Sanyo SRT-8960P User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL SRT-8960P
SRT-8040P
Real Time Video Cassette Recorder English
Real Time-Videorecorder Deutsch
Magnétoscope en temps réel Français
Videograbador en tiempo real Español
Videoregistratore a cassette in tempo reale Italiano
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1 and 2.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE VCR TO
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING, AND NEVER PUT ANY
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, ON TOP OF THE VCR.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
If the power supply cord (AC power cord) of this
appliance is damaged, it must be replaced. Return to
a SANYO Authorised Service Centre for replacement
of the cord.
CAUTION: Do not put your hand or other objects in the
cassette loading slot because of risk of injury or
accident. Be sure to keep small children away from the
VCR.
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen
geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u
ze niet weggooien maar inleveren
als KCA.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat
og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type
andefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens
instruksjoner.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan
suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.
IMPORTANT NOTE (U. K. Only)
The wires in the mains lead are coloured according
to the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus do not correspond with the colour
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
œThe wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter Nor coloured blue or black.
œThe wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter Lor coloured brown or red.
œDo not connect either wire to the Earth terminal.
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PRECAUTIONS
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your
VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place
for its installation:
œShield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat.
œAvoid dusty or humid places.
œAvoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper
heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of
the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because
this will block the ventilation holes.
œInstall the VCR in a horizontal position only.
œAvoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
œAvoid moving the VCR between cold and hot
locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this
page).
œDo not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this
may cause playback or recording problems.
Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire
œDo not handle the power cord with wet hands.
œDo not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
œIf any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power
cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a
factory-authorized service centre.
œDo not place anything directly on top of this VCR.
Moisture Condensation Problems
Cause:
When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area
to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity,
dew (moisture) may form in the unit. The Dew indicator
(À) blinks. If you operate the VCR with dew inside,
damage may result.
Prevention:
1Do not operate the VCR for approximately 2 hours.
When the VCR reaches room temperature, the Dew
indicator (À) will turn off and the VCR will be ready
for operation.
Power on/stand-by mode
The power on/stand-by mode is selected by pressing the
STANDBY/ON button.
VCR display
Stand-by mode Power on mode
“Stand-by mode”is the condition in which only the time is
displayed.
Do not forget that even in the stand-by mode there is an
electrical voltage inside the VCR as long as it is
connected to a wall socket.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the
VCR is not to be used for a long time.
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . 4
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ON-SCREEN MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . 11
SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TAPE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AUTOREPEAT RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ALARM RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT . 31
SERIES RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DAY/TIME SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TAPE COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SECURITY LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SELECTING INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . 39
SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE . . . . . . . . . 40
SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SETTING FOR RS-485 OR RS-232C USE . . . . . . . . . 43
CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO
CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION . . . . 44
OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
FEATURES
œTape management function
œJOG/SHUTTLE operation
œClog detection
œHigh-speed Fast Forward/Rewind
œField recording/playback
œAudio recording is available in 6-, 18- and 30-hour
modes (E-180)
œAudio recording is available in 8-, 24- and 40-hour
modes (E-240)
œAutorepeat recording
œSeries recording function
œAlarm recording function
œSingle image recording function
œOn-screen mode setting
œIntegrated time date generator
œDay/Time search function
œAlarm scan/search function
œForward/Reverse field advance function
œ30-day memory backup
œSecurity lock
œRecording check function
œAutomatic head cleaning function
œThread check function
œSynchronization control function
SRT-8960P only
œ6, 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 and
960-hour mode recording (E-180)
œ8, 24, 40, 64, 96, 128, 160, 224, 320, 480, 640, 720
and 960-hour mode recording (E-240)
œAC or DC power operation.
SRT-8040P only
œ6, 18 and 30-hour mode recording (E-180)
œ8, 24 and 40-hour mode recording (E-240)
When using the RS-485/232C interface board
(VZU-485/232C), the VCR can be controlled from a
computer or a system controller.
ACCESSORIES
1Power cord
2Holder
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Front Panel
1Digital display panel
2Cassette loading slot
3PLAY button
REC CHECK button
4STILL/PAUSE button
5MENU button
SHUTTLE HOLD button
6SHUTTLE ring
7JOG dial
8SEARCH button
MENU EXIT button
9STOP button
FEJECT button
GTRACKING + button
V. LOCK + button
SHIFT «button
SHARP button
HTRACKING – button
V. LOCK – button
SHIFT ]button
SOFT button
ION SCREEN button
SHARPNESS button
JTIMER button
KREC/PLAY SPEED j, l(decrease or increase
recording/playback speed mode) button
LREC (record) button
MALL RESET button
NCOUNTER MEMORY button
OCOUNTER RESET button
PMENU RESET button
QSECURITY LOCK button
RREPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator
SSTANDBY/ON button
TON (power on) indicator
NOTE:
œButtons G, Hand Kare also used for menu setting.
