Ultrak KR4096HN User manual

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KR4096HN
KR4168HN
TIME LAPSE VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THISAPPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE
THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
La fléche symbolisant l’éclair dans un
triangle équilateral a pour objet de tirer
l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait, qu’il y a
des “tensions dangereuses” non-isolées à
l’intérieur de l’enceinte du produit qui
peuvent être suffisamment impor-tantes
pour conduire au risque d’électrocution.
Le point d’exclamation au sein d’un triangle
équilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention de
l’utilisateur sur le fait qu’il y a des
instructions de mise en service et
d’entretien (de réparation) dans les fiches
descriptives de l’apprareil qui doivent
obligatoirement être respectées.
AVERTISSEMENT:
AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU
D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET
APPAREIL À LAPLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.
ATTENTION:
POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE
PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES
LAMES PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉES À FOND SANS
EN LAISSERAUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT.
AVERTISSEMENT
DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE
D’ÉLECTRO-CUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE
(OU LA PARTIEARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLE
PAR L’UTILISATEURNESETROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR.
POUR TOUTE INTERVENTION D’ENTRETIEN OU DE
RÉPARATION SE CONFIERAUX TECHNICIENS
QUALIFIÉS.

Important Safeguards
Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR.
1 Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
2 Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3 Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5 Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
6 Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7 Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8 Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
bythemanufacturer,or soldwith theproduct. Anymounting of
the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
shoulduse amounting accessoryrecommended bythe manu-
facturer.
9A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
11 Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products intended to op-
erate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operat-
ing instructions.
12 Grounding or Polarization
This video product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only
fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
13 Power-Cord Protection
Power-supplycords shouldbe routedso thatthey arenot likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conven-
iencereceptacles,andthepoint wherethey exitfrom theprod-
uct.
14 Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
15 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral con-
venience receptacles as this can result in fire risk or electric
shock.
16 Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through open-
ings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
17 Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removingcovers mayexposeyou todangerousvoltage orother
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18 Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
(c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
(d) If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad-
justment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
(e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
(f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perform-
ance – this indicates a need for service.
10 Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
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19 Replacement Parts
Whenreplacement partsarerequired,besure theservicetech-
nician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac-
turer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
20 Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
21 Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (includ-
ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalledand usedin accordancewith theinstructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more
of these measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different
circuit than the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help
Changesor modificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbytheparty
responsible for compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.
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Important Safeguards (Cont.)
INFORMATION
ThisClass Bdigital apparatuscomplies withCanadian ICES-
003.
INFORMATION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Introduction 1
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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 the VCR 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 INSIDE THE 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.
UNPLUG THE 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 or 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.
WARNING:
The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz.
Never connect any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.

