock/Lock All indicator
: illuminates when all buttons (except REC button
and EJECT button) are locked.
: illuminates when all buttons are locked.
(Playback) indicator
Illuminates during playback.
(Recording) indicator
Illuminates during recording.

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AUDIO VIDEO
OUT OUTIN
REMOTE IN RESET
ALM RST
IN REC GND ALM
MODE CLK
OUT CALL
BATTERY OPEN
MIC
Rear View
AC power socket
This socket connects to the power cord. Insert the cord
firmly.
Input terminals
ALM IN
Use for alarm recording. The alarm sensor is connected
here.
RST IN
Use to stop alarm recording.
• When “ALARM REC DURATION” in “RECORDING
SET UP” menu is set to “MAN1”, the alarm recording
stops when a signal is input to this terminal. The alarm
reset switch is connected here.
• When set to other than “MAN1”, it can be used to
adjust the VCR’s clock.
REC IN
Use to start/stop recording or for series recording.
GND
When a lead connected to other terminals requires a ground,
connect the ground lead here.
Output terminals
ALM OUT
Use to indicate an alarm recording to an external alarm.
MODE OUT
Use to indicate the VCR’s mode of operation.
• When “MODE OUT” in “REAR TERMINAL” menu is
set to “CLOCK ADJ”, the clock of all connected VCR’s
can be adjusted. ( page 22)
CLK OUT
Use to control an external camera switcher.
CALL OUT
Use to indicate when a tape reaches its end during
recording or if there has been a problem during recording.
Battery Box
Battery is stored here.
Note
• This VCR contains a special battery. Consult your dealer
to replace it.
REMOTE jack
Remote control is possible by connecting the remote control
unit (R-9100) here. page 27
MIC IN jack
Input jack for a microphone rated at 600 impedance.
AUDIO IN connector
Audio input connector (RCA pin).
AUDIO OUT connector
Audio output connector (RCA pin).
VIDEO IN connector
Input connector for video signal (BNC connector). Connect
cameras here.
VIDEO OUT connector
Output connector for video signal (BNC connector).
Connect a monitor here. If the VCR is turned off, the signal
from the VIDEO IN connector is looped out to this connector.
RESET button
page 32
Note
Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the outlet before connecting to any rear terminals.
For the rating of each connector at the rear panel of VCR,
page 31.

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Basic Functions
1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.
2. Load a tape with the erase
prevention tab intact.
3. Press REC/PLAY MODE button to
select the desired recording mode.
Refer to Recording/playback time
below for the actual recording/
playback time when E-180 or E-
240 tape is used.
4. Press REC button to begin recording.
5. Press STOP button to stop recording.
Note
• If the tape you insert in the VCR has the erase prevention
tab removed, the VCR will automatically eject it if you
attempt to record on it.
• The REC button will not function unless a tape is in stop or
pause mode.
• A tape recorded by this VCR may not be played back
correctly by another VCR.
Info.
• Press the PAUSE button to momentarily stop recording. Press
it again to resume recording. To protect the tape, the pause
mode is automatically cancelled after approximately 5 minutes.
• Page 25 for the VCR’s movement when the tape reaches its
end during recording.
Recording/playback time
Manual Recording
E-180
3H
L12H
L24H
48H
72H
96H
120H
168H
3:00
15:00
27:00
51:00
75:00
99:00
123:00
171:00
TAPE LENGTH
setting
Recording
time mode
E-240
4H
L16H
L32H
64H
96H
128H
160H
224H
4:00
20:00
36:00
68:00
100:00
132:00
164:00
228:00
TAPE LENGTH
setting
Recording
time mode
(hours:minutes)
Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is
plugged into an outlet. Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a
tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video
cassette tapes marked .
Important notice:
• Use only standard grade VHS tapes for reliable video
recording.
• It is recommended to use E-180 tape. Do not use a
tape longer than E-240.
Loading
1. Insert the tape into the cassette
slot by holding it, so that the long
narrow edge with the contents
label faces towards you.
• The Cassette Status indicator
illuminates on the fluorescent
display when the tape is inserted.
Note
• Your VCR has a protection circuit
which will eject the tape if it is
loaded improperly. If the VCR
ejects the tape, remove it
completely and check that the long
narrow edge with the contents
label is facing towards you, and the
clear plastic window that shows the
video tape is facing upwards. Wait
a few seconds, and try inserting
the tape again.
Info.
• The VCR automatically turns on when the tape is loaded,
AUTO POWER ON.
• The VCR automatically plays back the tape if the erase
prevention tab is removed, AUTO PLAY.
• You cannot insert a tape while the VCR’s all buttons are
locked and the Lock All indicator ( ) is illuminated.
Unloading
1. Press EJECT button on the front
panel of the VCR.
2. Remove the tape.
Note
• When ejecting the tape during recording, press STOP button
once to stop recording and then press EJECT button to
unload the tape.
• You cannot eject a tape while all of the VCR’s buttons are
locked and the Lock All indicator ( ) is illuminated.
Info.
• The VCR will eject a tape even if the power to the VCR is
turned off (as long as the VCR is plugged into an outlet),
POWER OFF EJECT.
Preventing accidental erase
Tapes come with an erase prevention
tab which, when removed, prevents the
tape’s contents from being erased or
recorded over. If the tape you insert in
the VCR has the erase prevention tab
removed, your VCR will automatically
eject it if you attempt to record on it.
