Page 2 - PRECAUTIONS; CAUTION; For 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
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 1 Digital display panel 2 Cassette loading slot 3 PLAY buttonREC CHECK button 4 STILL/PAUSE button 5 MENU buttonSHUTTLE HOLD button 6 SHUTTLE ring 7 JOG dial 8 SEARCH buttonMENU EXIT button 9 STOP button F EJECT button G TRACKING + buttonV. LOCK + but...
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 picture search Reverse picture search Revers...
Page 8 - B C D
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel (With the RS-485/232C interface board) 1 VIDEO OUT (video output) jack 2 VIDEO IN (video input) jack 3 AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack 4 AUDIO IN (audio input) jack 5 REMOTE (remote control input) jack 6 SW OUT (switch output) terminal 7 TIMER OUT (timer...
Page 9 - CONNECTIONS; Power Cord Installation
CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. RS232C TERMINATE Do not connect to phone line. OFF ON RS485 B A AC IN AUDIO VIDEO IN IN OUT OUT REMOTE MIC IN SW OU T W...
Page 10 - Main Menu; JOG dial
ON-SCREEN MENU Main Menu To access on-screen menu 1 When no menu is displayed on-screen, press theMENU button. ø The MAIN MENU appears. MAIN MENU <MAIN@MENU> 1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET 2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET 3.GENERAL@SET 4.WARNING@OUT/CONTR.SET 5.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET 6.TAPE@MANAGEMENT 7.TIMER@SET 8.H...
Page 12 - SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK; Language Setting
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Language Setting English, French, Spanish or Portuguese can be selectedby the user. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. ø The “1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET” line appearshighlighted. <MAIN@MENU> 1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET 2...
Page 14 - SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY; Selecting the Superimpose Display
SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY Selecting the Superimpose Display You can select to display or not the date, time, tapespeed mode and number of alarm recordings. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “2.DISPLAY/SWOUT SET” lin...
Page 15 - VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES; Handling Cassette Tapes; Unloading
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo.This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 andT-160 cassette tapes. It is recommended that you useT-120 or T-160 standard grade VHS video cassettetapes for optimal performance. NOTE: œ If using longer tapes (i.e. T-180) ...
Page 16 - Correct tape thread check function
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Correct tape thread check function This function checks to make sure that the cassette hasbeen correctly loaded so that recording can be carriedout. NOTES: œ After the cassette tape is loaded, the mechanism willoperate for about 5 seconds to check that the tapehas been threaded ...
Page 17 - TAPE MANAGEMENT; Operation
TAPE MANAGEMENT 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. Fordetails on h...
Page 18 - Setting the Tape Management Function
TAPE MANAGEMENT Setting the Tape Management Function 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “6.TAPEMANEGEMENT” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ringclockwise. ø The (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears. <TAPE@MANAGEMENT> *TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N *PROTECT@DAY@@@@@...
Page 19 - Tape Management Conflict Display; PROTECT DAY CONFLICT; GROUP NO. SET CONFLICT
TAPE MANAGEMENT Tape Management Conflict Display If a conflict that prevents recording is found when thetape management function checks the tape data, the(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears with theconflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stopmode. NOTES: œ If “OVERRIDE” is set to “N” (No), t...
Page 20 - NORMAL RECORDING; Normal Recording; Before starting
NORMAL RECORDING Normal Recording Before starting œ Turn the power on to all devices used. œ Load a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tabintact. NOTES: œ If “TAPE IN MODE” is set to “REC” in the(GENERAL SET) menu, recording will start. œ Press the ON SCREEN button to display thesuperimpose d...
Page 21 - Record Pause; Recording Check
NORMAL RECORDING Record Pause Recording can be interrupted temporarily. 1 Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording. ø The pause/still indicator “ N ” flashes. NOTES: œ The image appears on-screen but it is notrecorded. œ If a recording pause continues for 5 minutes ormore, the VCR will switch t...
Page 22 - Clog Detection
NORMAL RECORDING Clog Detection This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function. The recording quality is monitored automatically. Whenthe heads are dirty and the recording qualitydeteriorates, the output at the WARNING OUT terminalbecomes 0 V (Low) (Refer to “WARNING OUT Terminal”on page 47), t...
Page 23 - Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape; Setting the video input signal
NORMAL RECORDING Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape You can select the mode on the VCR when the tapereaches the end during recording. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. ø The (GENERAL SET...
Page 24 - 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 MENU. 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. ø The (...
Page 25 - ALARM RECORDING; Alarm Recording Setting
ALARM RECORDING By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a normallyopen door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can bedone only when necessary. Alarm Recording Setting Alarm recording is performed when there is an input(trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal. œ Make all necessary connections. œ The a...
Page 26 - Alarm Recording Reset Function
ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Reset Function To stop the recording of an alarm, close the connectionbetween the ALARM RESET IN terminal and the COMterminal during alarm recording. Alarm Recording Counter Display œ During alarm recording, “A” will be flashing on thedigital display. œ If a superimpo...
Page 27 - 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” appears on screen. 2 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j ) button to set the desired alarm number (01 to 99), then turn theSHUTTLE ring clockwise (or counterclo...
Page 28 - PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING
PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING There are three program timer recording methods, dailyrecording, weekly recording or recording on certain daysof the week. Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hourmode (recording speed). œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMA...
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 to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “8.HOLIDAY SET”line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. ø The (HOLIDAY SET)...
