Sanyo TLS-9024P User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL TLS-9024P
Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder English
Time Lapse Videorecorder Deutsch
Magnétoscope time lapse à cassette Français
Videograbador en lapsos de tiempo Español
Videoregistratore a casstte, a fotogrammi differenziati 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.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR OTHER MOISTURE.
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.
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-authorised 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:
1Make all necessary connections.
2Plug the power cord into a 220 – 240 V AC outlet.
3Do 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
to operate.
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.
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen
geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u
ze niet weggooien maar inleveren
als KCA.
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FEATURES
œJOG/SHUTTLE operation
œCan also be controlled through an RS-232C or
RS-485 connection
œClog detection
œHigh-speed Fast Forward/Rewind
œField recording/playback
œ3, 12 and 24-hour mode recording
œIn 3, 12, 24-hour modes audio recording is available
œAutorepeat recording
œAlarm recording function
œOn-screen mode setting
œIntegrated time date generator
œDay/Time search function
œAlarm scan/search function
œForward/Reverse frame advance function
œ30-day memory backup
œSecurity lock
œRecording check function
œAutomatic head cleaning function
ACCESSORIES
Power cord Holder
---------------- or----------------
U.K. only
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND
DISPLAY SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK. . . . . . . . . 10
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . 11
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AUTOREPEAT RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ALARM RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PROGRAMME TIMER RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
RECORDING USING AN
EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SPECIAL PLAYBACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
TAPE COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SETTING THE BUZZER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SETTING THE RS-232C OR RS-485
DATA TRANSFER SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CHECKING POWER FAILURE,
FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION AND
USAGE DURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Front Panel
1TIMER button
2COUNTER RESET button
3SHIFT ]or «(display position down or right) button
4COUNTER MEMORY button
5REC/PLAY SPEED lor j(decrease or increase
recording/playback speed mode) button
6TRACKING/V. STILL – or +button
7Cassette loading slot
8PLAY (REC CHECK) button
9STILL/PAUSE button
FJOG dial
GSHUTTLE ring
HMENU button
IFront door
JSEARCH/AUDIO ON button
KSTOP button
LEJECT button
MDigital display panel
NSTANDBY/ON indicator
OREPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator
PREC (record) button
QREPEAT REC (autorepeat recording) switch
RON SCREEN switch
SALL RESET button
TMENU RESET button
USHARPNESS control
VSTANDBY/ON button
NOTE:
œButtons 3and 5are also used for menu control.
STANDBY/ON
REPEAT
l
S
H
U
T
T
L
E
j
»
J
O
G
,
712 3 54 6 8 9 G
I
TIMER RESET MEMORY
COUNTER
] SHIFT «
REC/PLAY
l SPEED j
TRACKING
– V.STILL +
STANDBY/ON
SOFT SHARP
MENU RESET ALL RESET
ON SCREEN
REPEAT
REC
SHARPNESS
«lj »
24H
NC
8H PROG.
CC
20S
SPEED DURATION
ALARM
R
E
W
F
F
PLAY
(REC CHECK)
STILL
PAUSE
STOP
MENU
JKLM
H
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
a
REC i
EJECT
SEARCH
AUDIO ON
F
NOPQRSTUIV
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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
Field shift forward
Field shift backward
œClog detection indicator
Flashes when the recording quality deteriorates
due to dirty VCR heads.
2Cassette indicator
Comes on when a cassette is loaded.
3Alarm indicator
Flashes when an alarm is
being recorded:
Comes on after the alarm
has been recorded:
4Power failure indicator
Comes on after a power failure.
5Mode display
œRecording/playback
speed mode
œAlarm search mode
œAlarm scan mode
œDew display
5, 6Mode display
œDay/Time search
mode
6Counter display
œTime display
œLinear time counter
display
7OFF indicator
Comes on when the tape end has been reached
after a recording, except during autorepeat
recording mode.
8Counter memory indicator
Comes on when the counter memory function is
engaged.
9Timer Recording indicator
Comes on when in timer recording stand-by mode,
or during a timer recording.
FSecurity lock indicator
Comes on when the security lock is engaged.
GExternal input indicator E
Comes on when recording using the EXT TIMER IN
input terminal.
