Page 2 - CONTENTS; Section
2 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) CONTENTS Section Page GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 6 SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND CARE ............................................ 7UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ..........
Page 4 - LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS; Figure
4 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure Page 1 Typical System Setup ....................................................................................... 13 2 Connecting VCR to Multiplexer ......................................................................... 14 3 Alarm Recordi...
Page 5 - LIST OF TABLES; Table
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 5 LIST OF TABLES Table Page A Call Out/Tape End ............................................................................................. 28 B Tape Replacement By Use ............................................................................... 34 C Recording/Playback...
Page 6 - WARNING; AVERTISSEMENT; CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.; GENERAL
6 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle...
Page 7 - The
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 7 SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND CARE Observe the following WARNINGS before installing and using this product. Follow allwarnings and instructions marked on the VCR. Instructions Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the VCR. Keep theinstructi...
Page 10 - TLR3040 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS; The battery backup
10 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) TLR3040 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS The TLR3040 Time-Lapse VCR is a powerful surveillance tool designed for industrial andsecurity recording. The unit supports both T-120 and T-160 tapes. • T-120 TapesThe unit can record for 6, 18, or 30 hours. • T-160 TapesThe unit can recor...
Page 11 - QUICK START; BASIC START; power off; ADDITIONAL ITEMS; This section is
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 11 QUICK START BASIC START 1. Decide where to locate the VCR. Do all system hookups first (camera, multiplexer,etc.) if you are installing the VCR in a location where you cannot access its rear panel. 2. Connect the VCR to other equipment (refer to the Installation and Conn...
Page 12 - INSTALLATION; PRE-INSTALLATION CAUTIONS; If you need to record multiple cameras, a multiplexer is required.; Introduction to Time-Lapse Recorders; section for information on time-lapse recording.; SECURING THE VCR CONTROLS; Pelco recommends using a CCTV monitor.; Vertical Adjustment; section for
12 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION CAUTIONS • Provide secure power to system components. Prevent overloading or shorting bydedicating power circuits to the surveillance equipment. Restrict access to thesurveillance system circuit breakers, switches, and equipment power cords....
Page 13 - Remove the VCR and all cables from the box.; not; If you; are; using a multiplexer, refer to the; Connecting the VCR to a Multiplexer; Typical System Setup
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 13 INSTALLATION 1. Remove the VCR and all cables from the box. 2. Place the VCR in a suitable location. 3. If installing in a rack, place the VCR in the rack before making cable and powerconnections. Refer to the documentation included with the rack kit for installationinst...
Page 14 - CONNECTING THE VCR TO A MULTIPLEXER; Connecting VCR to Multiplexer; Figure 2 shows how to connect the VCR to an MX4000 Series Genex; For Automatic Speed Tracking; This is to start and stop recording when there are alarms.; shows
14 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) CONNECTING THE VCR TO A MULTIPLEXER 00249 REMOTE RESET IN OUT AUDIO IN OUT VIDEO ALM RST GND REC MODE CLK CALL IN OUT BATTERY OPEN S 110-240V 50/60 Hz VCR AUX MAIN SPOT SVHS OUT IN SVHS IN COM OUT N N H O C C ALARMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 12 13 COAXIALCABLE COA...
Page 15 - ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION; Alarm Recording Connection; CONNECTING FOR SERIES RECORDING; Connecting VCRs for Series Recording; Connect the VCRs as shown in Figure 4. Refer to the; Series Recording; CONNECTING FOR REMOTE RECORDING; Connecting for Remote Recording; Connect the VCR with a remote switch as shown in Figure 5.
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 15 ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION 00250 GND ALM ALARM SET SWITCH RST IN REC ALM MODE CLK OUT CALL EXTERNAL ALARM LAMP AND BUZZER ALARM SET SWITCH Figure 3. Alarm Recording Connection You can confirm an alarm from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal with anexisting ala...