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SHUTTLE
HOLD
REC CHECK
MENU EXIT
PLAY
STOP
EJECT
ON REPEAT
MENU RESET ALL RESET SEARCH
STILL/PAUSE
MENU
SECURITY
LOCK
STANDBY/
ON
REC/PLAY
SPEED
TIMER ON SCREEN SHIFT
SOFT SHARPSHARPNESS
V.LOCK
COUNTER
RESET MEMORY
REC
TRACKING
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Digital Display
1Operation Indicators
œThey display the actual operation mode.
Operation Mode Indicator
Record (REC)
Record pause (REC PAUSE)
Playback (PLAY)
Still image (STILL)
Fast forward (FF)
Rewind (REW)
Forward picture search
Reverse picture search
Reverse playback
Forward field advance
Reverse field advance
œClog detection indicator
Flashes when the recording quality deteriorates
due to dirty VCR heads.
2Cassette indicator
Lights when a cassette is loaded.
3Mode display
œWarning display
M flashes: Problem with mechanism.
V flashes: Video loss has occurred.
A flashes: Alarm recording in progress.
When alarm recording finishes, AL
lights at 4.
If you press the STOP button during
alarm recording, AL flashes at 4.
C flashes: Clog detection has occurred.
N flashes: Mode changed to non-recording
mode while recording was in progress.
NOTES:
œThe warning details appear according to the
(WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu
setting.
œThe warning display has priority over other
types of display. (Refer to “WARNING OUT
Terminal”on page 47.)
œTo cancel the display press the STOP button.
œRecording/playback
speed mode
œAlarm search setting
display
œAlarm scan setting
display
œDew display
œPicture control setting
display
œ4 digit security lock
setting display
œTracking control display
1243
MH
OFF
MS
6789F
5
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G
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
[With the RS-485/232C interface board]
œDisplay when set to RS-485
œDisplay when set to RS-232C
œData transfer speed
setting display
œAddress setting display
(RS-485 only)
3, 6Mode display
œDay/Time search
setting display
5Power failure indicator
Lights after a power failure.
NOTE:
œTo cancel the “P” display, press the MENU
RESET button.
6Counter display
œTime display (No tape)
œLinear time counter
display (Tape inserted)
7OFF indicator
Lights when the tape end has been reached after
recording.
8Counter memory indicator
Lights when the counter memory function is being
used.
9Timer Recording indicator
Lights when in timer recording stand-by mode, or
during a timer recording.
FSecurity lock indicator
Lights when the security lock is engaged.
GExternal input indicator
Lights when recording using the EXT TIMER IN
input terminal.
HMS
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Back Panel (With the RS-485/232C interface board)
1VIDEO OUT (video output) jack
2VIDEO IN (video input) jack
3AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack
4AUDIO IN (audio input) jack
5MIC IN (microphone input) jack
6REMOTE (remote control input) jack
7SW OUT (switch output) terminal
8TIMER OUT (timer recording output) terminal
9TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal
FCONTROL OUT terminal
GWARNING OUT (warning output) terminal
œSignals are output when an alarm, clog detection,
video loss, non-recording or mechanism problem
occurs.
HCOM (common) terminal
IEXT TIMER IN (external timer trigger input) terminal
ALARM REST IN (alarm recording reset input)
terminal
JSERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal
KCONTROL IN terminal
LALARM IN (alarm trigger input) terminal
1 SHOT IN (single image recording trigger input)
terminal
MAC power input
1DC power input (SRT-8960P only)
ADC12-24V IN “–” input terminal
BDo not use
CDC12-24V IN “+” input terminal
œPay attention to the polarity of the DC12-24V
input terminal (“+”: red screw, “–” : black screw).
2RS-485/232C interface board (sold separately)
DRS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin type)
ERS-485 A connector (RJ-11)
FRS-485 B connector (RJ-11)
GTERMINATE switch
NOTES:
œThe above illustration shows the unit when the
RS-485/232C interface board is installed. If no
RS-485/232C interface board is installed, connectors
and switches Dthrough to Gdo not appear.
œThe terminal may be damaged by a torque of 0.49
N.m (5kg.cm) or more and by using screwdriver with a
tip with a diameter of 6 mm or more.
