® TLR2168 Time-Lapse VCR Installation/ Operation Manual C652M (7/99) Pelco • 3500 Pelco Way, Clovis • CA 93612-5699 USAwww.pelco.
CONTENTS Section Page 1.0 GENERAL .................................................................................................. 5 1.1 SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTION, AND CARE ...................... 6 1.2 REGULATORY NOTICES .................................................................. 8 1.3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 8 2.0 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................ 9 2.
Section Page 8.2 TIMER RECORDING ........................................................................ 36 8.2.1 Programming Procedure ........................................................ 36 8.2.2 Special DW Settings .............................................................. 36 8.2.3 Avoid Mistakes When Using the Timer .................................. 37 8.3 ALARM RECORDING ...................................................................... 37 8.3.1 Alarm Recording Connection ..............
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Page Typical System Setup .......................................................................13 Connecting VCR To Multiplexer ........................................................ 14 Front View .........................................................................................15 Fluorescent Display ..........................................................................
1.0 GENERAL WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. AVERTISSEMENT DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE (OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR.
1.1 SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTION, AND CARE Observe the following WARNINGS before installing and using this product. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. Instructions Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the VCR. Keep the instructions for future reference. Follow all operating and use instructions. Heed all warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions.
Cleaning Unplug the VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent and water. Wipe dry. NEVER USE PETROLEUM-BASED SOLUTIONS. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by Pelco as they may cause hazards. Accessories Do not place the VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The VCR may fall, seriously injuring a person or damaging the equipment.
Care Of Video Cassette Tape 1. Avoid violent vibration or shock. 2. Do not place near a strong magnetic field (near a motor, transformer, or magnet). 3. Never place or store in direct sunlight. 4. Avoid dusty places. 5. Place the cassette in the cassette case and store vertically. 6. Never store tapes in a high humidity location. 1.2 REGULATORY NOTICES NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
2.0 OVERVIEW 2.1 INTRODUCTION TO TIME-LAPSE RECORDERS Time-lapse recording permits longer than ordinary recording times. The primary reason for using time-lapse recording in a CCTV security system is that a single VCR tape can be used for an extended period of time beyond the standard recording time. The following explains how time-lapse recording works. The actual recording on VCRs is a series of still pictures or fields. Standard consumer VHS recorders store 60 fields (30 frames) per second.
High Density Recording - H·D–High density recording records three times more fields than normal density (SP). It reduces the time interval between pictures and makes for smoother time-lapse recording. Tape Remaining Indicator–A bar indicator shows how much tape is left and/or that the tape has approximately three minutes (in 2H mode) left. Automatic Head Cleaning–The VCR automatically removes foreign matter from the heads when a cassette is inserted for continuous smooth operation.
3.0 QUICK START 3.1 BASIC START NOTE: This section is intended for people experienced in working with time-lapse recorders and installing CCTV systems. 1. Decide where to locate the VCR. Do all system hookups first (camera, multiplexer, etc.) if you are installing the VCR in a location where you cannot access its rear panel. 2. Connect the VCR to other equipment (Sections 4.2 and 4.3). 3. Plug in the VCR and press the POWER button. You should see the time and date displayed on the monitor. 4.
4.0 INSTALLATION 4.1 PRE-INSTALLATION CAUTIONS 1. Provide secure power to system components. Prevent overloading or shorting by dedicating power circuits to the surveillance equipment. Restrict access to the surveillance system circuit breakers, switches, and equipment power cords. 2. Surveillance system components must be operationally compatible. Time-lapse recording speeds and dwell times of any accessory switching equipment must be compatible with each other. 3.
CCTV CAMERA VIDEO OUTPUT FROM CAMERA ALARM OUTPUT FROM DEVICE ALARM DEVICE VIDEO IN SET IN SET MIC MIC IN IN RST IN AUDIO REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT RESET OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT REMOTE VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MIC 600 Ω AUDIO IN AUDIO IN MONITOR Figure 1.
4.3 CONNECTING THE VCR TO A MULTIPLEXER Figure 2 shows how to connect the VCR to an MX4000 Series Genex™ Multiplexer.
5.0 CONTROLS 5.1 FRONT PANEL 2 1 3 4 6 5 POWER REC EJECT STOP SHUTTLE JOG/ADJUST CLEAR/ ENTER/ FF REW VIDEO COLOR B/W PICTURE SHARP POSITION/ TRACKING VERTICAL ADJUST 17 18 COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX DISPLAY SOFT REC/PLAY COUNTER MODE RESET 15 16 13 FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 1. POWER button Press for on; press again for off. The POWER indicator illuminates when the VCR is turned on. 2. EJECT button Press to remove the cassette. 3.