Page 16 - CONNECTING FOR EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT; Connecting for External Time Clock Adjustment; CONTROLS; FRONT PANEL; POWER button; Insert the cassette in this slot to load it.; SHUTTLE ring; Front Panel
16 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) CONNECTING FOR EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT Figure 6. Connecting for External Time Clock Adjustment If ALARM REC DURATION in the Recording Set Up menu is set to other than MAN 1, theon-screen clock can be reset to the nearest hour by applying a signal to the RST (reset...
Page 18 - FLUORESCENT DISPLAY; Fluorescent Display; Lights during counter memory stop.
18 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) FLUORESCENT DISPLAY Figure 8. Fluorescent Display 1. M (counter memory stop/month) indicator • Lights during counter memory stop. • Also, lights while the VCR is turned off and the month of the VCR’s clock hasbeen set on the fluorescent display. 2. PL (power loss) indica...
Page 20 - REAR PANEL; AC power socket; The power cord plugs into this socket. Insert the cord firmly.; Terminals; Input Terminals; Series; Output Terminals; Rear Panel
20 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) REAR PANEL 1. AC power socket The power cord plugs into this socket. Insert the cord firmly. 2. Terminals • Input Terminals ALM (alarm) IN Use for alarm recording. Connect the alarm sensor here. RST (reset) IN Connect alarm reset switch here to stop alarm recording when ...
Page 21 - This is a special battery. Consult your dealer to; Jack for connecting a remote control unit.
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 21 3. Battery box The battery is stored here. ( NOTE: This is a special battery. Consult your dealer to replace it.) 4. REMOTE jack Jack for connecting a remote control unit. 5. AUDIO IN connector Audio input connector (RCA pin). 6. AUDIO OUT connector Audio output connecto...
Page 22 - JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS; JOG Dial and; USING THE JOG DIAL; Turn by using your finger on the indent.; USING THE SHUTTLE RING; Turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The VCR’s clock is now set.; ADJUSTING TO THE EXACT SECOND
22 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) ADJUSTING THE CLOCK AND USING THE JOG AND SHUTTLECONTROLS JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS 00256 JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE CLEAR/ REW ENTER/ FW MENU / TIME DATE ADJUST PLAY/ REC CHECK COUNTER RESET PAUSE/ SUTTLE HOLD STOP SEARCH TIMER REC SHUTTLE RING JOG DIAL Figure 10. JOG Dial and S...
Page 23 - PROGRAMMING; GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS; Language
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 23 PROGRAMMING GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS The following is a universal procedure that shows how programming is done on the VCR. Use the JOG dial to select items, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to enter, andturn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to exit. 1. Press the ME...
Page 24 - QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE; Menu Tree
24 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE The VCR’s operating parameters are set through various on-screen menus. Program yourchoices on the menus according to the instructions on the following pages. Figure 12. Menu Tree <TIMER PROGRAM> PROGRAM TO RECORD HOLIDAY SET UP SP...
Page 25 - MAIN MENU; Main Menu; DISPLAY MENU; Display Menu; DISPLAY MODE; Clock/First Time Set Up Menu; Displays nothing on the monitor, even during alarm recording.; BLUE BACK; This is where you set the background color.
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 25 MAIN MENU 00259 <MAIN MENU> DISPLAYTIMER PROGRAMRECORDING SET UPREAR TERMINALMAINTENANCECLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select,and ENTER.Press MENU to exit. <DISPLAY> DISPLAY MODE TIME DATE SIZE BLUE BACK e.g.<MODE 1> 07-09 Figure 13. Main Menu The c...
Page 26 - TIMER PROGRAM; Timer Program Illustration; Timer Recording; section for more detailed information; DW
26 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) TIMER PROGRAM Figure 15. Timer Program Illustration This is where you set the program number, day of the week, starting and ending times, andthe recording mode. (Refer to the Timer Recording section for more detailed information and procedures.) (program number) This num...
