Vicon VCR496-P User manual

L
I
x9291-l
II
MODEL VCR496-P
TIME-LAPSE
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
(2288)
-- .---. . . . . . . . . . 1-.. W...““.... ,,.I “I I. X: l-800-287-1207 I
Ylcon Part number 8006892~01.oo Rev 991
0
u
(D
Q
0
3;

CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS
n 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 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. To prevent damage to the
VCR or tapes, plug the VCR into the mains outlet and turn the power on for about 2 hours. Do not use the VCR for playback or
record during this time.
n 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.
imlm
. Avoid using the VCR Where cold air (e.g., from an air conditioner) will blow directly on it.
l N8V8r place anything containing Water on top of the VCR, e.g., vases, cups, etc.
UNPLUGGING THE MAINS LEAD
Whenever unplugging the mains leads, be sure to switch off
the mains outfet first. Then unplug the lead by gripping the
plug (not the lead) and carefully remove the plug from the
mains outlet.
NEVERTOUCH 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 MAINS LEAD
Damage to the mains lead may cause fire or shock hazard.
UNPLUG THE MAINS LEAD DURING A LONG ABSENCE
During a long absence, turn off the power and switch off the
mains outlet before unplugging the mains lead.
MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION
Do not obstruct the many 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. Heavy objects
should never be placed on the VCR.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the VCR always unload the cas-
sette and turn OFF the VCR POWER.
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 optimum performance and reliability, install the VCR in a
location that is:
1. Well ventilated, out of direct sunlight and away from direct
heat.
2. A solid vibration-free surface.
3. Free from high humidity, excessive dust and away from
magnetic fields.
tmw
l Never move the VCR without first removing the tape.
CARE OF VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
l Avoid violent vibration or shock.
l Do not place near a strong magnetic field (e.g., a motor,
transformer or magnet).
l Never place or store in direct sunlight.
l Avoid dusty places.
l Place the cassette in its case and store vertically.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For HS-7496ElB1 onlv
.
MAINS LEAdCOrjNECTlON
The mains lead on this VCR is fitted with a non-rewireable
mains plug, incorporating a 5A fuse. If you need to replace
the fuse, use a 5A fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS 1362,
ensuring you refit the fuse cover. If the mains plug is not
Suitable for the sockets in your home, and you require to
remove the plug, remove the fUS8, Cut Off the plug then dis-
pose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible electric
shock hazard. To refit a new plug, follow these instructions;
Green-and-yellow: Earth,
Blue: Neutral,
Brown: Live
As the colours in the mains lead of this VCR may not corre-
spond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be oon-
n8cted to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol a or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.
1
l The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
l The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
This Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder complies with the
requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC, “EMC Directive”
and 73/23/EEC. “Low Voltage Directive”, as amended by Direc-
tive 93/66/EEC. The requirements for the susceptibility accord-
ing to EN 50082-l and the requirements for interference accord-
ing to EN 55022 are observed for the operation on residential
areas, business, light industrial premises and in small scale en-
terprises, inside as well as outside of the building. All places of
operation are characterlsed by their connection to the public low
VOltag8 flOWer SUpfJty System.
This unit is manufactured in accordance with EN60065.

GONTENTS
Pages
FEATURES AND FUNCTlONS
Features.. ...............................................................................
2
Front view ..............................................................................
3
Fluorescent display
................................................................ 4
Rear view ...............................................................................
5
CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.............................
6
SETTING THE MENUS .......................................... 7.6,9.10,11
SETTING THE PRESENTTIME ........................................
12.13
LOADING AND UNLOADINGTHE CASSETTETAPE ..........
14
MANUAL RECORDING.. ............................................. 15, 16, 17
Audio recording
.................................................................... 15
Repeat recording ................................................................. 16
Series recording .................................................................. 16
Synchronous recording ........................................................ 17
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Counter memory ..................................................................
16
Tape counter ........................................................................ 18
Counter reset .......................................................................
16
Memory back-up
in case of power failure ............................ 16
Recording after apower failure
............................................ 16
Power failure time display ....................................................
16
Elapsed time display
............................................................ 18
FEATURES
TIMER RECORDING
Pages
........................................................
19.20
ALARM RECORDING
.....” ......................................... 21.22.23
Alarm recording connection ................................................. 21
External time clock adjustment ............................................ 21
Setting for alarm recording .................................................. 22
Emergency recording ...........................................................
22
Alarm record time display .................................................... 23
Locating
the
start of alarm recordings ................................. 23
PLAYBACK ............................................................................. 24
Audio playback .................................................................... 24 .
SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK ...........................................
25
ADJUSTMENT DURING PLAYBACK ....................................
26
Tracking adjustment ............................................................ 26
Picture quality adjustment ................................................... 26
Vertical adjustment ..............................................................
28
WARNING DISPLAY ...............................................................
27
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
.......................................
28
CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS. 29.30
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 31
Up to 98 hours of recording: an ideal video system for automated security and surveillance systems.
This time IapseVCR is designed especially for industrial, educational and security recording. In addition to ordinary 3-hour
and &hour recording modes, it has time lapse modes that allow recording of 18,72 or 98 hours. Frame-by-frame playback
and high-speed playback of longer recordings are also available. This adds up to a powerful surveillance system for banks,
buildings, traffic and parkina lots. as well as a convenient scientific tool for observation of plant growth, animal behaviour
and ottier time-intensive pr&esses.
Audio recording Full lock mode
When recording in 3H, 6H or L(linear)l8H mode, audio is
played back only during their respective modes.
Resolution and Image quality
This VCR has a high quality circuit, which makes it
possible to attain more than 330 lines in B/W mode, and
more than 240 lines in colour mode.
Tape remaining indicator
A bar indicator shows how much tape is left and/or that
;it~ tape has approximately three minutes (in 3H mode)
Automatic head cleaning
For continuous smooth operation, the VCR automatically
removes foreign matter from the heads when a cassette is
inserted.
Easy setting using a monitor
The on-screen menus simplify setting-up procedures.
These menus can be selected even without the input of a
video signal.
Easy cueing with alarm recording
Index signals are added automatically at the beginning of
“alarm recording”for easy cueing. You can confirm the
alarm starting time in the playback video on the monitor
with the alarm list using the MAINTENANCE menu.
Time date search system
!nputting the information of day and time, you will get the
image on tape you want accurately.
External time clock adjustment
The on-screen time clock can be reset to the nearest hour
by applying a signal to the RST(RESET) IN terminal at
the rear of the VCR.
Checking record function
Correct recording can be confirmed by pressing the PLAY
button during recording.
Locking prevents the VCR from being operated by an
unauthorized third party.
Special playback features
These include still images, speed search, reverse
playback, frame-by-frame viewing in both directions, slow
motion and high speed viewing.
JOG dial I SHUTTLE ring
Use to search for the desired image. You can adjust the
p,layback speed with the SHUTTLE ring and search for an
image frame by frame with the JOG dial.
Recording options
This versatile system offers a variety of recording options,
including daily and weekly timed recording, repeat and
alarm recording.
Protection against power failures
Recording data, including date, time and timer set-up, are
stored in backup memory, so the system can resume
recording after a power failure. The time of the failure is
displayed on the monitor.
Digital <ELAPSED TIME> display
The Elapsed Time of recording and playback is stored in
a nonvolatile memory IC. The elapsed time display
should be used as a guide as to when periodic repairs
should be carried out.
Tape use counter
Displays how many times you have repeatedly recorded
on a tape. This IS helpful for deciding when it is necessary
to replace a tape.
Dayllght saving time setting
Daylight saving time setting is available. The clock can be
put forward by one hour by setting the menu.
2

