Page 2 - CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS; CAUTION AND CARE
2 CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS 2 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...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; FEATURES; Pages
3 Audio recordingWhen recording in 3H, L(linear)12H or L24H mode, audio is playedback only during their respective modes. S-VHS modeThis mode has higher resolution and picture quality than normalVHS mode when using S-VHS tapes. Tape remaining indicatorA bar indicator shows how much tape is left and/...
Page 4 - FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS; FRONT VIEW; • Press these buttons to adjust for vertical vibrations when; Fluorescent display
4 1 POWER button (Press for on; press again for off)The POWER indicator illuminates when the VCR isswitched on. 2 EJECT buttonPress to remove the cassette. 3 Cassette loading slotCassette tape is inserted in this slot for loading. 4 STOP buttonPress to discontinue all tape related functions. 5 REC (...
Page 5 - FLUORESCENT DISPLAY; PLAY
5 9 Repeat indicatorIlluminates when “TAPE END” in the “FIRST TIME SETUP” menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM•PROT”. A Cassette status indicatorIlluminates when cassette tape is inserted. The lightadvances, stops or flashes corresponding to themovement of the tape. B Timer recording indicatorIlluminat...
Page 6 - REAR VIEW; E D
6 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS REAR VIEW N • Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the mains outlet before connecting to any rear terminals. 1 AC power socketThis socket connects to the power cord. Insert the cordfirmly. 2 SET IN terminalInput terminal for alarm recording. The alarm sensor isconnected...
Page 7 - CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT; MONITOR TO BE CONNECTED; Connection with a CCTV monitor (for surveillance) is recommended.
7 CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT AUDIO OUT MIC IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN MONITOR SET IN SENSOR VIDEOOUT CCTVCAMERA VIDEO IN MIC VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT MIC AUDIO RESET REMOTE SET RST IN REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT IN OUT S-VIDEO OUT IN RS-232C VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT (Correcting picture vibration at...
Page 8 - SETTING THE MENUS; OPERATION; Present Time Display
8 11 – 11 – 99 09 : 21 : 01 <RECORDING SET UP> 3H 1M OFF 1 SHOT <MAIN MENU> DISPLAY TIME DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UPUse JOG to select, and ENTER.Press DISPLAY to exit. ALARM REC MODEALARM REC DURATIONEMERGENCY RECONESHOT•FIELDONE...
Page 9 - MAIN MENU; DISPLAY; SETTING THE TIME; TIMER PROGRAM
9 <MAIN MENU> DISPLAY TIME DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UPUse JOG to select, and ENTER.Press DISPLAY to exit. <DISPLAY> 1 SMALL ON 11 – 11 – 99 09 : 21 : 01 DISPLAY MODETIME DATE SIZEBLUE BACK Ex.<MODE 1> <TIME DATE SEARCH&g...
Page 10 - REAR TERMINAL
10 CALL OUT setting TAPE END setting WRNG•TAPE END WRNG STOP Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape for 2 seconds Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, a call signal is output. REWIND REP...
Page 11 - MAINTENANCE
11 MAINTENANCE 1 DISPLAYING THE POWER LOSS LIST (POWER LOSS LIST) Turn the JOG dial to select “POWER LOSS LIST”. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to display thePower Loss List. Power failure start times are stored in memory, so it is possible to confirm whenthey have occurred. Up to 3 power failur...
Page 12 - FIRST TIME SET UP; SETTING THE OPERATION WHEN THE TAPE REACHES THE END (TAPE END)
12 FIRST TIME SET UP 1 SETTING THE OPERATION WHEN THE TAPE REACHES THE END (TAPE END) Sets the state of operation of the VCR when the tape runs out during recording. STOP: The tape stops. “End” will appear on the fluorescent display and “Tape End” will appearon the monitor. When “CALL OUT” is set to...
Page 13 - SETTING THE PRESENT TIME
13 SETTING THE PRESENT TIME ACCURATELY PRESET THE DAY AND PRESENT TIME BEFORE TIMER PROGRAMMING <Display mode 1> 1 Day-Month-Year 2 Hour:Minute:Second 3 Daylight saving time symbol or power failure symbol 4 Alarm recording number • A 24-hour display is used. 00:00 indicates midnight; 12:00 mid...
Page 14 - SETTING THE PRESENT TIME
14 6 Setting the daylight saving timeTo put the clock forward by 1 hour, set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON.Turn the JOG dial to select “OFF” or “ON”. • The clock is put forward by 1 hour and the daylight saving time symbol “ ” will be displayed next to the present time display . • To cancel daylight saving...