Note
• We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a
professional for repair. The adhesives on many common
types of tape could damage the head of your VCR.
erase
prevention
tab
Loading/Unloading aTape
Number of
tape use
Recording
time mode
In case of E-180 setting
3H
L12H
L24H
48H
72H
96H
120H
168H
0H
100
60
35
20
15
15
10
8
1
Number of
tape use
Recording
time mode
In case of E-240 setting
4H
L16H
L32H
64H
96H
128H
160H
224H
0H
50
30
17
5
3
3
2
1
1
INCORRECT
Recommended number of repeat recordings
This chart shows the number of repeat recordings that are
recommended before replacing a tape. When you replace the
tape, make sure that TAPE LENGTH in the FIRST TIME SET
UP menu is set to match the tape you are using.
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VCR’s function
Fast
Forward
Playback
TAPE END
setting
STOP or REWIND
REPEAT or
ALARM•PROT
Stop
VCR automatically rewinds
to the beginning of the tape
and stops.
Stop
Stop
3H, 4H Playback mode
Audio
playback Available
Picture
Quality
L12H, L16H, L24H, L32H 12H, 16H, 24H, 32H,
48H-224H, 0H
Not
available
Less
vibrating
Good
Available
Vibrating
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Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the VCR’s clock on the front panel, even though
the VCR is turned off. This function lets you to set in the order
of time, month, day and year, so it is convenient for making the
fine adjustment of the time.
Example : Setting the day and present time to 10:38 a.m., 11th
December, 2002.
1. When the VCR and peripheral devices
are turned off, press MENU button for
more than 3 seconds.
• The hour digits of the clock on the
fluorescent display starts flashing.
2. Turn JOG to set the hour digits.
When the flashing item is same as
the current time, turn SHUTTLE
without turning JOG.
3. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the
10-minute digit flash and turn JOG to
adjust.
Audio recording/playback
The 3H, 4H mode and the modes with the letter “L” (L12H,
L16H, L24H and L32H) are for audio recording and playback on
the linear track.
Note
• Audio will not be recorded if peripherals for audio are not
connected to the AUDIO IN connector.
• The longer the recording mode is set, the worse the sound
quality gets. In L24H or L32H mode, the sound quality is of
the degree that the speaking voice can be heard.
Recording Check Function
When the VCR is recording, press the REC CHECK button for
more than 1.5 seconds and then release. The tape will rewind a
little and then playback the recording just made. When the tape
reaches the position where the REC CHECK button was
pressed, the VCR starts recording again.
Playback
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1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.
2. Load a pre-recorded tape.
3. Press REC/PLAY MODE button
to select the desired playback mode.
4. Press PLAY button to start playback.
• If noise occurs during playback,
adjust the tracking, page 17.
5. Press STOP button to stop playback.
Info.
• VCR automatically plays back the tape if the erase
prevention tab is removed, AUTO PLAY.
Note
• Playback mode
When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set
to E-180, the playback mode is switched in the order of 3H
L12H (12H) L24H (24H) 48H 72H 96H
120H 168H 0H 3H ..
( ) can be switched during playback only.
– If you stop the playback in 12H or 24H mode, the
fluorescent display indicates L12H or L24H mode.
However, if you start playback again, the playback mode
will return to 12H or 24H.
When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set
to E-240, the playback mode is switched in the order of 4H
L16H (16H) L32H (32H) 64H 96H
128H 160H 224H 0H 4H ..
( ) can be switched during playback only.
– If you stop the playback in 16H or 32H mode, the
fluorescent display indicates L16H or L32H mode.
However, if you start playback again, the playback mode
will return to 16H or 32H.
• Picture jitter or noise may occur when the tape is played
back in L12H-224H or 0H mode (even if the tape was
recorded in L12H-224H or 0H mode).
• When a pre-recorded tape is used for recording, the coloured
noise may appear on the beginning of the playback picture.
• There is normal sound playback only when a tape recorded
in 3H, 4H, L12H, L16H, L24H or L32H mode is played back
in its respective mode.
page 18-19 to find a picture you wish to view.
When the tape reaches its end during playback/fast
forwarding
This function varies according to the setting of TAPE END in the
FIRST TIME SET UP menu.
page 25 for TAPE END setting.
Rewinding a tape
While the tape is stopped, turn SHUTTLE to the left.
To stop rewinding, press STOP button.
Fast forwarding a tape
While the tape is stopped, turn SHUTTLE to the right.
To stop fast forwarding, press STOP button.
Info.
• The fast forward/rewind time of a E-180 tape is
approximately 2 minutes, however, the time varies by the
type of a tape you use.
Audio playback and picture quality

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Basic Functions
4. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the
1-minute digit flash and turn JOG to
adjust.
To finish the clock adjustment now,
press MENU button for more than 3
seconds.
5. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the
month digits flash and turn JOG to
adjust.
• The Month indicator ( ) flashes.
6. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the
day digits flash and turn JOG to adjust.
• The Day indicator ( ) flashes.
7. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the
year digits flash and turn JOG to adjust.
8. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.
• The VCR’s clock is set now.
When adjusting the clock to the exact second
Set the clock as described above, but set 1-minute digit to one
or two minutes ahead of the reference time being used. After
the step 7 above, when reference time reaches 00 second of
the minute you have chosen, turn SHUTTLE to the right. The
VCR’s clock now corresponds to the reference time to the
nearest second.