5.2 FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 M PL ALARM INDEX 5 6 7 89 A MODE SP EP S SKIP EMGCY H LOCK PLAY G F E D 1. M (counter memory) indicator Illuminates during rewind for counter memory mode. 2. PL (power loss) indicator Illuminates when there is a power failure during recording. 3. ALARM indicator Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished. 4.
5.3 REAR PANEL WARNING: The included power cord is used for 120 VAC, 60 Hz. Never connect the power cord to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency. 1 24 6 9 A 3 578 SET ÉMIC IN RST IN AUDIO REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT RESET OUT IN VIDEO OUT REMOTE GF E D C B NOTE: Make sure the power cord is unplugged before making any rear terminal connections. 1. AC power socket The power cord plugs into this socket. Insert the cord firmly. 2.
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6.0 PROGRAMMING 6.1 GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: If the VCR is connected to an MX4000 Series Genex™ Multiplexer, make sure the multiplexer is in the VCR mode and singlecamera display. Momentarily press the VIEW button on the multiplexer, then press the DISPLAY button on the VCR. Pelco Manual C652M (7/99) The following is a universal procedure that shows how programming is done on the VCR.
6.2 QUICK GUIDE TO TLR2168 MENU STRUCTURE The operating parameters of the VCR are set through various on-screen menus. Program your choices on the menus according to the instructions on the following pages. DISPLAY MODE TIME DATE SIZE 1 SMALL Ex. 11 – 11 – 98 09 : 21 : 01 present time display
6.3 MAIN MENU DISPLAY TIME DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press DISPLAY to exit. Figure 8. Main Menu • DISPLAY Sets the display format of the time and date on the monitor. • TIME DATE SEARCH Sets the time/date and direction to search for a desired location on a tape. • TIMER PROGRAM Sets the timed recordings.
6.5 TIME DATE SEARCH MENU
6.6 TIMER PROGRAM MENU ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Program number DW START END HR --- -- :-- --:-- --DAY 08 : 40 17 : 25 L18EP MON 22 : 00 22 : 50 72EP WED 22 : 00 22 : 50 96EP SPL 20 : 30 23 : 30 2SP MON 10 : 10 11 : 15 SKIP SUN 23 : 30 00 : 15 6EP MON 21 : 00 21 : 54 2SP SPECIAL DW MON-FRI Day of the week Recording start time Recording end time Next day indicator Recording mode display (program number) This number identifies the program.
REC MODE Sets the recording mode. • NORMAL – Choose SP (standard play) when higher picture quality is desired. With this setting, the recording time mode is switched in the following order: 2H, L24H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, 0H, 2H. • H•D – Select the EP (extended play) setting to make high density recording. This provides three times more fields than normal density (SP). It reduces the time interval between pictures, providing more pictures for smoother time-lapse recording.
CLOCK OUT Sets the number of frames or fields to record (depending on the recording mode) at the CLOCK OUT terminal. The default is REC. 1. 2. First, set the recording mode for the CLOCK OUT pulse output in the Rear Terminal menu. • REC – When recording in any mode. • T/L-REC – When recording in time-lapse mode (L18H, L24H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, or 0H). Second, select the frequency interval by turning the SHUTTLE ring.
ALL MENU INITIALIZE Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the words ALL MENU INITIALIZE will be displayed. When you turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left, all settings (except the TIMER RECORDING setting) will be cleared. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to return to the Maintenance menu. POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the words POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR will be displayed. When you turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left, the list will be cleared.
PB HEAD SELECT Sets the heads for playback. When you turn the JOG dial to the right, the display switches in the following order: NORMAL, L/ L (left/left), R/R (right/right), AUTO, NORMAL. The default is NORMAL. The VCR has two pairs of SP (standard play) heads. Some VCRs make time-lapse recordings using same-azimuth heads, which are not VHS compatible. Playback of such tapes with the NORMAL setting will have picture/noise with a 30 Hz flicker, or just noise.
DISPLAY TIME DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press DISPLAY to exit. DISPLAY TIME DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press DISPLAY to exit.
7.0 LOADING/UNLOADING/PROTECTING THE TAPE CASSETTE You can load video cassette tapes into your VCR as long as it is plugged into a power source. Loading a cassette automatically turns the VCR on even if its power switch is turned off. Use only video cassette tapes marked VHS. Use only standard grade VHS cassette tapes for reliable video recording. Do not use Pro, Hi-Fi, and High Grade tapes–they may damage the video heads. Do not use a T-160 tape when recording in 48H – 168H or 0H modes. 7.
8.0 RECORDING 8.1 MANUAL RECORDING NOTES: 1. Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. • 2. Press the REC/PLAY MODE buttons (+/-) to select the desired recording mode. If necessary, change the recording mode, as follows: • NORMAL – Choose SP (standard play) when a higher picture quality is desired. With this setting, the recording time mode is switched in the following order: 2H, L24H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, 0H, 2H.