œDo not connect the RS-485 A and RS-485 B
connectors to a phone line.
œThe 8, F, Jand Kterminals can be used to select
the input and output signals. (Refer to “SELECTING
INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS”on page 39.)
œIf using the Fand Kterminals, multiple VCRs can be
operated by operating a single VCR. (Refer to
“SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL”on page 41.)
AC IN
AUDIO VIDEO
ININ OUTOUT
REMOTE
RS232C
TERMINATE
Do not connect to phone line.
OFF ON
RS485 BA
MIC IN
SW OUT
WARNING OUT
1
EXT TIMERIN
SERIES IN
CONTROL IN
ALARM(1 SHOT) IN
(ALARM RESET)
CONTROL OUT TAPE END OUT
TIMER OUT
COM
2
D21 E F G
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SEE MANUAL
DC12-24V IN
M
A
B
C
OPEN COLLECTOR (Max. 1=500mA, 2=50mA)
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CONNECTIONS
Connect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below.
NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
RS232C
TERMINATE
Do not connect to phone line.
OFF ON
RS485 BA
AC IN
AUDIO VIDEO
ININ OUTOUT
REMOTE MIC IN
SW OUT
WARNING OUT
1
EXTTIMERIN
SERIES IN
CONTROL IN
ALARM(1SHOT) IN
(ALARM RESET)
CONTROL OUT TAPE END OUT
TIMEROUT
COM
2
OPEN COLLECTOR (Max. 1=500mA, 2=50mA)
SEE MANUAL
DC12-24V IN
To remote control
(sold separately)
Video camera
(sold separately)
TV Monitor (sold separately)
Coaxial
cable
(sold
separately)
To
VIDEO
IN
jack
To
VIDEO
OUT
jack
From an external
audio source
Power cord To outlet
Holder
Power Cord Installation
1Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power
input (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert the
plug straight and firmly.
2Insert the AC power cord into the holder.
3Fix the holder to the VCR back panel.
Holder
AC power cord
NOTES:
œFor more details, please refer to the manuals
accompanying all other devices. If the connections
are not made properly, it may cause a fire or damage
the equipment.
œYou can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold
separately) to control the VCR remotely.
œIf there is no video signal when the power is turned
on, “NO VIDEO”will be displayed on-screen.
NOTES (SRT-8960P only):
œUse a DC power cord rated A.W.G 18 (1.25 mm2) or
more.
œThe table below indicates the DC power source output
and DC power maximum cord lengths.
DC power source output DC power maximum
cord lengths
18 V or more 2 A 6 m
12 ~ 16 V 3 A 6 m
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ON-SCREEN MENU
Main Menu
To access on-screen menu
1Press the STANDBY/ON button.
2When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the
MENU button.
øThe MAIN MENU appears.
MAIN MENU
<MAIN@MENU>
1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET
2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET
3.GENERAL@SET
4.WARNING@OUT/CONTR.SET
5.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET
6.TAPE@MANAGEMENT
7.TIMER@SET
8.HOLIDAY@SET
9.OTHERS
3Press the MENU EXIT (or MENU) button to return to
the monitor screen.
Using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring
for settings
JOG dial
Put the tip of your index finger into the depression, then
turn the dial in any direction.
œWhen the display is highlighted in a sub-menu, turn
the dial to select the setting item.
œWhen the display is highlighted in a MAIN MENU,
select a sub-menu.
œWhile the display is flashing, turn the dial and the
selected data setting will change or the selected
setting value will increase or decrease.
SHUTTLE ring
œWhen a menu is being displayed, turn the ring 10°or
more clockwise to change the selected setting item
from highlighted to flashing.
œAfter making the setting, turn the ring clockwise to
save the setting and move to the next setting.
œWhen a MAIN MENU is being displayed, turn the ring
clockwise and the sub-menu for selection will appear.
œWhen a sub-menu is being displayed, turn the ring
counterclockwise and the MAIN MENU will appear.
œIf there are several items on one line, turn the ring
clockwise to move to the next item (on the right) and
confirm the setting. Turning the ring counterclockwise
will restore the original setting condition and move to
the previous item (on the left).
Sub-menus
To enter or modify settings within a sub-menu
1When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, turn the
JOG dial to select one of the sub-menus, then turn
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øThe selected sub-menu appears.
2Turn the JOG dial to move the selection to the
desired setting, then turn the SHUTTLE ring
clockwise.
øThe selected item flashes.
3Turn the JOG dial to enter or modify the setting.
4Press the MENU EXIT button to save the settings
and return to the monitor screen.
LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET menu
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@-SPRACHE-LINGUA-îQäW
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH
*CLOCK@SET
@01-01-2002@TUE@00:00:00
*SUMMER@TIME@SET@@NO@USE
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00
DISPLAY/SW OUT SET menu
<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP
DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y
<SW@OUT@SET>
TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD
FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1
8H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y
GENERAL SET menu
<GENERAL@SET>
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR
VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y
TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@E-240
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ON-SCREEN MENU
WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET menu
<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N
MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
<CONTROL@SET>
EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1
OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE
NOTES:
œThe “VIDEO LOSS”line does not appear if “VIDEO
LOSS”is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.
œThe “CLOG DETECT.”line does not appear if “CLOG
DETECT.”is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.
ALARM/SERIES REC SET menu
<ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET>
*ALARM@SET
@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1
@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@8H
@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S
*1@SHOT@SET
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1
@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M
*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@8:00
TAPE MANAGEMENT menu
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10
*[email protected]@@@@@OFF
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N
TIMER SET menu
<TIMER@SET>
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N
SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N
HOLIDAY SET menu
<HOLIDAY@SET>
@@1@@-----@@@11@@-----
@@2@@-----@@@12@@-----
@@3@@-----@@@13@@-----
@@4@@-----@@@14@@-----
@@5@@-----@@@15@@-----
@@6@@-----@@@16@@-----
@@7@@-----@@@17@@-----
@@8@@-----@@@18@@-----
@@9@@-----@@@19@@-----
@10@@-----@@@20@@-----
OTHERS menu
<OTHERS>
*ALARM@LOG
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1
*RS-485@SET
@@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y
@@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y
NOTE:
œThis is the display when the RS-485/232C interface
board is installed. The last three lines will not appear if
this board is not installed.
ALARM LOG menu
<ALARM@LOG>@@@@@@@@@000
@@@001@@@-----@--:--
@@@002@@@-----@--:--
@@@003@@@-----@--:--
@@@004@@@-----@--:--
@@@005@@@-----@--:--
@@@006@@@-----@--:--
@@@007@@@-----@--:--
@@@008@@@-----@--:--
@@@009@@@-----@--:--
@@@010@@@-----@--:--
POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME menu
<POWER@FAILURE>
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--
<DEW>
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--
<USED@TIME>
@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00000H
@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00000H
NOTES:
œSetting items are highlighted (appear in blue
characters) when they are selected.
œSettings flash while they are being changed.
œWhen a menu is displayed, recording will not be
possible.
œDuring recording or playback the menus cannot be
displayed.
œTo reset the settings of a menu to their original
values, select the desired menu and then press the
MENU RESET button.
œThe USED TIME data in the (POWER
FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu cannot be cleared
even when the MENU RESET button is pressed.
œPress the MENU button to save any settings made
and switch menu screens. To display the (ALARM
LOG) menu or (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME)
menu, select the “ALARM LOG”or “POWER
FAILURE/DEW”line in the (OTHERS) menu and then
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
œTurn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise while a
setting item is highlighted (appears in blue characters)
to return to the main menu. In the case of the (ALARM
LOG) menu or the (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED
TIME) menu, to return to the (OTHERS) menu.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK
Language Setting
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian
or Russian can be selected by the user.
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
øThe “1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET” line appears
highlighted.
<MAIN@MENU>
1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET
2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET
3.GENERAL@SET
4.WARNING@OUT/CONTR.SET
5.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET
6.TAPE@MANAGEMENT
7.TIMER@SET
8.HOLIDAY@SET
9.OTHERS
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øThe (LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET) menu appears.
ø“ENGLISH” is highlighted (appears in blue
characters).
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@SPRACHE-LINGUA-îQäW
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH
*CLOCK@SET
@01-01-2002@TUE@00:00:00
*SUMMER@TIME@SET@@NO@USE
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øThe display colour for the selected item returns
to the original colour and flashes.
5Turn the JOG dial to select the language of your
choice.
œTo set the next item, turn the SHUTTLE ring
clockwise, then turn the JOG dial to select the
next setting.
6When finished, press the MENU EXIT button to
return to the monitor screen.
Clock setting
Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2002 at 3:20
PM (15:20).
1Follow steps 1to 3under “Language Setting”.
2Turn the JOG dial until the “CLOCK SET”setting is
highlighted (appears in blue characters).
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øThe day position starts flashing.
4Turn the JOG dial to set the day (15), then turn the
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øThe day of week is set automatically.
