NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 I i n d ex INSTRUCTION MANUAL SRT-4040 SRT-4040DC Real Time Video Cassette Recorder English Magnétoscope en temps réel Français Videograbador en tiempo real Español Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1 and 2. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 PRECAUTIONS Location Moisture Condensation Problems For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: Cause: When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity, dew (moisture) may form in the unit. The Dew indicator (À) blinks. If you operate the VCR with dew inside, damage may result.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 CONTENTS FEATURES œ œ œ œ œ PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ACCESSORY (SRT-4040 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . 4 CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 œ ON-SCREEN MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS œ Time display (No tape) Digital Display 1 2 AL T/D P 3 M 4 5 œ Linear time counter display (Tape inserted) E œ Dew display œ Tracking control display OFF 8 6 7 [With the RS-485 interface board] 1 Mode display œ Data transfer speed setting display AL œ Warning display œ Address setting display N flashes: Mode changed to non-recording mode while recording was in progress. M flashes: Problem with mechanism.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 6 Operation Indicators œ They display the actual operation mode. Operation Mode Record (REC) Indicator Record pause (REC PAUSE) Playback (PLAY) Still image (STILL) Fast forward (FF) Rewind (REW) Forward picture search Reverse picture search Forward field advance Reverse field advance œ Clog detection indicator Flashes when the recording quality deteriorates due to dirty VCR heads.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel (SRT-4040 only) 1 With the RS-485 interface board 1 B D F H J A C E G I OPEN COLLECTOR 1=500mA(Max.) 2= 50mA(Max.) 3=SEE MANUAL SHORT FOR TERMINATION.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel (SRT-4040DC only) 1 With the RS-485 interface board 1 B D F H J A C E G I OPEN COLLECTOR 1=500mA(Max.) 2= 50mA(Max.) 3=SEE MANUAL SHORT FOR TERMINATION.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. TV Monitor (sold separately) Video camera (sold separately) To VIDEO IN jack From an external audio source SRT-4040 only SRT-4040DC only OPEN COLLECTOR 1=500mA(Max.) 2= 50mA(Max.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 ON-SCREEN MENU Main Menu Sub-menus To access on-screen menu To enter or modify settings within a sub-menu 1 When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the 1 When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, press the l (or j) button to select one of the sub-menus, then press the ENTER button. MENU button. ø The MAIN MENU appears. ø The selected sub-menu appears. MAIN MENU 2 Press the l (or j) button to move the selection to 1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET 2.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 ON-SCREEN MENU WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET menu OTHERS menu SET@UP ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y *ALARM@LOG *POWER@FAILURE/DEW *TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1 *RS-485@SET @@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y @@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1 OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE NOTES: NOTE: œ The “VIDEO LOSS” line does not appear if “VIDEO LOSS” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Language Setting Clock setting English, French, Spanish or Portuguese can be selected by the user. Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2002 at 3:20 PM (15:20). 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting”. 2 Press the l (or j) button until the “CLOCK SET” setting is highlighted (appears in blue characters). ø The “1.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK 6 Press the l (or j) button to select the “OFF” line Automatic Daylight Saving Time Adjustment setting, then press the ENTER button. ø The “LST” of the “OFF” line flashes. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting” on 7 Following the same procedure as above (step 5), page 12. set when the time is changed back from daylight saving time to standard time.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY Selecting the Superimpose Display Changing the Superimpose Display Position You can select to display or not the date, time, tape speed mode and number of alarm recordings. 1 Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR. 2 Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 3 Press the l (or j) button to select the ø The superimpose display appears.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 and T-160 cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use T-120 or T-160 standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance. Loading 1 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot. Gently push the center of the cassette until it is loaded automatically. NOTE: œ If using longer tapes (i.e.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Correct tape thread check function Setting the Action to Take When a Cassette is Loaded This function checks to make sure that the cassette has been correctly loaded so that recording can be carried out. You can set the mode the VCR will go into when a cassette is loaded. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT This VCR is equipped with a tape management function. Using this function you can protect previous recordings and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape protection term (number of days), the maximum number of re-recordings of the tape and the recording group. For details on how to set this function, refer to “Setting the Tape Management Function”.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT Setting the Tape Management Function 7 Press the l (or j) button until the “REC. PASS 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “6.TAPE 8 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired SET” setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button. MANAGEMENT” line, then press the ENTER button. number of re-recording times, then press the ENTER button. ø The (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears. OFF .