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Features
Up to 96 hours (for 96-hour model) or 168 hours (for 168-hour model) of recording: in addition to regular 6-hour recording
mode, it has 18, 30, 48, 72 and 96-hour (for 96-hour model) or 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 168-hour (for 168-hour model)
time lapse modes (using T-120 tape).
Audio Recording
High Resolution and Image Quality
Remote Operation by PC via RS-232C
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
Important Safeguards .............................................ii - iii
Introduction
Caution and Care .........................................................1
Features ....................................................................... 2
Controls and Functions ................................................3
FrontView............................................................................ 3
Fluorescent Display............................................................. 4
Rear View ............................................................................ 5
Basic Functions
Loading/Unloading a Tape ...........................................6
Manual Recording ........................................................7
Playback ......................................................................8
Adjusting the Clock ......................................................9
Advanced Functions
Recording Techniques................................................10
Timer Recording ................................................................ 10
Alarm Recording................................................................ 11
Emergency Recording....................................................... 12
Series Recording............................................................... 12
Remote Recording ............................................................ 13
Repeat Recording ............................................................. 13
One Shot/Interval Recording ............................................. 13
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............................................16
Still Picture ........................................................................ 16
Shuttle Ring....................................................................... 16
Shuttle Hold....................................................................... 16
Direct Shuttle Ring ............................................................ 16
Frame or Field Playback ................................................... 17
Adjustment during Playback ......................................17
Tracking Adjustment .......................................................... 17
Vertical Adjustment............................................................ 17
Searching Techniques................................................18
Counter Memory Stop ....................................................... 18
Skip Search ....................................................................... 18
Index Search ..................................................................... 18
Time Date Search.............................................................. 19
Using with Personal Computer .................................. 20
Configuring the Time Lapse VCR ...................................... 20
RS-232C Setting ............................................................... 20
Connecting to a Personal Computer ................................. 20
Commands from Personal Computer ................................ 21
Commands and Responses .............................................. 22
Installation
Connections for Various Functions ............................ 26
Connecting with CCTV Camera, Monitor, and Sensor ...... 26
Alarm Recording Connection ............................................ 26
Series Recording Connection............................................ 27
Remote Recording Connection ......................................... 27
Synchronous Recording Connection ................................. 27
Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment ............... 27
Setting the Clock........................................................ 28
Setting the Menus ...................................................... 29
Menu Chart........................................................................ 29
Language Selection........................................................... 30
Main Menu......................................................................... 30
Display............................................................................... 30
Timer Program................................................................... 30
Recording Set Up .............................................................. 30
Rear Terminal .................................................................... 31
Maintenance ...................................................................... 31
First Time Set Up............................................................... 32
RS-232C............................................................................ 32
Others
Remote Controller (Optional) .....................................33
Before Calling for Service .......................................... 34
Warning Display .........................................................36
Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit.................... 37
Specifications............................................................. 38
Recording Options for Various 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
1 Warranty card

Introduction 3
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Controls and Functions
Front View
Lock button
Press to lock the VCR into the current mode.
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.
Cassette Loading Slot
Cassette is inserted in this slot for loading.
EJECT button
Press to remove the cassette.
JOG dial
Use to forward/reverse a tape frame-by-frame (field-by-field)
or to set the menus.
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.
RECORD button
Press to begin recording.
VIDEO OUT connector
Output connector for video signal (RCA pin). Connect a
monitor here.
COUNTER RESET button
Press to reset the counter to “00000”.
SEARCH button
Press to display the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu.
Fluorescent Display
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MENU 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.
POWER button
Press to turn the VCR POWER on or off.
TIMER RECORD 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.
PLAY 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.
TRACKING POSITION
VERTICAL ADJUST
VIDEO OUT RESET
REC/PLAY
MODE
SEARCH
EJECT
MENU POWER
TIMER RECORD
PAUSE
SHUTTLE HOLD PLAY
STOP
RECORD
COUNTER

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Controls and Functions (Cont.)
Fluorescent Display
(Counter Memory Stop/Month) indicator
Illuminates during the counter memory stop.
Also, illuminates when the month (of time and date) is being
entered via the front panel.
(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, illuminates when the day (of time and date) is being
entered via the front panel.
(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; EP is extended play.
(Super Resolution) indicator
Illuminates during the recording, during the playback using a
tape recorded in Super Resolution mode, and when a tape
recorded in Super Resolution mode is inserted into the VCR,
providing “SUPER RESOLUTION” in “RECORDING SET
UP” menu is set to “ON.”
(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.
(Timer Recording) indicator
Illuminates when the VCR is in stand-by for timer recording
or during timer recording.
(Tape Remaining) indicator
Indicates the position on the tape. Sindicates the Start 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, (when set) 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 (T-120 or T-160) setting 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 RECORD
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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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 VCRs
can be adjusted. ( page 28)
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 33)
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.
RESET button
page 38
RS-232C terminal (D-SUB 9pin)
Input terminal to connect with a personal computer via RS-
232C cross cable.
For the rating of each connector at the rear panel of VCR,
page 37.
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT OUTIN
REMOTE MIC IN RESET
ALM RST
IN REC GND ALM
MODE CLK
OUT CALL
BATTERY OPEN
Note
Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the outlet before connecting to any rear terminals.
Warning:
The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz.
Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.