Info.
Use of JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring for menu setting
JOG dial
•Use JOG by placing a finger in the indent and turning.
• Turning JOG to the right moves the selection forward.
Turning it to the left moves the selection back.
• If the selection is not flashing, turn JOG to the right to
move the cursor ( ) down one position then to the left to
move back to your selection.
SHUTTLE ring
• If you turn SHUTTLE to the right/left end and release it,
SHUTTLE comes back to the centre position automatically.
• Navigate to the next menu layer by turning SHUTTLE to
the right. Return to the previous menu layer by turning
SHUTTLE to the left.
Adjusting the Clock (Cont.)
JOG dial
SHUTTLE ring

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Example : Setting the program number 2 to the L12H mode
timer recording from 12:00 to 15:00 every Tuesday.
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2.
Turn JOG to select TIMER PROGRAM
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
• <TIMER PROGRAM> menu appears.
3. When the cursor ( ) is next to
PROGRAM TO RECORD, turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
•<PROGRAM TO RECORD> menu
appears.
4.
Turn JOG to select the program number
and turn SHUTTLE to the right to select.
5. In the DW column, turn JOG to select
the Day of the Week.Turn SHUTTLE
to the right to select.
6. In the START column, turn JOG to
select the hour digits of the start time.
Turn SHUTTLE to the right when done.
Set the 10-minute digit and 1-
minute
digit in a similar fashion.
7. In the END column, turn JOG to select
the hour digits of the end time.Turn
SHUTTLE to the right when done.
Set the 10-minute digit and 1-
minute
digit in a similar fashion.
8. In the HR column, turn JOG to select
the RECORDING mode.
Setup step 9 to make recording while the REC IN terfminal is
grounded. If not, go to step 10.
9. Press MENU button.
• The program you are currently setting is highlighted.
• Press MENU button again to cancel.
Recording Techniques
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
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6 --- --:-- --:-- ------
7 --- --:-- --:-- ------
8 --- --:-- --:-- ------
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1) Program number
Up to 8 programs can be set.
2) Day of the week display
• Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting ( see below).
• Display SPL to apply SPECIAL DW setting ( next page).
• Display DAY to record at the programmed time everyday.
3) Recording start-time
4) Next day indicator (•)
Recording continues to the following day.
5) Recording end-time
6) Recording mode
• Recording mode varies by theTAPE LENGTH setting of FIRSTTIME
SET UP menu. See the table shown to the left.
• Timer recording will not be performed when set to SKIP.
Info.
• Time is displayed in 24-hour format.
Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( page 9 or 22)
Timer Recording
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
<TIMER PROGRAM>
PROGRAM TO RECORD
HOLIDAY SET UP
SPECIAL DW MON-SAT
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24SP
2 --- --:-- --:-- ------
3
--- --
:
-- --
:
-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24SP
2 --- --:-- --:-- ------
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24SP
2 TUE --:-- --:-- ------
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24SP
2 TUE 12:00 --:-- ------
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24SP
2 TUE 12:00 15:00 ------
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24SP
2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L12SP
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L24SP
2TUE 12:00 15:00 L12SP
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
10.Turn SHUTTLE to the right when
done. (Cursor flashing will stop.)
• If the program has not been set
completely, the DW column will
continue to flash.
Repeat steps 4 to 10 to set 2 or more programs at once.
11. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display appears on screen.
12.Press TIMER REC button.
• The VCR is turned off and the Timer Recording indicator
() illuminates on the fluorescent display.
When TIMER REC button is pressed during the
programmed period, the VCR starts recording immediately.
Info.
When the Timer Recording indicator ( ) starts flashing:
a) A tape is not inserted.
b) A tape without erase prevention tab is inserted.
c) Day and present time has not been set.
d) Timer program has not been set.
e) Menu item has been set (flashing).
– Remedy -
1. Press TIMER REC button to turn off the Timer Recording
indicator ( ).
2. a) Insert a tape.
b) Insert a tape with erase prevention tab intact.
c) Set the day and present time. ( page 9 or 22)
d) Confirm the program.
e) Turn SHUTTLE to the right to stop flashing.
3. Press TIMER REC button to turn on the Timer Recording indicator.
Info.
• To erase a program:
Select the program number you wish to erase, turn SHUTTLE to
the right (DW column flashes) and then turn SHUTTLE to the left.
Holiday set up
Up to 20 days per year can be set for days for when the timer
recording will be performed, or if HR in PROGRAMTO
RECORD menu is set to SKIP, the timer recording will not be
performed during the programmed period.
1. Display <TIMER PROGRAM> menu.
2. Turn JOG to select HOLIDAY SET UP
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<HOLIDAY SET UP> menu appears.
3. Turn JOG to move the cursor ( ) and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
• Each time JOG is turned to the right, the cursor moves
towards right-forward direction.
<HOLIDAY SET UP>
01/01 15/01 11/02 22/03
29/04 03/05 04/05 05/05
20/07 15/09 23/09 10/10
03/11 23/11 23/12 - - / - -
- - / - - - - / - - - - / - - - - / - -
DAY/MONTH
E-180
E-240
3SP L12SP L24SP 48SP 72SP
96SP 120SP 168SP 0SP SKIP
4SP L16SP L32SP 64SP 96SP
128SP 160SP 224SP 0SP SKIP

12 Advanced Functions
Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
1. Press MENU button.
• <MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select RECORDING SET
UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<RECORDING SET UP> menu
appears.