Page 27 - RECORDING SET UP MENU; Refer to the; Programming for Alarm Recording; section for programming instructions for the; ALARM REC MODE; Sets the emergency recording mode, as follows:; CLOG DETECT; OFF – The VCR does not detect a clogged head.; Recording Set
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 27 RECORDING SET UP MENU Refer to the Programming for Alarm Recording section for programming instructions for the following fields. NOTE: When using the MX4000 Series Genex Multiplexer, set ALARM REC DURATION to MAN2, and make sure EMERGENCY REC is set ON if the VCR is to ...
Page 28 - REAR TERMINAL MENU; Rear Terminal Menu
28 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) CALL OUT Sets the call signal output at the end of the tape. Turns on or off thesignal coming from the CALL terminal when the end of the tape isreached during recording. If a problem occurs during recording, a callsignal is output from the CALL terminal on the rear panel...
Page 29 - MAINTENANCE MENU; Maintenance
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 29 CLOCK OUT Sets at the CLOCK OUT terminal the number of frames or fields beingrecorded (depending on the recording mode). 1. First, set the recording mode for the CLOCK OUT pulse output inthe Rear Terminal menu. • REC – When recording in any mode • T/L REC – When recordin...
Page 30 - FIRST TIME SET UP MENU; First Time Set
30 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) FIRST TIME SET UP MENU NOTE: Quasi v-sync must be set OFF for some multi-plexers to work properly.With the Pelco MX4000Series Genex Multiplexer,setting quasi v-sync on oroff has no apparent effecton playback. NOTE: To stop the buzzer, press the MENU buttononce. If the Ma...
Page 31 - DISPLAY MODE 1; Display Mode 1; Alarm recording counter
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 31 ADDITIONAL MATERIAL DAY AND TIME DISPLAY MODES H O U R M I N U T E S E C O N D R E C O R D I N G M O D E M O N T H D AY Y E A R D AY O F WEEK A L A R MR E C O R D I N GC O U N T E R DISPLAY MODE 2 & 3 07-09-’00 SUN A0001 20:25:00 2 H O U R M I N U T E S E C O N D M O...
Page 32 - SET THE DAY AND TIME
32 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) SET THE DAY AND TIME Keep the following in mind: • You must set the day and time before performing timer programming. • The year 2000 is shown as 00. • The clock is in 24-hour format. • The alarm recording counter appears only during alarm recording. Do the following to ...
Page 33 - LOADING, UNLOADING, PROTECTING THE TAPE CASSETTE; LOADING; UNLOADING; Press the EJECT button on the front of the VCR.
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 33 LOADING, UNLOADING, PROTECTING THE TAPE CASSETTE You can load video cassette tapes into your VCR as long as it is plugged into a powersource. Loading a cassette automatically turns the VCR on even if its power switch isturned off. Use only video cassette tapes marked VHS...
Page 34 - Tape Replacement By Use; RECORDING; MANUAL RECORDING; Recording Mode
34 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Video cassettes come with an erasure prevention tab. Removing it stops the tape’scontents from being erased or recorded over. The VCR automatically ejects a cassette ifyou try to record over it with the erasure prevention tab removed. DAMAGE...
Page 35 - RECORDING MODE; Recording/Playback Times; RECORDING CHECK FUNCTION
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 35 5. Press the REC button to begin recording. 6. Press the STOP button to stop recording. Keep the following in mind: • Press the PAUSE button to momentarily stop recording. Press again to resumerecording. • To protect the tape, pause mode is released automatically after a...
Page 36 - REPEAT RECORDING; Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears.; Action When Tape End Is Reached By Setting; Recommended Number of Tape Uses; Video tape wears during use. Use a new cassette according to Table B.; SERIES RECORDING
36 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) REPEAT RECORDING With this function, when the tape reaches its end during recording, the VCR rewinds thetape and starts recording again. Table D shows what happens automatically when the tape ends during recording. 1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears. 2. Turn...