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT PROTECT DAY CONFLICT Tape Management Conflict Display The tape is protected, and the tape protection term (ex. 30 days) is not yet over. If a conflict that prevents recording is found when the tape management function checks the tape data, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears with the conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop mode.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 NORMAL RECORDING [Recording Speed Mode] Normal Recording (When the “TAPE” is set to “T-160” in the (GENERAL SET) menu) Before starting œ Turn the power on to all devices used. œ Load a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tab intact. œ Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position. Recording speed mode (hour mode) 8 24 40 000 NOTES: œ If “TAPE IN MODE” is set to “REC” in the (GENERAL SET) menu, recording will start.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Record Pause Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on Recording can be interrupted temporarily. 1 Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording. ø The pause/still indicator “:” flashes. Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must be replaced after a certain number of recording times. Refer to the table below for the maximum number of times a tape can be recorded on.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Clog Detection Action to Take when the Video Signal Deteriorates This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function. The recording quality is monitored automatically. When the heads are dirty and the recording quality deteriorates, the output at the WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0 V (Low) (Refer to “WARNING OUT Terminal” on page 46), the “a” indicator flashes on the digital display.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape Setting the video input signal You can select the mode on the VCR when the tape reaches the end during recording. The video input signal during recording can be set to either color or black & white. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 AUTOREPEAT RECORDING NOTES: Autorepeat Recording œ If there is an alarm trigger during autorepeat recording, “AL” and “A” flash on the digital display and alarm recording starts. (Refer to “ALARM RECORDING” on page 25.) The same tape can be recorded over many times. œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL RECORDING”. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 ALARM RECORDING 6 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a normally open door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be done only when necessary. recording speed, then press the ENTER button. 8H (6H). . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-hour (6-hour) mode recording Alarm Recording Setting 24H (18H) . . . . . . . . . .
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Reset Function Checking the Alarm Recordings Time To stop the recording of an alarm, close the connection between the ALARM RESET IN terminal and the COM terminal during alarm recording. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “9.OTHERS” line, then press the ENTER button. ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Search Alarm Scan To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording. To look for an alarm recording by viewing the first 5 seconds of each alarm recording. 1 Press the SEARCH button during stop mode. 1 Press the SEARCH button twice during stop mode. ø “AL SEARCH 01” appears on screen. ø “AL SCAN” will be displayed on screen. 2 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm 2 Press the FF (or REW) button.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING 8 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop There are three program timer recording methods, daily recording, weekly recording or recording on certain days of the week. minutes (ex: 00), then press the ENTER button. ø The “SPD” (recording speed) position will start flashing. Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour mode (recording speed).
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING G Press the l (or j) button to select “Y”. A timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be set on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DAILY) lines of the (TIMER SET) menu.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Setting the Holidays Changing a Program Timer Recording By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted on those days, as set for Sundays. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “8.HOLIDAY 2 Press the l (or j) button until the setting (line) to be RECORDING” on page 28. changed is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING NOTES: œ During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all the buttons on the VCR, except the TIMER button and the buttons to set/cancel the security lock (see page 37), are disabled. œ If the power fails, the recording will be interrupted. When the power is restored, the recording will resume if the stop time has not yet been reached, and “P” will be displayed on the digital display.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT Recording can be controlled by an external start/stop signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal. While there is input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal, the external input indicator “E” will light on the digital display and the input will be recorded. Recording will stop when there are no more input signals. Example 3: To record using the signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal, in 24-hour mode.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SERIES RECORDING Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with VCRs of the same model as this one). Operation The output signal at the TAPE END OUT terminal will be present either at the point when the counter reading is 8:00:00 or when VCR No. 1 reaches the end of the tape, whichever is first. Series Recording Setup œ Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING The single image recording function of this VCR can be used to create image data files or animations. NOTES: Single Image Recording Setup œ The trigger interval at the 1 SHOT IN terminal varies according to the number of images to record, but should be over 1 sec. œ The trigger at the 1 SHOT IN terminal should be on for 0.1 sec. or more. 1 In stop mode, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button, to set the recording speed to “000”.