5Turn the JOG dial to set the month (10), then turn
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
6Turn the JOG dial to set the year (2002), then turn
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
7Turn the JOG dial to set the hours (15 for 3 PM),
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øUnit uses 24hours format.
8Turn the JOG dial to set the minutes (20), then turn
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@-SPRACHE-LINGUA-îQäW
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH
*CLOCK@SET
@15-10-2002@TUE@15:20:00
*SUMMER@TIME@SET@@NO@USE
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00
œIf a wrong setting has been entered, turn the
SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise to move to the
setting to be changed, then turn the JOG dial to
enter the correct setting.
9For accurate clock setting, turn the JOG dial
counterclockwise timed with a time broadcast or
other accurate time signal. This will start the seconds
counting from 00.
œTo set the next item, turn the SHUTTLE ring
clockwise, then turn the JOG dial to select the
next setting.
FPress the MENU EXIT button to return to the monitor
screen.
NOTE:
œIn STOP mode, press and hold the STOP button then
press the TRACKING –button to reset the minutes
and seconds to 00 (to the closest hour). For example,
between 13:30:00 and 14:29:59 the clock is reset to
14:00:00.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK
Automatic Summer Time Adjustment
1Follow steps 1to 3under “Language Setting”on
page 11.
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA
@-SPRACHE-LINGUA-îQäW
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH
*CLOCK@SET
@15-10-2002@TUE@15:20:00
*SUMMER@TIME@SET@@NO@USE
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00
2Turn the JOG dial until the “SUMMER TIME SET”
setting is highlighted (appears in blue characters),
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
3Turn the JOG dial to set the auto summer
time/standard time adjustment, then turn the
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
NO USE . . . . . . . . . . . . No summer time/standard
time adjustment is made.
USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The auto summer
time/standard time
adjustment is made.
øIf using the “USE”setting, continue with steps
4to 7.
4Turn the JOG dial to select the “ON”line setting,
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øThe “LST”of the “ON”line flashes.
5Set the day the summer time adjustment is made.
œTurn the JOG dial to set the week, then turn the
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third,
fourth or last)
œTurn the JOG dial to set the day of week, then
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday....Saturday)
œTurn the JOG dial to set the month the summer
time adjustment is made, then turn the SHUTTLE
ring clockwise.
01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January,
February......November, December)
œTurn the JOG dial to set the time (hour) the
summer time adjustment is made, then turn the
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
œTurn the JOG dial to set the time (minutes) the
summer time adjustment is made, then turn the
SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
6Turn the JOG dial to select the “OFF”line setting,
then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øThe “LST”of the “OFF”line flashes.
7Following the same procedure as above (step 5),
set when the time is changed back from summer
time to standard time.
8Press the MENU EXIT button.
Factory setting:
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON LST-SUN 03 02:00 (AM)
OFF LST-SUN 10 02:00 (AM)
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SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY
Selecting the Superimpose Display
You can select to display or not the date, time, tape
speed mode and number of alarm recordings.
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
3Turn the JOG dial to select the “2.DISPLAY/SW
OUT SET”line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring
clockwise.
øThe (DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu appears.
<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP
DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y
<SW@OUT@SET>
TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD
FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1
8H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
5Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . Set each item (Individual)
ALL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To set all items to “Y”
ALL N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To set all items to “N”
øIf using the “SET UP”setting, continue with
steps 6to 8.
6Turn the JOG dial until the item to be changed is
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
7Turn the JOG dial to set “Y” (displayed) or “N” (not
displayed), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The date appears
TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The time appears
SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . The recording /playback
speed mode appears
ALARM COUNT. . . . . . The number of alarm
recordings appears
8Repeat steps 6and 7when setting other items.
9When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.
NOTE:
œWhen the ON SCREEN button is pressed and the
display appears, the items for which “Y” have been
set are recorded. The items for which “N” was set at
step 7above are not recorded.
Changing the Superimpose Display
Position
1Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.
øThe superimpose display appears.
øIf the superimpose display does not appear,
press the ON SCREEN button. The display will
be turned on and off alternately each time the
ON SCREEN button is pressed.
15-10-2002@TUE@000
15:20:00@@@@@8
2To change the display position, press the SHIFT «
(or ]) button.
øThe display will move towards the right (or the
bottom).
NOTES:
œIf the SHIFT «(or ]) button is kept pressed for 1
second or more, the display will move at a faster
speed.
œThe display position cannot be changed during
recording.
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo.
This VCR was primarily designed for use with E-180 and
E-240 cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use
E-180 or E-240 standard grade VHS video cassette
tapes for optimal performance.