Page 15 - or; LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CASSETTE TAPE
15 ENTERFF CLEARREW JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE/ENTER REC STOP PLAY POWER EJECT PICTURE TRACKING POSITION/VERTICALADJUST REC/PLAY MODE COUNTER RESET COUNTER MEMORY SKIP/INDEX PAUSE/ SHUTTLE HOLD DISPLAY TIMER REC VIDEO SOFT SHARP COLOR B/W Video cassette tapes can be loaded into your new VCR as long as the V...
Page 16 - MANUAL RECORDING
16 REW FF JOG/ADJUST CLEAR/ ENTER/ SHUTTLE REC STOP PLAY POWER EJECT PICTURE TRACKING POSITION/VERTICALADJUST REC/PLAY MODE COUNTER RESET COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX PAUSE/ SHUTTLE HOLD DISPLAY TIMER REC S-VHS SOFT SHARP OFF ON LOCK button MANUAL RECORDING REC MODE 3H L12H L24H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H ...
Page 17 - REPEAT RECORDING
17 Recording time mode REPEAT RECORDING When the “TAPE END” of the “FIRST TIME SET UP” menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM•PROT” and the repeat recording mode isset (the REPEAT indicator is illuminated), the tape will automatically be rewound to the start when the tape end is reached. Thenrecording wi...
Page 18 - SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING; You must set the recording mode to L12H or L24H mode.; ONE SHOT/INTERVAL RECORDING; Press the REC/PLAY MODE button to set the recording mode to 0H.
18 SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA4 CAMERA5 CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA4 CAMERA5 REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC If you have three VCRs, the video signal from three cameras can be recorded separately by connecting the switcher as shown below. SWITCHER/ switching camer...
Page 19 - ADDITIONAL FEATURES
19 TAPE COUNTER A five digit counter indicates the relative position on the recorded portion of the tape. If a portion of thetape is not recorded, the counter will not increase or decrease during play, FF/RWD or search modes. • “EEE EE” illuminates to indicate that the VCR power is in stand-by mode....
Page 20 - TIMER RECORDING
20 ) DW START END HR 1 SPL 08 : 40 17 : 10 L12SP - - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - ) DW START END HR 1 SPL 08 : 40 17 : 10 L12SP SAT - - : - - - - : - - - - - ) DW START END HR 1 SPL 08 : 40 17 : 10 L12SP SAT - - : - - - - : - - - - - ) DW START END HR 1 SPL 08 : 40 17 : 10 L12SP SAT 08 : 00 - - : - -...
Page 21 - • The start and end day cannot be set to the same day.; IN ORDER TO AVOID MISTAKES WHEN USING THE TIMER; TIMER REC indicator flashes.; Symptom
21 SETTING THE RECORDING PERIOD BY SPECIFYING THE DAYS OF THE WEEK (SPECIAL DW) Set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timer recording. 1. Display the “TIMER PROGRAM” setting display.2. Turn the JOG dial to select “SPECIAL DW” and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the ri...
Page 22 - ALARM RECORDING; ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION; EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT; st VCR
22 ALARM RECORDING • It is possible to switch to the alarm recording by ap- plying the set signal from the alarm sensor during re-cording in 3H,L12H, L24H, 48H - 960H or 0H mode. • Set the alarm recording mode and alarm recording period with the “RECORDING SET UP” menu. (See page 10.)• The index sig...
Page 23 - SETTING FOR ALARM RECORDING; EMERGENCY RECORDING
23 SETTING FOR ALARM RECORDING 1 Press the DISPLAY button to display MAIN MENU on the monitor. 2 Turn the JOG dial to select “RECORDING SET UP”and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.• “RECORDING SET UP” menu will appear. 3 Turn the JOG dial to select “ALARM REC MODE” andturn the SHUTTLE ring to the ...
Page 24 - LOCATING THE START OF ALARM RECORDINGS; ALARM RECORD TIME DISPLAY
24 LOCATING THE START OF ALARM RECORDINGS This machine automatically inserts an index signal at the beginning of each ALARM RECORDING, allowing the start of each alarmto be located. ^ INDEX SEARCH During fast forward or rewind the machine will search for index signals. When an Index signal is found,...
Page 25 - PLAYBACK; SHUTTLE ring
25 REW FF JOG/ADJUST CLEAR/ ENTER/ SHUTTLE REC STOP PLAY POWER EJECT PICTURE TRACKING POSITION/VERTICALADJUST REC/PLAY MODE COUNTER RESET COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX PAUAE SHUTTLE HOLD DISPLAY TIMER REC S-VHS SOFT SHARP OFF ON 5 1 Set the VIDEO MODE In the FIRST TIME SET UP menu to either COLOUR or B...