3. When the cursor ( ) is next to
ALARM REC MODE, turn SHUTTLE
to the right.
4. Turn JOG to set the alarm recording
mode you want and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
5. Turn JOG to select ALARM REC
DURATION and turn SHUTTLE to the
right.
Alarm Recording
If an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording.
page 20 for alarm recording connection
Example)
When ALARM REC MODE is set to L24H and
ALARM REC DURATION is 10 min.
Alarm signal input
L24H
Recording
10 min
Recording Alarm Recording
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 3H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 3H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE L24H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE L24H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE L24H
ALARM REC DURATION 10M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
Alarm recording counter
01-01-’01 09:30:00 A0001
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE L24H
ALARM REC DURATION 10M
EMERGENCY REC ON
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT
Recording Techniques (Cont.)
Special day of the week
Set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of
the week for timer recording.
1. Display <TIMER PROGRAM> menu.
2. Turn JOG to select SPECIAL DW and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
3. Turn JOG to set the start and end day
of the week, and turn SHUTTLE to the
right.
4. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display appears on screen.
Note
• Start day of the week and end day of the week cannot be
identical.
When the recording period of 2 or more programs are
overlapped
The VCR always gives priority to the higher-numbered program.
Info.
• To make sure that the HOLIDAY SET UP setting is applied
correctly, set a timer program with HLD in DW column to the
higher-numbered program.
<TIMER PROGRAM>
PROGRAM TO RECORD
HOLIDAY SET UP
SPECIAL DW MON-SAT
6. Turn JOG to set the alarm recording
duration you want and turn SHUTTLE
to the right.
• When set to MAN 1, alarm
recording continues until RST IN
terminal is grounded.
• When set to MAN 2, alarm
recording continues while ALM IN
terminal is grounded.
7. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display appears on screen.
Info.
• The index signal is automatically recorded when an alarm
recording begins. (The Index indicator ( ) flashes on
the fluorescent display).
• Even if an alarm recording is proceeding, the new alarm
recording starts when the next alarm signal is input. (While
an index signal is being recorded and then the next signal is
input, the second signal may not be detected during skip or
index search.)
• An alarm recording continues till its end during timer
recording, even if the timer recording end-time reaches.
• An alarm recording will be cancelled if the tape reaches its
end.
• If the interval between two alarm recording start-times is too
short, the skip or index search may not function correctly.
( for the minimum interval between two alarm recording
start-times, go to page 18)
Emergency Recording
The VCR automatically starts an alarm recording when an alarm
signal is input even if the VCR is in stop mode, turned off or in
stand-by for timer recording. After an emergency recording, the
VCR automatically returns to its original state. Providing
EMERGENCY REC is ON, the Emergency Recording indicator
() illuminates on the fluorescent display.
1. After step 6 of
Alarm Recording , turn
JOG to select EMERGENCY REC
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
2. Turn JOG to select ON and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
Display during alarm recording
• During the alarm recording, the alarm
recording counter will automatically be
displayed on screen if DISPLAY MODE
( page 24) is set to 1, 2 or 3.
• The Alarm Recording indicator ( )
on the fluorescent display flashes
during alarm recording and stays on
when the alarm recording is finished.
• The alarm recording counter shows up
to 9999 alarm recordings, then it is
reset to 0000 and continues counting.
• When initialising the alarm recording
list, the alarm recording counter will
also be reset.
4. Turn JOG to select the day you want, and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
5. Turn JOG to select the month you want, and turn SHUTTLE
to the right.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set 2 or more days at once.
6. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display appears on screen.
Info.
• To erase the pre-set month and day, turn SHUTTLE to the
left while the day item is flashing.

13Advanced Functions
Reference page
ENGLISH
Series Recording 1
Series recording is possible if two or more of these units are
connected. When the first VCR’s tape reaches its end or an
error occurs on VCR, the second VCR automatically begins
recording.
1. Press MENU button.
• <MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select REAR TERMINAL
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<REAR TERMINAL> menu
appears.
Step 3 and 4 on 1st VCR only:
3. When the cursor ( ) is next to CALL
OUT, turn SHUTTLE to the right.
4. Turn JOG to select WRNG•TAPE
END and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
Step 5 and 6 on 2nd VCR only:
5. Turn JOG to select REC IN and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
6. Turn JOG to select SERIES and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
7. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display appears on screen.
Series Recording 2
Series Recording 2 provides a function: when the first VCR’s
tape reaches its end, the second VCR automatically begins
recording. When the tape in second VCR finishes, the first VCR
starts recording again. (The two VCRs keep recording one after
another.) Setup both 1st and 2nd VCRs as in the steps below.
1. Repeat step 1 to 6 of
Series Recording 1 .
Steps 3 to 6 must be set to both 1st and 2nd VCRs.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left.
• <MAIN MENU> appears.
3. Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRST
TIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu
appears.
4. Turn JOG to select TAPE END and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
5. Turn JOG to select REWIND and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
6. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display appears on screen.
page 21 for series recording connection
Note
• Timer or emergency recording function cannot be used with
series recording at the same time.
