Focus ER1280TN Instruction Manual

1280-hour Time Lapse Recorder

Instruction Manual

ER1280TN

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’ÉLECTRO-CUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE

(OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLE

PAR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR.

POUR TOUTE INTERVENTION D’ENTRETIEN OU DE

RÉPARATION SE CONFIER AUX TECHNICIENS

QUALIFIÉS.

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

La fléche symbolisant l’éclair dans un triangle équilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait, qu’il y a des “tensions dangereuses” non-isolées à l’intérieur de l’enceinte du produit qui peuvent être suffisamment impor-tantes pour conduire au risque d’électrocution.

Le point d’exclamation au sein d’un triangle

équilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait qu’il y a des instructions de mise en service et d’entretien (de réparation) dans les fiches descriptives de l’apprareil qui doivent obligatoirement être respectées.

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WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE

THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION

CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED

TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

AVERTISSEMENT:

AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU

D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET

APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.

ATTENTION:

POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE

PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE AVEC UN

PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU

UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES

LAMES PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉES À FOND SANS

EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT.

Important Safeguards

Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR.

1 Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

11 Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3 Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

12 Grounding or Polarization

This video product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

5 Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6 Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

13 Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

7 Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

14 Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

8 Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

15 Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in fire risk or electric shock.

16 Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

17 Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

10 Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

18 Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

(c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

(d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

(e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

(f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

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Important Safeguards

19 Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20 Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21 Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

INFORMATION

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. 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.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

INFORMATION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

INFORMATION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

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Note A point to notice Info.

Supplementary information

Caution and Care

CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS

WHAT IS CONDENSATION?

1. When a very cold drink is poured into a glass, the water droplets which form on the outer surface of the glass are an example of condensation.

2. If the VCR is exposed to a rapid increase in temperature (such as warming a cold room or transporting it from a cold location to a warm one) condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR. By heating the inside of the VCR, it can dry up the moisture and prevent damage to the VCR or video tape from condensation. To do this, plug the VCR in and switch the VCR

POWER to ON. Leave the VCR on for at least two hours before using it for recording or playback.

CONDENSATION IS LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN:

1. The VCR is moved inside from outdoors or from a cold room to a warm one.

2. A cold room is heated quickly.

3. Humidity is high.

Note

• Avoid using the VCR where cold air (e.g., from an air conditioner) will blow directly on it.

Never place anything containing water on top of the VCR (e.g., vases, cups, etc.)

Heavy objects (e.g., TV) should never be placed on the VCR

NEVER TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE VCR

Touching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause extensive damage.

PROTECT THE POWER CORD

Damage to the power cord may cause fire or shock hazard. When unplugging, hold by the plug only and pull out carefully.

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD DURING A LONG ABSENCE

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord during a long absence.

MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes on the VCR. For maximum ventilation, place the unit on a hard level surface only, and ensure it is not covered during use.

WHEN NOT IN USE

When you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cassette and turn OFF the VCR POWER.

CABINET CARE

Never use petroleum-based cleaners. Clean with a soft cloth moistened with soap and water and wipe dry. PVC cables or leads should not be left in contact with the cabinet surface for long periods.

INSTALLATION LOCATION

For excellent performance and lasting reliability, install in a location that is:

1. Well ventilated, out of direct sunlight, and away from direct heat.

2. A solid, vibration-free surface.

3. Free from high humidity or excessive dust and away from magnetic fields.

Note Never move the VCR without first removing the tape.

CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

• Avoid vibration or shock.

• Do not place near a strong magnetic field (e.g., a motor, transformer, or magnet).

• Never place or store in direct sunlight.

• Avoid dusty places.

• Place the cassette in its case and store vertically.

• Never store tape in high humidity.

WARNING:

The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz.

Never connect any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.

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Features

This unit records in 26 modes and supports both T-120 and T-160 tapes. With a T-160 the Recording Hour modes supported are 8, 24, 40, 64, 96, 128, 160, 224, 320, 480, 640, 960, and 1280-Hour mode.

Audio recording

High resolution and image quality

Automatic head cleaning

Recording options for varied needs

• Daily/weekly/holiday timer recording

• Alarm recording

• Series recording

Easy menu setting on-screen

• Remote recording

• Repeat recording

Easy cueing with alarm recording

All button lock

Special playback features

• Still picture

Protection against power failure

• Speed search using shuttle ring

Variety of search functions

• Frame-by-frame and field-by-field playback using jog dial

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Contents

Important Safeguards ............................................. ii - iv

Caution and Care ......................................................... v

Features ...................................................................... vi

Introduction

Controls and Functions ................................................ 1

Front View ............................................................................ 1

Fluorescent Display ............................................................. 2

Rear View ............................................................................ 3

Set Up

Connecting with CCD Camera, Monitor, and Sensor ... 5

Language Selection ..................................................... 5

Setting the Clock .......................................................... 6

Basic Functions

Loading/Unloading a Tape ........................................... 7

Manual Recording ........................................................ 8

Playback ....................................................................... 9

Advanced Functions

Recording Techniques ................................................ 11

Timer Recording ................................................................ 11

Alarm Recording ................................................................ 13

Emergency Recording ....................................................... 13

Series Recording 1 ............................................................ 14

Series Recording 2 ............................................................ 14

Remote Recording ............................................................ 15

Repeat Recording ............................................................. 15

Additional Features .................................................... 16

Memory Backup in Case of Power Failure ........................ 16

After a Power Failure ......................................................... 16

Displaying/Clearing the Power Loss List ........................... 16

Displaying/Clearing the Alarm List ..................................... 16

Number of Tape Uses and Elapsed Time of VCR ............. 17

Lock Function .................................................................... 17

Special Effects Playback ............................................ 18

Still Picture ........................................................................ 18

Shuttle Ring ....................................................................... 18

Shuttle Hold ....................................................................... 18

Direct Shuttle Ring ............................................................ 18

Frame or Field Playback ................................................... 18

Adjustment during Playback ...................................... 19

Tracking Adjustment .......................................................... 19

Vertical Adjustment ............................................................ 19

Searching Techniques ................................................ 20

Counter Memory Stop ....................................................... 20

Skip Search ....................................................................... 20

Index Search ..................................................................... 20

Installation

Connections for Various Functions ............................ 21

Alarm Recording Connection ............................................ 21

Series Recording Connection ............................................ 21

Remote Recording Connection ......................................... 21

Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment ............... 22

Setting the Menus ...................................................... 23

Menu Chart ........................................................................ 23

Main Menu ......................................................................... 24

Display ............................................................................... 24

Timer Program ................................................................... 24

Recording Set Up .............................................................. 24

Rear Terminal .................................................................... 24

Maintenance ...................................................................... 25

First Time Set Up ............................................................... 25

Others

Before Calling for Service .......................................... 27

Warning Display ......................................................... 29

Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit .................... 30

Maintenance Guide .................................................... 31

Specifications ............................................................. 33

Accessories

1 User’s manual

1 Power cord

1 VCR cable

2 BNC-RCA adapters

1 Warranty card vi



Controls and Functions

Front View

POWER/TIMER REC EJECT

POSITION

TRACKING/

VERTICAL ADJUST

COUNTER

RESET

MODE SEARCH MENU

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE

REC

POWER/TIMER REC button

Press to turn the VCR on or off.

If you have programmed your VCR to record, press to turn off the VCR and press again to stand by for the timer recording.

EJECT button

Press to remove the cassette.

Cassette Loading Slot

Cassette is inserted in this slot for loading.

JOG dial

Use to forward/reverse a tape frame-by-frame (fieldby-field) or to set the menus.

SHUTTLE ring

When the VCR is in stop mode, turn to the right to forward a tape or to the left to rewind.

Also, use for special effects playback or to set the menus.

POSITION buttons

• When the day and present time display is shown on screen, press to move it right forward or bottom forward. During an alarm recording or if a warning display is shown on screen, the day and present time display cannot be moved.

TRACKING buttons

• If noise occurs on screen during playback, slow playback, etc., press to adjust the tracking.

VERTICAL ADJUST buttons

• If screen images are blurred vertically during a still picture, press to reduce/eliminate the picture vibration.

COUNTER RESET button

Press to reset the counter to “00000”.

MODE button

Press to select the recording or playback speed.

Fluorescent Display

See the next page for details.

SEARCH button

Press to display the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu.

During recording or when the VCR is turned off, press this button for more than 10 seconds to lock/unlock all buttons.

MENU/PAUSE button

When the VCR is in stop mode, press to display the

<MAIN MENU>.

When pressed during recording or playback, tape movement stops temporarily. Press again to continue the recording or playback.

PLAY/STOP button

Press to playback a previously recorded tape or to discontinue all tape-related functions.

REC button

Press to begin recording.