123 5
MH
OFF
MS
6789F
4
E
G
HMS
OFF
M
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Back Panel
1RS485 A connector (RJ11 type)
2RS485 B connector (RJ11 type)
3DIP switches
œUsed when controlling the VCR through the
RS485 or the RS232C connectors.
4EXT TIMER IN (external timer input) terminal
5COM (common) terminal
6WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal
7TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal
8SW OUT (switch output) terminal
9COM (common) terminal
FALARM OUT (alarm output) terminal
GALARM IN (alarm input) terminal
HBattery compartment
IVIDEO OUT (video output) jack
JVIDEO IN (video input) jack
KAUDIO OUT (audio output) jack
LAUDIO IN (audio input) jack
MMIC IN (microphone input) jack
NREMOTE (remote control input) jack
ORS232C connector (D-sub 9-pin type)
PAC power input
AUDIO
OUT
MIC IN REMOTE
PUSH
OPEN
EXT
TIMER IN
AC IN ~
IN
VIDEO
IN OUT
RS485 BA
P
1 2 3
COM WARNING OUT TAPE END OUT SW OUT COM OUT IN
ALARM
H
IJKLMN
RS232C
O
ADDRESS
ON
OFF
485
232
EXT
TIMER IN COM WARNING OUT TAPE END OUT SW OUT COM OUT IN
ALARM
456789FG
TERMINATE
ON
OFF
NOTE:
œThis terminal board
may be damaged by
5kg-cm or more torque
and using φ6mm-tip or
more size screwdrivers.
15
96
Pin locations
(male) on the VCR
Pin locations
(female) on the VCR
1 6
NOTE:
Do not connect to
phone line.
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CONNECTIONS
Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below.
NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
AUDIO
OUT
MIC IN REMOTE
PUSH
OPEN
EXT
TIMER IN
AC IN ~
IN
VIDEO
IN OUT
RS485 BA
COM WARNING OUT TAPE END OUT SW OUT COM OUT IN
ALARM
RS232C
ADDRESS
ON
OFF
485
232
TERMINATE
ON
OFF
To remote control
(sold separately)
Video camera
(sold separately)
Monitor TV (sold separately)
Coaxial cable
(sold separately)
To
VIDEO IN
jack
To
VIDEO
OUT
jack
From an external
audio source
Power
cord
To outlet
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.
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 remotely the VCR.
œIf there is no video signal when the power is turned
on, “NO VIDEO” will be displayed on-screen.
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CONNECTIONS
Power cord
1Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power
input (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert the
plug straight and firmly.
2Install the AC power cord into the holder.
3Fix the holder to the VCR back panel.
About the memory reset
If the VCR location is changed or to cancel previous
settings, please reset the memory as described below.
All the settings as the time and date will be reset, and
the security lock will be cancelled.
To reset the memory, press the ALL RESET button.
Holder
AC power cord
Holder
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TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND
DISPLAY SEQUENCE
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
15-10-99 FRI 000
15:20:00 3
Set the ON SCREEN
switch to the “ON” position
Press the
MENU button
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
SET UP 1 menu
Monitor TV screen (normal screen)
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
SET UP 2 menu
SET UP 3 menu
SET UP 4 menu
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
TIMER SET menu
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
Press the
MENU button
HOLIDAY SET menu
ALARM TIME menu
POWER FAILURE/DEW/
USED TIME menu
<SET UP 1>
<SET UP 2>
<SET UP 3>
<SET UP 4>
<TIMER SET>
<HOLIDAY SET>
<ALARM TIME>
<POWER FAILURE>
<DEW>
<USED TIME>
DTo display the number, date and
time of the alarm recordings
DTo display the time used
D
To display the number and duration
of failures due to condensation
DTo display the number and
duration of power failures
DTo set various VCR function
DTo set timer recordings
DTo set the holidays
DTo set various VCR functions
DTo set various VCR functions
DTo set various VCR functions
[10, 33]
[11, 29]
[18, 17, 32, 16, 30]
[32, 13, 15] [31]
[19]
[22]
[21-24]
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TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND DISPLAY SEQUENCE
NOTES:
œWhen a menu is displayed, recording will not be
possible.
œPress the SEARCH/AUDIO ON or MENU button, the
setting procedure is now completed.
œDuring recording or playback the menus cannot be
displayed.
œTo reset the settings of a menu to their original
values, select the desired menu then press the
MENU RESET button. The (USED TIME) menu data
cannot be reset.