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN REC-START/STOP
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN REC-START/STOP
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN REC-START/STOP
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN REC-START/STOP
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN SERIES
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END STOP
QUASI V-SYNC ON
VIDEO MODE COLOUR
TAPE LENGTH E-180
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END STOP
QUASI V-SYNC ON
VIDEO MODE COLOUR
TAPE LENGTH E-180
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END REWIND
QUASI V-SYNC ON
VIDEO MODE COLOUR
TAPE LENGTH E-180
Remote Recording
This function permits you to control the start/end of recording
from the remote place. The VCR starts recording when the
REC IN terminal is grounded. ( page 21 for remote recording
connection)
1. Display <REAR TERMINAL> menu.
2. Set REC IN to REC-START/STOP.
3. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display
appears on screen.
Note
• An index signal will not be recorded during remote recording.
• Series or timer recording function cannot be used with
remote recording at the same time.
Repeat Recording
With this function, when the tape reaches its end during
recording, the VCR rewinds the tape and starts recording again.
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRST
TIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu
appears.
3. Turn JOG to select TAPE END and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
4. Turn JOG to select REPEAT or
ALARM•PROT and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
• Repeat indicator ( ) illuminates
on the fluorescent display.
Refer to the table below for
REPEAT and ALARM•PROT.
5. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display appears on screen.
When the tape reaches its end during recording
The following functions are automatically engaged when the
tape ends during recording.
* To repeat recording on the same tape again, eject the tape
once and reinsert.
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN REC-START/STOP
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END STOP
QUASI V-SYNC ON
VIDEO MODE COLOUR
TAPE LENGTH E-180
BUZZER WRNG
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END STOP
QUASI V-SYNC ON
VIDEO MODE COLOUR
TAPE LENGTH E-180
BUZZER WRNG
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END REPEAT
QUASI V-SYNC ON
VIDEO MODE COLOUR
TAPE LENGTH E-180
BUZZER WRNG
TAPE END
setting
REPEAT
REWIND
ALARM•
PROT
STOP The tape stops.
When there are alarm
recordings on tape When there is NO alarm recording on tape
The tape stops.(*)
The tape is rewound
automatically to the
beginning and then
recording is resumed.
The tape is rewound automatically to the
beginning (except in timer recording) and
then stops.
The tape is rewound automatically to the
beginning and then recording is resumed
(also recording over existing alarms).

14 Advanced Functions
Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
Synchronous Recording
A number of camera images can be mixed together through a
camera switcher and then recorded separately onto several
VCRs. A camera is assigned to each VCR with the VCR
recording only the camera image it has been assigned. This
allows recording without gaps.
If you have 5 VCRs, the video signal from 5 cameras can be
recorded separately by connecting the switcher as shown below:
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select REAR TERMINAL
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<REAR TERMINAL> menu
appears.
3. Turn JOG to select REC IN and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
Steps 4 to 7 on VCR1 only:
4. Turn JOG to select SERIES or REC-
START/STOP and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
• If the recording start signal is
available on the switcher, select
SYNC REC.
5. Turn JOG to select CLOCK OUT and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
6. Turn JOG to select T/L REC and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
7. Turn JOG to select F and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
Step 8 on all VCRs except VCR1:
8. Turn JOG to select SYNC REC and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
9. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time appears on screen.
page 21 for synchronous recording connection
V-SYNC
SWITCHER / switching
cameras
/ recording
start signal
VCR1 / recording
/ clock out
VCR2 / recording
/ clock out
VCR3 / recording
/ clock out
VCR4 / recording
/ clock out
VCR5 / recording
/ clock out
CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA4 CAMERA5 CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA4 CAMERA5
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
REC
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN SERIES
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN SERIES
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN REC-START/STOP
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN SERIES
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUT T/L REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN SERIES
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUT T/L REC- F
MODE OUT REC
REC IN SERIES
<REAR TERMINAL>
CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END
CLOCK OUT REC- 1
MODE OUT REC
REC IN SYNC REC
One shot/Interval Recording
One shot recording allows you to control the number of fields to
be recorded when the REC button is pressed or the REC IN
terminal is grounded. Interval recording is made at the selected
number of fields and at the selected interval.
1. Press REC/PLAY MODE button on the front panel to set the
recording mode to 0H.
2. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
3. Turn JOG to select RECORDING SET
UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<RECORDING SET UP> menu
appears.
4. Turn JOG to select ONE
SHOT•FIELD and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
5. Turn JOG to select the number of
recording field and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
6. Turn JOG to select ONE
SHOT•INTERVAL and turn SHUTTLE
to the right.
For one shot recording, setup step 7 only:
7. Turn JOG to select SHOT and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
For interval recording, setup step 8 only:
8. Turn JOG to select the recording
interval and turn SHUTTLE to the
right.
9. Press REC button.
• The one shot recording will be on standby mode.
• The VCR starts the interval recording with the interval
time selected in step 8 above.
10.To start one shot recording, press REC button again or
contact the REC IN terminal on the rear panel to the ground.
Note
• If no recording is made for about 5 minutes during one shot
recording standby mode, the VCR automatically records the
number of fields selected in step 5.
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 3H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 3H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 3H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 5
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 3H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 5
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 3H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 5
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 3H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
CLOG DETECT ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 5
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 30S
Recording Techniques (Cont.)