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Introduction 1

Controls and Functions

Fluorescent Display

(Counter Memory Stop) indicator

Illuminates during the counter memory stop.

(Power Loss) indicator

Illuminates when the VCR is turned on after a power failure occurs during recording.

(Alarm Recording) indicator

Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished.

(Index Search) indicator

Flashes when recording an index signal and illuminates during the index number setup and the index search. (Index number is shown on the

Recording and Playback Mode display.)

(Skip Search) indicator

Illuminates during the skip search.

(Daylight Savings Time) indicator

Illuminates when “DAYLIGHT SAVINGS” is set to “ON.”

, (Tape Speed) indicator

Indicates the tape speed.

SP is standard play; EP is extended play.

(Repeat) indicator

Illuminates when “TAPE END” in “FIRST TIME SET

UP” menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM•PROT.”

(Cassette Status) indicator

Illuminates when a tape is inserted. The light advances, stops, or flashes corresponding to the movement of the tape.

(Timer Recording) indicator

Illuminates when the VCR is in stand-by for timer recording or during timer recording.

Counter/Clock display

While the VCR is turned on, indicates the relative position on the tape. (The Counter stops counting where no recording is made on the tape.) When it is off, (when set) the clock (24-hour format) is shown.

Recording and Playback Mode/Index Number display

Displays the number corresponding to a selected recording or playback mode. The mode shown here varies by the “TAPE LENGTH” setting (T-120 or T-160) setting in “FIRST TIME SET UP” menu. Also, displays the index number during the index number setup and the index search.

(Emergency Recording) indicator

Illuminates when “EMERGENCY REC” in

“RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “ON.”

(Lock) indicator

Illuminates when the lock feature is in use.

(Playback) indicator

Illuminates during playback.

(Recording) indicator

Illuminates during recording.

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Rear View

ALM RST

IN

REC GND ALM MODE

OUT

CLK CALL

IN OUT

AUDIO

IN OUT

VIDEO

RESET

BATTERY OPEN

AC power socket

This socket connects to the power cord. Insert the cord firmly.

Input terminals

ALM IN

Use for alarm recording. The alarm sensor is connected here.

RST IN

Use to stop alarm recording.

• When “ALARM REC DURATION” in

“RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “MAN1,” connected here.

• When set to other than “MAN1,” it can be used to adjust the VCR’s clock.

REC IN

Use to start/stop recording or for series recording.

GND

Warning:

The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz.

Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.

Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the AC outlet before connecting to any rear terminals.

the alarm recording stops when a signal is input to this terminal. The alarm reset switch is

When a lead connected to other terminals requires a ground, connect the ground lead here.

Output terminals

ALM OUT

Use to indicate an alarm recording to an external alarm.

MODE OUT

Use to indicate the VCR’s mode of operation.

• When “MODE OUT” in “REAR TERMINAL” menu is set to “CLOCK ADJ,” the clock of all connected

VCRs can be adjusted. ( page 22)

CLK OUT

Use to control an external camera switcher.

CALL OUT

Use to indicate when a tape reaches its end during recording or if there has been a problem during recording.

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Battery Box

Battery is stored here.

Note

• This VCR contains a special battery. Consult your dealer to replace it.

AUDIO IN connector

Audio input connector (RCA pin).

AUDIO OUT connector

Audio output connector (RCA pin).

VIDEO IN connector

Input connector for video signal (BNC connector).

Connect cameras here.

VIDEO OUT connector

Output connector for video signal (BNC connector).

Connect a monitor here.

RESET button

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For the rating of each connector at the rear panel of

VCR, page 30.

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Connecting with CCD Camera, Monitor and Sensor

MOTION DETECTOR,

SURFACE CONTACTS, etc.

CCD CAMERA

ALM IN GND

ALM RST

IN

REC GND ALM MODE

OUT

CLK CALL

VCR REAR

IN OUT

AUDIO

IN OUT

VIDEO

RESET

BNC-RCA adapter

AUDIO IN,

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN,

VIDEO OUT

RJ-11E terminal

VCR cable

MONITOR

Note

• Monitor to be connected

– Connecting with some monitors may cause picture vibration and/or picture distortion at the top or bottom of the image at still picture or normal playback.

– A television for domestic use may easily cause the picture vibration and distortion.

• CCD camera to be connected

– Do not connect color and black-and-white cameras together.

Language Selection

The menu which appears on screen offers three languages: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL), or French (FRANÇAIS).

This menu appears by pressing the MENU button when the VCR is turned on for the first time after the purchase or when the

RESET button is pressed during use.

1. Press the MENU button.

• The menu appears as shown to the right.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select the desired language.

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

• <MAIN MENU> appears on screen in the selected language.

4. Press the MENU button to exit.

Use JOG to select, and ENTER .

Note

• After first time setup and selecting the language to be used, the only way to go back and access the main menu in the three languages is to PRESS the RESET button found on the back panel. The RESET button can be accessed with a small pointed object. Once the RESET button is pressed, repeat steps 1 to 4 above.

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Set Up 5

Setting the Clock

Accurately set the day and present time before timer programming.

Month

Day

Year Minute

Hour

Alarm

Recording

Counter

Second

• ’01 indicates year 2001.

• The clock is shown in 24-hour format.

• Alarm recording counter is shown during alarm recording only.

07-09-’01 20:25:00 A0001

Example : Setting the day and present time to 8:25 p.m., 9

July, 2002.


• <MAIN MENU> appears.

<MAIN MENU>

DISPLAY

TIMER PROGRAM

RECORDING SET UP

REAR TERMINAL

MAINTENANCE

CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

2. Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

• <FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears.

<FIRST TIME SET UP>

TIME DATE ADJUST

TAPE END

QUASI V-SYNC

VIDEO MODE

TAPE LENGTH

STOP

ON

AUTO

T-160

3. Turn the JOG dial to select TIME DATE ADJUST and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

• <TIME DATE ADJUST> menu appears.

<TIME DATE ADJUST>

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

MONTH

DAY

YEAR

TIME

OFF

01

31

2001

00:00:00

4. Turn the JOG dial to set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

• When set to ON, the clock moves forward one hour.

• When set to AUTO, the clock moves forward one hour from the 1st Sunday of April (at 2 a.m.) to the last

Sunday of October (at 3 a.m.).

• When set to ON or AUTO and the clock is put forward one hour, the Daylight Savings Time symbol ( ) is shown next to the hour digit of TIME on screen and the

Daylight Savings Time indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display.

5. Turn the JOG dial to show “07” for MONTH and turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

<TIME DATE ADJUST>

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

MONTH

DAY

YEAR

TIME

AUTO

01

31

2001

00:00:00

<TIME DATE ADJUST>

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

MONTH

DAY

YEAR

TIME

AUTO

07

09

2002

20:25:00

6. Set DAY, YEAR, TIME (hour digits, ten-minute digit, and one-minute digit) in a similar fashion.

7. Turn the JOG dial while the one-minute digit of TIME is flashing.

• The setting is now complete.



• The day and present time display appears on screen.

Setting the current time to exact second

Set the clock as described above, but set minute digits to one or two minutes ahead of the reference time being used. When the reference time reaches 00 seconds of the minute you have set, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The VCR’s clock now corresponds to the reference time to the nearest second.

Info.

• To move the displayed position of the day and present time display on screen, press the POSITION button

( ) or ( ). ( ) moves the display towards right-forward direction and

( ) towards a downward direction.

Note

• When the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is set to AUTO, the programmed recordings starting or finishing in the daylight saving time changeover period may not be recorded correctly.

• The daylight saving time may vary from the one above depending on your region or the year. In this case, set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON or

OFF manually.

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Set Up



Loading/Unloading a Tape

Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet.

Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video cassette tapes marked .

• It is recommended to use T-120 or T-160 tapes. Do not use tapes longer than T-160.

Loading

1. Insert the tape into the cassette slot by holding it so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces towards you.

Note

INCORRECT

• The Cassette Status indicator illuminates on the fluorescent display when the tape is inserted.

Unloading

1. Press the EJECT button on the front panel of the VCR.

2. Remove the tape.

EJECT

• Your VCR has a protection circuit which will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly. If the VCR ejects the tape, remove it completely and check that the long narrow edge with the contents label is facing towards you, and the clear plastic window that shows the video tape is facing upwards. Wait a few seconds, and try inserting the tape again.

• You cannot insert a tape when the

VCR is locked.

Preventing accidental erasure

Tapes come with an erasure prevention tab which, when removed, prevents the tape’s contents from being erased or recorded over. If the tape you insert into the VCR has the erasure prevention tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you attempt to record on it.

Info.

• The VCR automatically turns on when the tape is loaded, AUTO POWER

ON.

• The VCR automatically plays back the tape on which the erasure prevention tab has been removed, AUTO PLAY.