œTo enter the settings use the JOG dial or SHUTTLE
ring.
Using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring
JOG dial
œPut the tip of your index finger into the depression
then turn the dial in any direction.
œWhen a menu is displayed, turn the dial clockwise
and the cursor will move to the right (or down). Turn
the dial counterclockwise and the cursor will move to
the left (or up).
SHUTTLE ring
œWhen a menu is displayed, turn the ring of 10° or
more clockwise and the selected data setting will
change or the selected setting value will increase.
Turn the ring of 10°or more counterclockwise and
the selected data setting will change or the selected
setting value will decrease.
œIf held for 1 second or more the changes will be
made sequentially.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK
Language Setting
English, French or German can be selected by the user.
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)
menu.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>
öSUMMER@TIME@SET@@@NO@USE
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00
öCLOCK@SET
@01-01-00@SAT@@00:00:00
öREMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT
öLANGUAGE-LANGUE-SPRACHE
@@@ENGLISH
3Turn the JOG dial, until “ENGLISH” is flashing.
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the language of
your choice.
5Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
Clock setting
Example: To set the clock to October 15, 1999 at 3:20
PM (15:20).
1Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)
menu.
2Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the auto summer
time/standard time adjustment.
NO USE . . . . No summer time/standard time
adjustment is made.
USE . . . . . . . The auto summer time/standard
time adjustment is made.
3Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until “LST” is flashing.
4Set the day the summer time adjustment is made.
œTurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the week, then
turn the JOG dial clockwise.
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third,
fourth or last)
œTurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the day of week,
then turn the JOG dial clockwise.
SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday....Saturday)
5Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the month the
summer time adjustment is made, then turn the
JOG dial clockwise.
01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January,
February......November, December)
6Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the time the summer
time adjustment is made.
7Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until “LST” is flashing.
8Following the same procedure as above (steps 4
to 6), set when the time is changed back from
summer time to standard time.
9Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until the “CLOCK
SET” setting is flashing.
FTurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the day (ex: 15), then
turn the JOG dial clockwise.
ø
The day of week is set automatically.
GTurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the month (ex: 10),
then turn the JOG dial clockwise.
HTurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the year (ex: 99 for
1999), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.
ø
The last 2 digits only are displayed.
ITurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the hours (ex: 15 for
3 PM), then turn the JOG dial clockwise.
JTurn the SHUTTLE ring to set the minutes (ex: 20),
then turn the JOG dial clockwise.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>
öSUMMER@TIME@SET@@USE
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME
@ON@@@LST-SUN@@03@02:00
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00
öCLOCK@SET
@15-10-99@FRI@@15:20:00
öREMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT
öLANGUAGE-LANGUE-SPRACHE
@@@ENGLISH
KFor accurate clock setting, turn the SHUTTLE ring
counterclockwise timed with a time broadcast, or
other accurate time signal, this will start the seconds
counting from 00.
LPress SEARCH/AUDIO ON button.
ø
The setting procedure is now completed.
NOTES:
œClock display is only 24 hours.
œIn STOP mode, press and hold the STOP button then
press the TRACKING/V.STILL– button to reset the
minutes and seconds to 00 (to the closest hour). For
example, between 13:30:00 and 14:29:59 the clock is
reset to 14:00:00.
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CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Selecting the On-screen Display
You can select to display or not the date, time, the
number of alarm recordings and tape speed.
1Turn the power on to all devices used.
2Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu
is displayed.
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@2>
öDISPLAY
@@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y
@@@ALARM@COUNT@@@@Y
@@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@Y
öBUZZER
@@@ALARM@IN@@@@@@@Y
@@@TAPE@END@@@@@@@Y
@@@KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@N
@@@WARNING@@@@@@@@Y
3Turn the JOG dial clockwise, until the desired item
for which the display function will be set is flashing.
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set “Y” for the functions
described below.
DATE . . . . . . . . . . . The date is displayed
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . The time is displayed
ALARM COUNT . . . The number of alarm
recordings is displayed
SPEED . . . . . . . . . . The recording/playback
speed mode is displayed
5Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
settings.
NOTE:
œIf the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,
the items for which “Y” is set are recorded. The items
for which “N” was set at step 4above are not
recorded.
Changing the Date/Time Display
Position
1Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.
2Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.
ø
The date and time are displayed.
