Page 2 - PRECAUTIONS; CAUTION; For the customers in Canada
PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: 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 anequilateral triangle, is intended...
Page 3 - Location
PRECAUTIONS Location For safe operation and satisfactory performance of yourVCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a placefor its installation: œ Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away fromsources of intense heat. œ Avoid dusty or humid places. œ Avoid places with insufficient venti...
Page 5 - LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; Front Panel; RQ
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 1 POWER indicator 2 REPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator 3 Digital display panel 4 Cassette loading slot 5 REW (rewind) button 6 PLAY button 7 STILL/PAUSE button 8 FF (fast forward) button 9 Ni-Cd battery compartment F SEARCH (FRAME/FIELD) button G...
Page 6 - Digital Display
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Digital Display 1 Operation Indicators œ They display the actual operation mode. Operation Mode Indicator Record (REC) Record pause (REC PAUSE) Playback (PLAY) Still image (STILL) Fast forward (FF) Rewind (REW) Forward digital view Reverse digital view Forward se...
Page 8 - Back Panel
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel 1 Ventilation opening NOTE: The cooling fan is located behind this opening, make sure it is not blocked. 2 VIDEO IN (video input) jack 3 VIDEO OUT (video output) jack 4 S-VIDEO IN (S-VHS video input) jack 5 S-VIDEO OUT (S-VHS video output) jack 6 RS485...
Page 10 - CONNECTIONS; INSTALLING THE Ni-Cd BATTERY; Protection against power failure
CONNECTIONS INSTALLING THE Ni-Cd BATTERY The supplied Ni-Cd battery should be installed correctlybefore using the VCR. 1 Unscrew the Ni-Cd battery compartment screw untilthe cover can be opened (the screw cannot beremoved from the cover). 2 Insert the battery in the support with the wires facingout....
Page 11 - Power Cord Installation; About the memory reset
CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. VIDEO AC IN AUDIO MIC IN S-VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT A B RS485 RS232C REMOTE ADDRESS TERMINATE EXT TIMER IN ALARM RESE...
Page 12 - Main menus
ON-SCREEN MENUS Main menus 1 When no menu is displayed on-screen, press theMENU button. ø The (MAIN MENU 1) menu appears. œ When the first line “1. LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET” ofthe (MAIN MENU 1) is flashing, press the SHIFT \ button or when the last line “9. TAPEMANAGEMENT” is flashing, press the SHIFT ] b...
Page 14 - SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK; Language Setting; Clock Setting
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Language Setting English, French or Spanish can be selected by the user. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. @@@@@@<MAIN@MENU@1> 1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET 2.DISPLAY@SET 3.BUZZER@SET 4.VARIOUS@SET@1 5.VARIO...
Page 16 - CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY; Selecting the On-screen Display
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Selecting the On-screen Display You can select to display or not the date, time, thenumber of alarm recordings, tape speed and alarmindication. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. @@@@@@<MAIN@MENU@1> ...
Page 17 - VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES; Handling Cassette Tapes; Unloading
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the S-VHS logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use withST-180XZES cassette tapes, for optimal performanceonly use ST-180XZES S-VHS videocassettes. ST-180XZES cassette tapes are available at any dealerwhere this unit is sold. Handling Ca...
Page 18 - Correct tape thread check function
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Correct tape thread check function If the correct tape thread check function is on, after thecassette tape is loaded, a mechanism will operate forabout 12 seconds to check that the tape has beenthreaded (loaded) correctly and the cassette indicator “ o ” will blink during that p...
Page 19 - TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION; Operation
TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION This VCR is equipped with a tape management function.Using this function you can protect previous recordingsand prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tapeprotection term (number of days), the maximum numberof re-recordings of the tape and the recording group. Touse ...
Page 20 - Setting the Tape Management Function
TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION Setting the Tape Management Function 1 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. 2 Press the SHIFT ] button to select the “9. TAPE MANAGEMENT” line, then press the MENU button. ø The (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears. @@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT> *TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N ...
Page 21 - Tape Management Conflict Display; PROTECT DAY CONFLICT
TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION Tape Management Conflict Display If when the tape management function checks the tapedata a conflict that prevents recording is found, the (TAPEMANAGEMENT) menu is displayed with the conflictingsetting flashing and the VCR go into stop mode. If in the(BUZZER SET) menu, WARNI...
