® TLR3168 Time-Lapse VCR Installation/ Operation Manual C673M (2/01) Pelco • 3500 Pelco Way • Clovis, CA 93612-5699 USA • www.pelco.
CONTENTS Section Page GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 5 SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND CARE ............................................ 6 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................. 8 INTRODUCTION TO TIME-LAPSE RECORDERS ................................................... 8 TLR3168 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS .....................................
ONE-SHOT/INTERVAL RECORDING .............................................................. 40 SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING ....................................................................... 41 TIMER RECORDING ................................................................................................ 42 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE ...................................................................... 42 HOLIDAY SET UP .............................................................................................
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 33 34 Page Typical System Setup ....................................................................................... 12 Connecting a VCR to a Multiplexer ................................................................... 13 Alarm Recording Connection ............................................................................ 14 Connecting VCRs for Series Recording .......................
GENERAL WARNING AVERTISSEMENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR 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: 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.
SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, 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. Tapes Only video cassette tapes with the VHS mark may be used with this model.
Condensation is likely to occur when: • • • The VCR is moved from a cold room to a warm room or from outdoors to indoors. A cold room is heated quickly. The humidity is very high. Avoid using the VCR where cold air (such as from an air conditioner) will blow directly on it. 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.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Unpack and inspect all parts carefully. Save the shipping carton, boxes, and inserts. They are the safest material in which to make future shipments. If an item appears damaged in shipment, replace it properly in its box and contact the factory at 1-800-289-9100 or 1-559-292-1981 for a replacement. (International customers fax 1-559-348-1120 for authorization and instructions.
TLR3168 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS The TLR3168 Time-Lapse VCR is a powerful surveillance tool designed for industrial and security recording. The unit supports both T-120 and T-160 tapes. • T-120 Tapes The unit can record for 6, 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120, or 168 hours. • T-160 Tapes The unit can record for 8, 24, 40, 64, 96, 128, 160, or 224 hours. The TLR3168 features frame-by-frame and field-by-field playback and high-speed search. Playback also allows still picture viewing.
QUICK START BASIC START NOTE: This section is intended for people experienced in working with time-lapse recorders and installing CCTV systems. (However, you might want to take a few minutes to review the material in the General section.) 1. Decide where to locate the VCR. Do all system hookups first (camera, multiplexer, etc.) if you are installing the VCR where you cannot access its rear panel. 2.
INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION CAUTIONS • 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. • If you need to record multiple cameras, a multiplexer is required. • Surveillance system components must be operationally compatible.
INSTALLATION 1. Remove the VCR and all cables from the box. 2. Place the VCR in a suitable location. 3. If installing in a rack, place the VCR in the rack before making cable and power connections. Refer to the documentation included with the rack kit for installation instructions. 4. If you are not using a multiplexer, refer to Figure 1. 5. • Connect the camera (video output) to the rear of the VCR (video input BNC). Connect the VCR (video output BNC) to the monitor (video input).
CONNECTING THE VCR TO A MULTIPLEXER BATTERY ALM RST REC GND IN REMOTE MIC MODE CLK CALL OUT IN OUT AUDIO IN MAIN COAXIAL CABLE VCR OUT AUX SVHS RESET OUT VIDEO COAXIAL CABLE SPOT OPEN IN B A N NH OCC COM ALARMS SVHS 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 110-240V 50/60 Hz 00430 MX4000 GENEX SERIES MULTIPLEXER Figure 2. Connecting a VCR to a Multiplexer NOTE: Cameras and monitors are connected to the multiplexer.
ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION ALARM RESET SWITCH EXTERNAL ALARM LAMP AND BUZZER ALM RST REC GND ALM MOD CLK CALL IN OUT 00431 ALARM SWITCH Figure 3. Alarm Recording Connection You can confirm an alarm from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal with an existing alarm system panel or other peripherals, such as a buzzer. Connect the VCR and other peripherals as shown in Figure 3.