15-10-99@FRI@000
15:20:00@@@3
3Press the SHIFT «(or ]) button.
ø
The 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 while
recording.
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the wlogo.
This VCR was primarily designed for use with E-180
cassette tapes, it is recommended to use E-180
standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal
performance.
Handling Cassette Tapes
The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically,
in their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic
fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to
mold formation.
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never
touch the tape with your fingers.
Protect the cassette tapes from shocks or strong
vibrations.
To Protect your Recordings
After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the
recording, use a flathead screwdriver to break off the
erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.
To record again on a tape without erasure-prevention
tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Precautions concerning the video
cassette tapes
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 entangle 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 15, 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.
ø
The time display will switch to the reset counter
“0:00:00” display.
ø After the cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism
will operate for about 5 seconds to check that
the tape has been threaded correctly and the
cassette indicator
“o” will blink during that
period.
ø When the cassette is loaded, if the tape has
been threaded correctly, the cassette indicator
“o” will light on the digital display.
NOTE:
œIf you try to record on a cassette without
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the
cassette.
Unloading
1In stop mode, press the EJECT button.
ø
The cassette is automatically ejected.
NOTES:
œDo not insert any object in the cassette loading slot,
as that may cause injury and damages 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 the hand out
as that may cause severe injuries.
Erasure-prevention tab
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Correct tape thread check function
If the correct tape thread check function is on, after the
cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism will operate for
about 5 seconds to check that the tape has been
threaded (loaded) correctly and the cassette indicator
“o” will blink during that period. If the tape is not loaded
properly, the cassette will be ejected.
NOTES:
œThis function checks to make sure that the cassette
has been correctly loaded. It is recommended to use
this function to make sure the recordings are
conducted reliably.
œIf during the tape thread check operation, the REC,
PLAY or STOP button is pressed or if the SHUTTLE
ring is turned, 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.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu
is displayed.
@@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4>
öSW@OUT
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD
@@3H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
öTHREAD@CHECK@@@Y
öVIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N
öREC@SPEED@@@@@@N
2Turn the JOG dial, until the “THREAD CHECK”
setting is flashing.
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.
Y . . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check
function is on
N . . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check
function is off
4Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
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NORMAL RECORDING
Normal Recording
œTurn the power on to all devices used.
œLoad a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab.
œSet the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.
1Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l(or j) button to set
the recording speed mode.
ø
The recording speed mode is displayed
on-screen and on the digital display.
2Press the REC button.
ø
The record indicator “m” light.
ø Recording starts.
ø When the end of the tape is reached, “OFF”
will be displayed.
NOTES:
œIf in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER
section TAPE END is set to “Y”, the buzzer will
be heard as long as “OFF” is displayed on the
digital display.
œTo cancel the “OFF” display, press the STOP,
EJECT or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE
ring.
œIf recording stops due to a problem with the tape
or other reason, the unit will try once to resume
recording. If the tape still does not advance, the
VCR will go into stop mode.
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 time lapse
from another manufacturer.
œIf you press on the REC button and the loaded
cassette has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will
eject the cassette.
[Recording Speed Mode]
Recording
speed mode
(hour mode)
Maximum
recording
duration
(hours)
Recording
interval
(second)
Audio
recording Tape motion
3 31/50
Possible Continuous12 15 5/50
24 27 9/50
Record Pause
Recording can be interrupted temporarily.
1Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.
ø
The Pause/Still indicator “ N” blinks.
NOTES:
œThe image appears on-screen but it is not
recorded.
œIf a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or
more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid
damaging the tape.
2To resume recording, press the REC button, or
press the STILL/PAUSE button again.
Before starting
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NORMAL RECORDING
Concerning the Number of Times Tapes
can be Rerecorded on
Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must
be replaced after a certain number of recording times.
Refer to the table below for the maximum number of
times a tape can be recorded on.
Recording speed mode
(hour mode) Maximum number of recording times
(with a standard grade
tape)
3 100
12, 24 50
NOTES:
œThe maximum number of recording times will vary
depending on the location and kind of tape used.
Verify the recording quality and replace the tape
when the quality starts to deteriorate.
The maximum number of recording times indicated
above are based on test tapes (E-180) used by the
company.
œIf using longer tapes (i.e. E-240) the tape travel will
not be as stable and that may cause problems.