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Basic Functions
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 or .
Important notice:
• Use high grade (HG) tapes for super resolution
recording. We recommend to use S-VHS tapes for
super resolution recording at L18H-L40H mode.
• It is recommended to use T-120 tape. Do not use
tapes longer than T-160.
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 when all of the VCR’s buttons are
locked and the Lock All indicator ( ) is illuminating.
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 when all of the VCR’s buttons are
locked and the Lock All indicator ( ) is illuminating.
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.
erase
prevention
tab
Loading/Unloading a Tape
6H
L18H
L30H
48H
72H
96H
0H
50
35
20
20
15
15
1
Recording
time mode Number of
tape use 8H
L24H
L40H
64H
96H
128H
0H
45
30
10
5
3
3
1
Recording
time mode Number of
tape use
In case ofT-120 setting
For 96-hour model:
For 168-hour model:
In case ofT-160 setting
6H
L18H
L30H
48H
72H
96H
120H
168H
0H
50
35
20
20
15
15
10
8
1
Recording
time mode Number of
tape use 8H
L24H
L40H
64H
96H
128H
160H
224H
0H
45
30
10
5
3
3
2
1
1
Recording
time mode Number of
tape use
In case ofT-120 setting In case ofT-160 setting
EJECT
INCORRECT
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.
Recommended number of tape use
It is recommended that the cassette tape be replaced with a new
one depending on the recording time mode and type of tape
used. Providing TAPE LENGTH of FIRST TIME SET UPmenu is
set to the same type the tape you use.

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Reference page Basic Functions
1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.
2. Load a tape with an erase
prevention tab intact.
Steps 3 to 7 for activating Super Resolution recording mode.
3. Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
4. Turn JOG to select RECORDING SET
UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<RECORDING SET UP> menu
appears.
5. Turn JOG to select SUPER
RESOLUTION and turn SHUTTLE to
the right.
6. Turn JOG to select ON and turn
SHUTTLE to the right.
7. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display
appears on screen.
8. Press REC/PLAY MODE button to select
the desired recording mode.
Refer to Recording/playback time on
the next column for the actual
recording/playback time .
9. Press RECORD button to begin recording.
10.Press STOP button to stop recording.
Note
• If the tape you insert in your VCR has the erase prevention
tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you
attempt to record on it.
• The RECORD 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 about 5 minutes.
Page 32 for the VCR’s function when the tape reaches its
end during recording.
Manual Recording
REC/PLAY
MODE
RECORD
STOP
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 6H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION OFF
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 6H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION OFF
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 6H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT
Recording/playback time
Audio recording/playback
The 2H (playback only), 6H, 8H modes, and the modes with the
letter “L” (L18H, L24H, L30H, and L40H) are for audio recording
and playback on the linear track.
Note
• Audio will not be recorded if cables for audio are not
connected to the AUDIO IN connector or the microphone is
not connected to the MIC IN jack.
• The longer the recording mode is set, the worse the sound
quality gets. In L30H or L40H 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 PLAY 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 PLAY button was pressed, the VCR starts
recording again.
*is for playback only
For 96-hour model:
*is for playback only
For 168-hour model:
T-120 T-160
TAPE LENGTH
setting
2H*
6H
L18H
L30H
48H
72H
96H
2:00
6:00
18:00
30:00
54:00
78:00
102:00
2:40
8:00
24:00
40:00
72:00
104:00
136:00
2H*
8H
L24H
L40H
64H
96H
128H
Recording
time mode
TAPE LENGTH
setting
Recording
time mode
(hours : minutes)
T-120 T-160
TAPE LENGTH
setting
2H*
6H
L18H
L30H
48H
72H
96H
120H
168H
2:00
6:00
18:00
30:00
54:00
78:00
102:00
126:00
174:00
2:40
8:00
24:00
40:00
72:00
104:00
136:00
168:00
232:00
2H*
8H
L24H
L40H
64H
96H
128H
160H
224H
Recording
time mode
TAPE LENGTH
setting
Recording
time mode
(hours : minutes)