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
FRONT VIEW
Fluorescent display
0 POWER button (Press for on; press again for off)
The POWER indicator illuminates when the VCR is
switched on.
8 EJECT button
Press to remove the cassette;
0 Cassette loading slot
Cassette tape is inserted in this slot for loading.
0 STOP button
Press to discontinue all tape related functions.
0 REC (RECORD) button
Press to begin recording.
0 JOG dial
Use to forward the tape frame-by-frame and to set the
menus.
0 SHUTTLE ring
Use to adjust the playback speed or to set the menus.
Turn this ring to the right to forward a tape or to forward
search. Turn this ring to the left to rewind a tape or to
reverse search. Also use to clear the alarm list, power
loss list and timer recording and to initialize the menu
settings.
0 PLAY button
Press to playback a previously recorded tape.
0 PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button
When pressed during recording, tape movement stops
temporarily. Press again to continue the recording.
When pressed during playback, tape movement stops
and a still field is displayed. Press again to restore normal
Playback. Pressing and holding this button after turning
the SHUTTLE ring allows continuous high speed playback
even if the SHUTTLE ring is released.
@ COUNTER MEMORY/SKIP/INDEX button
Use to switch the COUNTER MEMORY (P.18). SKIP
SEARCH or INDEX SEARCH (P.23).
@ TIMER REC button
This button is pressed when a timer recording is to be
made.
@ REC/PlAY MODE buttons
Set to 3H, 6H, L.l8H, 72H or 96H mode to select recording
speed and to 3H, 6H, L18H, 72H or 96H mode to
select playback speed.
CD COUNTER .RESET button
Press to reset the counter to “00000.”
@ DISPLAY button
Press to display the MAIN MENU.
Press again to show the present time display.
@ POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST buttons
l When (+) button is pressed, the day and present time
display will move to the right. When the (-) button is
pressed, the day and present time will move down the
screen. Cannot be adjusted if a warning is displayed.
l Press these buttons to adjust for vertical vibrations when
in still mode or during fast playback. Refer to pages 7
and 26 for more details.
@TRACKING buttons
Press these buttons if noise is present during playback,
reverse playback or slow playback.
0 PICTURE control
The picture quality can be adjusted between soft and
sharp.
@ LOCK button
When pressed with a ball-point pen or a pencil, the unit
will be locked into the current mode and the operation
buttons will not operate. Release the lock by pressing
the lock button again.
@ VIDEO switch
Used to select colour or black and white recording and
playback.
3

FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
0 M (COUNTER MEMORY) indicator
0 Cassette status indicator
Illuminates during rewind-for counter memory mode.
PL (POWER LOSS) indicator
Illuminates when there is a,power failure during recording.
ALARM indicator
Flashes during recording of hour index signal at the
change of the hour, and during recording of the alarm
index signal. Lights during index search.
INDEX indicator
Flashes during recording of index signal and illuminates
during index search.
MODE display
Displays the number corresponding to a selected
recording or playback mode. During index search,
displays the index number.
Illuminates when tape is inserted. The light advances,
stops or flashes corresponding to the movement of the
tape.
0 Timer recording indicator
Illuminates when the TIMER REC button is set to ON.
0 Tape remaining indicator
Indicates the approximate tape position. S=Start,
E=End.
8 REC indicator
Illuminates during recording.
0 PLAY indicator
Illuminates during playback.
@ EMGCY (EMERGENCY REC) indicator
Illuminates when the “EMERGENCY REC” of
0 SKIP indicator
“RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “ON.”
Illuminates during skip search.
(D LOCK indicator
0 Recording mode indicator
Lights when the lock mode is set.
LP illuminates to indicate recording in 6H, Li 8H, 72H or
96H mode or playing back a tape recorded in 6H, L18H, 8 COUNTER display
72H or 96H mode. Indicates the relative position on the tape.
SP illuminates to indicate recording in 3H mode or playing
back a tape recorded in 3H mode.
0 Repeat indicator
Illuminates when the “TAPE END” in the “FIRST TIME
SET UP” menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM*PROT:

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
REAR VIEWREAR VIEW
Ilrila
l Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the mains outlet before connecting to any rear terminals.
0 AC power socket
This socket connects to the power cord. Insert the cord
firmly.
6 SET IN terminal
Input terminal for alarm recording. The alarm sensor is
connected here.
0 RST (RESET) IN terminal
Input terminal to stop alarm recording when”AfARM REC
DURATION” of the “RECORDING SET UP” menu is set
to “MANl.” The alarm reset switch is connected here.
This terminal can also be used to set the on-screen clock
when set to any mode other than “MAN1 .”
0 REC IN terminal
Input terminal to start/stop recording. Also, use this
terminal for series recording (P.15) or synchronous
recording (P.16).
0 GND (GROUND) terminal
When a lead connected to other terminals requires a
ground, connect the ground lead here.
0 ALM (ALARM) OUT terminal
Output terminal to indicate alarm recording to an external
alarm.
0 MODE OUT terminal
Output terminal to indicate the VCR’s mode of operation
which can be selected by setting the “MODE OUT” on
the “REAR TERMINAL” menu,
0 CLK (CLOCK) OUT terminal
Output terminal to control an external camera switcher.
0 CALL OUT terminal
Output terminal to indicate when tape has finished
recording or if there has been a problem during recording.
@ RESET button
When pressed, the present time, alarm recording list, power
loss list and the number of tape use will be erased. While
the button is pressed, the power is cut off from the VCR. If
there is a tape in the VCR and the button is released, the
power indicator will light and the tape will fast forward for a
few seconds.The VCR will then switch off.
@ REMOTE jack
Remote control is possible by connecting the optional
remote control unit (VCR-4RC) here. Refer to page 30.
8 VIDEO OUT connector
Output connector for video signal (BNC connector). If
the power switch is turned OFF, the signal from theVIDEO
IN connector is looped out to this connector.
0 VIDEO IN connector
Input connector for video signal (BNC connector).
8 AUDIO OUT connector
Audio output connector (RCA pin).
@AUDIO IN connector
Audio input connector (RCA pin).
@ MIC IN jack
Input jack for a microphone with 600 ohms impedance.
5

e CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT
VIDEO
- OUT
1
VIDEO
SENSOR
IN
1
t
MIC IN
4*
e!!!
MIC
t
AUDIO
OUT
t
VIDEO
OUT
1 VIDEOIN-
AUDIO IN -c
MONITOR
The picture vibration can be reduced or eliminated by the following steps.
q If the vibration occurs in still, slow motion, fast playback (x2) or normal playback in 72H or 96H mode, playback a tape
which is recorded in 3H or 6H mode with this VCR and press the PAUSE button.
q
If the vibration occurs during normal playback in L18H mode, playback a tape in each playback mode.
Press the VERTICAL ADJUST (+) or (-) button to reduce or eliminate the picture vibration.
.
Connection with a CCTV monitor (for surveillance) is recommended.
.
Connecting with some monitors may cause picture vibration and/or picture distortion at the top or bottom Of the
image during still or normal playback.
A domestic television monitor may unable to provide a stable picture without vibration and distortion.
6

SETTING THE MENUS
The operating parameters of this VCR are set through various on-screen menus.
Set the menus as follows:
1 OPERATION 1
q Press the DISPlAY button.
l The “MAIN MENU” is displayed.
q Turn the JOG dial to select the desired item.
l When the JOG dial is turned to the right, the cursor moves downward.
l When the JOG dial is turned to the left, the cursor moves upward.
q Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
The desired item is selected and the menu will appear.
q Turn the JOG dial to select item.
q Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the setting item will flash.
q Turn the JOG dial to change the setting.
q Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to set.
q Press the DISPLAY button.
l The present time display will appear.
dwsPtiY,
DISPLAY MODE
TOE DATE 3JZE
sd
+ Ex.doDEl>
11-11-98 c+:21:01
Dresent time
hisplay
i
11-11-99 09:21:01
I
I I
Turn the SHUTTLE RING <<
then POWER LOSS UST
0001 05-01-98
01 :oO
07-01-98 21 : 10
OCQ3 10-01-98 09:15
Turn the SHUTTLE RING .x
\
then ALARM LIST will be

[ MAIN MENU 1
1
and ENTER.
Press DISPLAY tqexit.
1 DlSPLAY
Sets the display format of the date and present time on the monitor.
2 TIME DATE SEARCH
Sets the date, time and direction to search for the desired pat-t of a tape.
3 TIMER PROGRAM
Sets the timer recording.
4 RECORDING SET UP
Sets the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration and emergency recording.
5 REAR TERMINAL
Sets the frequency division ratio of CLOCK OUT, output signal of the CALL OUT
terminal and the MODE OUT terminal, etc.
6 MAINTENANCE
Displays the power loss list, alarm loss list and initializes all menu settings. Clears
the power loss list and alarm list.
7 FIRST TIME SET UP
Set up for when the end of the tape is reached, quasi v-sync, present time and
communications parameters of the optional RS-232C interface.
1
SElTING THE DISPLAY MODE (DISPLAY MODE)
DISPLAY MODE 1: Displays date and present time. (Refer to page 12.)
DISPLAY MODE 2: Displays date, day of the week, present time and recording mode.
(Refer to page 12.)
DISPLAY MODE 3: Displays nothing; until an alarm recording starts, then date, alarm
recording number, etc. is displayed.
DISPLAY MODE 4:
Displays nothing; even in the case of alarm recording, nothing is
displayed on the monitor.
I
Ex.mEl>
11-11-98 09:21:01
l During an alarm recording, alarm recording number is displayed if the “DISPLAY MODE” is I
set from 1 to 3.
“r
2 SETTING THE SIZE OF THE LETTERS OF DAY AND PRESENT TIME DISPLAY
(TIME DATE SIZE)
SMALL: The size of the letters becomes small.
LARGE: The size of the letters becomes large.
Turn the JOG dial to set the day of the month to search for.
3SEl-l-lNG THE DIRECTION
UseJOGtoa#ist,
andENTER.
Sets the date, time and direction to search for the desired location on a tape.
1 SElTlNG THE TIME
Turn the JOG dial to set the hour and minute to search for.
2 SElTINGTHE DATE
Turn the JOG dial to select the starting direction for search.
FORWARD: Search in the forward direction.
REVERSE: Search in the reverse direction.
l If the desired part of a tape is not found in one direction, the VCR automatically searches in the
opposite direction.
After the setting, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to start searching.
ImE3
l An hour index mark is written on the tape on the hour and is used as a reference in the ‘search function. Because of this, a
recorded tape must pass a time clock hour mark before this function can work. The TIME DATE SEARCH function begins after
the first hour index mark.
Example 1: VCR is set to record from 820 to 1730 - Times from 9:00 to 17:30 can be found.
Example 2: VCR is set to record in one speed from 7:00 to 14:30, then in another speed until 18:OO.
-Times from 7:00 to 14:30 and 15:00 to 18~00 are accurately located.
* Time date search function is not available for a tape recorded by any other VCR than this model.
*
If recording quality is poor, the VCR may fail to locate the desired part of the tape during time date search.
Refer to page 19 “TIMER RECORDING” for details.
8

