® TLR2024 Time-Lapse VCR Installation/ Operation Manual C650M (12/98) Pelco • 3500 Pelco Way, Clovis • CA 93612-5699 USA • www.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.
8.3 8.4 ALARM RECORDING ..................................................................... 32 8.3.1 Alarm Recording Connection ............................................... 33 8.3.2 External Time Clock Adjustment .......................................... 33 8.3.3 Programming for Alarm Recording ...................................... 34 8.3.4 Emergency Recording .........................................................35 8.3.5 Alarm Record Time Display ................................................
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 Page Typical System Setup ....................................................................... 13 Connecting VCR to Multiplexer .........................................................14 Front View ......................................................................................... 15 Fluorescent Display .......................................................................... 16 Rear View ....
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 and 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 for 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.
External Time Clock Adjustment–You can reset the on-screen clock to the nearest hour by applying a signal to the RST (reset) IN terminal at the rear of the VCR. Record Check–You can confirm correct recording by pressing the PLAY button during recording. Special Playback Features–These include still images, speed search, reverse playback, frame-by-frame viewing in both directions, slow-motion, and high-speed viewing. JOG Dial/SHUTTLE Ring–You can use these controls to search for the desired image.
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. (However, you might want to take a few minutes to review the material in Section 1.0.) 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.
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 SET IN VIDEO 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. • For Automatic Speed Tracking (“B” lines in Figure 2) This lets the VCR control the multiplexer’s recording speed. It is the most efficient recording method. NOTE: Cameras and monitors are connected to the multiplexer. Figure 2 shows the connection between the VCR and an MX4000 Series Genex™ Multiplexer. Refer to the multiplexer manual for additional component connections. • 1.
5.0 CONTROLS 5.1 FRONT PANEL 4 5 3 2 1 POWER REC EJECT STOP 6 JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE CLEAR/ ENTER/ FF REW VIDEO COLOR B/W PICTURE DISPLAY SOFT SHARP POSITION/ TRACKING VERTICAL ADJUST I HGF COUNTER RESET 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. Cassette loading slot Insert the cassette in this slot to load it. 4.
5.2 FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 3 1 2 M PL ALARM 4 INDEX 5 78 9 6 MODE SP EP SKIP EMGCY H LOCK PLAY E D C B 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. INDEX indicator Flashes during recording of the index signal and lights during an index search. 5.
5.3 REAR PANEL 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. 1 246 9 A 35 78 SET IN RST IN AUDIO REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT RESET OUT IN VIDEO OUT ED 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.
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. 18 The following is a universal procedure that shows how programming is done on the VCR. Use the JOG dial to select items, the SHUTTLE ring to the right to enter, and SHUTTLE ring to the left to exit. 1.
6.2 QUICK GUIDE TO TLR2024 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.
6.3 MAIN MENU DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP ) Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press DISPLAY to exit. Figure 7. Main Menu • DISPLAY Sets the time/date and direction to search for a desired location on a tape. • TIMER PROGRAM Sets the timed recordings. • RECORDING SET UP Sets the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration, and emergency recording.
6.5 TIMER PROGRAM MENU DW START END HR 1 --- -- :-- --:-- ---2 DAY 08 : 40 17 : 25 L12 3 MON 22 : 00 22 : 50 L24 WED 22 : 00 22 : 50 L24 5 SPL 20 : 30 23 : 30 2 6 MON 10 : 10 11 : 15 SKIP 7 SUN 23 : 30 00 : 15 6 8 MON 21 : 00 21 : 54 L24 SPECIAL DW MON-FRI Program number Day of the week Recording start time Recording end time Next day indicator Recording mode display (program number) This number identifies the program.
6.7 REAR TERMINAL MENU CALL OUT )CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT MODE OUT REC IN REC-1 REC SERIES Sets the call signal output at the end of the tape. Turns on or off the signal that comes from the CALL terminal when the end of the tape is reached during recording. If any problems occur during recording, a call signal is output from the CALL terminal on the rear panel regardless of the CALL OUT setting.
MODE OUT Sets the state in which the signal output at the MODE OUT terminal is switched to active. When you turn the JOG dial, the display switches in the following order: REC (recording), PLAY (playback), POWER (power on), TAPE IN (tape inserted), TAPE REMAIN (three minutes in 2H mode before the tape ends), CLOCK ADJ (output the signal for one second when the clock indicates 00[min]:00[sec]), REC. REC IN Sets the REC IN terminal’s operation mode.
QUASI V-SYNC NOTE: Some multiplexers may require Quasi V-Sync OFF to work properly. With the Pelco MX4000 Series Genex™ Multiplexer, setting Quasi V-Sync on or off has no apparent effect on playback. 1 234 01-01-97 00:00:00 A0001 Figure 14. Display Mode 1 TIME DATE ADJUST REPEAT – Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes recording. • ALARM•PROT – (Alarm Protection) If alarm recordings are on the tape, then the tape stops. “End” appears on the fluorescent display and “Tape End” on the monitor.