Changes to the Recording Speed Mode
During Recording
It is possible to permit or prevent changing the
recording speed mode during recording.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu
is displayed.
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öSW@OUT
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD
@@3H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y
öTHREAD@CHECK@@@Y
öVIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N
öREC@SPEED@@@@@@N
2Turn the JOG dial, until the “REC SPEED” setting is
flashing.
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.
Y. . . . . . . . . . Recording speed mode can be
changed
N. . . . . . . . . . Recording speed mode can not
be changed
4Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
Action to Take when the Video Signal
Deteriorates
If there is no video signal during recording, fast forward,
rewind modes, when in stop mode or when a tape is not
loaded the menus are not displayed, “VIDEO LOSS”
can be displayed on-screen and a signal (0 V) can be
output at the ALARM OUT terminal. If in the (SET UP
2) menu, in the BUZZER section WARNING is set to
“Y”, the buzzer will be heard. To stop the buzzer, press
the STOP button.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu
is displayed.
2Turn the JOG dial, until the “VIDEO LOSS” setting
is flashing.
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.
N. . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is not
active.
Y. . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is active.
4Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
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NORMAL RECORDING
Recording Check
The image being recorded can be checked.
1During recording, press the PLAY (REC CHECK)
button.
ø
The tape will be rewound and then played
back. The VCR will then return to the previous
recording mode.
NOTE:
œDuring recording check operations, recording is
suspended momentarily.
Clog Detection
This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function.
The recording quality is monitored automatically. When
the heads are dirty and the recording quality
deteriorates, the output at the WARNING OUT terminal
becomes 0V (Low), the “m” indicator flashes on the
digital display, and the buzzer sounds.
If in the (SET UP 3) menu, CLOG DETECT. is set to
“N”, the recording quality is not monitored.
NOTES:
œTo cancel the “m” indicator display and reset the
WARNING OUT terminal output, press the STOP
button.
œClog detection is not possible if recording in 3-hour
mode.
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AUTOREPEAT RECORDING
Autorepeat Recording
The same tape can be recorded over many times.
œFollow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL
RECORDING”.
1Set the REPEAT REC switch to the “ON” position.
ø
The REPEAT indicator will light.
2Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu
is displayed.
ø
The “ALARM MODE” setting is flashing.
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öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1
öALARM@SPEED@@@@@@3H
öALARM@DURATION@@@20S
öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@R1
öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M
öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
öRS-232C@@@@@@@@@@19200
3Turn the JOG dial, until the “TAPE END MODE”
setting is flashing.
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set to “R 1” or “R 2”.
(See “Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape”)
5Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
6Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l(or j) button to set
the recording speed mode.
7Press the REC button.
ø
Recording will start. When the tape end is
reached, the VCR will rewind it to the
beginning, and recording will resume.
ø When the end of the tape is reached, a buzzer
will be heard (if in the (SETUP 2) menu, in the
BUZZER section TAPE END is set to “Y”) and
“OFF” will be displayed until the rewinding
operation starts.
NOTES:
œIf during autorepeat recording there is an alarm
trigger, “AL” is displayed on the digital display and
alarm recording will take place. (Please refer to
page 18, “ALARM RECORDING”.)
œIf the “TAPE END MODE” setting is R 1, the
REPEAT indicator will go off if there is an alarm
trigger. The recording will continue to the end of the
tape then it will be rewound to the beginning and
stop. “OFF” will be displayed on the digital display.
To turn off the buzzer (if in the (SETUP 2) menu, in
the BUZZER section TAPE END is set to “Y”) and
the “OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT or PLAY
button, or turn the SHUTTLE ring.
œIf “AL” is displayed on the digital display and the
“TAPE END MODE” setting is R1, autorepeat
recording is not possible.
Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape
In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode of the
VCR mode when the tape reaches the end during
recording.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu
is displayed.
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öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1
öALARM@SPEED@@@@@@3H
öALARM@DURATION@@@20S
öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M
öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
öRS-232C@@@@@@@@@@19200
2Turn the JOG dial, until the “TAPE END MODE”
setting is flashing.
3Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to set the desired mode.
œSetting when the REPEAT REC switch is set to
the “OFF” position.
REW. . . . . . . Rewinds the tape to the
beginning, then goes to stop
mode
STOP . . . . . . Goes to stop mode
EJECT . . . . . The cassette is ejected
œSetting when the REPEAT REC switch is set to
the “ON” position.