8
Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
Basic Functions
1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.
2. Load a pre-recorded tape.
3. Repeat steps 3 to 7 in Manual
Recording for activating Super Resolution
playback mode.
4. Press REC/PLAY MODE button to select
the desired playback mode.
5. Press PLAY button to start playback.
• If noise occurs during playback, adjust
the tracking, page 17.
6. Press STOP button to stop playback.
Info.
• VCR automatically plays back the tape on which the erase
prevention tab was removed,AUTO PLAY.
Note
• Playback mode for 96-hour model
When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set
to T-120, the playback mode is switched in the order of 6H
L18H L30H 48H 72H 96H 0H 6H... (for
a tape recorded in the recording mode longer than 6H
mode).
When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set
to T-160, the playback mode is switched in the order of 8H
L24H L40H 64H 96H 128H 0H 8H...
(for a tape recorded in the recording mode longer than 8H
mode).
– A tape recorded in SP mode using other VCR can only
be played back in 2H mode.
• Playback mode for 168-hour model
When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set
to T-120, the playback mode is switched in the order of 6H
L18H L30H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H
0H 6H... (for a tape recorded in the recording mode
longer than 6H mode).
When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set
to T-160, the playback mode is switched in the order of 8H
L24H L40H 64H 96H 128H 160H
224H 0H 8H... (for a tape recorded in the recording
mode longer than 8H mode).
– A tape recorded in SP mode using other VCR can only
be played back in 2H mode.
• Picture jitter or noise may occur when the tape is played
back in L18H, L24H, L30H, or L40H mode even if the tape
was recorded in its respective mode.
• When a pre-recorded tape is used for recording, the colored
noise may appear on the beginning of the playback picture.
• There is normal sound playback only when a tape recorded in
6H, 8H, L18H, L24H, L30H, or L40H mode is played back in
its respective mode.
page 18-19 to find a picture you wish to view.
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
REC/PLAY
MODE
STOP
PLAY
When the tape reaches its end during playback/fast
forwarding
VCR’s function varies by the setting of TAPE END in the FIRST
TIME SET UP menu.
page 32 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 T-120 tape is approximately
2 minutes; however, the time varies by the type of tape you
use.
Audio playback and picture quality
2H-8HPlayback mode
Audio
playback Very
good
Picture
Quality
48H-224HL18H-L40H
Not
available
Good
GoodGood
Very
good
Playback

9
Reference page Basic Functions
JOG dial
SHUTTLE ring
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 center 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
You can adjust the VCR’s clock from the front panel, even though
the VCR is turned off. This function lets you set the information in
the order of time, month, day, and year. The hour time is entered
twice. This is due to daylight saving time.
Example : Setting the day and present time to 10:38 a.m., 11
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.
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 ( ) illuminates.
6. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the
day digits flash and turn JOG to adjust.
• The Day indicator ( ) illuminates.
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 now set.
9. Repeat steps 1 and 2 and turn SHUTTLE to the left to exit
after the hour mark is entered the second time.
Note
• Time and Date information can also be entered via the Menu
System (FIRST TIME SETUP/TIME DATE ADJUST).
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 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.