NOTE:
œIf using longer tapes (i.e. E-300) the tape travel will
not be as stable and that may cause problems.
Handling Cassette Tapes
The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically in
their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic
fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to
mold formation.
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never
touch the tape with your fingers.
Protect the cassette tapes from shocks and strong
vibrations.
To Protect your Recordings
After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the
recording, use a flat-tripped screwdriver to break off the
erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.
To record again on a tape without an erasure-prevention
tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Precautions concerning the video
cassette tapes
œDo not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have
been cut and repaired or tapes that have been altered
in any way.
œSome rewinders may tangle the tape, and therefore
their use is not recommended.
œWhen tapes are recorded over and over again, the
recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to “Concerning
the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on”
on page 20, and replace the tape with a new tape as
required.
Loading
1Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.
Gently push the centre of the cassette until it is
loaded automatically.
øThe time display will switch to the reset counter
“0H 00M 00S”display.
øThe cassette indicator “o”lights on the digital
display.
NOTE:
œIf you try to record on a cassette without an
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the
cassette.
Unloading
1In stop mode, press the EJECT button.
øThe cassette is automatically ejected.
NOTES:
œDo not insert any other object in the cassette loading
slot, as that may cause injury and damage to the VCR.
œIf your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot,
unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where
the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull your hand out
as that may cause severe injuries.
Erasure-prevention tab
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Correct tape thread check function
This function checks to make sure that the cassette has
been correctly loaded so that recording can be carried
out.
NOTES:
œAfter the cassette tape is loaded, the mechanism will
operate for about 5 seconds to check that the tape
has been threaded (loaded) correctly automatically
and the cassette indicator “o”will flash during that
period. If the tape is not loaded properly, the cassette
will be ejected.
œIf the REC, PLAY or STOP button is pressed or if the
SHUTTLE ring is turned during the tape thread check
operation, the command will only be executed after
the tape thread has been checked. Only the EJECT
button will operate while the tape thread is being
checked.
œIf “TAPE IN MODE”in the (GENERAL SET) menu is
set to “REC”, the recording indicator “m”will light while
the tape thread is being checked. However, recording
will only start after the tape thread check is completed.
1Press the STANDBY/ON button.
2Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
3Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øThe (GENERAL SET) menu appears.
<GENERAL@SET>
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR
VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y
TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@E-240
4Turn the JOG dial until the “THREAD CHECK”
setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring
clockwise.
5Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
N . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check
function is off
Y. . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check
function is on
6Press the MENU EXIT button.
Setting the Action to Take When a
Cassette is Loaded
You can set the mode the VCR will go into when a
cassette is loaded.
1Press the STANDBY/ON button.
2Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
3Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øThe (GENERAL SET) menu appears.
4Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE IN MODE”setting
is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
5Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
STOP . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR,
stays in stop mode
REC . . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR,
goes into recording mode
6Press the MENU EXIT button.
Setting the Type of Tape Used
1Press the STANDBY/ON button.
2Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
3Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”
line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
øThe (GENERAL SET) menu appears.
4Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE”setting is
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
5Turn the JOG dial to set the tape length, then turn
the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
E-240 . . . . . . When using a E-240 cassette tape
E-180 . . . . . . When using a E-180 cassette tape
6Press the MENU EXIT button.
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TAPE MANAGEMENT
This VCR is equipped with a tape management function.
Using this function you can protect previous recordings
and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape
protection term (number of days), the maximum number
of re-recordings of the tape and the recording group. For
details on how to set this function, refer to “Setting the
Tape Management Function”.
PROTECT DAY: To set the number of days before the
tape can be rerecorded over.
REC PASS SET: To limit the number of rerecordings,
in order to maintain a good image
quality.
GROUP NO. SET: To manage tapes belonging to
different recording groups.
NOTES:
œBefore using this function, make sure that the clock is
set properly.
œTo use the tape management function, it must be set
before recording is started.
œThe tape management data is recorded at the
beginning of the tape.
Operation
When the REC button is pressed, the VCR will rewind
the tape to the beginning, and will play back some of the
tape to check for the presence of tape management data
(no image appears). The message “T. MANAGE. CHK”
appears on-screen while the presence and type of data
are being checked.
NOTE:
œWhen performing programme timer recording, single
image recording and alarm recording, the tape
management function will not operate even if it is
active.
If no tape management data is present on the
tape
Recording will start according to the settings in the
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.
When recording starts, the updated tape
management data is recorded onto the tape.
If the tape has already been recorded on, the
message “USED TAPE”will flash on-screen until
recording starts.
