L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES DSR-C100 Digital Recording Camera Caméra d’enregistrement numérique Cámara de grabación digital About this manual Before installing and using this unit, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference. À propos de ce manuel Avant d’installer et d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire ce manuel attentivement.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 CONTENTS INFORMATION TO USER....................... 3 HARD DISK CAPACITY SETTINGS (HDD SET)...............................................24 PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 4 Hard disk initialization ......................... 24 FEATURES .............................................. 5 Changing the alarm capacity ............... 25 ACCESSORIES ........................................ 5 SUMMER TIME SETTINGS (SUMMER TIME/DAYLIGHT SET)..........
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Deleting all images of an ARCHIVE SHOT...................................................... 78 ARCHIVE Playback ............................. 57 EXTENSION Playback......................... 59 FUNCTION OPERATIONS ...................... 61 Deleting all images in the EXTENSION recording area.................. 79 Function operations for ALARM recording images .................................. 61 Deleting all images of an EXTENSION SHOT...................................
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 INFORMATION TO USER Safety Guard 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 PRECAUTIONS In case of problems Do not use the camera if smoke or a strange odor comes from the unit, or if it seems not to function correctly. Disconnect the power cord immediately, and consult your dealer (or a Sanyo Authorized Service Centre). • • Do not open or modify Do not open the cabinet, as it may be dangerous and cause damage to the unit. For internal settings and repairs, consult your dealer (or a Sanyo Authorized Service Centre).
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 FEATURES ACCESSORIES Equipped with a 3.5-inch hard disk The images are recorded directly to the camera’s hard disk. The saved images can then be manipulated using a CompactFlash card and a personal computer. 1 AC adaptor • • • • 2 Relay connector 3 Ni-Cd battery (for backup) 4 Application software (CD-ROM) a Power cord The following four recording modes are available. Pre-alarm recording This is normal recording.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 3 1 2 MENU NTSC SET PAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 1 Operation panel cover 2 Operation panel 1 MENU button Remove this cover in order to use the MENU button and CURSOR button to operate the camera. • Removing the operation panel cover Use a screwdriver to loosen the fixing screws, and then slide the operation panel cover to the left to remove it. This button is used to display menu screens.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel Rear Panel 3 1 6 2 3 4 5 7 6 5 4 3 Camera mounting bracket 1 Control terminals The camera mounting bracket is provided with mounting holes (1/4” – 20 UNC). At the time of shipment from the factory, the bracket is attached to the top of the camera, but it can also be attached to the bottom of the camera. Use whichever attachment position is suitable for the place and method of use.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Control terminals H GND S GND WARNING DC13.8V GND 1234567 5 VIDEO OUT terminal (BNC plug) 7 Warning indicator • The warning indicator lights when the This terminal is used to connect the camera to a component such as a monitor or camera control unit. camera power is turned on. • It flashes when there is a hard disk error or if there is a problem with the backup battery. 6 RESET button Press the RESET button if an abnormality occurs with the camera.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 WARNING DISPLAYS There is a caution indicator and a warning indicator on the front and back of the camera. These indicators operate to notify you of the operating status of the camera and of any cautions and warnings. In addition, text messages indicating warnings are also displayed on the monitor screen in conjunction with the flashing speed of the indicators.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Warning indicator Caution indicator Indicator Caution Warning (ON) Monitor display 4 6 SYSTEM ERROR HDD WARN Fast flashes Fast flashes LOW BATT 7 Caution (OFF) 5 NO BATT Off Camera status 4 When there is 20 minutes or less of recording time remaining in the post-alarm recording area, or When post-alarm 2 recording is complete (suspicion recording possible) 5 When there is a problem with the camera hardware (recording is not possible) 6 Wh