15Advanced Functions
Reference page
ENGLISH
Additional Features
01-01-’01 MON
00:00:00 X L24
<MAINTENANCE>
POWER LOSS LIST
ALARM LIST
ALL MENU INITIALISE
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
ALARM LIST CLEAR
<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0
<ELAPSED TIME> 0H
<POWER LOSS LIST>
01 31-01-’01 00:00
02
03
Note
• The recording mode must be set to L12H, L16H, L24H or
L32H.
• The suitable number of VCRs and cameras to be connected
are shown below:
VCRRecording time mode
L12H, L16H
L24H, L32H 5 9
Number of cameras
Multiple of 5
Multiple of 9
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○
Memory backup in case of power failure
This VCR includes a built-in backup memory, so the preset day
and present time will remain in memory even if there is a power
failure. However, if the power cord is disconnected for a long
period of time (2-3 months), the present time may not be
accurate. In this case, set the clock again.
Info.
• The battery is fully charged if the VCR’s power cord is
plugged into the outlet for 40 or more hours per week.
• If the battery is fully charged, even if the power cord is not
plugged in, the following settings will remain in memory for
up to 31 days:
– The day and present time display
– Alarm list
– Power loss list
– Number of tape uses
– Counter display
– Recording/Playback mode
Note
• When ALARM REC DURATION of the RECORDING SET
UP menu is set to MAN1 or MAN2 and a power failure
occurs during the alarm recording, the VCR may not return
to the alarm recording mode when the power comes back
on.
After a power failure
If a power failure occurs during manual,
timer or alarm recording, the VCR will
return to the recording mode when the
power comes back on. The Power
Failure symbol (X) will be displayed for
about 1 minute on screen and the Power
Loss indicator ( ) will illuminate on the
fluorescent display when the power
comes back on. If a power failure occurs
while the VCR’s power is on, the VCR will
turn on by itself when the power comes back on.
Displaying/clearing the power loss list
Displaying the power loss list
The power failure start time is logged in the VCR’s Power Loss
List. To view the list, please follow the steps listed below.
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<MAINTENANCE> menu
appears.
3. Turn JOG to select POWER LOSS
LIST and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<POWER LOSS LIST> appears.
4. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time appears
on screen.
Note
• Up to 3 power failure start times will be displayed. If more
than 3 failures have occurred, the first start time and the last
2 start times will be displayed on the list.
Clearing the power loss list
1. Select POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR in
<MAINTENANCE> menu and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left to clear the
list.
•<MAINTENANCE> menu
appears.
To exit the menu without clearing
the list, press MENU button.
3. Press MENU button.
• Once the list is cleared, the Power
Loss indicator ( ) will go off.
Displaying/clearing the alarm list
Displaying the alarm list
The alarm recording start time are logged in the VCR’s Alarm
List. To view the list, please follow the steps listed below.
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
• <MAINTENANCE> menu appears.
3. Turn JOG to select ALARM LIST and
turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<ALARM LIST> appears.
4. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time appears
on screen.
Note
• Maximum of 9,999 alarm recording start times will be counted.
• Up to 8 alarm recording start times will be displayed. If more
than 8 alarm recordings have occurred, the first start time
and the last 7 start times will be displayed on the list.
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
then POWER LOSS LIST
will be cleared.
<MAINTENANCE>
POWER LOSS LIST
ALARM LIST
ALL MENU INITIALISE
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
ALARM LIST CLEAR
<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0
<ELAPSED TIME> 0H
<ALARM LIST>
0001 31-01-’01 00:00
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008

16 Advanced Functions
Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
Clearing the alarm list
1. Select ALARM LIST CLEAR in
<MAINTENANCE> menu and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left to clear the
list.
•<MAINTENANCE> menu
appears.
To exit the menu without clearing
the list, press MENU button.
3. Press MENU button.
• Once the list is cleared, the Alarm
Recording indicator ( ) on the
fluorescent display will go off.
Tape usage and elapsed time of VCR
REPEAT REC TIMES indicates how many times a tape has
been recorded over since it was first
inserted.
ELAPSED TIME indicates the total time the VCR has
been used for recording or playback.
1. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2. Turn JOG to select MAINTENANCE
and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<REPEAT REC TIMES> and
<ELAPSED TIME> are shown at
the bottom of the
<MAINTENANCE> menu.
3. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display
appears on screen.
Note
• <REPEAT REC TIMES> are:
– counted when the tape ends during recording (except
when TAPE END of FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to
STOP).
– memorized even if the VCR is turned off.
– reset when a tape is inserted.
– shown up to a maximum figure of 200, beyond which the
display will show OVER.
• <ELAPSED TIME> is shown up to 89,999 hours.
Lock function
Each time the LOCK button is pressed, the Lock/Lock All
indicator illuminates on the fluorescent display in the order of
(No display) ... All or some of the
buttons on the front panel of the VCR are locked, and the VCR
is kept in the current condition. To release the lock, press
LOCK button until nothing is displayed on the fluorescent
display.
: All buttons except REC button and EJECT button
are locked.
: All buttons are locked.
(No display): No buttons are locked.
Additional Features (Cont.)
ALARM LIST CLEAR
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
then ALARM LIST will be
cleared.
<MAINTENANCE>
POWER LOSS LIST
ALARM LIST
ALL MENU INITIALISE
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
ALARM LIST CLEAR
<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0
<ELAPSED TIME> 0H

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Adjustment during Playback
Tracking adjustment
If noise appears in the picture during playback, reverse/forward
slow playback, fast playback, reverse playback or frame/field
playback, you can reduce or eliminate it by adjusting the
tracking.