10 Advanced Functions
Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
Recording Techniques
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 --- --:-- --:-- ------
2 --- --:-- --:-- ------
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
4 --- --:-- --:-- ------
5 --- --:-- --:-- ------
6 --- --:-- --:-- ------
7 --- --:-- --:-- ------
8 --- --:-- --:-- ------
165432 1) Program number
Up to 8 programs can be set.
2) Day of the week display
• Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting ( next page).
• 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 the TAPE LENGTH setting of FIRST
TIME 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 28)
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 L30EP
2 --- --:-- --:-- ------
3
--- --
:
-- --
:
-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP
2 --- --:-- --:-- ------
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP
2 TUE --:-- --:-- ------
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP
2 TUE 12:00 --:-- ------
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP
2 TUE 12:00 15:00 ------
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP
2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L18EP
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
<PROGRAM TO RECORD>
DW START END HR
1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L30EP
2TUE 12:00 15:00 L18EP
3 --- --:-- --:-- ------
Example: Setting number 2 to L18H 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 terminal 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.
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 RECORD button.
• The VCR is turned off and the Timer Recording indicator
() illuminates on the fluorescent display.
When TIMER RECORD button is pressed during the
programmed period, the VCR starts recording
immediately.
Info.
When the Timer Recording indicator ( ) starts flashing, check for
the following conditions:
a) A tape is not inserted.
b) A tape without erase prevention tab is inserted.
c) Day and present time have not been set.
d) Timer program has not been set.
e) Menu item has been set (flashing).
– Remedy -
1. Press TIMER RECORD button to turn off the Timer Recording
indicator( ).
2. a) Insert a tape.
b) Insert a tape with erasure prevention tab intact.
c) Set the day and present time ( page 9 or 28)
d) Confirm the program.
e) Turn SHUTTLE to the right to stop flashing.
3. Press TIMER RECORD button to turn on the Timer Recording
indicator.
T-120
For 96-hour model:
T-160
T-120
T-160
8EP L24EP L40EP 64EP
96EP 128EP 0EP SKIP
6EP L18EP L30EP 48EP
72EP 96EP 0EP SKIP
For 168-hour model:
8EP L24EP L40EP 64EP 96EP
128EP 160EP 224EP 0EP SKIP
6EP L18EP L30EP 48EP 72EP
96EP 120EP 168EP 0EP SKIP

11Advanced Functions
Reference page
Alarm Recording
If an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording.
page 26 for alarm recording connection.
Example)
When ALARM REC MODE is set to L30H and
ALARM REC DURATION is 10 min.
Alarm signal input
L30H
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 6H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 6H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE L30H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE L30H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE L30H
ALARM REC DURATION 10M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
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.
Note
• 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
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 Holiday for when the timer
recording will be performed; or if HR in PROGRAM TO
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.
4. Turn JOG to select the month you want, and turn SHUTTLE
to the right.
5. Turn JOG to select the day 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 month item is flashing.
<HOLIDAY SET UP>
01/01 01/15 02/11 03/22
04/29 05/03 05/04 05/05
07/20 09/15 09/23 10/10
11/03 11/23 12/23 - - / - -
- - / - - - - / - - - - / - - - - / - -
MONTH / DAY
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.
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 alarm
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 is reached.
• 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.)

12 Advanced Functions
Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
Alarm recording counter
01-01-’01 09:30:00 A0001
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE L30H
ALARM REC DURATION 10M
EMERGENCY REC ON
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT
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.
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.
• The Emergency Recording indicator
() illuminates on the fluorescent display.
Display during alarm recording
• During the alarm recording, the alarm
recording counter will automatically be
displayed on screen if DISPLAY MODE
(page 30) is set to 1, 2, or 3.
• TheAlarm 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 initializing the alarm recording list, the alarm recording
counter will also be reset.
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.
<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 AUTO
TAPE LENGTH T-120
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END STOP
QUASI V-SYNC ON
VIDEO MODE AUTO
TAPE LENGTH T-120
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END REWIND
QUASI V-SYNC ON
VIDEO MODE AUTO
TAPE LENGTH T-120
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 27 for series recording connection.
Note
• Timer or emergency recording function cannot be used with
series recording at the same time.
Recording Techniques (Cont.)