8.1.1 Recording Mode NOTE: Do not use a T-160 tape when recording in 48H – 168H modes. T-160 tape in lengthy timelapse recording can stretch, resulting in poor playback or no playback. • Pressing the REC/PLAY MODE button in SP mode, switches the recording mode in the following order: 2H, L24H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, 0H, 2H. • Pressing the REC/PLAY MODE button in EP mode, switches the recording mode in the following order: 6H, L18H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, 0H, 6H.
8.1.4.1 0 0H Number of Tape Uses (Repeat Recording Times) Displays the number of times a tape has been used when the TAPE END setting is set to REWIND, REPEAT, or ALARM•PROT. 1. Press the DISPLAY button. The Main menu will appear. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. MAINTENANCE will appear on the display. REPEAT REC TIMES indicates how many times a tape has been recorded on. 3.
8.1.5 Series Recording NOTES: • Series recording may have a short pause (up to five seconds) when going from recorder A to recorder B. However, if you set CALL OUT in the Rear Terminal menu to WRNG•REMAIN, this delay is eliminated. • • When set in the above configuration and the second VCR reaches the end of the tape, the first VCR automatically begins recording. Connect the line marked by [*1] in Figure 19 only if you want the first VCR to begin recording again. If not, do not connect it.
8.1.7 Synchronous Recording Several camera images can be mixed together through a camera switcher and then recorded separately onto several VCRs. To do so, assign a camera to each VCR. The VCR records only the camera image assigned to it. This allows recording without gaps. If you have three VCRs, the video signals from the three cameras can be recorded separately by connecting the switcher as shown in Figure 21.
Table F. Numbers of VCRs and Cameras Recording Mode L18H L24H VCR 3 13 Camera Multiple of 3 Multiple of 13 8.2 TIMER RECORDING 8.2.1 Programming Procedure 1. Press the DISPLAY button to display the Main menu on the monitor. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The TIMER PROGRAM display will appear. 3. Turn the JOG dial to select the program number and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The day of the week display flashes. 4.
8.2.3 Avoid Mistakes When Using the Timer Refer to Table G if you get an error when pressing the TIMER REC button. Table G. Timer Recording Troubleshooting SYMPTOM TIMER REC indicator flashes. FAULT ACTION • A tape is not inserted. • A tape is loaded with the erasure prevention tab removed. • Date, time, or timer recording time is not set. • A menu is being programmed. 1. Press the TIMER REC button. 2. Correctly set the timer program. 3.
8.3.1 Alarm Recording Connection You can confirm an alarm from a distance by connecting the ALM (alarm) OUT terminal to an existing alarm system panel or other external device such as a buzzer. External alarm lamp and buzzer Alarm set switch SET ÉMIC IN RST IN AUDIO REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT RESET OUT IN VIDEO OUT REMOTE Alarm reset switch Figure 23. Alarm Recording Connection 8.3.
8.3.3 Programming For Alarm Recording Alarm recording speeds up recording when the VCR is recording in one of the timelapse modes. Alarm recording provides more pictures during the alarm. Emergency recording activates alarm recording even if the VCR is off, stopped, or in timer recording/standby. You should set the alarm recording mode in the Recording Set Up menu before using alarm recording.
8.3.4 Emergency Recording Emergency alarm recording can start when an alarm is triggered even if the VCR is stopped or is programmed for timer recording. 1. Turn the JOG dial to select EMERGENCY REC and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select ON for emergency recording, or OFF to disable it. EMGCY lights up on the fluorescent display when EMERGENCY REC in the Recording Set Up menu is set to ON. 8.3.
9.0 PLAYBACK 9.1 PLAYBACK PROCEDURE 2 5 REC POWER JOG/ADJUST CLEAR/ EJECT VIDEO COLOR B/W FF STOP PICTURE DISPLAY SOFT SHARP POSITION/ TRACKING VERTICAL ADJUST COUNTER RESET Set the VIDEO switch to either COLOR or B/W. When B/W is set, color recordings are played in black and white. • • 2. COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX REC/PLAY MODE TIMER REC PLAY PAUAE SHUTTLE HOLD 4 3 1 1. SHUTTLE ENTER/ REW SHUTTLE ring A tape recorded in SP mode cannot be played back in 6H or L18H mode.
9.1.1 Playback Mode • Tape recorded in SP mode: When you press the REC/PLAY MODE button, playback mode is switched in the following order: 2H, L24H, 24H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, 0H, 2H. • Tape recorded in EP mode: When you press the REC/PLAY MODE button, playback mode is switched in the following order: 6H, L18H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, 0H, 6H. 9.1.2 Audio Playback Modes with the letter “L” (L18H or L24H) are for audio recording and playback on the linear track. Table H.