• The VCR will eject a tape even if the power to the VCR is turned off (as long as the VCR is plugged into an

AC outlet), POWER OFF EJECT.

erasure prevention tab

Recommended number of tape uses

It is recommended that the cassette tape is replaced with a new one depending on the recording time mode and type of tape used. Providing TAPE LENGTH of FIRST TIME

SET UP menu is set to the same type of the tape you use.

In case of T-120 setting

Recording time mode

6H

L18H

L30H

48H

72H

96H

120H

168H

240H

360H

480H

720H

960H

Number of tape uses

15

15

10

8

50

35

20

20

4

2

6

4

2

In case of T-160 setting

Recording time mode

8H

L24H

L40H

64H

96H

128H

160H

224H

320H

480H

640H

960H

1280H

Number of tape uses

2

1

3

3

45

30

10

5

1

1

1

1

1

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Note

• When ejecting the tape during recording, press the STOP button once to stop recording, and then press the EJECT button to unload the tape.

• You cannot eject a tape when the

VCR is locked.

Note

• We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair. The adhesives on many common types of tape could damage the head of your VCR.

Basic Functions 7

Manual Recording

1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.

2. Load a tape with an erasure prevention tab intact.

3. Press the MODE button to select the desired recording mode.

Refer to Recording/playback time below for the actual recording/playback time when T-

120 or T-160 tape is used.

4. Press the REC button to begin recording.

5. Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop recording.

MODE

REC

Note

• If the tape you insert in your VCR has the erasure prevention tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you attempt to record on it.

• The REC button will not function unless a tape is in stop or pause mode.

• A tape recorded by this VCR may not be played back correctly by another

VCR.

Info.

• Press the PAUSE button to momentarily stop recording. Press it again to resume recording. To protect the tape, the pause mode is automatically cancelled after about five minutes.

PLAY

STOP

Recording/playback time

(hours : minutes)

TAPE LENGTH

Recording setting time mode

T-120

2H*

6H

L18H

L30H

48H

72H

96H

120H

168H

240H

360H

480H

720H

960H

*

is for playback only

2:00

6:00

18:00

30:00

54:00

78:00

102:00

126:00

174:00

246:00

366:00

486:00

726:00

966:00

Audio recording

TAPE LENGTH

Recording setting time mode

2H*

8H

L24H

L40H

64H

96H

128H

160H

224H

320H

480H

640H

960H

1280H

T-160

2:40

8:00

24:00

40:00

72:00

104:00

136:00

168:00

232:00

328:00

488:00

648:00

968:00

1288:00

The 2H (playback only), 6H, 8H modes, and the modes with the letter “L” (L18H, L24H,

L30H, and L40H) are for audio recording and playback on the linear track.

• For the VCR’s function when the tape reaches its end during recording, go to page 25.

Note

• Audio will not be recorded if a camera with a built-in microphone or other peripherals for audio are not connected.

• The longer the recording mode is set, the worse the sound quality gets. In

L30H or L40H mode, the sound quality is of the degree that the speaking voice can be heard.

8 Basic Functions



Playback

1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.

2. Load a pre-recorded tape.

3. Press the MODE button to select the desired playback mode.

4. Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playback.

• If noise occurs during playback, adjust the tracking, page 19.

5. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop playback.

MODE

PLAY

STOP

When the tape reaches its end during playback/fast forwarding

VCR’s function varies by the setting of TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu.

TAPE END setting

VCR’s function

STOP or REWIND

Playback

Stop

Fast

Forward

Stop

REPEAT or

ALARM•PROT

VCR automatically rewinds to the beginning of the tape and stops.

Stop

Rewinding a tape

While the tape is stopped, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.

To stop rewinding, press the PLAY/STOP button on the front panel.

Fast-forwarding a tape

While the tape is stopped, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

To stop fast-forwarding, press the PLAY/STOP button on the front panel.

Audio playback and picture quality

Playback mode

Audio playback

Picture

Quality

2H-8H

Very good

Very good

L18H-L40H 48H-1280H

Good

Not available

Good Good

Info.

• The VCR automatically plays back the tape on which the erasure prevention tab has been removed, AUTO PLAY.

Note

• Playback mode

When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME

SET UP menu is set to T-120, the playback mode is switched in the order of 6H L18H L30H 48H

72H 96H 120H 168H

240H 360H 480H 720H

960H 6H... (for a tape recorded in the recording mode longer than 6H mode).

When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME

SET UP menu is set to T-160, the playback mode is switched in the order of 8H L24H L40H 64H

96H 128H 160H 224H

320H 480H 640H 960H

1280H 8H... (for a tape recorded in the recording mode longer than 8H mode).

– A tape recorded in SP mode using another VCR can only be played back in 2H mode.

• Picture jitter or noise may occur when the tape is played back in L18H,

L24H, L30H, or L40H mode even if the tape was recorded in its respective mode.

• When a pre-recorded tape is used for recording, the colored noise may appear on the beginning of the playback picture.

• There is normal sound playback only when a tape recorded in 6H, 8H,

L18H, L24H, L30H, or L40H mode is played back in its respective mode.

• To find a picture you wish to view, go to page 20.

• For TAPE END setting, go to page 25.

Note

• The fast-forward/rewind time of a T-

160 tape is approximately 160 seconds; however, the time varies by the type of tape you use.

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Basic Functions 9


10 Basic Functions



Recording Techniques

Timer Recording

1 2

Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( page 6)

3 4 5 6

<PROGRAM TO RECORD>

DW

1 ---

2 ---

3 ---

4 ---

5 ---

6 ---

7 ---

8 ---

START

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

END HR

--:-------

--:-------

--:-------

--:-------

--:-------

--:-------

--:-------

--:-------

T-120

T-160

6EP L18EP L30EP 48EP 72EP

96EP 120EP 168EP 240EP

360EP 480EP 720EP 960EP SKIP

8EP L24EP L40EP 64EP 96EP

128EP 160EP 224EP 320EP

480EP 640EP 960EP 1280EP SKIP

1) Program number

Up to eight programs can be set.

2) Day of the week display

• Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting. Display SPL to apply

SPECIAL DW setting. ( next page)

• Display DAY to record at the programmed time everyday.

3) Recording start-time

4) Next day indicator (•)

Recording continues to the following day.

5) Recording end-time

6) Recording mode

• Recording mode varies by the TAPE LENGTH setting of FIRST TIME SET

UP menu. See the table shown to the left.

• Timer recording will not be performed when set to SKIP.

Example: Setting number 2 to L24H mode timer recording from

12:00 to 15:00 every Tuesday.

1. Press MENU button.


2. Turn the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM and turn the


• <TIMER PROGRAM> menu appears.

3. When the cursor ( ) is next to PROGRAM TO RECORD, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

• <PROGRAM TO RECORD> menu appears.

4. Turn the JOG dial to select the program number and turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right to select.

5. In the DW column, turn the JOG dial to select the Day of the

Week. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to select.

6. In the START column, turn the JOG dial to select the hour digits of the start time. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right when done.

Set the

10-minute

digit and

1-minute

digit in a similar fashion.

7. In the END column, turn the JOG dial to select the hour digits of the end time. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right when done.

Set the

10-minute

digit and

1-minute

digit in a similar fashion.

8. In the HR column, turn the JOG dial to select the

RECORDING mode.

<MAIN MENU>

DISPLAY

TIMER PROGRAM

RECORDING SET UP

REAR TERMINAL

MAINTENANCE


<TIMER PROGRAM>

PROGRAM TO RECORD

HOLIDAY SET UP

SPECIAL DW MON-SAT

<PROGRAM TO RECORD>

DW START END HR

1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L40EP

2 ---

3 ---

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

------

------

<PROGRAM TO RECORD>

DW START END HR

1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L40EP

2 ---

3 ---

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

------

------

<PROGRAM TO RECORD>

DW START END HR

1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L40EP

2 TUE

3 ---

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

------

------

<PROGRAM TO RECORD>

DW START END HR

1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L40EP

2 TUE

3 ---

12:00

--:--

--:--

--:--

------

------

<PROGRAM TO RECORD>

DW START END HR

1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L40EP

2 TUE 12:00 15:00 ------

3 ----:---:-------

<PROGRAM TO RECORD>

DW START

1 DAY 08:00

2 TUE 12:00

3 ----:--

END HR

20:00 L40EP

15:00 L24EP

--:-------

Info.

• Time is displayed in 24-hour format.

Info.

When the Timer Recording indicator ( ) starts flashing: a) A tape is not inserted.

b) A tape without erasure prevention tab is inserted.

– Remedy -

1. Press the TIMER REC button to turn off the Timer Recording indicator( ).

2. In case of this: a) Insert a tape.

b) Insert a tape with erasure prevention tab intact.