SETTING THE MENUS
4EcoRDING SEr up>
1 SEllINGTHE ALARM REC MODE (ALARM REC MODE)
DALARM REC MODE
ALARMREC DlJRATiCt4
Sets the alarm recording time mode. When the JOG dial is turned, the display will be switched in the
order of 3H + 6H -* L16H + 3H + . .._
EMERGENCYREC OFF
2 SEll’lNGTHE ALARM REC DURATION (ALARM REC DURATION)
Sets the duration of the alarm recording period. When the JOG dial is turned, the display will be
switched in the order of 1 M(minute) -* 2M + 5M + 1 Of.4 + MAN1 + MAN2 + 15s (second) + 30s + 45s -* 1 M +
. . . .
Refer to “ALARM RECORDING” on page 21.
3SETTINGTHE EMERGENCY REC (EMERGENCY REC)
Sets the emergency recording mode.
OFF: Starts alarm recording when the alarm signal is received during recording.
ON: Starts alarm recording when the alarm signal is received not only during recording but also when the power is OFF or when
the tape is stopped.
1 SETTING THE CALL SIGNAL OUTPUT AT THE TAPE END OFTHE TAPE (CALL OUT)
G-EAR TERMINAL>
Enables or disabies the signal that is output from the CALL terminal when the end of the tape is DCALLCUT
reached during recording. If any abnormalities occur during recording, a CALL signal is output from
iL&KrEi
WRNG*TAP;EEly
REC
the CALL terminal on the rear panel regardless of CALL OUT setting.
L
REC IN SERIES
WRNG*TAPE END: A signal is output at the end of the tape or when a malfunction occurs.
WRNGREMAIN: The signal is output when amalfunction occurs in the VCR or when the
tape has approx. 3 minutes left in 3H mode.
WRNG: When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, a CALL signal is output.
This is used in conjunction with TAPE END (FIRST TIME SET UP) to determine when the CALL signal is output as shown below.
WRNG,TAPE END
WRNGREMAIN
WRNG
STOP Outputs a call signal at Outputs 3 minutes before When a malfunction occurs in the VCR
the end of the tape the tape end during recording, a call signal is output.
REWIND Outputsa
call signal at the end
ofthetapefor2 sscotxfs
t
t
REPEAT
t
t t
When there are no
ALARM alarm recordings
during recording
ttt
l PROT When there
are atarm Outputs a call signal at the
recordings during
recording end of the tape
tt
2 SETTING THE FREQUENCY DIVISION RATIO (CLOCK OUT)
Sets the frequency division ratio of the CLOCK OUT terminal.
First, set the recording mode for the “CLOCK OUT” pulse output in the”REAR TERMINAL” menu.
REC: When recording in any mode.
T/L-R EC: When recording in time lapse mode (L18,72,96H).
Second, select the frequency division ratio setting by turning the SHUTTLE ring. When the JOG dial is turned, the display will be
switchedintheorderofle2 +3 -*4 +5 +I0 +15 -20 +25 +36+50+60+F(field) +l +...Thenumbers
from 1 to 60 indicate the number of frames in 3H or 6H recording mode or the number of fields in time lapse recording mode.
(One frame consists of two fields.) One field is selected when it is set to “F (field).
3SETTING THE OPERATION MODE OFTHE MODE OUTPUT TERMINAL (MODE OUT)
Set the state in which the signal output at the MODE OUT terminal is switched to the active condition. When the JOG dial is
turned, the display will be switched on in the order of REC (recording) + PLAY (playbad) + POWER (power “ON”) + TAPE IN
(tape is inserted) + TAPE REMAIN (3 minutes in 3H mode before the tape end) + CLOCK ADJ (output the signal for 1 second
when the clod< indicates “66 (min.) : 00 (sec.)” -* REC.
4SETTING THE OPERATION MODE OF THE REC IN TERMINAL (REC IN)
SERIES: Recording starts when the REC IN terminal is short circuited to ground or a “l!’ level voltage (0 - +I .6V) is applied.
RECSTART/ STOP: Recording starts when the REC IN terminal is short circuited to ground or a “L” level voltage (0 - +1.6v) is
applied. Should this connection be removed, recording will stop.
SYNC REC: The video signal from 3 cameras can be recorded separately by connecting a switcher. (“SYNC REC” function is
available when recording in L18H mode.) Refer to “SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING” on page 17.
9