R1. . . . . . . . . Autorepeat recording mode is
automatically canceled if there
was an alarm trigger
R2. . . . . . . . . Autorepeat recording mode is
active even if there was an alarm
trigger
4Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
setting.
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ALARM RECORDING
By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a door switch,
an interphone, etc., a recording can be done only when
necessary.
Alarm Recording Setting
Alarm recording is performed when there is an input
(trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal, “AL” is displayed on
the digital display.
œMake all necessary connections.
œFollow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL
RECORDING”.
1Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu
is displayed.
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öALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1
öALARM@SPEED@@@@@@3H
öALARM@DURATION@@@20S
öTAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW
öTAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M
öCLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y
öRS-232C@@@@@@@@@@19200
2Turn the SHUTTLE ring to set the desired alarm
mode.
Y1 . . . . . . . . Alarm recording is done when there
is an alarm trigger.
Y2 . . . . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when
there is an alarm trigger during
programmed timer recording.
Y3 . . . . . . . . Alarm recording is done only if there
is an alarm trigger and the VCR is
not in programmed timer recording
mode.
Y4 . . . . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when
there is an alarm trigger during
programmed timer recording
duration. Timer recording is not
possible.
N . . . . . . . . . Alarm recording is not performed
even if there is an alarm trigger.
3Turn the JOG dial, until the “ALARM SPEED”
setting is flashing.
4Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired
recording speed.
3H . . . . . . . . 3-hour mode recording
12H . . . . . . . 12-hour mode recording
24H . . . . . . . 24-hour mode recording
NC. . . . . . . . Recording at the speed already set
5Turn the JOG dial, until the “ALARM DURATION”
setting is flashing.
6Turn the SHUTTLE ring, to select the desired alarm
recording duration (20S, 40S, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M,
or CC).
20S-5M. . . . Recording only for the displayed
duration
CC . . . . . . . Recording as long as the alarm
signal is being input (minimum 5
seconds)
7Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button to save the
settings.
NOTES:
œDuring alarm recording all buttons are disabled.
œIf “OFF” is displayed on the digital display, alarm
recording is not possible in order to prevent the
recorded tape to be recorded over.
To cancel the “OFF” display, press the STOP,
EJECT or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE ring.
œIf an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording is
in progress, recording duration for the second alarm
will be calculated from that point. The alarm counter
will register the alarm, but it will not be found during
an alarm scan and alarm search.
œIf there is a power failure during alarm recording, and
the power is restored within the recording set
duration, alarm recording will continue.
œIf the alarm recording duration is short, the alarms
may not be found during an alarm scan or an alarm
search. If the alarms are going to be reviewed using
alarm scan or alarm search, then in 3-hour mode,
20-second or more recording duration should be
used.
œTo do alarm recording during series recording, set
“ALARM MODE” to “Y1” or “Y3”. Alarm recording will
be conducted only if the VCR is recording.
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Alarm Recording Counter Display
œDuring alarm recording, “AL” will be flashing on the
digital display.
œIf the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,
the number of alarms will flash on the monitor screen.
œThe maximum display number of alarm recordings is
“999”, at the next alarm recording the counter will
indicate “000”.
œWhen the (ALARM TIME) menu is displayed, press
the MENU RESET button to reset the alarm counter
to “000” (all the data of the (ALARM TIME) menu is
reset).
Connections to the ALARM IN/OUT
Terminals
œAlarm input signal
Connect a make-contact (no voltage) switch between
the ALARM IN and COM terminals.
œAlarm output signal
Normally DC 5V are output between the ALARM
OUT and the COM terminals. When an alarm input
(trigger) is received and the unit is recording, the
output falls to 0V. Once the alarm recording is over,
the output returns to DC 5V.
Checking the Alarm Recordings Time
1Press the MENU button until the (ALARM TIME)
menu is displayed.
ø
The number of alarm recordings, and the 8
most recent alarm recording times are
displayed.
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NOTE:
œThe data for the previous alarm recordings is
erased.
2Press the SEARCH/AUDIO ON button, the normal
screen is displayed.
NOTE:
œIf the MENU RESET button is pressed while the
(ALARM TIME) menu is displayed, the displayed
data is erased. “AL” will be erased from the digital
display.
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