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 INSTALLING AND HANDLING THE Ni-Cd BACKUP BATTERY The Ni-Cd battery which is supplied with the camera is used as a backup power supply for the clock and the hard disk. The battery has not been charged. Before turning on the camera power, install the battery by referring to the points below. If any problems with battery operation or leakages of battery fluid occur, contact the place of purchase.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Installing the Ni-Cd battery 1 Loosen the rear cover fixing screw (A) and open 3 Connect the battery plug to the connector. the cover. (The screw cannot be removed from the cover.) 4 Close the rear cover and tighten the rear cover fixing screw (A). 2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment so that the Ni-Cd battery label is facing upward.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 CONNECTIONS Carefully read the documentation which is provided with each of the components being connected. Be careful to connect components correctly, as incorrect connections could cause fire or other damage. Basic connections (A) Hold-up switch (B) Suspicion switch (C) Warning signal check output (connect a lamp or similar device) 1 2 3 13.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Connection to a computer If the camera is connected to a computer, you can then use the accessory application software to perform operations such as data transfer and printing of images by the computer. The method of connecting the power supply and peripheral devices is the same as described in “Basic connections”. (A) Hold-up switch (B) Suspicion switch (C) Warning signal check output (connect a lamp or similar device) 1 2 3 13.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 HARD DISK Hard disk recording areas The camera records the images being viewed onto the hard disk. The hard disk is divided into six areas (1 ~ 4). The folder and file structure on the hard disk is as shown below. 1-A PRE1 ALM 1-B PRE2 ALM 2-A POST1 ALM 2-B POST2 ALM 5 6 5 F 3 SUSPECT 6 F 4 ARCHIVE 8 G 9 H F F 1 Pre-alarm recording area 7 Suspicion recording image folder 1 A PRE1 ALM: Pre-alarm images are recorded.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Protecting the hard disk The built-in hard disk, cooling fan and Ni-Cd battery are consumable. When you have finished using the camera, set the hard disk to standby mode before turning off the power. If the camera power is turned off at the following times when recording or playback is in progress, damage to the hard disk may result.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 FROM RECORDING TO PLAYBACK When using this camera for recording and playback for the first time, follow the steps given below. Refer to the reference pages given for more details on each step. 1 Turn on the power. (See page 1 3) The camera itself does not have a power switch. Connect the accessory AC adaptor and relay connector, and then insert the power plug into a wall outlet. 2 Set the date and time.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 HARD DISK STANDBY MODE When shooting or recording ends, switch the hard disk to standby mode. Setting to standby mode 1 Canceling standby mode If you press the MENU button, the MAIN MENU screen will be displayed. To start pre-alarm recording, select RECORD START and then press the SET button. Furthermore, if the MAIN MENU screen remains displayed for 30 seconds, the camera will change automatically to pre-alarm recording. Press the MENU button.
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L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 MENU SETTINGS
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 MENU SETTINGS Menu screen display b Clock settings b System settings (CLOCK SET) YEAR------------------2001 MONTH----------------- 01 DAY------------------- 01 HOUR------------------ 13 MINUTE---------------- 59 SECOND---------------- 59 FORM------------MM/DD/YYYY CLOCK START----------- YES (SYSTEM SET) BLC CONTROL ------CAUTION LED ------SUSPICION FRAMERATE SUSPICION LOOP ---FLICKER LESS ------ OFF ON 3 FPS OFF OFF [MENU] (SETTINGS) b Hard disk area capacity settin