How to adjust during playback
1. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best
picture.
How to adjust during reverse/forward slow playback,
fast playback, reverse playback, frame or field playback
1. During still picture, turn SHUTTLE to obtain the respective
playback mode.
If noise appears in frame or field playback, set to slow
playback.
2. While turning SHUTTLE, press PAUSE button.
• The playback picture is fixed at the selected speed.
3. Release SHUTTLE.
4. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best
picture.
Initialising the tracking
The tracking will be set to its initial setting by pressing both
TRACKING buttons (+) and (–) together during playback.
Note
• Adjust the tracking at each playback mode or the type of
playback (fast playback, reverse playback etc.), since the
method of tracking adjustment varies.
• Although the tracking is adjusted during reverse playback or
reverse slow playback, the noise may remain on screen.
• When a picture recorded in 3H or 4H mode is played back in
L12H, L16H, L24H or L32H mode, noise may appear on
screen after the adjustment.
• The noise bars will move continuously when a TRACKING
button is depressed.
If noise appears
Special Effects Playback
The following convenient functions are available. Audio output
is muted during special effects playback.
Still picture
1. Press PAUSE button during playback.
• Press PAUSE button again to resume the playback.
Shuttle ring
By turning the SHUTTLE ring during still picture, you can obtain
a variety of playback as shown below.
1. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left during still picture.
• The playback speed varies by the angle of SHUTTLE
ring.
• When SHUTTLE ring is released, it comes back to the
centre position and the playback picture stays at still.
Shuttle hold
When the SHUTTLE ring is released, the playback speed can
be fixed to one selected.
1. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left to obtain a desired
playback speed, then press PAUSE button.
2. Release SHUTTLE.
Cancelling the shuttle hold playback
1. Press PAUSE button once to go back to the still picture and
press once again to return to the playback.
Direct shuttle ring
By turning the SHUTTLE ring during playback, you can obtain
some of special effects playback as shown below.
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2 Reverse speed search
3 Reverse fast playback (x3)
4 Normal playback
5 Fast playback (x2)
6 Forward speed search
7 Forward high speed search
Frame or field playback
1. To forward frames or fields one by one, turn JOG during still
picture.
• Turn to the right to forward.
• Turn to the left to reverse.
To forward frames or fields continuously, keep turning JOG
during still picture.
• Keep turning to the right to forward frames (fields)
continuously.
• Keep turning to the left to reverse frames (fields)
continuously.
To stop frame or field playback, release JOG.
• The playback picture stays at still.
Note
• A few noise bars or vertical movement may appear during
frame or field playback.
• Noise bars may appear on the picture while switching
between forward and reverse frame or field playback.
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3 Reverse fast playback (x3)
4 Reverse playback
5 Reverse slow
6 Still
7 Slow playback
8 Normal playback
9 Fast playback (x2)
10 Forward speed search
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Note
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Info.
Supplementary information
Adjustment during Playback (Cont.)
Picture quality adjustment
This control allows you to adjust the playback picture so that the
outline is sharper or softer.
1. During playback, turn PICTURE control to the right or left.
• Turning to the right makes the picture sharper.
• Turning to the left makes the picture softer.
Vertical adjustment (picture vibration at the top and
bottom)
The picture vibration during still picture, fast playback or
playback at L12H-224H or 0H mode can be reduced or
eliminated by the following steps.
How to adjust
1. Press PAUSE button during playback.
2 Press VERTICAL ADJUST button (+) or (–) to reduce or
eliminate the picture vibration.
Initialising the vertical adjustment
The vertical adjustment will be reset to its initial setting by
pressing both VERTICAL ADJUST buttons (+) and (–) together
during still picture or playback at L12H-224H or 0H mode.
Note
• Horizontal vibration cannot be corrected with VERTICAL
ADJUST buttons.
•VERTICAL ADJUST buttons will not work when QUASI V-
SYNC of FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to OFF.
• Thepicture vibrationduringstill picture,frame offield playback
may not be adjusted with the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons.
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Searching Techniques
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The various search functions help you to find pictures you wish
to view.
Counter memory stop
Rewinds a tape until the counter on the fluorescent display
reaches “00000” and stops.
1. Press SEARCH button once.
•<SEARCH FUNCTION> menu
appears and COUNTER
MEMORY STOP is highlighted.
• TheCounter MemoryStop indicator
() illuminates on the fluorescent
display.
<SEARCH FUNCTION>
COUNTER MEMORY STOP
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH
TIME DATE SEARCH
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
or to execute.
Press STOP to exit.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.
• The VCR starts rewinding the tape.
To quit while rewinding, press STOP button.
To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without
rewinding, press STOP button.
Note
• When the counter on the fluorescent display indicates
“00000”, COUNTER MEMORY STOP on the SEARCH
FUNCTION menu cannot be selected.
Skip search
During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR plays back a tape
(at 3H or 4H mode) for about 4 seconds where an index signal
is recorded. This process is repeated until the end or beginning
of the tape is reached.
1. Press SEARCH button until SKIP
SEARCH is highlighted.
• The Skip Search indicator ( )
illuminates on the fluorescent
display.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left.
• Turning to the right proceeds the search in the forward
direction.
• Turning to the left proceeds the search in the reverse
direction.
To quit while searching, press STOP button.
To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without
searching, press STOP button.
