Page 2 - PRECAUTIONS; For the customers in Canada
PRECAUTIONS 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electricshock, do not expose this appliance to rain orother moisture. CAUTION: Changes or...
Page 3 - Location
PRECAUTIONS Location For safe operation and satisfactory performance of yourVCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a placefor its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away fromsources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. • Avoid places with insufficient venti...
Page 5 - Front Panel
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS ANDINDICATORS Front Panel 1 EJECT button 2 Cassette loading slot 3 PAUSE/SEARCH button 4 REW (rewind) button 5 PLAY (REC CHECK) button 6 FF (fast forward) button 7 STOP button 8 REC (record) button 9 POWER indicator F REPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator G MENU RESET button ...
Page 6 - LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; Digital Display; AL
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Digital Display 1 Alarm indicator Flashes when an alarm isbeing recorded: Comes on after the alarmhas been recorded: 2 Power failure indicator Comes on after a power failure. 3 Mode display • Recording/playbackspeed mode • Alarm scan mode 3 , 4 Mode display • Ala...
Page 7 - Back Panel
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel 1 Battery compartment 2 ALARM OUT/CLOCK OUT (alarm output/externalclock set trigger output) terminal 3 ALARM IN/CLOCK IN (alarm input/external clock settrigger input) terminal 4 COM (common) terminal 5 SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT (series recordingtrigger ou...
Page 9 - CONNECTIONS; 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 all the devices are disconnected from the DC power supply. ALARM IN/ CLOCK IN COM ALARM OUT/ CLOCK OUT SERIES OUT/ NON REC OUT SERIES IN OUT IN EJECT SW OUT TAPE END OUT C...
Page 12 - SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK; Language 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 (SET UP 1)menu. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@1> *LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA @@@ENGLISH *CLOCK@SET @01-01-2000@SAT@00:00:00 *DAYL...
Page 14 - 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 and tape speed. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu isdisplayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@2> *DISPLAY @@@DA...
Page 15 - VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES; Handling Cassette Tapes; Unloading
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 or T-160cassette tapes, it is recommended to use T-120 or T-160standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimalperformance. Handling Cassette Tapes The cassette tapes should a...
Page 16 - 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 17 - 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 18 - Setting the Tape Management Function
TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION Setting the Tape Management Function 1 Press the MENU button until the (TAPEMANAGEMENT) menu is displayed. @@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT> *TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N *PROTECT@DAY@@@@@30 *REC@PASS@SET@@@@10 *GROUP@NO.@@@@@@@OFF *OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N 2 Press the l (or j ) button to select th...
Page 19 - 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 the stop mode. If inthe (SET UP 2) menu, in ...
Page 20 - NORMAL RECORDING; Normal Recording
NORMAL RECORDING Normal Recording Before starting • Turn the power on to all devices used. • Select the “ TAPE” in the (SET UP 5) menu accordingto the type of the tape used. • Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab. NOTE: • If in the (SET UP 3) menu, TAPE IN MODE is setto “ REC” , recordin...
Page 21 - Record Pause; Recording Check
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 23 - Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape
NORMAL RECORDING Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode of theVCR mode when the tape reaches the end duringrecording. 1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu isdisplayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@3> *ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1 *ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H *ALARM@...
Page 24 - AUTOREPEAT RECORDING; Autorepeat Recording
AUTOREPEAT RECORDING Autorepeat Recording The same tape can be recorded over many times. • Follow the Before starting steps, under “ NORMALRECORDING” . 1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu isdisplayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@3> *ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1 *ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H *ALARM@DURATION@@@2...
Page 25 - ALARM RECORDING; Alarm Recording Setting
ALARM RECORDING By connecting the ALARM IN/CLOCK IN terminal to adoor switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be doneonly when necessary. Alarm Recording Setting Alarm recording is performed when there is an input(trigger) at the ALARM IN/CLOCK IN terminal, “ AL” isdisplayed on the digital disp...
Page 26 - Alarm Recording Counter Display
ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Counter Display • During alarm recording, “ AL” will be flashing on thedigital display. • If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ ON” position,the number of alarms will flash on the monitor screen. • The maximum display number of alarm recordings is“ 999” , at the nex...
Page 27 - Alarm Search; Alarm Scan
ALARM RECORDING Alarm Search To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording. 1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button during stop mode. ° “AL SEARCH 01” will be displayed on screen. 2 Press the l (or j ) button to set the desired alarm number (1 to 99), then press the FF (or REW) button. ° The desired a...
Page 28 - 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 24-hourmode (recording speed). • Follow the Before starting steps, under “ NORMALRECORDING” . 1 Pr...
Page 30 - 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 until the (HOLIDAY SET)menu is displayed. @@@@@<HOLIDAY@SET> @@1@@-----@@@11@@----- @@2@@-----@@@12@@----- @@3@@-----@@@13@@----- @@...
Page 32 - 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 • Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below. • Select the “ TAPE” setting in the (SET UP 3) menuaccording to...
Page 33 - 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. Example with 2 VCRs. 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, reco...
Page 34 - NORMAL PLAYBACK; Normal Playback
NORMAL 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 CHANGE button toselect the playback speed mode. ° The selected playback speed mode is displayedon the digital display. NOTE: • A slow motion effect or accelerated...
Page 35 - SPECIAL PLAYBACK; Still Image; Field Advance
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) 1 Press the FF (or REW) button, during normalplayback. ° The image can be seen while the tape isadvanced (or rewound) at high speed. 2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button. NOTES: • During picture search, noise (horizontal bars) wi...
Page 36 - SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK
DAY/TIME SEARCH Day/Time Search 1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button three times duringstop mode. ° “T/D SEARCH 01 00:00” will be displayed onscreen. 1H22M33S T/D@SEARCH 01@@00:00 DAY@TIME 2 Press the l (or j ) button to set the desired day, then press the * button. 3 Press the l (or j ) button to set th...
Page 38 - 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 until the (SET UP 4) menu isdisplayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@4> *S...
Page 39 - SETTINGS FOR RS485 TERMINALS USE
SETTINGS FOR RS485 TERMINALS USE If the VCR is going to be controlled trough a connection tothe RS485 terminals, be sure to first make the settingsbelow. NOTES: • Can only be used with the optional RS-485 board. • When using the optional RS-485 board, the VCR canbe controlled from a special controll...
Page 41 - OUTPUT TERMINALS; TAPE END OUT Terminal; SW OUT Terminal
OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal • During recording, when the end of the tape is reachedor when the tape counter reading indicates 7 hours 57minutes or more, the output becomes 0V (Low). • To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button. • During autorepeat recording, when the end of the t...
Page 43 - REMOTE Jack; Remote control setting; COM Terminal
OUTPUT TERMINALS REMOTE Jack You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (soldseparately) to control remotely the VCR. NOTE: • 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 44 - WARNING OUT Terminal; WARNING OUT Terminal Output Setting
OUTPUT TERMINALS WARNING OUT Terminal • If the tape stops or other problem, the output becomes0V (Low). • To reset the output, press the STOP or ALL RESETbutton or unplug the power cord then plug it back in. WARNING OUT Terminal Output Setting 1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 5) menu isdisp...
Page 45 - 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 46 - 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 47 - 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 48 - SPECIFICATIONS; General Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Video heads system Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical scanning system: Dual azimuth 2-head for record and standard playback Dual azimuth 4-head for forward picture search, reverse picture search and still mode Audio recording In 8-, 24- and 40-hour modes (when...
Page 49 - OBLIGATIONS; EXCLUSIONS
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...