CONNECTING FOR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING 1ST VCR CAMERA 1 JOG/ADJUST VIDEO IN SHUTTLE CLEAR/ REW ENTER/ FW MENU/ PLAY/ TIME DATE ADJUST REC CHECK CLK OUT REMOTE STOP EJECT PICTURE SOFT REC/PLAY MODE TRACKING REC POSITON/ VERTICAL ADJUST COUNTER PAUSE/ RESET SUTTLE HOLD SEARCH TIMER REC SHARP SWITCHER 2ND VCR CAMERA 2 JOG/ADJUST VIDEO IN SHUTTLE CLEAR/ REW ENTER/ FW MENU/ REC IN PLAY/ TIME DATE ADJUST REC CHECK REMOTE STOP EJECT PICTURE SOFT REC/PLAY MODE TRACKING REC PO
CONNECTING THE VCR TO A PC PERSONAL COMPUTER RS-232C TERMINAL RS-232C IN TERMINAL RS-232C CROSSED CABLE BATTERY ALM RST REC GND IN REMOTE MIC IN MODE OPEN CLK CALL OUT OUT AUDIO IN RESET OUT VIDEO 00436 Figure 8. VCR to PC Connection IMPORTANT: Before connecting the hardware, unplug the VCR’s power cord from the wall outlet, and turn off the PC. 1. 2. Connect the RS-232C cross cable to the PC’s RS-232C terminal. Connect the other end of the cable to the VCR’s RS-232C terminal.
Cable Connections Before connecting the hardware, unplug the VCR’s power cord from the wall outlet, and turn off the PC. Connect the VCR’s RS-232C IN terminal to the PC’s serial port. 1. When the PC’s RS-232C connector is DB25. FRAME RD 2 SD 3 ER 4 SG 5 DR 6 RS 7 CS 8 DB9, FEMALE (VCR) 1 FG 2 SD 3 RD 4 RS 5 CS 6 DR 7 SG 20 ER DB25, MALE (COMPUTER) 00438 2. When the PC’s RS-232C connector is DB9.
CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 JOG/ADJUST CLEAR/ REW 5 6 7 SHUTTLE ENTER/ FW MENU/ PLAY/ COUNTER PAUSE/ TIME DATE ADJUST REC CHECK POWER STOP 400 EJECT PICTURE SOFT REC/PLAY MODE TRACKING REC POSITON/ VERTICAL ADJUST RESET SUTTLE HOLD SEARCH TIMER REC SHARP 8 9 10 11 12 FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 13 15 14 16 17 00440 Figure 9. Front Panel 1. POWER button Press for on; press again for off. The POWER indicator lights when the VCR is turned on. 2.
11. POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST buttons (+/-) • Pressing the (+) button moves the time and date display to the right. Pressing the (-) button moves the display down the screen. The display cannot be adjusted during an alarm recording or if a warning is displayed. • Pressing either button minimizes vertical jitter in still mode or during fast playback. Refer to the Vertical Adjustment section for details. 12. EJECT button Press to remove the cassette. 13. REC (record) button Press to begin recording. 14.
FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 400 14 15 16 17 18 19 00441 Figure 10. Fluorescent Display 1. M (counter memory stop/month) indicator • Lights during counter memory stop. • Also, lights when the month (of time and date) is being entered through the front panel. 2. PL (power loss) indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on after a power failure during recording. 3. ALARM (recording) indicator Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished.
12. Timer Recording indicator Lights when the VCR is in standby for timer recording or during timer recording. 13. Tape Remaining indicator Indicates the absolute position on the tape (S = start of tape, E = end of tape). 14. Counter/Clock display • With the VCR on, indicates the relative position on the tape. (The counter stops counting where no recording is made on the tape.) • With the VCR off, shows the clock (24-hour format). 15.
REAR PANEL 1 WARNING: The included power cord is used for 120 VAC, 60 Hz. Never connect the power cord to any output or power supply having a different voltage or frequency. Make sure the power cord is unplugged before making any rear panel terminal connections. 2 3 BATTERY ALM RST REC GND IN REMOTE 4 MIC 5 IN MODE OPEN CLK CALL OUT OUT AUDIO 6 7 IN OUT VIDEO 8 9 RESET 10 11 00442 Figure 11. Rear Panel 1. AC power socket The power cord plugs into this socket.
5. MIC jack Jack for connecting a microphone rated at 600 ohms impedance. 6. AUDIO IN connector Audio input connector (RCA pin). 7. AUDIO OUT connector Audio output connector (RCA pin). 8. VIDEO IN connector Input connector for video signal (BNC connector). Connect cameras here. 9. VIDEO OUT connector Output connector for video signal (BNC connector). Connect a monitor here. 10.
ADJUSTING THE CLOCK You can adjust the VCR’s clock on the front panel even when the VCR is turned off. (You can also enter time and date information through the First Time Set Up menu.) This function lets you enter the order of the time, month, day, and year. The hour time is entered twice due to daylight savings time. To adjust the clock: 1. When the VCR and peripheral devices are turned off, press the MENU button for more than three seconds.