D ABOUT CLOCK PULSE
The clock pulse is keyed either to specified frames in the ordinary (continuous) modes @i-f, 6H) or to the beginning of the
recording of video ffeids in the time-lapse recording modes (L18H. 72H, 96H).
Output signals can be used to synchronize the VCR with other equipment, such as sequential switchers. These signals are
generated just after the VCR begins to record either fields or frames of video. in the VCR496P, ordinary recording (3H, 6f-i) is
done in the frame mode, while in timelapse operation (L18H, 72H, 96H), only one field is recorded at each time-lapse interval. in
real-time playback, a frame consists of two interlaced fields of video, and in VHS-compatibie recorders, each field of a single
frame of video is processed as part of a frame. During playback in one of the time-lapse modes (Ll8H - 96H modes), a single
recorded field is read twice from the tape to produce a complete video image. This has the effect of reducing the vertical
resolution to one-half its normal value.
The clock pulse output has great versatility. if the clock output mode is set to 1 and the VCR is set to the 3H or 6H mode, the
clock pulse will be timed for a frequency of 30 Hz. if the VCR is operating in a time-lapse mode, the clock pulse will occur slightly
after the recording of each video field. The time-lapse modes are named relative to the 6-hour real-time duration of a standard
VHS E-180 cassette on LP mode. For instance, if the Ll &hour time-lapse mode is selected, it means that a 6-hour cassette will
last 18 hours. The ratio 18 hours/6 hours = 3 shows that one field of video will be recorded in the Li 8H mode for every 3 fields in
the bhour ordinary mode. Since the normal field rate is 60 fields/second, the time elapsed between recorded fields in the Ll&
hour mode is:
18 hours
6 hours
X
=
0.06 set
in the VCR496P, the clock pulse may be selected to be output every time a field is recorded, or once every two fields, or every
three fields, etc. This number is called the frequency division ratio (FDR), and the ratios available are 1,2,3,4,5, 10, 15,20,25,
30,50. and 60, along with a “field” rate, to be explained below. if the frequency division ratio of 1 is selected, then the clock pulse
will be generated shortly after each recorded frame (in one of the continuous modes) or each recorded field, if the VCR is set to a
time-lapse mode. if an FDR of 2 is selected. then a clock pulse will be generated for every second frame or field. An FDR of 3
will produce a pulse for every third frame or field, etc. in our example of operation in the Ll Ehour mode, we saw that a field of
video is recorded every 0.06 second. If we select an FDR of 3, then the clock pulse will be generated shortly after every third
recorded field, or
0.06 set
1 field X
= 0.180 set
In the L18H recording mode, then, if an FDR of 3 is selected. the clock pulse will be generated every 0.180 second.
The clock pulse frequency can be selected as follows:
Desired Frequency Number to Select
of Pulse from Screen Display
Every frame*
1
Every second frame
2
Every third frame 3
Every fourth frame 4
Every fifth frame 5
Every tenth frame
10
Every 15th frame
15
Every 20th frame 20
Every 25th frame 25
Every 30th frame 30
Every 50th frame 50
Every 60th’frame 60
l When the clock pulse is keyed to one of the ordinary recording modes (3H, 6H), it is generated just after the recording of a
frame; when it is keyed to a time-lapse mode (Ll8H, 72H, 96H), it is generated just after the field that is about to be recorded.
One additional option is available in the frequency division ratio selection. if the word “F (FIELD) is selected in the screen display
instead of one of the numbers from 1 to 60, then the clock pulse will be generated each time a field is about to be recorded in one
of the continuous modes, or 50 times per second.
IO

SETTING THE MENUS
1 DISPLAYINGTHE POWER LOSS LIST (POWER LOSS LIST)
Turn the JOG dial to select “POWER LOSS LIST”. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to display the
Power Loss List. Power failure start times are stored in memory, so it is possible to confirm when
POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
they have occurred. Up to 3 power failure start times will be displayed. If more than 3 failures have
ALARM LIST CLEAFf
occurred, the first and the last 2 power failure start times will be displayed.
2 DISPLAYINGTHE ALARM LIST (ALARM LIST)
Turn the JOG dial to select “ALARM LIST”. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to display the Alarm List. Alarm record start times
are stored in memory, so it is possible to confirm when they have occurred. Up to 3 alarm record start times will be displayed. If
more than 3 alarm records have occurred, the first and the last 2 alarm record start times will be displayed.
3 INITIALIZING ALL MENU SETTINGS (ALL MENU INITIALIZE)
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and “ALL MENU INITIALIZE” will be displayed. When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to
the left, each setting is initialized except the TIMER RECORDING setting. When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the right,
the “MAINTENANCE” menu will be displayed.
4 POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right,“POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR” will be displayed. When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the
left, the Power Loss List is cleared. When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the right, the”MAINTENANCE” menu will be displayed.
5 ALARM LIST CLEAR
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and “ALARM LIST CLEAR” will be displayed. When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the left,
the alarm list is cleared. When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the right, the “MAINTENANCE” menu will be displayed.
cFlRST TIME SET Ub
D TAPE END
1 SETTING THE OPERATION WHEN THE TAPE REACHES THE END (TAPE END) QUASI V-SYNC
sTz
Sets the state of operation of the VCR when the tape runs out during recording.
TAPE LENGTH E-180
~
TIME DATE ADJUST
STOP: The tape stops. “End” will appear on the fluorescent display and “Tape End” will appear
on the monitor. When “CALL OUT” is set to ‘WRNG-TAPE END”, a CALL signal is output
from the CALL terminal.
REWIND: Rewinds the tape to the beginning and stops (except during timer recording.)
When “CALL OUT” is set to “WRNG-TAPE END,” a CALL signal is output for 2 seconds from the CALL terminal.
REPEAT: Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes recording.
ALARM-PROT (ALARM PROTECTION): If alarm recordings are present on the tape, then the tape stops. “End” will appear on
the fluorescent display and “Tape End” will display on the monitor. When “CALL OUT” is
set to’WRNG*TAPE END,” a CALL signal is output from the CALL terminal. If there are
no alarm recordings, the tape is rewound and recording continues.
2 SETTING QUASI-V-SYNC (QUASI V-SYNC)
Sets Quasi-V-Sync on or off.
ON: Quasi-V-Sync signal is inserted on the video output signal when in the special playbadc modes (still, slow motion,
reverse, fast playbad, speed search) and during normal playback in L18H, 72H or 96H mode.
OFF: Quasi-V-Sync signal is not inserted.
m Some multiplexers may require the Quasi-V-sync OFF in order to work properly.
3 SETTING THE TAPE LENGTH (TAPE LENGTH)
Select the tape length to function the tape remain indicator correctly.
E-l 80: When using E-180 tape
E-240: When using E-240 tape
4 STING THE PRESENTTIME, DATE AND DAYLIGHT SAVINGTIME SElTlNGS (TIME DATE ADJUST)
Refer to the pages I 2 - I3.