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 SETTING THE CLOCK (CLOCK SET) You need to set the date and time in order to use the camera. The recording functions of this camera cannot be used if the date and time have not been set. In addition, if the accessory Ni-Cd battery (for backup) which is used for running the clock and for hard disk backups has been replaced, you must reset the clock. • The setting time is displayed when “CONDITION” is selected from the MAIN MENU screen.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 SYSTEM SETTINGS (SYSTEM SET) Several different system settings can be made as indicated below. When these settings are made, the screen display appears as shown in the accompanying illustrations.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 HARD DISK CAPACITY SETTINGS (HDD SET) Hard disk initialization settings are shown in Figure 1. This section explains how to change the hard disk recording capacity and how to initialize the hard disk. Hard disk initialization 4 If the hard disk is initialized, all data which has been recorded on the hard disk up to that point will be erased.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 HARD DISK CAPACITY SETTINGS (HDD SET) Changing the alarm capacity 5 After the hard disk has been initialized and when no post-alarm images have yet been recorded in the pre-alarm recording area of the hard disk, “SPACE SET” will be displayed on the screen. If “SPACE SET” is displayed on the screen, you can then change the alarm capacity. If images have been recorded in the post-alarm recording area, then the alarm capacity cannot be changed.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 SUMMER TIME SETTINGS (SUMMER TIME/DAYLIGHT SET) Summer time settings include the time when summer time is to start and when it is to end. When summer time has been set, the setting time will change automatically between standard time and summer time. When image that have been recorded while summer time is active are being played back, a “ö” will appear in front of the time display. (Start time setting) 4 5 PAUSE 2001/02/14 15:42:36 Setting example: Start time: 2 p.m.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 SUMMER TIME SETTINGS (SUMMER TIME/DAYLIGHT SET) ☞ Notes on summer time settings When changing the current time setting using the CLOCK SET screen, you cannot change it to a time which is within one hour after the time when summer time has been set to start. If you try to set the time in this way, the time displayed will be changed automatically to a setting which is one hour after the time that you have actually set.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 KEY WORD SETTING (KEY WORD SET) These settings are useful for identifying image data when transferring it to a computer. In addition, the key word setting status and the settings for the alarm recording area on the hard disk can be confirmed at the CONDITION screen. You can also set passwords to protect important image data.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 KEY WORD SETTING (KEY WORD SET) Entering a file ID (1 character) Example: To enter “P” as the file ID 1 2 4 Use the CURSOR (j or l) button to select “SETTINGS” and then press the SET button. The SETTINGS screen will be displayed. Use the CURSOR (j or l) button to select “KEY WORD SET” and then press the SET button. The KEY WORD SET screen will be displayed. SET (KEY WORD SET) SET 5 6 Use the CURSOR (l) button to select “FILE ID” and then press the SET button.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Setting a camera ID (5 characters) Example: To set the camera ID to “HALL1” 1 2 3 5 Use the CURSOR (l or j) button to select “SETTINGS” and then press the SET button. The SETTINGS screen will be displayed. 6 Use the CURSOR (j or l) button to select “KEY WORD SET” and then press the SET button. The KEY WORD SET screen will be displayed. Press the SET button. The display will return to the KEY WORD SET screen.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 KEY WORD SETTING (KEY WORD SET) Entering a comments (up to 36 characters) Example: Entering “SANYO DIGITAL RECORDING CAMERA” as a comment 1 2 3 4 Use the CURSOR (l or j) button to select “SETTINGS” and then press the SET button. The SETTINGS screen will be displayed. Use the CURSOR (j or l) button to select “KEY WORD SET” and then press the SET button. The KEY WORD SET screen will be displayed.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Entering a password for deleting files (CHANGE PASSWORD (DELETE)) This password is used when “DELETE” is selected from the FUNCTIONS screen during image playback (ALARM, SUSPICION, ARCHIVE and EXTENSION). The passwords are not set in the initial settings. Example: Set the password to “CAMERA”. 1 2 3 4 Use the CURSOR (l or j) button to select “SETTINGS” and then press the SET button. The SETTINGS screen will be displayed.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 KEY WORD SETTING (KEY WORD SET) 6 Use the CURSOR (l) button to select “END” and then press the SET button. The password (CAMERA) will appear as “öööööö” and the cursor will move to the “VERIFICATION” box. This prompts you to verify that the password you have entered is correct.