PROGRAMMING GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS The following is a universal procedure that shows how programming is done on the VCR. Use the JOG dial to select items, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to enter, and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to exit. 1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select the desired item. • Turn right to move the cursor downward. • Turn left to move the cursor upward. 3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right.
QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE The VCR’s operating parameters 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 BLUE BACK 2 SMALL OFF e.g.
MAIN MENU The contents of the Main menu are as follows. Access it by pressing the MENU button. DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit. 00446 • DISPLAY Sets the format to display the time and date on the monitor. • TIMER PROGRAM Sets the timed recordings. • RECORDING SET UP Sets the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration, emergency recording, etc.
TIMER PROGRAM SPECIAL DW MON- PROGRAM NUMBER DAY OF THE WEEK RECORDING START TIME NEXT DAY INDICATOR RECORDING END TIME RECORDING MODE DISPLAY 00448 Figure 17. Timer Program Illustration This is where you set the program number, day of the week, starting and ending times, and the recording mode. (Refer to the Timer Recording section for more detailed information and procedures.) (program number) This number identifies the program (eight maximum).
RECORDING SET UP MENU ALARM REC MODE ALARM REC DURATION EMERGENCY REC CLOG DETECT SUPER RESOLUTION ONE SHOT • FIELD ONE SHOT • INTERVAL Refer to the Programming for Alarm Recording section for programming instructions for the following fields. 6H 1M OFF ON ON 1 SHOT ALARM REC MODE 00449 Figure 18. Recording Set Up Menu • If TAPE LENGTH in the First Time Set Up menu is set to T-120, the display switches in the following order when you turn the JOG dial: 6H, L18H, L30H, 6H.
REAR TERMINAL MENU Table B. Call Out/Tape End CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC-1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES CALL OUT setting WRNG•TAPE END WRNG•REMAIN STOP Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape. Outputs a low active signal three minutes before the tape ends. When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, a call signal is output. REWIND Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape for two seconds.
MODE OUT REC IN Pelco Manual C673M (2/01) Sets the state in which the signal output at the MODE OUT terminal is switched to active.
MAINTENANCE MENU Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions and procedures. FIRST TIME SET UP MENU TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END QUASI V-SYNC VIDEO MODE TAPE LENGTH BUZZER RS-232C STOP ON AUTO T-120 WRNG TIME DATE ADJUST Sets the time, date, and daylight savings time settings. Refer to the Set the Day and Time section for the procedure. TAPE END Sets the VCR’s state of operation when the tape runs out during recording, as follows: 00451 • STOP – The tape stops.
RS-232C MENU The RS-232C menu is where you set parameters for controlling the VCR with a PC. TRANSMISSION RATE DATA BIT LENGTH STOP BIT LENGTH PARITY BIT DELIMITER DELIMITER VCR ADDRESS 1200 8BIT 1 BIT NONE CR•LF CR NONE 00452 Figure 21. RS-232C Menu TRANSMISSION RATE Sets the transmission rate. Turn the JOG dial to switch the display in the following order: 1200 (bps), 2400, 4800, 9600, 1200. DATA BIT LENGTH Sets the data bit length.
SET THE DAY AND TIME Keep the following in mind: • • • • You must set the day and time before performing timer programming. The year 2000 is shown as 00. The clock is in 24-hour format. The alarm recording counter appears only during alarm recording. Do the following to set the day and time: DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP 1. Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the monitor. 2.
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 or SVHS. We recommend using high grade (HG) tape. (Standard grade tape can be used, but is not recommended.) Use high grade VHS tape for super resolution recording. We also recommend using T-120 or T-160 tape; nothing longer. LOADING 1.
UNLOADING 1. Press the EJECT button on the front of the VCR. Even in standby mode the VCR will eject a video cassette. When you press EJECT, the VCR automatically turns on, ejects the tape, and turns off. You cannot eject a tape while recording without first pressing the STOP button, or while all the VCR’s buttons are locked. 2. Remove the cassette. PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Video cassettes come with an erasure prevention tab. Removing it stops the tape’s contents from being erased or recorded over.