6.9.2 Set the Day and Time ) DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press DISPLAY to exit. DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP ) 1. Press the DISPLAY button to display the Main menu on the monitor. DISPLAY 2. Turn the JOG dial to select FIRST TIME SET UP. 3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The First Time Set Up menu will appear. 4.
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. Use only T-120 or T-160 tapes. 7.
8.0 RECORDING 8.1 MANUAL RECORDING NOTES: • Press the PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button to momentarily stop recording. Press the button again to resume recording. 1. Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. 2. Press the REC/PLAY MODE buttons (+/-) to select the desired recording mode. 3. Use the VIDEO switch to pick either color or black and white (B/W) recording. (Do not connect color and black and white cameras together.
8.1.2 Record Check Function When the VCR is recording, press the PLAY button for more than 1.5 seconds and then release. The tape rewinds a little and then plays back the recording just made. When the tape reaches the spot where you pressed the PLAY button, the VCR returns to record mode. 8.1.3 Audio Recording Apply the specified line input signal to the AUDIO IN connector. Normal sound is played back only when a tape recorded in 2H, 6H, L12H, or L24H mode is played back in its respective mode.
8.1.4.2 Recommended Number of Tape Uses Video tape wears during use. Use a new cassette according to the following table. Table D. Recommended Number Of Tape Uses Recording Time Mode Number Of Repeat Tape Uses T-120 Cassette T-160 Cassette 2H 6H L12H L24H 100 100 60 35 50 50 30 17 8.1.5 Series Recording You can do series recording by connecting two or more TLR2024 VCRs together. When the tape in the first VCR reaches the end during recording, the tape in the second VCR automatically begins recording.
8.2 TIMER RECORDING 8.2.1 Programming Procedure DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP ) Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press DISPLAY to exit. 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.
8.2.3 Avoid Mistakes When Using the Timer Refer to Table E if you get an error when pressing the TIMER REC button. Table E. 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. A menu is being programmed. 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 IN RST IN AUDIO REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT RESET OUT IN VIDEO OUT Alarm reset switch Figure 19. 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 5 1 REC POWER JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE CLEAR/ REW EJECT VIDEO COLOR B/W PICTURE SHARP POSITION/ TRACKING VERTICAL ADJUST COUNTER RESET FF REC/PLAY MODE TIMER REC PLAY PAUAE SHUTTLE HOLD 2 4 3 2. COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX DISPLAY SOFT 1. ENTER/ STOP Load a pre-recorded tape. (If the erasure prevention tab has been removed, the VCR automatically begins playback mode.) 3. Set the VIDEO switch to either COLOR or B/W. 4.
9.1.2 Audio Playback Modes with the letter “L” (L12H and L24H) are for audio recording and playback on the linear track. Table F. Audio Playback Availability Playback mode 2H 6H L12H 12H L24H 24H Audio playback Available Available Available Not Available Available Available Picture quality Good Good Vibrating Less Vibrating Vibrating Less Vibrating NOTES: • There is normal sound playback only when a tape recorded in 2H – L24H modes is played back in its respective mode.
9.2.1 Shuttle Ring You can adjust the playback speed using the SHUTTLE ring. 1. Press the PLAY button to begin playback. 2. Press the PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button to get a still picture. 3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the appropriate angle for the playback speed you want. NOTES: • Releasing the SHUTTLE ring returns it to the center position and resumes still mode.
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 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 frame-by-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. Until it finds the index signal, the VCR will fast forward (or rewind).
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. 9.4.3 Vertical Adjustment NOTES: • Horizontal vibration cannot be corrected with the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons. The picture may vibrate when watching still, slow motion, fast playback, or normal playback in L12 or L24H mode. In this case, press the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons (+ or -) to reduce or eliminate picture vibration.
10.0 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES 10.1 COUNTER 10.1.1 Counter Memory NOTE: The counter display is stored in the 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 1H 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.
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 E shows the type of malfunction corresponding to the warning display and the action to take. Table H. Warning Display and Actions Fluorescent Display Monitor Cause Remedy To Turn Off the Indication END TAPE END The tape ends during recording.
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 ELECTRICAL Power Source: Power Consumption: Rating: ALM/CALL/ MODE SET/RST/REC CLK 100-230 VAC, 50/60Hz. (The included power cord is used for 120 VAC, 60 Hz) Approximately 20 watts Active: “Low” level, maximum current 50 mA (+5 VDC)/10 mA (+24 VDC) Non-active: Open, maximum voltage +24 VDC.
Display Format DISPLAY MODE 1: DISPLAY MODE 2: (Month)-(Day)-(Year) (Hour) : (Minute) : (Second) (Alarm recording no.) (Month)-(Day)-(Year) (Day of week) (Alarm recording no.
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).