Page 37 - Series Recording 1; first VCR only; Series Recording 2; both; REMOTE RECORDING
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 37 Series Recording 1 When the tape in the first VCR reaches the end during recording or an error occurs on theVCR, the tape in the second VCR automatically begins recording. 1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select REAR TERMINAL, and ...
Page 38 - Timer Program
38 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) TIMER RECORDING Remember to set the date and time before timer programming. PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE (Refer to the Timer Program section for information on the columns on the Program To Record menu.) 1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears. 2. Turn the JOG dial to s...
Page 39 - HOLIDAY SET UP; SPECIAL DW SETTINGS; Adjusting the Clock
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 39 HOLIDAY SET UP Up to 20 days a year can be set as days to perform timer recording. Or you can specify upto 20 days when timer recording will not be performed during the programmed period by setting HR in the Program To Record menu to SKIP. 1. Press the MENU button. The M...
Page 40 - ALARM RECORDING; When an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording.; Recording Set Up Menu; section for field definitions and additional; section for instructions.; Minimum Interval Between Recordings; An alarm recording is cancelled if the tape reaches its end.; TAPE DIRECTION; Switching from Normal to Alarm Mode and Back
40 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) ALARM RECORDING When an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording. • Set the alarm recording mode and alarm recording period in the Recording Set Upmenu. Refer to the Recording Set Up Menu section for field definitions and additional information and the Programmi...
Page 41 - PROGRAMMING FOR ALARM RECORDING; If an alarm input is
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 41 PROGRAMMING FOR ALARM RECORDING Emergency recording activates alarm recording even if the VCR is off, stopped, or in timerrecording or standby modes. After an emergency recording, the VCR automatically returnsto its original state. The emergency recording indicator (EMGC...
Page 42 - RECORDING AFTER A POWER FAILURE; Power Loss List; MAINTENANCE; POWER LOSS LIST; without clearing
42 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) RECORDING AFTER A POWER FAILURE After a power failure during manual, timer, or alarm recording, the VCR turns itself on whenthe power resumes and begins recording in the same mode as before the failure. When power resumes, an “X” appears next to the present time on the s...
Page 43 - without resetting
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 43 ALARM LIST When alarm recordings begin, the start times are stored in memory so you can confirmwhen they occurred. Up to eight alarm recording start times can be stored in memory. Ifthere are more, the first and last seven are displayed. A maximum of 9,999 alarm recordin...
Page 44 - ELAPSED TIME AND REPEAT RECORDING TIMES DISPLAY; ELAPSED TIME; The number of tape uses is reset when a new tape is inserted.; PLAYBACK; PLAYBACK PROCEDURE; Playback Controls; Playback Mode
44 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) ELAPSED TIME AND REPEAT RECORDING TIMES DISPLAY The repeat recording times and elapsed time are shown on the bottom of the Maintenancemenu. ELAPSED TIME The elapsed time indicates the total time the VCR has been used for recording and playback(up to 89,999 hours). Use th...
Page 45 - PLAYBACK MODE; Audio Playback and Picture Quality; END OF TAPE; End of Tape Actions
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 45 3. Press PLAY to start playback. (If noise occurs, adjust the tracking. Refer to the Tracking Adjustment section.) When a pre-recorded tape is used for recording, colored noise may appear on thebeginning of the playback picture. 4. Press STOP to halt playback. • Turn the...
Page 46 - Shuttle Ring Speed Settings
46 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK The VCR features the following convenient functions. Audio output is muted during specialeffects playback. STILL PICTURE Press PAUSE during playback. (A few noise bars or vertical movement may appear duringstill playback.) Press again to resume p...