If tape management data is present on the tape
The tape management data is checked and if there is no
conflict, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning,
then recording starts and the updated tape management
data is recorded onto the tape. The message “T.
MANAGE. OK”appears on-screen while the tape is
being rewound and the tape management data is being
recorded.
If a conflict is found when the tape management data
is checked, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is
displayed and the conflicting setting will flash. This
menu will show the settings taken from the data
recorded on the tape and not the current data settings
held in the VCR’s (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu
setting. Refer to “Tape Management Conflict Display”
for detailed information.
NOTE:
œIf the VCR is set for alarm recordings, alarms will be
recorded based on the different settings.
If an alarm signal is input while “T. MANAGE. CHK”is
displayed, the alarms will be recorded after feeding a
certain amount of tape but the data will not be
recorded (updated).
If an alarm signal is input during data recording, the
alarms will be recorded after data recording.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
œIf the tape management data cannot be read, the
VCR will switch to stop mode and “DATA NG”will
be displayed on-screen.
This may indicate that the beginning of the tape
(data recording/reading section) is damaged and
the tape may be unusable.
The message “DATA NG”will disappear when the
EJECT or PLAY button is pressed.
œSet the security lock function to on in order to
protect the security of this feature.
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TAPE MANAGEMENT
Setting the Tape Management Function
1Press the STANDBY/ON button.
2Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
3Turn the JOG dial to select the “6.TAPE
MANAGEMENT”line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring
clockwise.
øThe (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears.
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10
*[email protected]@@@@@OFF
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
5Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then
turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
N. . . . . . . The tape management function is not
active.
Y. . . . . . . The tape management function is
active.
When setting to “Y”, please continue with the
settings below.
6Turn the JOG dial until the “PROTECT DAY”setting
is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
7Turn the JOG dial to select the desired number of
days to protect the tape, then turn the SHUTTLE
ring clockwise.
OFF . . . . The tape is not protected.
1-255 . . . Number of days to protect the tape
(prevent over-recording), from the date
of the last recording on the tape (or the
last expected recording date (calculated
using the tape length (E-180 or E-240)
and the recording speed)).
NOTE:
œSince the last expected recording date is a
calculated date (using the tape length (E-180 or
E-240) and the recording speed), it may be
different from the actual last recording date, due
to other settings such as alarm recordings,
programme timer recordings and holiday settings.
8Turn the JOG dial until the “REC PASS SET”setting
is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
9Turn the JOG dial to select the desired number of
re-recording times, then turn the SHUTTLE ring
clockwise.
OFF . . . . The number of re-recording times will
not be checked.
1-100 . . . Maximum number of re-recording
times. (Refer to “Concerning the
Number of Times Tapes can be
Rerecorded on”on page 20.)
NOTES:
œSince data is read before it is recorded, the
number of times will be incremented even if the
recording is stopped before the end.
œDuring autorepeat recording, the re-recording
times count will be updated every time the tape is
rewound to the beginning. Autorepeat recording
will proceed even if the count exceeds the “REC
PASS SET”setting.
FTurn the JOG dial until the “GROUP NO. SET”
setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring
clockwise.
GTurn the JOG dial to select the desired group
number, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
OFF . . . . The group number will not be checked.
1-15 . . . . Group number setting.
HTurn the JOG dial until the “OVERRIDE”setting is
highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
ITurn the JOG dial to select the desired override
mode, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. (Refer
to “Tape Management Conflict Display”on the next
page.)
N. . . . . . . Only EJECT button operation is
accepted after a conflict has occurred.
Y. . . . . . . The next operation is accepted after a
conflict has occurred. This will override
setting.
JPress the MENU EXIT button.
NOTES:
œOnce the tape management data is recorded on
tape, it cannot be changed.
œThe criteria (condition) for allowing recording will be
based on the data recorded on the tape and not the
settings in the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.
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TAPE MANAGEMENT
Tape Management Conflict Display
If a conflict that prevents recording is found when the
tape management function checks the tape data, the
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears with the
conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop
mode.
NOTES:
œIf “OVERRIDE”is set to “N” (No), the conflicting
setting is displayed flashing and the message
(PRESS EJECT) appears at the bottom of the screen.
Recording under these conditions is not possible.
Press the EJECT button to eject the tape. To record
on the same tape, set the “OVERRIDE”setting to “Y”
and modify the conflicting setting, then insert the
same tape and press the REC button. However, if
only “PROTECT DAY”and “REC PAS SET”are
modified, the menu will be displayed again. Press the
REC button one more time to start recording.
Recording starts and the tape data is updated.