SETTING THE PRESENT TIME
ACCURATELY PRESETTHE DAY AND PRESENTTIME BEFORETIMER PROGRAMMlNG
<Display mode 1~~
a> Day-Month-Year
8 Hour : Minute : Second
(3, Daylight saving time symbol or power failure symbol
@Alarm recording number
l A 24-hour display is used. 0O:OO indicates midnight; 12:OO midday and 1500
indicates 3 o’clodc in the afternoon.
l An alarm recording number is shown during alarm recording.
<Display mode 2,
@ Day-Month-Year
8 Day of the week
CiI Alarm recording number
@ Hour : Minute : Second
@ Daylight saving time symbol or power failure symbol
@ Recording mode
l A 24-hour display is used. 00~00 indicates midnight; 12:00 midday and 1500
indicates 3 o’clock in the afternoon.
q Turn the JOG dial to select “FIRST TIME SET Ul?’
I I I
01-01-98 THU
1 A0001
oo:oo:oo L18
I I ’
I
l The day of the week is automatically set.
l An alarm recording number is shown during alarm recording.
0 Press the DISPLAY button to display MAIN MENU on the monitor.
DW’IAY
0
fl Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
. “FIRST TIME SET UP’ setting menu will appear.
? 7)
q Turn the JOG dial to select “TIME DATE ADJUST.’
q Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
* “TIME DATE ADJUST” setting menu will appear.
TIMER PROGRAM
TIME DATE SEARCH
TIMER PROGRAM
RECORDING SET UP
REAR TERMINAL
D FIRST TIME SET UP
Use JOG to select,
Press DISPLAY to exit.
cFlRST TIME SETUp>
TAPE END
QUASI V-SYNC
TAPE LENGTH
DTIME DATE ADJUST
STOP
E-S
<TtME DATE ADJUST>
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS OFF
MONTH
DATE i1
YEAR
TIME w:oo:~
12

q Setting the daylight saving time
To put the clock forward 1 hour, set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON.
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.The DAYLIGHT SAVINGS display will flash.
Turn the JOG dial to select “OFF” or “ON”.
l The clock is put forward 1 hour and the daylight saving time symbol “#$ ” will be
displayed next to the present time display .
l To cancel daylight saving time, switch “DAYLIGHT SAVINGS” to “OFF”.
inma
. Displays the power failure mark%” if a power failure occurs while the daylight
saving time is set to “ON.” When the power failure mark “x” disappears, the
daylight saving time symbol ‘I@” is displayed.
0 Setting the month
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.The month display will flash.
Turn the JOG dial to the right to set the “MONTH.”
q Setting the date
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.The date display will flash.
Turn the JOG dial to the right to set the “DATE!’
@I Setting the year
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.The year display will flash.
Turn the JOG dial to the right to set the “YEAR.”
l The year digits can be set to 98 (for year 1998) - 28 (for year 2028).
q Setting the present time
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.The hour digits of “TIME” display will flash.
Turn the JOG dial to the right to set the hour digits of the present time.
l Set the 10 minutes digit and 1 minute in a similar fashion.
•j Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
Setting is now complete.
q Press the DISPLAY button.
The present time display will appear.
IIEml
l The POWER button will not operate if any of the menu displays are flashing.
n SETTINGTHE PRESENTTIME TOTHE EXACT SECOND
<TIME DATE ADJUST>
yl&rrsAV’” Qfk
- 01
DATE
KG?
‘9(
M)Zldi
t
Set the 10 minutes digit and 1 minute digit as described above, then 1 minute digit flashes and the second digit stays at “00”.
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right when the Time Signal reaches 00 second of the time you have set. The present time will
Start counting from 00 second.
<TIME DATE ADJUST>
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS CFF
K”
2t
E.F
<TIME DATE ADJUST>
DAYLIGHT SNNGS OFF
w El
%2 0O.W:
13

LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CASSETTE TAPE
Video cassette tapes can be loaded into your new VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into a power source. Even if the
VCR power switch is turned off, loading a cassette will automatically cause It to turn on. Use only video cassette tapes
marked W.
Use only standard grade VHS cassette tapes for reliable video recording. Please do not use Pro, HlFi and High Grade tapes, as
damage to the video heads may occur.
Do not use an E-240 tape when recording in 72H or 96H modes.
LOADING
q To position the cassette properly before inserting it in the cassette
slot, hold the cassette so that the long narrow edge with the
contents label faces towards you. The other long narrow edge is
hinged and should face towards the VCR. The clear plastic window
that shows the video tape should face upward.
q Gently insert the video tape into the cassette slot to a point where
the VCR automatically retracts the cassette.
l When you insert the video tape, be sure to orient it squarely to the
slot.
Your new VCR has a protection circuit which will eject the tape if it is
loaded improperly. If the VCR ejects the tape you are trying to load,
remove it completely and check that the long narrow edge with the contents
label is facing towards you and that the clear plastic window that shows the
video tape is facing upwards. Then try again.
CORRECT
UNLOADING
0 Press the EJECT button on the front of the VCR.
q Remove the cassette.
INCORRECT
Your VCR will eject a video cassette even if it is in STANDBY mode. When the EJECT button is pressed, the VCR will automatically
turn on, eject the tape and turn off. It is not possible to eiect a tape whilst recordina without first pressing the stop button. A tape
cannot be ejected when the VCR is locked.’
PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
Video cassettes come with an erasure prevention tab which, when removed, prevents the
tape’s contents from being erased or recorded over. The cassette without the erasure
prevention tab will automatically be ejected from your VCR if you attempt to record on it.
ImEE
l We recommend that any torn or broken cassette tape requiring repair
be taken to professionals who specialize in such procedures. The
adhesives on many common types of tape could damage the head
of your VCR.
TAPE SELECTION
Vkon rexmmends that recording tapes by the following manufacturers be used in the VCR496P for best performance: TDK, Maxell, BASE
MAXIMUM TAPE LIFE
Maximum tape life depends on the recording mode as shown below:
Recording mode 3H
6H L18H 72H 96H _
E-l 80 cassette
100
100 60 15 15
Tape life (pass)
E-240 cassette 50 50 30 - -
Using a tape more than the recommended number of times will cause a deterioration in image quality and can leave damaging
deposits on the recording head.
14