3. When you find a picture you wish to view, press PLAY
button.
Note
• The index signal may be difficult to locate in some recording
conditions.
• Audio output is muted during the skip search.
Info.
• Skip search or index search may not function if the interval
between two alarm recording start-times is too short. The
table below indicates the minimum interval between two
alarm recording start-times for the skip or index search to
work correctly.
Minimum interval
between two alarm
recording start-times
Alarm
recording
mode
3H(4H)
L12H(L16H)
L24H(L32H)
approx. 15 sec.
approx. 2 min.
approx. 2 min.
( ) appears when TAPE LENGTH is set to E-240.
ALARM
RECORDING ALARM RECORDING
Present position
Index
Fast forward Fast forward
Index
Approx. 4 sec.
playback Approx. 4 sec.
playback
Fast forward
<SEARCH FUNCTION>
COUNTER MEMORY STOP
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH
TIME DATE SEARCH
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
to execute.
Press STOP to exit.
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<SEARCH FUNCTION>
COUNTER MEMORY STOP
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH 1
TIME DATE SEARCH
Use JOG to adjust,
turn the SHUTTLE RING
or to execute.
Press STOP to exit.
Reverse direction Fast forward direction
-255 -2 -1
Present position
+2+1 +255
Alarm Recording
Index search
During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR will search for an
index signal you have selected. When the index signal is found,
the VCR will play back in still picture.
1. Press SEARCH button until INDEX
SEARCH is highlighted.
• TheIndex Searchindicator( )
illuminates on the fluorescent
display.
2. Turn JOG to select an index number
(between 1 and 255) you wish to find.
To exit the <SEARCH
FUNCTION> menu without
searching, press STOP button.
3. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left to start searching.
• Turning SHUTTLE to the right performs the search in the
forward direction.
• Turning SHUTTLE to the left performs the search in the
reverse direction.
• The index number shown on the fluorescent display will
decrease one by one as each index signal goes by.
To quit while searching, press STOP button.
Note
• The index signal may be difficult to locate in some recording
conditions.
Info.
How to count index number
• Index number is the count from the present position. The
index number of one alarm recording before the present
position is “-1”. One after is “+1”.
• Maximum count is ±255 alarm recordings.
Time date search
You can easily find a picture recorded at specific date and time.
1. PressSEARCHbuttonuntil TIMEDATE
SEARCH is highlighted.
• TheTime DateSearch indicator ( )
illuminates on the fluorescent
display during search.
2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<TIME DATE SEARCH> menu
appears.
3. TurnJOG toset hourdigits ofTIME you
wish to find and turn SHUTTLE to the
right.
To exit the <TIME DATE
SEARCH> menu without
searching, turn SHUTTLE to the
left several times.
4. Set 10-minute digit and 1-minute digit
of TIME, DATE and DIRECTION in a
similar fashion.
• Searches in the forward direction
of the tape when DIRECTION is
set to FORWARD.
• Searches in the reverse direction
of the tape when DIRECTION is
set to REVERSE.
5. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to start searching.
• When the recorded picture is found, it is shown at still
picture.
To quit while searching, press STOP button.
Note
• An index mark is written on a tape at each hour (1:00, 2:00
and so on) during recording. The time date search cannot
be resumed if the index mark of the hour (set in step 3) is
not recorded on a tape.
Example: When the VCR recorded from 8:15 to 17:30 on a
tape, only pictures recorded between 9:00 and 17:30 can be
found using the time date search.
• The time date search may not function correctly, if you use a
tape with a poor recording quality or with alarm recordings
recorded at several recording modes.
• The time date search will not function when using a tape
recorded with other VCRs or a tape recorded without the
current day and time.
Info.
• When the desired part of the tape is not found in the
selected direction, the VCR automatically searches in the
opposite direction.
<SEARCH FUNCTION>
COUNTER MEMORY STOP
SKIP SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH
TIME DATE SEARCH
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
to go the search menu.
Press STOP to exit.
<TIME DATE SEARCH>
TIME 00:00
DATE 13
DIRECTION REVERSE
Use JOG to adjust,
and ENTER .
<TIME DATE SEARCH>
TIME 03:25
DATE 24
DIRECTION FORWARD
Use JOG to adjust,
and ENTER to start.

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Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
Connections forVarious Functions
Alarm Recording Connection
The alarm can be confirmed from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal with an existing alarm system panel or other
peripherals such as a buzzer. Connect the VCR and other peripherals as shown below. ( page 12 for the menu setting)
Alarm set switch
Alarm reset switch External alarm lamp
and buzzer
RST
IN REC GND ALMALM
MODE CLK
OUT CALL
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT OUTIN
REMOTE IN RESET
RST
IN REC GND ALMALM
MODE CLK
OUT CALL
MIC
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
SENSOR CCTV CAMERA
ALM IN GND VIDEO
IN
VIDEO OUT
MONITORMICROPHONE
AMPLIFIER
MICROPHONE
Connecting with CCTV camera, monitor and sensor
Note
• Monitor to be connected
– Connecting with a CCTV monitor (for surveillance) is recommended.
– Connecting with some monitors may cause picture vibration and/or picture distortion at the top or bottom of the image at still
picture or normal playback.
– A television for domestic use may easily cause picture vibration and distortion.
• CCTV camera to be connected
– Do not connect ‘Colour’ and ‘Black & White’ cameras together.