Conflict display sample
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@Y
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30
@LAST@D/M@@@@@@NEXT@D/M
@@@@@15/10@@@@@@@@@15/11
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10
@PASS@COUNT@@@@@@@@10
*[email protected]@@@@@@@7
@[email protected].@@@@@@@@@8
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N
@@@@@(PRESS@EJECT)
œIf the “OVERRIDE”is set to “Y” (Yes), the (TAPE
MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and conflicting
setting preventing recording will flash and the VCR will
switch to stop mode.
To enter recording mode, press the REC button.
PROTECT DAY CONFLICT
The tape is protected, and the tape protection term
(ex. 30 days) is not yet over.
Under “LAST D/M”, the date of the last recording on
the tape (or the last expected recording date
(calculated using the tape length (E-180 or E-240)
and the recording speed)) is displayed.
Under “NEXT D/M”, the date when it will be possible
to record on the tape again is displayed.
REC PASS SET CONFLICT
The set number of recording passes has been
reached.
The “PASS COUNT”shows the number of recording
passes on the tape (ex. since the maximum recording
passes number is set to “10”, this prevents further
recording.)
NOTES:
œWhen conducting Autorepeat recording, if the
“PASS COUNT”exceeds 100, “101*”will be
displayed flashing.
œIf using a tape recorded previously on a different
type of VCR (no tape data), when the set number
of recordings is exceeded, “USED”will flash next to
the “PASS COUNT”number.
GROUP NO. SET CONFLICT
The group numbers do not match.
The “REC GR. NO.”shows the tape recording group
number (ex. this tape belongs to a different recording
group number 8 than the one set 7.)
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NORMAL RECORDING
Normal Recording
Before starting
œTurn the power on to all devices used.
œLoad a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tab
intact.
NOTES:
œIf “TAPE IN MODE”is set to “REC”in the
(GENERAL SET) menu, recording will start.
œPress the ON SCREEN button to display the
superimpose display.
œSet the “TAPE”item in the (GENERAL SET)
menu according to the duration of the tape used.
1Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l(or j) button to set
the recording speed mode.
øThe recording speed mode appears on-screen
and on the digital display.
2Press the REC button.
øThe record indicator “m”lights.
øRecording starts.
øIf the tape end is reached while recording,
“OFF”is displayed on the digital display and the
unit goes into the mode set at the “TAPE END
MODE”setting in the (GENERAL SET) menu.
To cancel the “OFF”display, press the STOP,
EJECT or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE
ring.
øWhen the end of the tape is reached, the TAPE
END OUT terminal output will be 0V. To cancel
the output, press the STOP button.
3To stop recording, press the STOP button.
NOTES:
œA tape recording made on this VCR may not play
back with the same degree of clarity on a real time
video cassette recorder from another manufacturer.
œIf you press the REC button and the loaded cassette
has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the
cassette.
[Recording Speed Mode]
œThe available recording speed modes vary depending
on the VCR model. Refer to the “FEATURES”on
page 3 for the available recording speed modes for
your model of VCR.
(When the “TAPE”is set to “E-240”in the
(GENERAL SET) menu)
Recording
speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum
recording
duration
(hours)
Recording
interval
(second)
Audio
recording Tape motion
8 8 1/50
Possible Continuous24 24 3/50
40 40 5/50
64 72 9/50
Not possible Intermittent
96 104 13/50
128 136 17/50
160 168 21/50
224 232 29/50
320 328 41/50
480 488 61/50
640 648 81/50
720 968 121/50
960 1288 161/50
000 Single image recording
(When the “TAPE”is set to “E-180”in the
(GENERAL SET) menu)
Recording
speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum
recording
duration
(hours)
Recording
interval
(second)
Audio
recording Tape motion
6 6 1/50
Possible Continuous18 18 3/50
30 30 5/50
48 54 9/50
Not possible Intermittent
72 78 13/50
96 102 17/50
120 126 21/50
168 174 29/50
240 246 41/50
360 366 61/50
480 486 81/50
720 726 121/50
960 966 161/50
000 Single image recording
NOTE:
œThe tape speed display will vary according to the
“TAPE”item in the (GENERAL SET) menu setting. In
this manual, all the examples and displays used are
for when the “TAPE”item is set to “E-240”. If set to
“E-180”, please refer to the table above for the
corresponding durations and displays.
For example, if the recording speed mode is “8”, then
the corresponding recording speed when set to
“E-180”will be “6”, and, the counter reading of 8H
00M 00S will be 6H 00M 00S when set to “E-180”.
RQ4QR/EX (SRT-8960P GB) Fri. Sept., 06/2002
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