MANUAL RECORDING
LOCK button
0 Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact.
q Press the REC/PLAY MODE (-) or (+) buttons to select the desired recording mode.
q Select the VIDEO switch setting according to the type of image to be recorded, COLOR or B/W.
l Do not connect colour and black &white cameras together.
q To record the day and present time, display the day and present time on the monitor.
q Press the REC button to begin recording.
q Press the STOP button to stop recording.
E.mm
l Press the PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button to momentarily stop recording. Press the button again to resume recording.
l To protect the tape, the pause mode is automatically released after about 5 minutes.
l The REC button will not function unless the tape is in the stop or pause mode.
l If the cassette you insert in your VCR has the erasure prevention tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you
attempt to record on it.
l 3 Hour (SP) and 6 Hour (LP) tapes are VHS compatible with other VCRs. Time Lapse recordings can be played correctly by
other VHS compatible Time Lapse Recorders when the recording interval and head type (SP/LP) matches the recording.
n RECORDING MODE
When the REC/PLAY MODE button is pressed, the recording mode is switched in the order of 3H + 6H + Ll8H + 72H -* 96H
+ 3H + . . . .
lnma
l Do not use an E-240 tape when recording in 72H or 96H modes.
l The recording mode of this VCR indicates the recording time with E-l 80 cassette. The recording times with E-180 and E-240
cassette are as follows :
E-l 80
E-240
3H 6H
3hrs. Ghrs.
4hrs. 8hrs.
L18H
18hrs.
24hrs.
72H
78hrs.
X
96H
102hrs.
X
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 returns to
record mode.
Apply the specified line input signal to the AUDIO IN connector.
IIlim’
l Normal sound is played back only when a tape recorded in 3H, 6H and L18H mode is played back in their respective mode.
l The longer the recording time mode, the worse the sound quality becomes. In L18H mode, the sound quality is of the degree
that speech can be heard.
When the lock button is pressed with a ballpoint pen or a pencil, the control buttons will not operate and the VCR is kept in the
current mode. To release the kxk mode, press the kxk button again.
15

When the “TAPE END” of the “FIRSTTIME SET UP” menu Is set to “REPEAT” or “AtARMPROT” and the repeat recording mode 1s
set (the REPEAT indicator is Illuminated), the tape will automatically be rewound to the start when the tape end is reached.Then
recording will start again.
n WHEN TAPE END IS REACHED
The following functions are automatically engaged when the tape ends during recording :
When there are alarm
recordings on tape.
When there are no
alarm recordings on
tape.
BmEE
The tape stops.
The tape stops.
The tape is rewound
The tape is rewound
automatically to the The tape is rewound
automatically to the beginning and recording automat’ca’ly
to the
beginning and then
stops. is resumed. beginning and then the
recording is resumed.
l On “ALARMPROT” mode, a tape with alarm recordings can be used for repeat recording if the tape is ejected and reinserted.
Display the number of tape uses when theTAPE END setting is set to “REWIND,““REPEAT” or “ALARM* PROT.”
1. Press the DISPLAY button. MAIN MENU display will appear.
2. Turn the JOG dial to select “MAINTENANCE” and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to enter.
“MAINTENANCE” will appear on the display.“REPEAT REC TIMES’ indicates the number of times a
tape has been repeatedly recorded on.
1$W’$&XKi~E.S
l The number of tape uses counts up by one when the tape ends.
l The number of tape uses is memorized even if the mains supply is removed, provided the back-up is active.
l The number of tape use is reset when the current tape is replaced with another.
3. Press the DISPLAY button. The present time will be displayed.
Video tape becomes worn during use. A new cassette should be utilized according to the following chart.
Series recording is possible if two or more of these units are connected together. When the tape in the first VCR reaches the end
during recording, the tape in the second VCR automatically begins recording.
1. Set the “REC IN” of “REAR TERMlNAL!‘menu to “SERIES.”
2. Set the “CALL OUT” of “REAR TERMINAL” menu to “WRNG*TAPE END.”
3. Set the “TAPE END” of “FIRSTTIME SET UP” menu to “REWIND.”
lImEa
myfFgT3 (Ho y yuxY~~cu “t
r!-=‘-T O” w - I,”
l Series recording may have a short pause (- 5 seconds) when going from r;order A to recorder B. However, if you set the CALL OUT
of the “REAR TERMINAL” menu to “WRNG*REMAIN”, this delay is eliminated.
l When set in the above configuration and the second VCR reaches the end of the tape, the first VCR automatically begins recording.
Do not connect rl]. if you do not require the first VCR to begin recording again.
l If an abnormality occurs (e.g., a malfunction cccurs in the motor during recording) in the first VCR, the second VCR automatically
begins recording.
l Series recording will not function during timer recording.
l When carrying out series recording, set “CALL OUT” in the “REAR TERMINAL” menu to a mode other than ‘WRNG”.
16