Page 47 - DIRECT SHUTTLE RING; Direct Shuttle Ring Speed Settings; ADJUSTING THE PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK; Tracking Adjustment; To adjust during playback:
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 47 DIRECT SHUTTLE RING You can also change the playback speed without entering pause mode by turning theSHUTTLE ring during playback, as shown below. 00296 3 9 15 2 9 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Reverse high speed search 5. Fast playback (x2) 2. Reverse speed search 6. Forward spee...
Page 48 - ADJUSTING PICTURE QUALITY; Picture Quality Adjustment; Press PAUSE during playback.; Vertical Picture (Vibration) Adjustment; SEARCH TECHNIQUES; COUNTER MEMORY STOP; When the counter indicates 00000, COUNTER MEMORY STOP on the; To exit the Search Function menu without rewinding, press STOP.
48 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) ADJUSTING PICTURE QUALITY This control lets you adjust the playback picture so the outline is sharper or softer. It is onlyeffective during playback. During playback, turn the PICTURE control right for sharper orleft for softer. 00298 PICTURE SOFT SHARP SOFT SHARP Figure...
Page 49 - SKIP SEARCH; Skip Search; INDEX SEARCH; To exit the Search Function menu without searching, press STOP.
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 49 SKIP SEARCH The VCR automatically inserts an index signal at the beginning of each alarm recording, sothe start of each alarm can be located. During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR playsback a tape (in 2H or 8H mode) for about four seconds where an index signal is ...
Page 50 - HOW TO COUNT THE INDEX NUMBER; The maximum count of alarm recordings is; Index Searching; TIME AND DATE SEARCH; You can find a picture recorded at a specific date and time.
50 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) HOW TO COUNT THE INDEX NUMBER The index number is the count from the present position. The index number of one alarmrecording before the present position is –1. The index number of one alarm recording afteris +1. The maximum count of alarm recordings is ± 255. 00301 -255...
Page 51 - ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES; Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to 00000.; Counter Memory Stop; section; TESTING; The backup is for
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 51 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES COUNTER TAPE COUNTER A five-digit counter indicates the relative position on the recorded portion of the tape. COUNTER RESET Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to 00000. COUNTER MEMORY The counter display is stored in me...
Page 52 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND WARNING DISPLAY; Warning Display and Actions; BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE; INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
52 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) TROUBLESHOOTING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND WARNING DISPLAY The VCR uses self-diagnostics to detect internal malfunctions during recording. If oneoccurs, the VCR indicates it on the monitor and on the VCR’s fluorescent display.Table H shows the type of malfunction corre...
Page 53 - FUNCTION/OPERATION PROBLEMS
Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) 53 No picture on the monitor. Picture on the monitor is notclear. No operation when any tapeoperation button is pressed. The time is wrong even thoughthe VCR is used every day. The power cord wasdisconnected for less than 31days but the time has beenreset. A tape cannot be ...
Page 54 - SPECIFICATIONS; ELECTRICAL
54 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Power Source: 100-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz (the included power cord is used for120 VAC, 60 Hz) Power Consumption: Approximately 18 watts Rating ALM/CALL/MODE: Active: “low” level, maximum current 50 mA (+5 VDC)/10 mA(+24 VDC)Non-active: open, maximum v...
Page 56 - INDEX; JOG dial operation 22
56 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) INDEX A Adjusting the picture 48Alarm list 43Alarm receiver connection 40Alarm recording 40Alarm recording connection 15Alarm recording duration 27Alarm recording mode 27Alarm recording search 49Alarm start times 43All menu initialize (reset) 43Audio playback 45Audio rec...
Page 58 - REVISION HISTORY; REGULATORY NOTICES; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; INFORMATION
58 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01) REVISION HISTORY Manual # Date Comments C671M 1/01 Original version. ® Pelco, the Pelco logo, Spectra, Genex, Legacy, and PelcoVision are registered trademarks of Pelco. © Copyright 2001, Pelco. ™ Esprit and Camclosure are trademarks of Pelco. All rights reserved. REGULA...