RECORDING MANUAL RECORDING 1 4 5 6 2 JOG/ADJUST 3 7 10 SHUTTLE CLEAR/ REW ENTER/ FW MENU/ PLAY/ TIME DATE ADJUST REC CHECK REMOTE STOP EJECT PICTURE SOFT REC/PLAY MODE TRACKING 400 COUNTER PAUSE/ RESET SUTTLE HOLD SEARCH TIMER REC SHARP 8 NOTE: Perform steps 3-7 to activate super resolution recording mode. Otherwise, skip to step 8. REC POSITON/ VERTICAL ADJUST 9 00461 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices. 2. Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. 3.
RECORDING MODE Pressing the REC/PLAY MODE button switches the recording mode in the following order: • • For T-120 tape: 6H, L18H, L30H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H For T-160 tape: 8H, L24H, L40H, 64H, 96H, 128H, 160H, 224H Table D.
Table E. Action When Tape End Is Reached by Setting STOP REWIND When there are alarm recordings on the tape The tape stops. The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning (except in timer recording) and stops. The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and recording resumes (over the existing alarms). The tape stops.* When there is NO alarm recording on the tape Same as above Same as above Same as above The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and recording resumes.
REMOTE RECORDING This function lets you control the start and end of recording from a remote location. The VCR starts recording when the REC IN terminal is grounded. Refer to Figure 5 for the remote recording connection. An index signal is not recorded during remote recording. Series and timer recording cannot be used simultaneously with remote recording. 1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select REAR TERMINAL, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.
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 assigned to it. This allows recording without gaps. If you have three VCRs, the video signal from three cameras can be recorded separately by connecting the switcher as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 22. The recording mode must be set to L18H, L24H, L30H, or L40H.
TIMER RECORDING Remember to set the date and time before timer programming. PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE (Refer to the Timer Program section for information on the columns on the Programming to Record menu.) DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP 1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears. 2. TIMER PROGRAM, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Timer Program menu appears. 3.
HOLIDAY SET UP Up to 20 days a year can be set as days to perform timer recording. Or you can specify up to 20 days when timer recording will not be performed during the programmed period by setting HR in the Program to Record menu to SKIP. 1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Timer Program menu appears. 3. Turn the JOG dial to select HOLIDAY SET UP, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right.
ALARM RECORDING When an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording. • Set the alarm recording mode and alarm recording period in the Recording Set Up menu. Refer to the Recording Set Up Menu section for field definitions and additional information and the Programming for Alarm Recording section for instructions. • The index signal is recorded automatically when an alarm recording begins (INDEX indicator flashes on the fluorescent display).
PROGRAMMING FOR ALARM RECORDING Alarm recording will continue for the period set in the ALARM REC DURATION field, even if a timer recording has reached its end time. DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP Alarm recording stops when the end of the tape is reached. Emergency recording activates alarm recording even if the VCR is off, stopped, or in timer recording or standby modes.
RECORDING AFTER A POWER FAILURE 01-01-'97 00:00:00 X After a power failure during manual, timer, or alarm recording, the VCR turns itself on when the power is restored and begins recording in the same mode as before the failure. WED L24 When power is restored, an “X” appears next to the present time on the screen for about a minute. The fluorescent display shows the power loss indicator (PL). 00476 If there is a power failure during playback, the VCR will be in stop mode when power is restored.
ALARM LIST When alarm recordings begin, the start times are stored in memory so you can confirm when they occurred. Up to eight alarm recording start times can be stored in memory. If there are more, the first one and last seven are displayed. A maximum of 9,999 alarm recording start times will be counted. 0001 01-31-'01 00:00 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 VIEWING THE ALARM LIST 1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears. 2.
ELAPSED TIME AND REPEAT RECORDING TIMES DISPLAY The repeat recording times and elapsed time are shown on the bottom of the Maintenance menu. POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR ALARM LIST CLEAR 0H ELAPSED TIME The elapsed time indicates the total time the VCR has been used for recording and playback (up to 89,999 hours). Use the elapsed time as a guide for periodic parts replacement.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PROCEDURE 3 4 5 1 JOG/ADJUST 2 6 9 8 SHUTTLE CLEAR/ REW ENTER/ FW MENU/ PLAY/ COUNTER PAUSE/ TIME DATE ADJUST REC CHECK REMOTE STOP 400 EJECT PICTURE SOFT REC/PLAY MODE TRACKING REC POSITON/ VERTICAL ADJUST RESET SUTTLE HOLD SEARCH TIMER REC SHARP 7 00484 Figure 25. Playback Controls 1. Load a pre-recorded tape. (Turn on the VCR and peripherals if you have not already done so.
