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Page 3 - CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within an equilateraltriangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock topersons. The ex...

Page 4 - CONTENTS

CONTENTS 1 UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 2 SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 7 - FIG. 2 DISPLAY WINDOW

10. DISPLAY button - Pressing this button toggles between the CLOCK, COUNT and REMAIN displays. CLOCKshows the current time, COUNT shows the incrementalcounter for recording or playing, and REMAIN indicatesthe remaining time on the tape. 11. REC/PB SPEED UP- Selects the record/playback tape speed. U...

Page 10 - VCR Setup; MULTIPLEXER; CAMERA 1; FIG. 6 - VCR CONNECTION TO MULTIPLEXER WITH TRIGGER FUNCTION

5.4 VCR Setup Note: The cable of audio and video arenot provided with your VCR. How to connect a single camera:Connect the VCR AUDIO/ VIDEOoutputs to the MONITOR AUDIO/VIDEO inputs. Connect the CAMERA AUDIO/VIDEO output to the VCR AUDIO/VIDEO input. How to connect a Multiplexer withVEXT Input Termin...

Page 11 - GROUND

How to connect multiple cameras viaswitcher:Connect the VCR VIDEO output to theMONITOR VIDEO input. Connect the SWITCHER VIDEOoutput to the VCR VIDEO input. How to connect Alarms:Connect the SWITCHER/MULTIPLEXER alarm output to theVCR alarm input, and then connect theSWITCHER/MULTIPLEXER GND tothe V...

Page 12 - Video Cassette Tapes; VHS; Normal Playback; SAFETY TAB

5.5 Video Cassette Tapes This VCR will operate with any video cassette which has the VHS mark. When handling video cassette tapes: • Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high humidity, orstrong magnetic fields.• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.• Do not touch the tape with your fi...

Page 14 - Normal Recording

5.7 Normal Recording Turn on the power of both the VCR and the MONITOR. 1. Insert the VIDEO CASSETTE. Ensure the safety tab is in place. 2. Press – or + to choose the desired recording speed, 6H, 18H, 30H etc. The selected time is displayed in the VCR indicator panel, A6H >A18H > A30H > 72H...

Page 15 - SETTING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

6 SETTING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY The MAIN MENU displays a list of options that you can use tosetup the VCR. 1. Turn on the power of both the VCR and the MONITOR. 2. Press MENU button and the main menu will appear. 3. Select the desired menu with the ↓ button and then press the → button to enter the r...

Page 16 - CLOCK SET UP Menu; DATE FORMAT; RECORD MODE SET UP Menu; MAIN MENU

6.1 CLOCK SET UP Menu The CLOCK SET UP MENU enables you to define the date andtime options and how they are displayed on the monitor screen.The clock uses the 24-hour system. 1. Press the MENU button. The main menu will appear: 2. Press the ↓ button to select the CLOCK SET UP option and then press t...

Page 17 - RECORD MODE SET UP

The RECORD MODE SET UP menu will appear. ALARM REC MODE - This defines the alarm recording mode option. When an alarm occurs, the VCR will record the alarm atthe selected tape speed 6H, 18H or 30H, and then revert back tothe real-time recording speed. 3. Press the ↓ button to choose the ALARM REC MO...

Page 18 - ALARM REVIEW; TIMER RECORD MODE; REVIEW MODE

6.3 TIMER RECORD SET UP Menu This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 differentprograms. The TIMER RECORD SET UP option can beprogrammed ON or OFF, the start/end times, the day of theweek and the recording speed can be set. Options are: SET - ON/OFF. Allows you to define the timer recording and ...

Page 19 - SYSTEM SET UP Menu; SECURITY LOCK; POWER FAIL; BUZZER SELECT MODE

The list will show alarm events. Alarm record information can bememorized up to 16, but only 8 can be displayed on theMONITOR. 4. Press the -/+ button to view the next/previous page. 5. Press the ↓ button to choose the respective alarm. 6. To erase the alarm record information press the CLEAR button...

Page 20 - SEARCH SET UP Menu; SEARCH SET UP MENU

3. Press the ↓ button to select SECURITY LOCK and press the → button to select ON/OFF. SHARPNESS - The sharpness of the recorded picture can be selected between LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. 4. Press the ↓ button to select SHARPNESS and press the → button to set LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. TAPE SELECT - Allows you ...

Page 21 - ERROR CODE TABLE; “NO TAPE”; CHECK POINT

7. SELF-DIAGNOSIS This function informs you of error messages to help you solvesystem problems. When the VCR malfunctions, the error code is displayed in theVCR indicator panel. ERROR CODE TABLE ON-SCREEN MESSAGE 1-19 DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Loading Motor Error Tape Loading Error Tape Eject Error Reel R...

Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Using the RESET button (located at the rear panel of VCR); Warning: System will go to default settings.; POWER; CHECK POINT & CORRECTION

8. TROUBLESHOOTING Using the RESET button (located at the rear panel of VCR) This button should be used to solve the following symptoms; When the power can not on, even if power cord isconnected to the outlet. When the VCR’s display does not display. When the VCR does not operate normally. - Use a p...

Page 23 - MAINTENANCE GUIDE TABLE; DESCRIPTION

9. MAINTENANCE GUIDE TABLE The table below shows the recommended service intervals for theVCR components. MOISTURE CONDENSATION:If you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor in the air willcondense on the surface of the glass. This is moisturecondensation. Moisture condensation on the head dru...

Page 24 - Video Recording System: VHS; during later visual search.; Typical Delay Time Before Alarm Recording:; weeks; Mechanical; Gray; Environmental

10. SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Model Rated Voltage Power at No. Voltage Range Min. Voltage RT30A/50 230 Vac, 50 Hz 90 to 264 22 W RT960A/50 230 Vac, 50 Hz 90 to 264 22 W RT30A/60 120 Vac, 60 Hz 90 to 264 22 W RT960A/60 120 Vac, 60 Hz 90 to 264 22 W Tape Format: Standard 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) VHS tape. V...