3. Press the TIMER REC button twice to turn on the Timer Recording indicator.

Info.

• To erase a program:

Select the program number you wish to erase, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right (DW column flashes), and then turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.

9. Turn SHUTTLE to the right when done. (Cursor flashing will stop.)

• If the program has not been set completely, the DW column will continue to flash.

Repeat steps 4 to 9 to set two or more programs at once.



<PROGRAM TO RECORD>

DW START END HR

1 DAY 08:00 20:00 L40EP

2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L24EP

3 ----:---:-------

Note

• If the VCR’s clock has not been set, the VCR will not be in timer recording stand-by mode even though the

TIMER REC button is pressed.

11. Press TIMER REC button twice.

• The VCR is turned off and the Timer Recording indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display.

When TIMER REC button is pressed during the programmed period, the VCR starts recording immediately.

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Advanced Functions 11


Holiday set up

Up to 20 days per year can be set for Holiday for when the timer recording will be performed, or if HR in PROGRAM TO RECORD menu is set to SKIP, the timer recording will not be performed during the programmed period.

1. Display the <TIMER PROGRAM> menu.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select HOLIDAY SET UP and turn the


• <HOLIDAY SET UP> menu appears.

3. Turn the JOG dial to move the cursor ( ) and turn the


• Each time the JOG dial is turned, the cursor moves towards right-forward direction.

4. Turn the JOG dial to select the month you want, and turn the


5. Turn the JOG dial to select the day you want, and turn the


Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set two or more days at once.



<HOLIDAY SET UP>

01/01 01/15 02/11 03/22

04/29 05/03 05/04 05/05

07/20 09/15 09/23 10/10

11/03 11/23 12/23 - - / - -

- - / - - - - / - - - - / - - - - / - -

MONTH / DAY

Special day of the week

Set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timer recording.

1. Display the <TIMER PROGRAM> menu.

2. Turn the JOG dial to select SPECIAL DW and turn the


3. Turn the JOG dial to set the start and end day of the week, and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.



<TIMER PROGRAM>

PROGRAM TO RECORD

HOLIDAY SET UP

SPECIAL DW MON-SAT

When the recording periods of two or more programs are overlapped

The VCR always gives priority to the higher-numbered program.

Info.

• To erase the pre-set month and day, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left while the month item is flashing.

Note

• Start day of the week and end day of the week cannot be identical.

Info.

• To make sure that the HOLIDAY SET

UP setting is applied correctly, set a timer program with HLD in DW column to the higher-numbered program.

12 Advanced Functions



Alarm Recording

If an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording.

Alarm signal input

Example)

When ALARM REC MODE is set to L40H and

ALARM REC DURATION is 10 min.



Recording

2. Turn the JOG dial to select RECORDING SET UP and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

• <RECORDING SET UP> menu appears.

L40H

Recording

Alarm Recording

10 min

<MAIN MENU>

DISPLAY

TIMER PROGRAM

RECORDING SET UP

REAR TERMINAL

MAINTENANCE


<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE

ALARM REC DURATION

EMERGENCY REC

8H

1M

OFF

3. When the cursor ( ) is next to ALARM REC MODE, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE

ALARM REC DURATION

EMERGENCY REC

8H

1M

OFF

4. Turn the JOG dial to set the alarm recording mode you want and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE

ALARM REC DURATION

EMERGENCY REC

L40H

1M

OFF

• For alarm recording connection, go to page 21.

Info.

• The index signal is automatically recorded when an alarm recording begins. (The Index indicator ( flashes on the fluorescent display.)

)

• Even if an alarm recording is proceeding, the new alarm recording starts when the next alarm signal is input. (While an index signal is being recorded and then the next alarm signal is input, the second signal may not be detected during skip or index search.)

• An alarm recording continues till its end during timer recording, even if the timer recording end-time is reached.

• An alarm recording will be cancelled if the tape reaches its end.

• If the interval between two alarm recording start-times is too short, the skip or index search may not function correctly. ( For the minimum interval between two alarm recording start-times, go to page 20.)

5. Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM REC DURATION and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE

ALARM REC DURATION

EMERGENCY REC

L40H

1M

OFF

6. Turn the JOG dial to set the alarm recording duration you want and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

• When set to MAN 1, alarm recording continues until RST

IN terminal is grounded.

• When set to MAN 2, alarm recording continues while

ALM IN terminal is grounded.

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE

ALARM REC DURATION 10M

EMERGENCY REC

L40H

OFF

7. Press the MENU button.


Emergency Recording

The VCR automatically starts an alarm recording when an alarm signal is input even if the VCR is in stop mode, turned off, or in stand-by mode for timer recording.

1. After step 6 above, turn the JOG dial to select EMERGENCY REC and turn the


2. Turn the JOG dial to select ON and turn the SHUTTLE ring

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE

ALARM REC DURATION 10M

EMERGENCY REC

L40H

ON to the right.

• The Emergency Recording indicator ( on the fluorescent display.

) illuminates

Display during alarm recording

• During the alarm recording, the alarm recording counter will automatically be displayed on-screen if DISPLAY MODE ( page 24) is set to 1, 2, or 3.

• The Alarm Recording indicator ( ) on the fluorescent display flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished.

• The alarm recording counter shows up to 9999 alarm recordings, then it is reset to 0000 and continues counting.

• When initializing the alarm recording list, the alarm recording counter will also be reset.

Alarm recording counter

01-01-’01 09:30:00 A0001

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Note

• After an emergency recording, the

VCR automatically returns to its original state.



Series Recording 1

Series recording is possible if two or more of these units are connected. When the first

VCR’s tape reaches its end or an error occurs on VCR, the second VCR automatically begins recording.



<MAIN MENU>

DISPLAY

TIMER PROGRAM

RECORDING SET UP

REAR TERMINAL

MAINTENANCE

2. Turn the JOG dial to select REAR TERMINAL and turn the


• <REAR TERMINAL> menu appears.

<REAR TERMINAL>

CALL OUT

CLOCK OUT

MODE OUT

REC IN

WRNG

REC- 1

REC

REC-START/STOP

Step 3 and 4 on 1st VCR only:

3. When the cursor ( ) is next to CALL OUT, turn the


<REAR TERMINAL>

CALL OUT

CLOCK OUT

MODE OUT

REC IN

WRNG

REC- 1

REC

REC-START/STOP

4. Turn the JOG dial to select WRNG•TAPE END and turn the


<REAR TERMINAL>

CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END

CLOCK OUT

MODE OUT

REC IN

REC- 1

REC

REC-START/STOP

Step 5 and 6 on 2nd VCR only:

5. Turn the JOG dial to select REC IN and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

<REAR TERMINAL>

CALL OUT

CLOCK OUT

MODE OUT

REC IN

WRNG

REC- 1

REC

REC-START/STOP

6. Turn the JOG dial to select SERIES and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

<REAR TERMINAL>

CALL OUT

CLOCK OUT

MODE OUT

REC IN

WRNG

REC- 1

REC

SERIES



• For series recording connection, go to page 21.

Note

• Timer or emergency recording function cannot be used with series recording at the same time.

Series Recording 2

Series Recording 2

provides a function: when the first VCR’s tape reaches its end, the second VCR automatically begins recording. When the tape in second VCR finishes, the first VCR starts recording again. (The two VCRs keep recording one after another.)

Set both the first and second VCRs as in the steps below.

1. Repeat steps 1 to 6 of Series Recording 1.

Steps 3 to 6 must be set to both 1st and 2nd VCRs.

2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.




<MAIN MENU>

DISPLAY

TIMER PROGRAM

RECORDING SET UP

REAR TERMINAL

MAINTENANCE


<FIRST TIME SET UP>

TIME DATE ADJUST

TAPE END

QUASI V-SYNC

VIDEO MODE

TAPE LENGTH

STOP

ON

COLOR

T-160

4. Turn the JOG dial to select TAPE END and turn the


<FIRST TIME SET UP>

TIME DATE ADJUST

TAPE END

QUASI V-SYNC

VIDEO MODE

TAPE LENGTH

STOP

ON

COLOR

T-160

5. Turn the JOG dial to select REWIND and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.



<FIRST TIME SET UP>

TIME DATE ADJUST

TAPE END

QUASI V-SYNC

VIDEO MODE

TAPE LENGTH

REWIND

ON

COLOR

T-160




Remote Recording

This function permits you to control the start/end of recording from a remote place. The

VCR starts recording while the REC IN terminal is grounded.

1. Display <REAR TERMINAL> menu.

2. Set REC IN to REC-START/STOP.



<REAR TERMINAL>


CLOCK OUT

MODE OUT

REC IN

REC- 1

REC

REC-START/STOP

• For remote recording connection, go to page 21.