Page 26 - SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK; SHUTTLE RING
26 SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback. SHUTTLE RING You can adjust the speed by using the SHUTTLE ring. 1 Press the PLAY button to begin playback. 2 Press the PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button to obtain astill pict...
Page 27 - ADJUSTMENT DURING PLAYBACK; If noise appears; TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
27 PICTURE SOFT SHARP SOFT SHARP ADJUSTMENT DURING PLAYBACK If noise appears in the picture during playback, fast playback, reverse playback or forward/reverse slow playback, adjust the TRACKINGbuttons to achieve the best picture. If noise appears TRACKING POSITION/ VERTICAL ADJUST TRACKING POSITION...
Page 28 - Connecting the VCR to a personal computer.; USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER
28 N N N N N Before connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the VCR from the walloutlet, and turn the personal computer power off. 1 Connecting the VCR to a personal computer. USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER Personal computer To RS-232CIN terminal RS-232C cross cable To RS-232C terminal O...
Page 30 - Cable connections; CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER
30 2345678 No. Signal line names RD SDER SGDR RSCS Directions (from VCR side) INPUT OUTPUTOUTPUT – INPUT OUTPUT INPUT Receive dataTransmitt dataData terminal readySignal groundData set readyRequest sendClear to send Meanings RS-232C IN D-SUB 9pin male D-SUB 9pin male 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 RS-232C OUT 5 ...
Page 32 - Sending commands
32 2 2 2 2 2 When controlling two or more VCRs from a personal computer, the "VCR ADDRESS" of each VCR is set to the differentaddress (from VCR01 to VCR16, except NONE). ( Refer to page 29, item 7.) • Input the "VCR ADDRESS (eg.VCR01)" that you want to control and the ", (comma)&...
Page 33 - COMMANDS AND RESPONSES
33 COMMANDS AND RESPONSES • #1 : Input the code according the DELIMITTER<RECEIVE> setting {CR (0DH) or CR (0DH) + LF (0AH)}. • #2 : The code according the DELIMITTER<SEND> setting {CR (0DH) or CR (0DH) + LF (0AH)} will be inputted. • + , which indicates one character or number. (eg. +++ ...
Page 36 - Error codes
36 Error codes NO. 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 Commands AT + #1 CA #1 PN #1 PT + #1 PC #1 MI #1 HM? #1 WN #1 CA0 #1 RI + #1 RI? #1 QV + #1 QM #1 CL + #1 RL #1 SM + #1 SM? #1 RS? #1 TL + #1 TL? #1 LP? #1 TF ++ (1) , ++ (2) , ++ (3) ...
Page 37 - SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION; WARNING DISPLAY
37 SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION Monitor Fluorescent display REMEDY CAUSE TO TURN OFF THE INDICATION The VCR uses a self diagnostic function to detect internal malfunctions during recording. Should a malfunction occur during record-ing, a corresponding indication appears on the monitor screen and the flu...
Page 38 - REMEDY; BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE; SYMPTOM
38 REMEDY BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE SYMPTOM VCR does not operate. The VCR POWER is ON but unitdoes not operate. No picture is obtained on the MONI-TOR screen. No operation when any tape opera-tion button is pressed. Recording does not work. Recording cannot be stopped bypressing the STOP button. Ti...
Page 39 - CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS
39 CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS 2 SET/ RST/ REC IN terminals (screw) Active: When input terminals are short-circuited to GND or “L” level voltage (0 - +1.6V) applied. Time for active: 0.1 sec or over.Non active: Open the input. DC5V GND SET/RST/REC IN 0.047 µ F 22k Ω 10k Ω <Interface...
Page 40 - Circuit
40 72H120H Function R 1 2 ···································· 31 32 SW MJ R R SW SW SW Shielded cable 2 REMOTE jack 1)Resistor R: Metal film resistor 1/4W 33kohms ±1%,temperature factor ±100ppm/°C. 2)Button switch: Momentary, ON resistor 200ohms or under. 3)Connector MJ: Miniature jack, 2.5mm in di...
Page 41 - SPECIFICATIONS
41 Tape Format: VHS 1/2" width high-density video cassette tape. Power Source: AC100-230V, 50/60Hz. Power Consumption: Approx.20watts. Television System: 625 lines, 50 field PAL-type colour system. Heads-Video: 4 rotary single crystal heads. Luminance Signal: Frequency modulation recording. Colo...
Page 42 - PRINTED IN JAPAN