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Setting a password for initializing the hard disk (CHANGE PASSWORD (INITIAL)) This password is used when “INITIALIZE” is selected from the HDD SET screen. Example: To change the initial setting of “END” to “CMR” 1 2 3 4 Use the CURSOR (l or j) button to select “SETTINGS” and then press the SET button. The SETTINGS screen will be displayed. Use the CURSOR (j or l) button to select “KEY WORD SET” and then press the SET button. The KEY WORD SET screen will be displayed.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 KEY WORD SETTING (KEY WORD SET) 6 Use the CURSOR (l) button to select “END” and then press the SET button. The password (CMR) will appear as “ööö” and the cursor will move to the “VERIFICATION” box. This prompts you to verify that the password you have entered is correct.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Example: If DIGITAL has been entered as DIHITAL (using COMMENT palettes) Correcting characters The following two character palettes are used: 1 ☞ For CAMERA ID and COMMENT settings (KEY WORD SET) Use the CURSOR button to select 4 (or 3) from the character palette. (KEY WORD SET) CAMERA ID:HALL1 COMMENT ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789., /-$&#'”() END :SANYO DIHITAL RECORDING CAMERA ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ 0123456789.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 CHECKING THE CAMERA SETTING STATUS The principal settings can be viewed on-screen. To check the settings, use the CURSOR (j or l) button to select “CONDITION” from the MAIN MENU screen and then press the SET button. • Press the MENU button to return to the MAIN MENU screen.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 SETTING THE RECORDING METHOD Note: • Illumination The shutter speed for this camera is set automatically in accordance with the brightness of the object being recorded. If the object being recorded is moving and the resulting images are out of focus, increase the amount of illumination.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 SETTING THE RECORDING METHOD Before using this camera, make sure that you set the current date and time. Recording will not be possible if they have not been set. (See page 22) The images which are recorded by this camera (three images per second) are saved onto the hard disk. The initial settings for the hard disk are shown in the illustration, but each of the settings can be changed if required.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 ☞ Backup recording If there is 20 minutes or more of available recording time remaining in the post-alarm recording area of the hard disk after post-alarm (POST1) recording is completed, pre-alarm 2 (PRE2) recording [which is distinct from pre-alarm (PRE1) recording] starts automatically. If the hold-up (H) switch is then pressed, post-alarm 2 (POST2) recording [which is distinct from post-alarm (POST1) recording] starts.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 SETTING THE RECORDING METHOD Pre-alarm recording flow Pre-alarm (PRE1) area recording in progress 1 Images at 10:00:00 PRE1-ALARM REC REMAIN SHOTS:6834 PRE1-ALARM REC Images at 10:05:00 PRE1-ALARM REC PRE1-ALARM REC REMAIN SHOTS:6834 REMAIN SHOTS:6834 PRE1-ALARM REC REMAIN SHOTS:6834 REMAIN SHOTS:6834 PRE1-ALARM REC REMAIN SHOTS:6834 Post-alarm (POST1) area recording in progress 2 Images at 10:20:00 POST1-ALARM REC REMAIN SHOTS:6834 POST1-ALARM REC Imag
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Screen displays 1 PRE1-ALARM REC 1 Display during recording • During recording, the screen display will switch off after 30 seconds have passed. You can make the screen display re-appear by pressing the SET or CURSOR button. The screen display can be set to switch off immediately • from the start of recording. To do this, set “CAUTION LED” on the SYSTEM SET screen to OFF. To re-display the screen, set it back to ON.
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 SETTING THE RECORDING METHOD Post-alarm recording 1 2 3 (MAIN MENU) Press the MENU button. The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed. MENU Use the CURSOR (j or l) button to select “RECORD START” and then press the SET button. The warning indicator and caution indicator both light during post-alarm recording. “PRE1-ALARM REC” will be displayed and pre-alarm (PRE1) recording will then start. Press and hold the H (HOLD-UP) switch (rear panel).
L42A4/US (DSR-C100) GB 2001, 4, 16 Backup recording If there is 20 minutes or more of available recording time remaining in the post-alarm recording area of the hard disk after post-alarm recording is completed, backup recording (pre-alarm 2 (PRE2) recording) starts automatically. It follows from this that if there is not 20 minutes or more of time remaining, backup recording is not carried out. 1 PRE2-ALARM REC Pre-alarm 2 (PRE2) recording starts automatically. “PRE2-ALARM REC” is displayed.