Repeat Recording

With this function, when the tape reaches its end during recording, the VCR rewinds the tape and starts recording again.





<MAIN MENU>

DISPLAY

TIMER PROGRAM

RECORDING SET UP

REAR TERMINAL

MAINTENANCE


<FIRST TIME SET UP>

TIME DATE ADJUST

TAPE END

QUASI V-SYNC

VIDEO MODE

TAPE LENGTH

STOP

ON

COLOR

T-160

3. Turn the JOG dial to select TAPE END and turn the


<FIRST TIME SET UP>

TIME DATE ADJUST

TAPE END

QUASI V-SYNC

VIDEO MODE

TAPE LENGTH

STOP

ON

COLOR

T-160

4. Turn the JOG dial to select REPEAT or ALARM•PROT and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

Refer to the table below for REPEAT and ALARM•PROT.

Repeat indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display.

<FIRST TIME SET UP>

TIME DATE ADJUST

TAPE END

QUASI V-SYNC

VIDEO MODE

TAPE LENGTH

REPEAT

ON

COLOR

T-160

Note

• An index signal will not be recorded during remote recording.

• Series or timer recording function cannot be used with remote recording at the same time.



When the tape reaches its end during recording

The following functions are automatically engaged when the tape ends during recording.

TAPE END setting

ALARM•PROT

STOP

REWIND

REPEAT

When there are alarm recordings on tape When there is NO alarm recording on tape

The tape stops.(*)

The tape is rewound automatically to the beginning and then recording is resumed.

The tape stops.

The tape is rewound automatically to the beginning (except in timer recording) and then stops.

The tape is rewound automatically to the beginning and then recording is resumed (also recording over existing alarms).

* To repeat recording on the same tape again, eject the tape and reinsert.

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Additional Features

Memory Backup in Case of Power Failure

This VCR includes a built-in backup memory, so the preset day and present time will remain in memory even if there is a power failure. However, if the power cord is disconnected for a long period of time (2-3 months), the present time may not be accurate. In this case, set the clock again.

After a Power Failure

If a power failure occurs during manual, timer, or alarm recording, the VCR will return to the recording mode when the power comes back on. The Power Failure symbol (X) will be displayed for about 1 minute on screen and the Power Loss indicator ( ) will illuminate on the fluorescent display when the power comes back on. If a power failure occurs while the VCR’s power is on, the VCR will turn on by itself when the power comes back on.

Displaying/Clearing the Power Loss List

01-01-’01 MON

00:00:00 X L30

Displaying the power loss list

The power failure start time is logged in the VCR’s Power Loss List. To view the list, please follow the steps listed below.



2. Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and turn the


• <MAINTENANCE> menu appears.

3. Turn the JOG dial to select POWER LOSS LIST and turn the


• <POWER LOSS LIST> appears.


• The day and present time appears on screen.

<POWER LOSS LIST>

01 01-31-’01 00:00

02

03

Clearing the power loss list

1. Select POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR in <MAINTENANCE> menu and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to clear the list.


To exit the menu without clearing the list, press the

MENU button.


• Once the list is cleared, the Power Loss indicator ( ) will go off.

POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR

Turn the SHUTTLE RING then POWER LOSS LIST will be cleared.

Displaying/Clearing the Alarm List

Displaying the alarm list

The alarm recording start time/date are logged in the VCR’s Alarm List. To view the list, please follow the steps listed below.






3 Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM LIST and turn the


• <ALARM LIST> appears.


• The day and present time appears on screen.

<ALARM LIST>

0001 01-31-’01 00:00

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

Info.

• The battery is fully charged if the

VCR’s power cord is plugged into an

AC outlet for 40 or more hours per week.

• If the battery is fully charged, even if the power cord is not plugged in, the following settings will remain in memory for up to 31 days:

– The day and present time display

– Alarm list

– Power loss list

– Number of tape uses

– Counter display

– Recording/Playback mode

Note

• When ALARM REC DURATION of the

RECORDING SET UP menu is set to

MAN1 or MAN2 and a power failure occurs during the alarm recording, the

VCR may not return to the alarm recording mode when the power comes back on.

Note

• Up to three power failure start times will be displayed. If more than three failures have occurred, the first start time and the last two start times will be displayed on the list.

Note

• Maximum of 9,999 alarm recording start times will be counted.

• Up to eight alarm recording start times will be displayed. If more than eight alarm recordings have occurred, the first start time and the last seven start times will be displayed on the list.




Clearing the alarm list

1. Select ALARM LIST CLEAR in <MAINTENANCE> menu and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to clear the list.


To exit the menu without clearing the list, press the

MENU button.


• Once the list is cleared, the Alarm Recording indicator ( display will go off.

ALARM LIST CLEAR

Turn the SHUTTLE RING then ALARM LIST will be cleared.

) on the fluorescent

Number of Tape Uses and Elapsed Time of VCR

REPEAT REC TIMES Indicates how many times a tape has been recorded over since it was first inserted.

ELAPSED TIME Indicates the total time the VCR has been used for recording or playback.





• <REPEAT REC TIMES> and <ELAPSED TIME> are shown at the bottom of the <MAINTENANCE> menu.



<MAINTENANCE>

POWER LOSS LIST

ALARM LIST

ALL MENU INITIALIZE


ALARM LIST CLEAR

<REPEAT REC TIMES>

<ELAPSED TIME>

0

0H

Lock Function

When the SEARCH button is pressed for more than 10 seconds, all buttons on the front panel of VCR are locked and kept in the current condition. The Lock indicator

( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display when the VCR is locked. To release the lock, press the SEARCH button for more than 10 seconds again. This function is only valid when the VCR is turned off or recording.

Note

• <REPEAT REC TIMES> is:

– counted when the tape ends during recording (except when

TAPE END of FIRST TIME SET

UP menu is set to STOP)

– memorized even if the VCR is turned off

– reset when a tape is inserted

– shown up to 200 times. OVER is shown if the number exceeds 200 times.

• <ELAPSED TIME> is shown up to

89,999 hours.

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Special Effects Playback

The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback.

Still picture

1. Press PAUSE button during playback.

• Press PAUSE button again to resume the playback.

Shuttle ring

By turning the SHUTTLE ring during still picture, you can obtain a variety of playback speeds as shown below.

1

2

3

5

4 1/30

3

9(5)

1/15

1 1/7

15(7)

6

7

1/30

1/15

1/7

8

1

2

9(5)

15(7)

9

10

11

( ) indicates the playback speed of the recorded tape in 2H mode.

1 Reverse high speed search

2 Reverse speed search

3 Reverse fast playback (x3)

4 Reverse playback

5 Reverse slow

6 Still

7 Slow playback

8 Normal playback

9 Fast playback (x2)

10 Forward speed search

11 Forward high speed search

1. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left during still picture.

• The playback speed varies by the angle of SHUTTLE ring.

• When SHUTTLE ring is released, it comes back to the center position and the playback picture stays at still.

Shuttle hold

When the SHUTTLE ring is released, the playback speed can be fixed to one selected.

1. Turn SHUTTLE to the right or left to obtain a desired playback speed, then press

PAUSE button.

2. Release SHUTTLE.

Cancelling the shuttle hold playback

1. Press PAUSE button once to go back to the still picture and press once again to return to the playback.

Direct shuttle ring

By turning the SHUTTLE ring during playback, you can obtain some of special effects playback as shown below.

1

2

9(5)

15(7)

3

3

4

2

5

9(5)

6

15(7)

7

1 Reverse high speed search

2 Reverse speed search

3 Reverse fast playback (x3)

4 Normal playback

5 Fast playback (x2)

6 Forward speed search

7 Forward high speed search

( ) indicates the playback speed of the recorded tape in 2H mode.

Frame or field playback

1. To forward frames or fields one by one, turn the JOG dial during still picture.

• Turn to the right to forward.

• Turn to the left to reverse.

To forward frames or fields continuously, keep turning the JOG dial during still picture.

• Keep turning to the right to forward frames (fields) continuously.

• Keep turning to the left to reverse frames (fields) continuously.

To stop frame or field playback, release the JOG dial.

• The playback picture stays at still.


Note A point to notice

Note

• Noise bars may appear on the picture while switching between forward and reverse frame or field playback.

Info.


Adjustment during Playback

Tracking Adjustment

If noise appears in the picture during playback, reverse/forward slow playback, fast playback, reverse playback, frame or field playback, you can reduce or eliminate it by adjusting the tracking.

How to adjust during playback

1. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best picture.

If noise appears

POSITION

TRACKING/

VERTICAL ADJUST

Note

• Adjust the tracking at each playback mode or the type of playback (fast playback, reverse playback, etc.), since the method of tracking adjustment varies.