PLAYBACK MODE • Pressing the REC/PLAY MODE button switches playback mode for the T-120 setting in the following order: 6H, L18H, L30H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, 0H, 6H (for a tape recorded in longer than 6H mode). For the T-160 setting, the order is: 8H, L24H, L40H, 64H, 96H, 128H, 160H, 224, 0H, 8H (for a tape recorded in longer than 8H mode). • A tape recorded in SP mode using another VCR can only be played back in 2H mode.
SHUTTLE RING You can set the playback speed using the SHUTTLE ring. 1. Press PAUSE during playback to get a still picture. 2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right or left to get the playback speed you want. 3. Cancel by pressing PAUSE to get a still picture and then pressing it again to return to the playback. Playback speed varies according to the angle of the SHUTTLE ring (as shown in Figure 26). When the SHUTTLE ring is released, it comes back to the center position and the playback picture stays still.
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK TRACKING ADJUSTMENT If noise appears in the picture during playback, reverse/forward slow playback, fast playback, reverse playback, frame playback, or field playback, you can reduce or eliminate it by adjusting the tracking. IF NOISE APPEARS TRACKING 00487 Figure 28. Tracking Adjustment Adjust tracking at each playback mode or the type of playback (fast, reverse, etc.) since the method of adjusting tracking varies.
VERTICAL (VIBRATION) ADJUSTMENT The VERTICAL ADJUST buttons (+/-) will not correct horizontal vibration. Also, they will not work when QUASI V-SYNC in the First Time Set Up menu is set to OFF. • • If the picture vibrates when watching still, slow motion, fast playback, or normal playback in L18H through 22H or 0H modes: 1. Press PAUSE during playback. 2. Press the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons (+/-) to reduce or eliminate picture vibration.
SEARCH TECHNIQUES COUNTER MEMORY STOP This feature rewinds a tape until the counter on the fluorescent display reaches 00000 and stops. (NOTE: When the counter indicates 00000, COUNTER MEMORY STOP on the Search Function menu cannot be selected.) 1. Press the SEARCH button once. The Search Function menu appears with COUNTER MEMORY STOP highlighted. The counter memory stop indicator (M) on the fluorescent display lights. To exit the Search Function menu without rewinding, press STOP. 2.
INDEX SEARCH The VCR automatically inserts an index signal at the beginning of each alarm recording, so the start of each alarm can be located. During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR can search for an alarm index signal you have selected. When the VCR finds it, the VCR plays back the tape in still mode. 1. Press the SEARCH button enough times to highlight INDEX SEARCH on the Search Function menu. The index search indicator (INDEX) on the fluorescent display lights.
TIME AND DATE SEARCH You can find a picture recorded at a specific date and time. 1. Press the SEARCH button enough times to highlight TIME DATE SEARCH on the Search Function menu. The time and date search indicator (D) on the fluorescent display lights. 2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The Time Date Search menu appears. Turn the SHUTTLE ring left several times to exit the Time Date Search menu without searching. 3. Turn the JOG dial to set the digits for the hour you want to find next to TIME.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES COUNTER TAPE COUNTER A five-digit counter indicates the relative position on the recorded portion of the tape. COUNTER RESET Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to 00000. COUNTER MEMORY The counter display is stored in memory when the power is turned off, so the same numbers are displayed when power is restored. (Refer to the Counter Memory Stop section for information and procedures for rewinding to 00000.
USING WITH A PC Refer to the Connecting the VCR to a PC and Connecting to a PC for Remote Control sections for information about connection, protocol, data communication settings, and cable connections. ASSIGNING THE RS-S32C SETTINGS Assign the RS-232C interface board setting using the VCR’s on-screen menu, as follows: 58 1. Press the MENU button. The Main menu appears. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP, and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right. The First Time Set Up menu appears. 3.
COMMANDS FROM A PC This section covers the commands sent from the PC (or other equipment) to the VCR and the VCR’s responses. WHEN CONTROLLING ONLY ONE VCR Set VCR ADDRESS in the RS-232C menu to NONE when controlling only one VCR via the PC. Command: Commands sent to the VCR. Command Codes Format : ••• , Parameter 1 Parameter n , Parameter 2 , ••••• , Parameter 2 , ••••• Delimiter #1 Status : Response codes from the VCR.