Page 33 - SERIES RECORDING; Series Recording Setup; Connection
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. œ Set the “TAPE” item in the (GENERAL SET) menuaccording to the...
Page 34 - SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING; Single Image Recording Setup
SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING The single image recording function of this VCR can beused to create image data files or animations. Single Image Recording Setup 1 In stop mode, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j ) button, to set the recording speed to “000”. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 3...
Page 35 - 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 l (or j ) button to select the playback speed mode. ø The selected playback speed mode isdisplayed on the digital display. NOTES: œ A slow motion effect or accele...
Page 36 - SPECIAL PLAYBACK; Still Image; Reverse Playback
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) 1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (orcounterclockwise), during normal playback. See“SHUTTLE Ring Operation”. ø The image can be seen while the tape isadvanced (or rewound) at high speed. 2 To return to normal playback, release the SHUTTLEring. NO...
Page 37 - SHUTTLE Ring Operation
SPECIAL PLAYBACK SHUTTLE Ring Operation From normal playback, still image, stop mode, etc., turnthe clockwise or counterclockwise to select a mode asindicated below. 1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring in either direction where thedesired mode is selected. NOTES: œ If operated from still image mode and playback...
Page 38 - TAPE COUNTER
DAY/TIME SEARCH Day/Time Search This searches for a specified day/time for still images tobe played back. 1 Press the SEARCH button three times during stopmode. ø “T/D SEARCH 01 00:00” will be displayed onscreen. 2 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j ) button to set the desired day, then press the SHIF...
Page 39 - SECURITY LOCK; Quick Method Security Lock; Setting the 4 digit security lock
SECURITY LOCK This VCR is equipped with two types of security lock: aquick method security lock and a 4 digit security lock. The security lock function is designed to preventaccidental stopping of recording if the STOP button ispressed inadvertently. NOTE: œ The security lock cannot be engaged while...
Page 40 - CLOCK ADJUSTMENT; SELECTING INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT The time for the second and subsequent VCRs can beset to the same time as the first VCR. A signal from a separate device can also be used to setthe time for the second and subsequent VCRs to thesame time as the first VCR. When using the signal froma separate device to set the time, ...
Page 41 - SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE; Cassette Eject Setup
SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE Cassette Eject Setup When using two or more VCRs, the cassette tapes of allthe VCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected at thesame time. NOTE: œ “TERMINAL SET” in the (OTHERS) menu shouldalways be set to “SET2”. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Turn ...
Page 42 - SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL
SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL When two or more VCRs are connected together, theVCRs can be operated simultaneously just by operatingthe VCR that has been set to “MASTER”, without using asystem controller (sold separately). There are two modes available: operator mode andadministrator/installer mode. The o...
Page 43 - Setting the Cassette Eject Mode; Administrator/Installer Mode
SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL Setting the Cassette Eject Mode Operator mode can be used to eject cassettes for allVCRs or for specified VCRs. 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 under “Operator Mode”. 2 Turn the JOG dial until the “EJECT MODE” setting ishighlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. 3 Turn the JOG ...
Page 44 - Settings when using RS-485
SETTING FOR RS-485 OR RS-232C USE The RS-485 interface can be used to operate the VCRusing a SANYO brand system controller. Furthermore,the RS-232C interface can be used to operate the VCRusing a computer. NOTES: œ This can only be used when the RS-485/232Cinterface board (VZU-485/232C) is installed...
Page 46 - OUTPUT TERMINALS; TAPE END OUT Terminal; COM Terminal
OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reachedor when the tape counter reading indicates 8 hours,the output becomes 0V (Low). During autorepeatrecording, the output becomes 0 V (Low) for about 2seconds only. œ To reset the output, press the STOP or EJE...
Page 47 - SW OUT Terminal; SW OUT Terminal Output Setting
OUTPUT TERMINALS SW OUT Terminal When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUTterminal. This terminal is usually connected to the switch input(SW IN) of devices like a camera switcher unit, or a quadcompressor. SW OUT Terminal Output Setting 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU....
Page 48 - WARNING OUT Terminal; WARNING OUT Terminal Output Setting
OUTPUT TERMINALS WARNING OUT Terminal œ The WARNING OUT terminal output becomes 0 V(Low) in accordance with the (WARNINGOUT/CONTROL SET) menu. WARNING OUT Terminal Output Setting 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “4.WARNINGOUT/CONTR. SET” line, then ...
Page 49 - REMOTE Jack
OUTPUT TERMINALS REMOTE Jack Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting aremote controller with a circuit such as indicated below,to the REMOTE jack. NOTES: œ Use a 3.5 mm mini-jack type plug. œ The connection should be done using a shieldedcable no more than 5 meters long. œ The functions ...
Page 50 - MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE Daily Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended inorder to assure long-term and trouble-free operation ofthe unit. The daily inspections are particularly important if usingautorepeat recording. Inspection Procedure 1 Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitorand ot...
Page 51 - 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 52 - 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 TV monitor The conne...
Page 53 - SPECIFICATIONS; General Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Video head 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 54 - Other Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Other Specifications Operating temperature range 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Operating humidity range 80% or less Power requirements 120V AC,60Hz Power consumption 15 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 420 mm x 99.5 mm x 306 mm (16.54 ″ x 3.92 ″ x 12.05 ″ ) Weight approximately 4.0 kg Connector...
Page 55 - 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...