MANUAL RECORDING
A number of camera images can be mixed together through a cameraswitcher 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 three VCRs, the video signal from three cameras can be recorded separately by connecting the switcher as
shown below.
V-SYNC
I I I I IIII I
SWITCHEFU switching cameras IcAMERAll cAMERA2~cAMEwc3IcAMERA1IcAMERA2IcAMEAA3IcAMERA1IcAMRA2I~RA3
I recording start signal
r-J L-r L-r
VCR 1
t recording
I
1 REC ’
IREC 1
I clodc out I-J l-l
i-J
VCR 2 / recording
1REC 1 1 REC 1IREC 1
/ clock out
U
I-J U
VCR 3
/ recording
1 REC L f-iE--J 1 REC 1
I clock out U U
Connection:
CAMERA1
CAMERA2
CAMERA3
CiiERAS
VIDEO IN
I VCR1
CLK OUT
SWITCHER
REC IN
CLK OUT
REC IN
CLK OUT
Set the “REC IN” of “REAR TERMINAL” menu to ‘SERIES” or “REC-START/STOP’ on VCRl.
Set the “CLOCK OUT” of “REAR TERMINAL menu to “T/L-REC” and “F” on VCRl.
Set the “REC IN” of “REAR TERMINAL” menu to ‘SYNC REC” on all VCRs except the VCR1 .
l if recording start signal is available on switcher, set the “REC IN” of “REAR TERMINAL” menu to “SYNC REC” on the
VCR 1. Then, VCR1 will always record the picture from CAMERAl.
l You must set the recording mode to L18H mode.
l The suitable numbers of VCRs and cameras are shown in the table.
17

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Press the COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/ INDEX button repeatedly until the ‘M” indicator appears on the fluorescent display. Turn the
SHUTTLE ring to the right and the tape will rewind to the “09000” position of the counter and stop. (The rewind to “09000” Is slightly
inaccurate.)
m The counter display is stored in the memory when the power is turned off, so the same numbers will be displayed when
the power is turned back on.
A five digit counter indicates the relative position on the recorded portion of the tape. If a portion of the
tape is not recorded, the counter will not increase or decrease during play, FFlREW or search modes.
.
“EEE EE” illuminates to indicate that theVCR power is in standby mode.
Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to “00000.”
This VCR includes a built-in memory back-up so the presets of present time and date, alarm list, power loss list and the number of
tape use will remain in memory if there is a power failure or if the POWER CORD is disconnected from the mains outlet. The presets
will remain in the memory for a maximum of 31 days provided that the VCR has been connected to the mains supply for at least 40
hours per week. Connection charges the backup supply.
l Check the present time if there has been a power failure or if the POWER CORD has been disconnected from the mains for a
prolonged time.
If there is a power failure during recording and the power comes back on, the VCR will begin
recording in the same record mode as before the power failure. After the power comes back on,
an “X” will be displayed next to the present time for about 1 minute.
If a power failure occurs during playback, the VCR will be in the stop mode when the power
comes back on.
The power failure start time on recording is stored in the memory, so it is possible to confirm the start time.
1. Press the DISPLAY button to display the MAIN MENU.
2. Turn the JOG dial to select “MAINTENANCE” and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
“MAINTENANCE” display will appear.
3. Turn the JOG dial to select “POWER LOSS LIST” and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
VI
“POWER LOSS LIST” will appear.
l Up to 3 power failure start times will be displayed. If more than 3 failures have occurred, the first and the last 2 power failure start
times will be displayed.
l To reset the “POWER LOSS LIST,” select “POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR” in the “MAINTENANCE” setting display and turn the
SHUTTLE ring to the right. The initialize menu will appear and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.
The elapsed time of recording and playback is stored in memory. The elapsed time should be used as a guide for periodic
replacement of parts.
1. Press the DISPLAY button to display the MAIN MENU.
2. Turn the JOG dial to select “MAINTENANCE” and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
“ELAPSED TIME” is indicated.
l The elapsed time is counted up to 89,999 hours.
3. Press the DISPLAY button.
The present time display will appear.
18

TIMER RECORDING
Program ,A
number
II
Day of the
II -1
week
b
n ,,
U
Recording start time Recording end time
Next day indicator
I
Recording mode display
q Press the DISPLAY button to display the MAIN MENU on the monitor.
0 Turn the JOG dial to select “TIMER PROGRAM” and turn the SHUTTLE ring to
the right.
l “TIMER PROGRAM” display will appear.
•! Turn the JOG dial to select the program number and turn the SHUTTLE ring to
the right. The day of the week display flashes.
q Setting the day of the week (DW).
Turn the JOG dial to set the day of the week and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right.
&l Setting the recording start time (START).
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the recording start time display.
Turn the JOG dial to set the recording start time.
q Setting the recording end time (END).
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the recording end time display.
Turn the JOG dial to set the recording end time.
0 Setting the recording mode (HR).
Turn the SHUTTLE ring to select the recording mode display.
Turn the JOG dial to set the recording mode.
q Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
The display stops flashing.
If the program has not been set completely, the flashing will not stop.
l ‘DAY”(in”Dayoftheweek’)&susedforthesame
time recording everyday.
l“SPt!’ (special) (in “Day of the week”) indicates
that the recording period set in “TIMER
PROGRAM” display becomes available.
l “SKIP” (in “HR”) indicates that timer recording
is not performed during the set period.
l A 24-hour display is used. 0O:OO indicates
midnight; 12:OO midday and 15:OO 3 o’clock in
the afternoon.
9 If the recording times of two programs overlap,
the higher program number is given priority.
l In 3H, 6H or L18H mode, audio is also recorded.
FIRST TIME SET UP
Use JOG to ssled,
I
QIMER FTicimM >
DW START END
DSPL OS:40 17:iO /%P
2 _-_ --:-- --:-- --.
I
l If the END time is the same or earlier than the START time, the next day indicator b) is automatically displayed.
This indicates that the recording will run continuously from the START time on the first day to the END time on the next day.
.
When setting another program, turn the SHUTTLE ring to set and repeat steps q -@I. A maximum of eight programs can be
made.
.
To erase the program setting, select the program number to be erased. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to flash theday of the
week, then turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.
q Press the DISPLAY button to show the day and present time on the’monitor.
q Press theTIMER REC button.
The TIMER REC indicator is illuminated.
19