• Although the tracking is adjusted during reverse playback or reverse slow playback, the noise may remain on screen.

• When a picture recorded in 6H or 8H mode is played back in L18H, L24H,

L30H, or L40H mode, noise may appear on screen after the adjustment.

• The noise bars will move continuously when a TRACKING button is depressed.

How to adjust during reverse/forward slow playback, fast playback, reverse playback, frame or field playback

1. During still picture, turn SHUTTLE to obtain the respective playback mode.

If noise appears in frame or field playback, set to slow playback.

2. While turning SHUTTLE, press PAUSE button.

• The playback picture is fixed at the selected speed.

3. Release SHUTTLE.

4. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best picture.

Initializing the tracking

The tracking will be reset to its initial setting by pressing both TRACKING buttons (+) and (–) together during playback.

Vertical Adjustment (picture vibration at the top and bottom)

The picture vibration during still picture, fast playback, or playback at L18H-1280H mode can be reduced or eliminated by the following steps.

How to adjust

1. Press PAUSE button during playback.

2. Press VERTICAL ADJUST button (+) or (–) to reduce or eliminate the picture vibration.

Note

• Horizontal vibration cannot be corrected with VERTICAL ADJUST buttons.

• VERTICAL ADJUST buttons will not work, when QUASI V-SYNC of FIRST

TIME SET UP menu is set to OFF.

• The picture vibration during still picture or frame or field playback may not be adjusted with VERTICAL

ADJUST buttons.

When the picture is vibrating

POSITION

TRACKING/

VERTICAL ADJUST

Initializing the vertical adjustment

The vertical adjustment will be reset to its initial setting by pressing both VERTICAL

ADJUST buttons (+) and (–) together during still picture, fast playback, or playback at

L18H-1280H mode.

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Searching Techniques

The various search functions help you find pictures you wish to view.

Counter Memory Stop

Rewinds a tape till the counter on the fluorescent display reaches “00000” and stops.

1. Press the SEARCH button once.

• <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu appears and COUNTER

MEMORY STOP is highlighted.

• The Counter Memory Stop indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display.

<SEARCH FUNCTION>

COUNTER MEMORY STOP

SKIP SEARCH

INDEX SEARCH

Turn the SHUTTLE RING to execute.

Press STOP to exit.


• The VCR starts rewinding the tape.

To quit while rewinding, press the STOP button.

To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without rewinding, press the STOP button.

Skip Search

During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR plays back a tape (at 2H, 6H, or 8H mode) for about four seconds where an index signal is recorded. This process is repeated until the end or beginning of the tape is reached.

1. Press the SEARCH button until SKIP SEARCH is highlighted.

• The Skip Search indicator ( fluorescent display.

) illuminates on the

<SEARCH FUNCTION>

COUNTER MEMORY STOP

SKIP SEARCH

INDEX SEARCH

Turn the SHUTTLE RING

or to execute

Press STOP to exit.

2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right or left to start the search.

• Turning the SHUTTLE ring to the right proceeds the search in the forward direction.

• Turning the SHUTTLE ring to the left proceeds the search in the reverse direction.

To quit while searching, press the STOP button.

To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without searching, press the STOP button.

3. When you find a picture you wish to view, press the PLAY button.

Index Search

During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR will search for an index signal you have selected. When the index signal is found, the VCR will play back in still picture.

1. Press the SEARCH button until INDEX SEARCH is highlighted.

• The Index Search indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display.

<SEARCH FUNCTION>

COUNTER MEMORY STOP

SKIP SEARCH

INDEX SEARCH 1

2. Turn the JOG dial to select an index number (between 1 and

255) you wish to find.

To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without searching, press the STOP button.

Use JOG to adjust, turn the SHUTTLE RING

or to execute.

Press STOP to exit.

3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right or left to start the search.

• Turning the SHUTTLE ring to the right proceeds the search in the forward direction.

• Turning the SHUTTLE ring to the left proceeds the search in the reverse direction.

• The index number shown on the fluorescent display will decrease one by one as each index signal goes by.

To quit while searching, press the STOP button.

Note

• When the counter on the fluorescent display indicates “00000,” COUNTER

MEMORY STOP in the SEARCH

FUNCTION menu cannot be selected.

Info.

• Skip search or index search may not function if the interval between two alarm recording start-times is too short. The table below indicates the minimum interval between two alarm recording start-times for the skip or index search to work correctly.

Alarm recording mode

6H(8H)

L18H(L24H)

L30H(L40H)

Minimum interval between two alarm recording start-times approx. 15 sec.

approx. 2 min.

approx. 2 min.

( ) appears when TAPE LENGTH is set to T-160.

Note

• Audio output is muted during the skip search.

Info.

Skip search mechanism

Present position

Index

ALARM

RECORDING

Index

ALARM

RECORDING

Fast forward Fast forward

Approx. 4 sec.

playback

Fast forward

Approx. 4 sec.

playback

Info.

How to count index number

• Index number is the count from the present position. The index number of one alarm recording before the present position is “-1.” One after is

“+1.”

•

±

255 alarm recordings are counted at the maximum.

Rewind direction

Present position

Fast forward direction

-255 -2 -1

Alarm Recording

+1 +2 +255

Note

• The index signal may be difficult to locate in some recording conditions.




Connections for Various Functions

Alarm Recording Connection

The alarm can be confirmed 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 to the right. ( menu setting)

Page 13 for the Alarm reset switch External alarm lamp and buzzer

ALM RST

IN

REC GND ALM MODE

OUT

CLK CALL

Alarm set switch

Series Recording Connection

Connect VCRs to be used as shown below. ( Page 14 for the menu setting)

ALM RST

IN

REC GND ALM MODE

OUT

1st VCR

CLK CALL

*1

ALM RST

IN

REC GND ALM MODE

OUT

2nd VCR

CLK CALL

*1 : This connection is necessary

in case of Series Recording 2.

Remote Recording Connection

(

Connect the VCR with a remote switch as shown to the right.

Page 15 for the menu setting)

Reference page

ALM RST

IN

REC GND ALM MODE

OUT

CLK CALL

Remote switch

Installation 21

Connections for Various Functions

Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment

Connect VCRs as shown below.

Switch

*1

ALM RST

IN

REC GND ALM MODE

OUT

CLK CALL ALM RST

IN

REC GND ALM MODE

OUT

CLK CALL

1st VCR 2nd VCR

*1 : When connecting MODE OUT terminal of the first VCR with RST IN terminal of the second VCR, the on-screen clock of the second VCR can be adjusted to that of the first VCR.

External time clock adjustment

The VCR’s clock can be set to the nearest hour by connecting with an external clock. When two or more VCRs are connected, the clock can be set to the first VCR’s clock simultaneously. Make the following settings on all VCRs that you wish to set the clock.

1 Press the MENU button.


2 Set ALARM REC DURATION of <RECORDING SET UP> menu to other than MAN1.

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE

ALARM REC DURATION

EMERGENCY REC

8H

1M

OFF

Set step 3 to the first VCR only when setting the clock of more than two VCRs.

3 Set MODE OUT of <REAR TERMINAL> menu to CLOCK ADJ.

4 Press the MENU button.


<REAR TERMINAL>


CLOCK OUT

MODE OUT

REC IN

REC- 1

CLOCK ADJ

SERIES

How the external time clock adjustment works

When the RST IN terminal is grounded at the rear panel, the clock is automatically set to the nearest hour.

Example)

• When the display shows 11:29:59, the clock is adjusted to 11:00:00.

• When the display shows 11:30:00, the clock is adjusted to 12:00:00.

When more than two VCRs are connected and the clock of the first VCR is adjusted to the nearest hour, the additional VCRs will also be set to the nearest hour.

22 Installation



Setting the Menus

Menu Chart

<DISPLAY>

DISPLAY MODE

TIME DATE SIZE

BLUE BACK e.g.<MODE 2>

2

SMALL

OFF

01-31-’01 WED

00:00:00 L24

<TIMER PROGRAM>

PROGRAM TO RECORD

HOLIDAY SET UP

SPECIAL DW MON-SAT

The Day and Present Time Display

01-01-’01 16:26:48

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE

ALARM REC DURATION

EMERGENCY REC

8H

1M

OFF

<PROGRAM TO RECORD>

DW START END HR

1 DAY 12:00 15:00 L40EP

2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L24EP

3 WED 12:00 15:00 8EP

8EP 4 THU 12:00 15:00

5 FRI 12:00 15:00 L40EP

6 HLD 12:00 15:00 SKIP

7 SUN 12:00 15:00 L40EP

8 SPL 20:00 22:00 SKIP

<HOLIDAY SET UP>

01/01 01/15 02/11 03/22

04/29 05/03 05/04 05/05

07/20 09/15 09/23 10/10

11/03 11/23 12/23 - - / - -

- - / - - - / - - - / - - - / - -

MONTH / DAY

<POWER LOSS LIST>

01 01-01-’01 00:00

02

03

<ALARM LIST>

0001 01-01-’01 00:00

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

0008

ALL MENU INITIALIZE

Turn the SHUTTLE RING then all MENU will be initialized.