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 NORMAL PLAYBACK Normal Playback Tracking Control 1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor. 2 Load the video cassette tape. 3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button to select the If there is noise in the image during playback, 1 While looking at the playback picture, press the TRACKING+ button repeatedly to minimize the noise. playback speed mode.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SPECIAL PLAYBACK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) Field Advance (Forward and Reverse) 1 Press the FF (or REW) button, during normal 1 Press the FF (or REW) button, during still image playback. mode. ø The image can be seen while the tape is advanced (or rewound) at high speed. ø The still image is advanced (or rewound) of one image (field). 2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button. 2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 DAY/TIME SEARCH Day/Time Search NOTES: This searches for a specified day/time for still images to be played back. œ If the end of the tape is reached during a search, the tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape is reached, it will stop. 1 Press the SEARCH button three times during stop œ The alarm and day/time data are recorded on the tape in a similar format. If they overlap, the alarm data will have the priority.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT The time for the second and subsequent VCRs can be set to the same time as the first VCR. Example TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@03:00 THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N CLOG@DETECT.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE Cassette Eject Setup Connection When using two or more VCRs, the cassette tapes of all the VCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected at the same time. VCR No. 1 SERIES IN VCR No. 2 COM TIMER OUT SERIES IN COM TIMER OUT NOTE: To SERIES IN terminal œ “TERMINAL SET” in the (OTHERS) menu should always be set to “SET2”. To COM terminal Eject input (SERIES IN) terminal 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL When two or more of this model of VCR are connected together, the VCRs can be operated simultaneously just by operating the VCR that has been set to “MASTER”, without using a system controller (sold separately). Operator Mode This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting, recording, stopping, rewinding and changing the recording speed mode). There are two modes available: operator mode and administrator/installer mode.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL Setting the Cassette Eject Mode Administrator/Installer Mode Operator mode can be used to eject cassettes for all VCRs or for specified VCRs. This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting, recording, stopping, rewinding and changing the recording speed mode) and also make menu settings. 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 under “Operator Mode”.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SETTING FOR RS-485 USE The RS-485 interface can be used to operate the VCR using a SANYO brand system controller. Settings when using RS-485 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “9.OTHERS” NOTES: œ This can only be used when the RS-485 interface board (VZU-40485) is installed. line, then press the ENTER button. ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “9.OTHERS” NOTE: œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the “POWER FAILURE” and “DEW” data is displayed, the data is erased. The “USED TIME” data cannot be reset. “P” will be erased from the digital display. line, then press the ENTER button. ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal NOTES: œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reached or when the tape counter reading indicates 8 hours, the output becomes 0V (Low). During autorepeat recording, the output becomes 0 V (Low) for about 2 seconds only. œ If the “TAPE” in the (GENERAL SET) menu is set to “T-120”, “6:00” will be indicated instead of “8:00”.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS 8 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired “8H SW OUT Terminal MODE (or 6H MODE)” mode, then press the ENTER button. When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT terminal. œ If the “TAPE” in the (GENERAL SET) menu is set to “T-120”, “6H” will be indicated instead of “8H”. This terminal is usually connected to the switch input (SW IN) of devices like a camera switcher unit, or a quad compressor. Y. . . . . . . . . .
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS VIDEO LOSS . . . . . The output becomes 0 V and “V” appears on the digital display when there is no video signal WARNING OUT Terminal œ The WARNING OUT terminal output becomes 0 V (Low) in accordance with the (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu. CLOG DETECT. . . .
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS REMOTE Jack Remote control setting Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below, to the REMOTE jack. The remote control switch 7 (see illustration at left) can be set to either eject the tape or access the menus. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL NOTES: SET” line, then press the ENTER button. œ Use a 3.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 MAINTENANCE Daily Inspection Periodic Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit. Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred to your dealer. If there is noise in the playback picture, and it cannot be corrected using the tracking control, it may indicated that the video heads need cleaning.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 MAINTENANCE Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism To maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below. For detailed information, please contact your dealer.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table below.
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NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SPECIFICATIONS Other Specifications Operating temperature range Operating humidity range Power requirements (SRT-4040 only) Power requirements (SRT-4040DC only) Power consumption (SRT-4040 only) Power consumption (SRT-4040DC only) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) 80% or less 120V AC,60Hz 12–24V DC 14 W 16 W 240 mm x 96.5 mm x 335 mm (9.45″ x 3.8″ x 13.19″) approximately 3.
NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Fri. July, 05/2002 SANYO INDUSTRIAL VCR WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user’s expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by calling the toll-free number listed below.