9.2.1 Shuttle Ring NOTES: • Releasing the SHUTTLE ring returns it to the center position and resumes still mode. • Pressing the PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button while turning and holding the SHUTTLE ring (as in step 3) continues the playback speed you selected even though the SHUTTLE ring is released. You can use the SHUTTLE ring to adjust the playback speed. 1. Press the PLAY button to begin playback. 2. Press the PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button to get a still picture. 3.
9.2.3 Still Picture NOTE: A few noise bars or vertical movement may appear during still playback. You can get a still picture by pressing the PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button during playback. Press it again to resume normal playback. 9.2.4 Frame-by-Frame Playback NOTES: • Noise bars may appear on the picture when switching between forward and reverse playback. You can use the JOG dial to advance the tape frame by frame. • A few noise bars or vertical movement may appear during frameby-frame playback. 1.
9.3.2 Skip Search The VCR will fast forward or rewind until it finds an index signal. It then plays back for about four seconds in 2H or 6H mode. It repeats this process until reaching the end or beginning of the tape. 1. Press the COUNTER MEMORY/SKIP/INDEX button to illuminate SKIP on the fluorescent display. 2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right or left. 3. Press the PLAY button when the desired location is found. Or, press the STOP button to end the skip search.
9.4.2 Picture Quality Adjustment NOTE: This control is effective only during playback. This control lets you adjust the playback picture so the outline is sharper or softer. SOFT SHARP PICTURE SOFT SHARP Figure 31. Picture Quality Adjustment 9.4.3 Vertical Adjustment NOTES: • Picture vibration in L18H playback mode is not adjustable with the POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST buttons. • Horizontal vibration is not adjustable with the POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST buttons.
10.0 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES 10.1 COUNTER 10.1.1 Counter Memory NOTE: The counter display is stored in memory when the power is turned off, so the same numbers will be displayed when the power is restored. Press the COUNTER MEMORY/SKIP/INDEX button repeatedly until the “M” indicator appears on the fluorescent display. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the tape will rewind to the 00000 position of the counter and stop. (The rewind to 00000 is slightly inaccurate.) 10.1.
10.4 ELAPSED TIME DISPLAY 48 0 0H The elapsed time of recording and playback is stored in memory. Use the elapsed time as a guide for periodic replacement of parts. 1. Press the DISPLAY button to display the Main menu. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The elapsed time (counted up to 89,999 hours) is displayed. 3. Press the DISPLAY button. The time display will appear.
11.0 TESTING 11.1 INITIAL SYSTEM TESTING Before using the newly-installed surveillance system, do the following: • Make test recordings at the time-lapse speeds you will be using. Test how the system performs with alarms. • Interrupt electrical power to check your installed power backup system (if applicable). • On playback, verify picture quality and that you can see the time/date display under normal and alarm conditions. 11.2 REGULAR SYSTEM TESTING Every day check that the system is operating.
12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 12.1 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND WARNING DISPLAY The VCR uses self-diagnostics to detect internal malfunctions during recording. If one occurs, the VCR indicates it on the monitor and in the VCR’s fluorescent display. Table J shows the type of malfunction corresponding to the warning display and the action to take. Table J.
12.2 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Symptom Remedy VCR does not operate. • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? • Is the power cord disconnected from the AC output? • Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated? The VCR power is on but unit does not operate. • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? • Safety devices are operating. Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a ballpoint pen or pencil. No picture appears on the monitor.
13.0 SPECIFICATIONS Power Source: 100-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz. (The included power cord is used for 120 VAC, 60 Hz) Power Consumption: Approximately 20 watts Rating: ALM/CALL/MODE SET/RST/REC CLK Record Mode 2H 6H L18H L24H 48H (SP) 48H (EP) 72H (SP) 72H (EP) 96H (SP) 96H (EP) 120H (SP) 120H (SP) 168H (SP) 168H (EP) 0H (one-shot) Record Time (T-120 Tape) 2 Hrs. 6 Hrs. 18 Hrs. 26 Hrs. 50 Hrs. 54 Hrs. 74 Hrs. 78 Hrs. 98 Hrs. 102 Hrs. 122 Hrs. 126 Hrs. 170 Hrs. 174 Hrs. 1199Hrs.
Fast Forward/Rewind Time: Approx. 140 sec. with T-120 cassette Horizontal Resolution: More than 330 lines (Black & White) More than 300 lines (Color, SP mode) Audio Frequency Response: 70 Hz-7 kHz (2H mode) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Video: better than 42 dB Audio: better than 43 dB Alarm Recording Time: Timed: 15 sec/30 sec/45 sec/1 min./2 min./5 min./ 10 min. Manual 1: Until the alarm reset switch is switched on. Manual 2: Until the alarm set switch is switched off.
14.0 WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below: • Five years on FT/FR8000 Series fiber optic products. • Three years on Genex® Series products (multiplexers, server, and keyboard).