WHEN CONTROLLING MULTIPLE VCRS Set VCR ADDRESS for each VCR in the RS-232C menu to different addresses (from VCR01 to VCR255, except NONE). • When you want to control a specific VCR, enter its address (for example, VCR01) and a comma before entering the command code. • When you want to control all connected VCRs, enter ALL and a comma before entering the command code. Command: Commands sent to the VCR.
Example 2 Set the clocks to 12:27 on all the connected VCRs (when DELIMITER and DELIMITER on the RS-232C menu are set to CR). Sending Commands from the PC, etc. Status or Error Code from the VCR to PC, etc. ALL,SC12,27 CR VCR01, RC CR VCR01, EX CR • • • VCR255, RC CR VCR255, EX CR Meaning Command for recording Command received (VCR01) Command carried out (VCR01) • • • Command received (VCR255) Command carried out (VCR255) CR indicates carriage return code (0DH).
COMMANDS AND RESPONSES CHART The chart uses the following conventions: * An asterisk indicates a character or digit (for example, *** indicates three characters or digits). #1 This means input the code according to the DELIMITER setting (CR [0DH] or CR [0DH] + LF [0AH]). #2 This means the code according to the DELIMITER setting (CR [0DH] or CR [0DH] + LF [0AH]) will be input). No.
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No. Commands 48 CA*#1 49 DW*(1),*(2)#1 50 Functions Clear contents of timer program no. (*=1-8) Status After Normal Execution RC#2EX#2 Explanation of Status Command received and carried out Setting the special day of the week *(1) : Start day of week (0-6) *(2) : End day of week (0-6) 0=SUN, 1=MON, 2=TUE, 3=WED, 4=THU, 5=FRI, 6=SAT Same as above Cannot accept this command when *(1) and *(2) are the same number.
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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 fluorescent display and/or the monitor. Table J shows the type of malfunction corresponding to the warning display and the action to take. Table J. Warning Display and Actions Fluorescent Display Monitor Cause Remedy To Turn Off Indicator End TAPE END Tape ends during recording. Rewind tape or press EJECT.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If you cannot solve your problem after checking the following list, stop using the VCR, unplug it from the outlet, and contact your dealer. SYMPTOM REMEDY INSTALLATION PROBLEMS No power at the VCR. The VCR power is on but the unit does not operate. No picture on the monitor. Picture on the monitor is not clear. • Is the power cord disconnected at the AC outlet? • Is the lock or lock all indicator lit? Refer to the separate Caution sheet.
RECORDING PROBLEMS Recording does not work by pressing REC. Cannot stop recording by pressing STOP. Repeat recording does not work. Timer recording does not work. Alarm recording does not work. • Is the lock all indicator lit? Refer to the separate Caution sheet. See your supervisor if the sheet is not attached to this manual. • Is the cassette’s erasure prevention tab broken off? Load a cassette with an erasure prevention tab. • Has the tape run out? Rewind or load a new cassette.
SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Power Source: Power Consumption: VIDEO AND AUDIO Tape Format: Television System: Video Recording System: Luminance Signal: Color Signal: Audio Track: Tape Speed and Recording Time: Fast Forward/Rewind Time: Horizontal Resolution: 100-230 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz (the included power cord is used for 120 VAC, 60Hz) Approximately 20 watts VHS, 1/2-inch width, high-density, video cassette tape EIA standard 525 lines, 60 fields, NTSC-type color system Four rotary heads Frequency modulation
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INDEX A E Adjusting the picture 52 Alarm list 47 Alarm recording 44 connection 14 search 54, 55 Alarm recording connection 44 Alarm recording duration 29 Alarm recording mode 29 Alarm start times 47 Audio playback 50 Audio recording 38 Elapsed time display 48 Emergency recording 45 Emergency recording mode 29 End 69 End recording times 28 Erase holiday setting 43 Erase program setting 42 Erasure prevention tab 35 Error codes 68 External time clock adjustment 15, 57 B Background color 27 Blue back 27 Buz
O S One shot field 29 One shot interval 29 One shot recording 40 Overlapping programs 43 Search techniques counter memory 54 index 55 skip 54 time and date 56 Self-diagnostic function 69 Series recording 39 SHUTTLE ring hold 52 SHUTTLE ring operation 23, 51 Skip search 54 Special DW (day of week) recording 43 Special effects playback 50 Start/end recording times 28 Still picture 50 Stop bit length 33 Super resolution 29 Synchronous recording 41 P Parity bit 33 Pause mode 37 PC cable connections 17 PC co
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.