<MAIN MENU>

DISPLAY

TIMER PROGRAM

RECORDING SET UP

REAR TERMINAL

MAINTENANCE


Use JOG to select, and ENTER.

Press MENU to exit.

<REAR TERMINAL>


CLOCK OUT

MODE OUT

REC IN

REC- 1

REC

SERIES


Turn the SHUTTLE RING then POWER LOSS LIST will be cleared.

<MAINTENANCE>

POWER LOSS LIST

ALARM LIST

ALL MENU INITIALIZE


ALARM LIST CLEAR

<REPEAT REC TIMES>

<ELAPSED TIME>

0

0H

<FIRST TIME SET UP>

TIME DATE ADJUST

TAPE END

QUASI V-SYNC

VIDEO MODE

TAPE LENGTH

STOP

ON

COLOR

T-160

<TIME DATE ADJUST>

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

MONTH

DAY

YEAR

TIME

OFF

01

01

2001

00:00:00

ALARM LIST CLEAR

Turn the SHUTTLE RING then ALARM LIST will be cleared.

Set the menus by the following steps.



2. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to select the desired item.

• When turned to the right, the cursor moves downward.

• When turned to the left, the cursor moves upward.


• The desired item is selected and the menu appears.

4. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to select item.

5. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right, then the setting item flashes.

6. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to change the setting.

7. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to set.


• The day and present time display appears.

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Installation 23


MAIN MENU

DISPLAY

Sets the display format of the date and present time on screen.

TIMER PROGRAM

Sets the timer recording.

<MAIN MENU>

DISPLAY

TIMER PROGRAM

RECORDING SET UP

REAR TERMINAL

MAINTENANCE


Use JOG to select, and ENTER.

Press MENU to exit.

RECORDING SET UP

Sets the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration, and emergency recording.

REAR TERMINAL

Sets the frequency division ratio of CLOCK OUT, output signal of CALL OUT terminal, MODE OUT terminal, etc.

MAINTENANCE

Displays the power loss list, and alarm list, etc. Also, initializes all menu settings and clears the power loss list and alarm list.

CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP

Sets the present time and the operation at the tape end, etc.

DISPLAY

Setting the display mode

(DISPLAY MODE)

1 Shows date and present time.

2 Shows date, day of the week, present time, and recording mode.

3 Displays nothing. In case of alarm recording, same as

DISPLAY MODE 2.

4 Displays nothing.

<DISPLAY>

DISPLAY MODE

TIME DATE SIZE

BLUE BACK

1

SMALL

ON e.g.<MODE 1>

07-09-’01 00:00:00

TIMER PROGRAM

Page 11, Timer Recording.

RECORDING SET UP

Setting the alarm recording mode

(ALARM REC MODE)

Sets the alarm recording time mode.

<RECORDING SET UP>

ALARM REC MODE

ALARM REC DURATION

EMERGENCY REC

6H

1M

OFF

• Providing TAPE LENGTH in

FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-120.

When the JOG dial is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 6H L18H

L30H 6H ...

• Providing TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to T-160.

When the JOG dial is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 8H L24H L40H 8H ...

Setting the alarm recording duration (ALARM REC

DURATION)

Sets the duration of the alarm recording period. When the JOG dial is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 1M

(minute) 2M 5M 10M MAN1 MAN2 15S

(second) 30S 45S 1M ...

Setting the emergency recording (EMERGENCY REC)

ON

OFF

Starts alarm recording when the ALM IN terminal is grounded while the VCR is recording, in stop mode, turned off or in stand-by mode for timer recording.

Starts alarm recording when the ALM IN terminal is grounded during recording.

DISPLAY MODE 1

Month

Day

Year

Alarm

Recording

Counter*

DISPLAY MODE 2 and 3

Month

Day

Year Day of the Week

Alarm

Recording

Counter*

0 7 - 0 9 - ’ 0 1 2 0 : 2 5 : 0 0 A 0 0 0 1

Hour Second

Minute

0 7 - 0 9 - ’ 0 1 M O N A 0 0 0 1

2 0 : 2 5 : 0 0 8

Hour Second

Minute

Recording

Mode

* shown when DISPLAY MODE 1, 2, or 3 is selected.

Setting the size of letters for date and present time display

(TIME DATE SIZE)

SMALL The size of the letters become small.

LARGE The size of the letters become large.

Setting the background color (BLUE BACK)

ON

OFF

The blue colored screen overlays on the recorded picture when the menu is displayed on the monitor.

The blue colored screen will be replaced by the recorded picture overlaid with the menu display.

• When the setting is OFF and the video signal is not input, the blue colored screen overlays on the recorded picture when the menu is displayed on the monitor.

• When the setting is ON and the video signal is not input, the background color will be in blue. In this case, the warning

“NO SIGNAL” flashes on screen and “noSIg” flashes on the fluorescent display.

REAR TERMINAL

Setting the operation mode of the CALL OUT terminal (CALL

OUT)

Sets the mode of call signal output from the CALL OUT terminal. If any abnormalities occur with the

VCR during recording, the call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal on the rear panel regardless of CALL OUT setting.

<REAR TERMINAL>


CLOCK OUT

MODE OUT

REC IN

REC- 1

REC

SERIES

WRNG•TAPE END The VCR outputs a call signal when the tape reaches its end during recording or when a malfunction occurs during recording. The VCR’s function when the tape ends depends on the setting of TAPE

END in FIRST TIME SET UP menu ( next page).

WRNG The VCR outputs a call signal only when a malfunction occurs during recording.

24 Installation



Setting the recording mode and frequency division ratio

(CLOCK OUT)

Sets the recording mode and the frequency division ratio of clock pulse output from the CLOCK OUT terminal.

• Setting the recording mode during the clock pulse output

REC

T/L REC

When recording in any mode.

When recording in time-lapse mode (L18H-

1280H).

• Setting the frequency division ratio of the clock pulse output

When the JOG dial is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 1 2 3 4 5 10

15 20 25 30 50 60 F (field) 1 ...

The numbers 1 to 60 indicate the number of frames at

6H recording mode and the number of fields at time lapse recording modes. (One frame consists of two fields.) When set to F (field), one field is selected.

Setting the operation mode of the MODE OUT terminal

(MODE OUT)

A mode signal is output under the following circumstances.

REC During recording.

PLAY

POWER

TAPE IN

During playback.

While the VCR is turned on.

When a tape is inserted in the VCR.

CLOCK ADJ When the clock indicates “00(min.):00(s),” the signal is output for 1 second only.

Setting the operation mode of REC IN terminal (REC IN)

SERIES Recording starts when the REC IN terminal is grounded.

REC-START/STOP Recording continues while the REC IN terminal is grounded. If the signal is input for a short period, the VCR may not start recording.

MAINTENANCE

Displaying the power loss list

(POWER LOSS LIST)

page 16

Displaying the alarm list (ALARM

LIST)

page 16

<MAINTENANCE>

POWER LOSS LIST

ALARM LIST

ALL MENU INITIALIZE


ALARM LIST CLEAR

<REPEAT REC TIMES>

<ELAPSED TIME>

0

0H

Initializing all menu settings (ALL MENU INITIALIZE)

All menus will be initialized except timer programs.



2. Turn the JOG dial to select

MAINTENANCE and turn the


ALL MENU INITIALIZE

Turn the SHUTTLE RING then all MENU will be initialized.


3. Turn the JOG dial to select ALL

MENU INITIALIZE and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

• <ALL MENU INITIALIZE> menu appears.

4. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.

• The setting of all menus (except TIMER PROGRAM) will return to its initial setting.

To exit the menu without initializing all menus, press the

MENU button.



Clearing the power loss list (POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR)

page 16

Clearing the alarm list (ALARM LIST CLEAR)

page 17

Displaying number of tape use (REPEAT REC TIMES)

page 17

Displaying the elapsed time of VCR (ELAPSED TIME)

page 17

FIRST TIME SET UP

Setting the present time, date, and Daylight Saving Time settings (TIME DATE ADJUST)

page 6

<FIRST TIME SET UP>

TIME DATE ADJUST

TAPE END

QUASI V-SYNC

VIDEO MODE

TAPE LENGTH

STOP

ON

AUTO

T-160

Setting operation of VCR when the tape reaches its end during recording or playback (TAPE END)

The VCR’s function when the tape reaches its end during recording is as follows.