13Advanced Functions
Reference page
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
MAINTENANCE
<RECORDING SET UP>
ALARM REC MODE 6H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ALARM REC MODE 6H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 1
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S
ALARM
REC
MODE
6
H
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 5
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 5
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S
One shot/Interval Recording
One shot recording allows you to control the number of fields to
be recorded when the RECORD 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 RECORD 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 RECORD button again or
switch the REC IN terminal on the rear panel to the ground.
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 5
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT
ALARM REC DURATION 1M
EMERGENCY REC OFF
SUPER RESOLUTION ON
ONE SHOT•FIELD 5
ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 30S
Remote Recording
This function permits you to control the start/end of recording
from the remote place. The VCR starts recording while the REC
IN terminal is grounded.
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.
page 27 for remote recording connection.
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.
Refer to the table below for
REPEAT and ALARM•PROT.
Repeat indicator ( ) illuminates on
the fluorescent display.
5. Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display appears on screen.
<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 AUTO
TAPE LENGTH T-120
BUZZER WRNG
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END STOP
QUASI V-SYNC ON
VIDEO MODE AUTO
TAPE LENGTH T-120
BUZZER WRNG
<FIRST TIME SET UP>
TIME DATE ADJUST
TAPE END REPEAT
QUASI V-SYNC ON
VIDEO MODE AUTO
TAPE LENGTH T-120
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).
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.

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 3 VCRs, the video signal from 3 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 display appears on screen.
page 27 for synchronous recording connection.
REC REC REC
REC REC REC
REC REC REC
CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA1 CAMERA2
V-SYNC
SWITCHER / switching
cameras
/ recording
start signal
VCR1 / recording
/ clock out
VCR2 / recording
/ clock out
VCR3 / recording
/ clock out
VCRRecording time mode
L18H, L24H
L30H, L40H 3 5
Number of cameras
Multiple of 3
Multiple of 5
<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
Note
• The recording mode must be set to L18H, L24H, L30H or
L40H.
• The suitable number of VCRs and cameras to be connected
are shown below:
Recording Techniques (Cont.)
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.

15Advanced Functions
Reference page
Additional Features
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
– Timer program
– Alarm list/Power loss list
– Number of tape uses/Elapsed time of the VCR
– 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 display
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.
01-01-’01 MON
00:00:00 X L30
<MAINTENANCE>
POWER LOSS LIST
ALARM LIST
ALL MENU INITIALIZE
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
ALARM LIST CLEAR
<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0
<ELAPSED TIME> 0H
<POWER LOSS LIST>
01 01-31-’01 00:00
02
03
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/date 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 display
appears on screen.
Note
• Maximum of 9,999 alarm recording start times will be
counted.
• Up to 8 alarm recording start times/dates 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.
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.
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
then POWER LOSS LIST
will be cleared.
<MAINTENANCE>
POWER LOSS LIST
ALARM LIST
ALL MENU INITIALIZE
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
ALARM LIST CLEAR
<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0
<ELAPSED TIME> 0H
<ALARM LIST>
0001 01-31-’01 00:00
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
ALARM LIST CLEAR
Turn the SHUTTLE RING
then ALARM LIST will be
cleared.

16 Advanced Functions
Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
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 speeds 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
center 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.
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> is:
– 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 200 times. OVER is shown if exceeds 200
times.
• <ELAPSED TIME> is shown up to 89,999 hours.
Lock function
Each time the LOCK button is pressed, the Lock/LockAll
indicator illuminates on the fluorescent display in the order of
(No display) ... All or some of the
buttons on the front panel of 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 RECORD button and EJECT
button are locked.
: All buttons are locked.
(No display): No buttons are locked.
Additional Features (Cont.)
( ) indicates the playback speed of
the recorded tape in 2H mode.
15(7)
9(5)
2
1
1/7
1/15
1/30 89
10
11
7
56
15(7)
9(5)
311/7
1/15
1/30
4
3
2
1
1 Reverse high speed search
2 Reverse speed search
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
11 Forward high speed search
( ) indicates the playback speed of
the recorded tape in 2H mode.
15(7)
9(5)9(5) 2
7
5
6
15(7)
3
4
3
2
1
1 Reverse high speed search
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
<MAINTENANCE>
POWER LOSS LIST
ALARM LIST
ALL MENU INITIALIZE
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
ALARM LIST CLEAR
<REPEAT REC TIMES> 0
<ELAPSED TIME> 0H