Page 22 - NORMAL RECORDING; Normal Recording; Record Pause; Before starting
NORMAL RECORDING Normal Recording œ Turn the power on to all devices used. œ Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab. NOTES: œ If in the (VARIOUS SET 2) menu, TAPE IN MODEis set to “REC”, recording will start after the tapethread has been checked. 1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j ) button...
Page 24 - Recording Check; Clog Detection
NORMAL RECORDING Concerning the Number of Times Tapescan be Rerecorded on Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape mustbe replaced after a certain number of recording times. Refer to the table below for the maximum number of timesa tape can be recorded on. Recording speed mode (hour mode) Max...
Page 25 - Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape
NORMAL RECORDING Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape You can set the VCR mode when the tape reaches theend during recording. 1 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. 2 Press the SHIFT ] button to select the “6. RECORD SET” line, then press the MENU button. ø The (RECORD SET) men...
Page 26 - Setup for use with a multiplexer
NORMAL RECORDING Changes to the Recording Speed ModeDuring Recording It is possible to permit or prevent changing the recordingspeed mode during recording. 1 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. 2 Press the SHIFT ] button to select the “5. VARIOUS SET 2” line, then press the MENU ...
Page 27 - AUTOREPEAT RECORDING; Autorepeat Recording
AUTOREPEAT RECORDING Autorepeat Recording The same tape can be recorded over many times. œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMALRECORDING”. 1 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. 2 Press the SHIFT ] button to select the “6. RECORD SET” line, then press the MENU button. ø...
Page 28 - ALARM RECORDING; Alarm Recording Setting
ALARM RECORDING By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a door switch,an interphone, etc., a recording can be done only whennecessary. Alarm Recording Setting Alarm recording is performed when there is an input(trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal, “A” is displayed on thedigital display. œ Make all nece...
Page 29 - Alarm Recording Counter Display
ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Counter Display œ During alarm recording, “A” will be flashing on thedigital display. œ If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,the alarm recording type “PRE ALARM, ALARM orPOST ALARM” and the number of alarms will flash onthe monitor screen. œ The maximum...
Page 30 - Alarm Search; Alarm Scan
ALARM RECORDING Alarm Search To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording. 1 Press the SEARCH button during stop mode. ø “AL SEARCH 01” will be displayed on screen. 2 Press the DATA l (or j ) button to set the desired alarm number (1 to 99), then press the FF (or REW)button. ø The alarm searc...
Page 31 - Pre Alarm Recording Setting; Post Alarm Recording Setting
ALARM RECORDING Pre Alarm Recording Setting When there is an alarm trigger, the pictures accumulatedinto the memory previous to the alarm trigger can berecorded using the set recording speed mode (duration). œ This will be activated by an alarm trigger if the “ALARMRECORD MODE” is set to “Y1”, “Y3” ...
Page 32 - PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING
PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING There are two program timer recording methods, dailyrecording or recording on certain days of the week. Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in H24-hourmode (recording speed). œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMALRECORDING”. 1 Pre...
Page 34 - Setting the Holidays; Changing a Program Timer Recording
PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Setting the Holidays By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conductedon those days, as set for Sundays. 1 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. 2 Press the SHIFT ] button to select the “8. HOLIDAY SET” line, then press the MENU button. ø The (HOLID...
Page 37 - TRIGGER SHOT RECORDING; Trigger Shot Recording Setup
TRIGGER SHOT RECORDING When the trigger shot recording function is set, the setnumber of frames will be recorded when there is an inputat the TRIGGER SHOT REC IN terminal. Trigger Shot Recording Setup 1 In stop mode, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j ) button, to set the recording speed to “000”. 2 P...
Page 38 - SERIES RECORDING; Series Recording Setup; Series recording connections
SERIES RECORDING Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function letsyou switch recording from one unit to the next (only withVCRs of the same model as this one). Series Recording Setup œ Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below. 1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j ) button to set the recordin...
Page 39 - Continous Loop Recording Setup; Loop recording connection (example with 2 VCRs)
SERIES RECORDING Continous Loop Recording Setup A minimum of 2 units are required for continuous looprecording. Under loop recording when the recording finishes on thefirst unit, the new recording will start on the second unit.When the recording finishes on the second unit, recordingwill start on th...
Page 40 - PLAYBACK; Normal Playback; Tracking Control; Audio Playback
PLAYBACK Normal Playback 1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor. 2 Load the video cassette tape. 3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j ) button to select the playback speed mode. ø The selected playback speed mode is displayedon the digital display. NOTES: œ If the playback speed is set to “000”...
Page 41 - TAPE COUNTER
PLAYBACK Search (Forward and Reverse) 1 Press the FF button during forward digital view (orpress the REW button during reverse digital view). ø A portion of the recorded images will be playedback. ø Large portions of the fields will be skipped andtherefore the complete recording cannot be seen. ø A ...
Page 43 - SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK; Setting the Security Lock
SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK The security lock function is designed to preventaccidental stopping of recording if the STOP button ispressed inadvertently. Setting the Security Lock 1 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. 2 Press the SHIFT ] (or \ ) button until the (MAIN MENU 2) menu ...
Page 44 - SETTING THE BUZZER
SETTING THE BUZZER A buzzer can be set to sound during alarm recording, ifduring recording the tape reaches the end, if buttons arepressed or if there is a mechanical failure that causes thetape to stop or be ejected, etc. 1 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. 2 Press the SHIFT ]...
Page 45 - CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT When using 2 or more VCRs of this same model, theclock on the second VCR and on, can be synchronizedwith the clock on the first VCR, using the CLOCKADJUSTMENT function. 1 Connect the CLOCK SET OUT terminal on VCR 1 tothe CLOCK SET IN terminal on VCR 2. 2 Repeat the procedure for all...
Page 46 - SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE; Cassette Eject Setup; EJECT terminal connection
SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE Cassette Eject Setup When using 2 VCRs or more, the cassette tape of all theVCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected, if the EJECTterminals on the VCRs are connected as indicated. 1 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. 2 Press the SHIFT ] button to s...
Page 47 - DIP Switches Setup
SETUP FOR RS-232C OR RS-485 USE The VCR can be controlled by a computer connected tothe RS-232C connector. It can also be controlled througha special controller connected to the RS-485 connector. You must specify which connector (RS-232C or RS-485)is used. (Refer to “DIP Switches Setup”) DIP Switche...
Page 48 - Types of cables
SETUP FOR RS-232C OR RS-485 USE Setup for RS-232C or RS-485 Use 1 Press the MENU button to display the (MAIN MENU1) menu. 2 Press the SHIFT ] (or \ ) button until the (MAIN MENU 2) menu is displayed. 3 Press the SHIFT ] (or \ ) button to select the “1. RS-485 SET (or RS-232C SET)” line, then press t...
Page 50 - OUTPUT TERMINALS; TAPE END OUT Terminal; WARNING OUT Terminal
OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reachedor when approximately 5% of the tape remains, theoutput becomes 0V (Low). œ To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button. œ During autorepeat recording, when the end of the tapeis reached, the output...
Page 51 - REMOTE Jack
OUTPUT TERMINALS REMOTE Jack You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (soldseparately) to control remotely the VCR. NOTE: œ The functions not available on the VCR will not operate. Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting aremote controller with a circuit such as indicated below, tothe ...
Page 52 - MAINTENANCE; Daily Inspection; Periodic Inspection
MAINTENANCE Daily Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in orderto assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit. The daily inspections are particularly important if usingautorepeat recording. Inspection Procedure 1 Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitorand o...
Page 53 - Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism; Maintenance Table
MAINTENANCE Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism To maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it isrecommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below.For detailed information, please contact your dealer. Maintenanc...
Page 54 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; After a Power Failure
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the tablebelow. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No power The power cord is not connected Connect the power cord No image displayed onthe monitor TV The conne...
Page 55 - SPECIFICATIONS; General Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Recording method 2-head rotating helical scanning system Playback method 2-head rotating helical scanning system Audio recording In 12-, 24-, 48- and 72-hour modes Tape speed 13.9 mm /sec Specified video cassette tape 1/2 S-VHS ST-180XZES cassette tape Recording...
Page 56 - OBLIGATIONS
SANYO INDUSTRIAL VCR WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user’s expense,unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Cente...