STOP The tape stops, the indication “End” appears on the fluorescent display, and “TAPE END” appears on screen. When CALL OUT is set to

WRNG•TAPE END, a call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal.

REWIND

REPEAT

Rewinds the tape to the beginning and stops

(except during timer recording). When CALL

OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END and a tape reaches its end, a call signal is output for two seconds from the CALL OUT terminal.

Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes the recording. When CALL OUT is set to

WRNG•TAPE END and a tape reaches its end, a call signal is output for two seconds from the

CALL OUT terminal.

ALARM•PROT (alarm protection)

If any alarm recordings are present on the tape and the tape stops, the indication “End” appears on the fluorescent display and “TAPE END” appears on screen. When CALL OUT is set to

WRNG•TAPE END, a call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal. If there is no alarm recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes the recording.

Go to page 9 for the VCR’s function when the tape reaches its end during playback.

Setting Quasi-V-sync on or off (QUASI V-SYNC)

ON Quasi-V-sync. signal is inserted to the video output signal in the special effects playback ( page 18) or normal playback in L18H-1280H mode.

OFF Quasi-V-sync. signal is not inserted.

Note

• Some multiplexers may require Quasi-V-sync to be OFF in order to work properly.

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Installation 25


Setting the playback/recording color mode (VIDEO MODE)

AUTO The VCR automatically switches the circuits according to type of the input/playback video signal, color or black and white.

COLOR Select for recording or playback in color.

B/W Select for recording or playback in black and white.

Setting the tape length (TAPE LENGTH)

T-120 Select when using a T-120 tape.

T-160 Select when using a T-160 tape.

26 Installation



Before Calling for Service

When you find any problem with this VCR, first check the following. If you still cannot solve the problem, stop using the VCR, unplug it from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer.

Symptom

Installation

No power supplied to VCR.

Remedy

The VCR POWER is ON, but the unit does not operate.

No picture displays on the MONITOR screen.

The picture is not clear on the monitor.

• Has the power cord been disconnected from the AC outlet?

• Is the Lock indicator ( ) illuminated?

Press the SEARCH button on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to unlock the VCR.

• Is the Timer Recording indicator ( ) illuminated?

Press the TIMER REC button on the front panel to cancel the timer recording.



• Safety devices are in operation.

Press the RESET button on the back panel using a pointed instrument, and then turn the power on again.

• Is the monitor or the camera connected correctly?

Check the connection.

• Is the connecting cable properly connected, or is the cable defective?

Check the connection and also check for the snapping of a wire in the cable.

• Is the camera focused?

See the user’s manual for your camera and focus the camera correctly.

Function/operation

No operation when any tape operation button is pressed.

The present time is not correct even if using the VCR everyday.

The power cord has been disconnected for less than 31 days, but the present time has been reset.



• Is a cassette inserted?

Make sure the power cord is connected to the AC outlet for approximately 40 or more hours per week when using it everyday.

Make sure the power cord is connected to the AC outlet for approximately 40 or more hours per week when using it everyday.

• The reserved contents may be erased even within 31 days depending on the charging time of the power failure compensation circuit.

Set the present time setting again.

Recording

Recording does not work by pressing the REC button.

Recording cannot be stopped by pressing the STOP button.

Repeat recording does not work.

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• Has the cassette’s erasure prevention tab been broken off?

Load the cassette with its erasure prevention tab intact.

• Has the tape run out?

Rewind the tape or load a new tape.



• Is the VCR in timer recording mode (Timer recording indicator ( ) is illuminating)?

Press the TIMER REC button once.

• Is the Repeat indicator ( ) illuminated?

Set TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu to REPEAT or

ALARM•PROT.

When TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to ALARM•PROT, repeat recording does not work using a tape with an alarm recording.

When a tape reaches its end during the emergency recording (recording started while the VCR is stopped or the VCR power is off), the VCR rewinds the tape and stops (recording does not start again) even though TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to REPEAT.

Others 27

Before Calling for Service

Symptom

Recording

(continued)

Timer recording does not operate.

Alarm recording does not work.

Remedy

• Have the day and present time been set accurately?

Set the day and present time again.

• Have the recording start-time, recording end-time, and the recording mode been set accurately?

Confirm the settings on the <PROGRAM TO RECORD> menu.

• Is the TIMER REC indicator ( ) illuminated?

If not, press the TIMER REC button on the front panel to stand by for the timer recording.

• Is the external switch connected correctly?

Check the connection.

• Is the Emergency Recording indicator ( ) illuminated?

Set EMERGENCY REC in the RECORDING SET UP menu to ON.

Playback

Playback does not start by pressing the

PLAY button.



• Is a cassette inserted?

• Has the tape run out?

Adjust the tracking by pressing the TRACKING buttons on the front panel.

Noise bars in the picture during playback.

Playback speed is fast or slow.

The picture vibrates at the top and bottom when in still picture mode.

Clear camera pictures during recording, but during playback the picture is not clear.

Adjust the playback speed by pressing the MODE button on the front panel.

Adjust the picture by pressing the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons on the front panel.

• The video heads may be clogged.

Eject the cassette, insert it again, and wait for more than 5 seconds. Repeat this step for 4 to 5 times. If this does not correct the problem, contact your dealer.

28 Others



Warning Display

Self-diagnostic function

This VCR uses a self-diagnostic function to detect an internal malfunction during recording. When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, the indicator corresponding to each malfunction illuminates on the fluorescent display and/or on screen.

The type of malfunction corresponding to the indicator and countermeasures are given below.

Fluorescent display

Monitor Cause

End noSIg

TAPE END

NO SIGNAL

The tape ends during recording.

Lack of video signal input during recording.

Remedy To turn off the indicator

Rewind the tape or press the EJECT button.

Check for loose connections.

Turn off the indicator on the fluorescent display and screen by pressing the

EJECT button or rewinding the tape.

When a video signal is restored or the recording mode is cleared, the indicator on the fluorescent display and screen turns off.

(the display starts flashing)

CHECK

Tape/deck trouble during recording.

First, check the cassette. If there seems to be nothing wrong with the cassette, try the recording operation again. If the indicator

“CHECK” is still displayed, replace the cassette with a new one and try the operation again. If this does not clear the indicator, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.

When the tape ends

When the tape reaches its end during recording, “End” illuminates on the fluorescent display and “TAPE END” illuminates on screen.

The warning indicators will not illuminate if TAPE END in FIRST TIME SET UP menu is set to REPEAT, ALARM•PROT (when no alarm recording is made), or REWIND.

Lack of video signal input

The indicator “NO SIGNAL” appears on screen and “noSIg” flashes on the fluorescent display when the VCR cannot get any video input signal during recording. The video input signal will not be obtained in case of any malfunction such as a broken video cable or when POWER to the camera is turned off.

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Others 29

Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit

ALM/RST/REC IN terminals (screw)

Active When input terminals are short-circuited to

GND or “L” level voltage (0 – + 1.6V) applied.

Time for active 0.1 sec. or over.

Non active Open the input.

ALM/RST/REC IN

DC 5 V

22 k

Ω

0.047

µ

F

10 k

Ω

22 k

Ω

GND

<Interface circuit inside the VCR>

ALM/MODE/CALL OUT terminals (screw)

Active

Non active

“L” level voltage (0 – + 0.4V) output; max.

drive current 50 mA (+5V dc)/10 mA (+24V dc)

Open; max. voltage +24V dc

ALM/MODE/CALL OUT

GND


CLK OUT terminals (screw)

DC 12 V

10 k

Ω

CLK OUT

10 k

Ω

GND


CLK OUT signal

• When F is selected in CLOCK OUT of REAR TERMINAL menu (at 6H or 8H mode) or while recording in L18H-1280H mode.

+12 V

0 V

8 ms

• When REC-1 to REC-60 is selected in CLOCK OUT of REAR

TERMINAL menu (at 6H or 8H mode).

+12 V

0 V

16 ms

30 Others



Maintenance Guide

[

: CLEANING : CHECK & ADJUSTMENT : REPLACEMENT : GREASING

]

SPECIFICATION

EVERY

500

HOURS

EVERY

1,000

HOURS

EVERY

4,000

HOURS

EVERY

10,000

HOURS

VIDEO HEAD * 1

BRUSH * 1

DRUM MOTOR * 2

ASSY DRUM * 3

FE HEAD

A/C HEAD UNIT

TAPE PATH POLES

CAPSTAN SHAFT

REEL DISK

CAPSTAN MOTOR

PINCH ARM UNIT

REEL BELT

BCP UNIT

BRAKE BELT (SP, TU)

IDLER UNIT

ASSY GEAR PULLY

CLEANING ROLLER

LOADING MOTOR ASSY

LOADING MECHANISM

SERVO CIRCUIT * 4

Interchangeability Adjustment of the Mechanism

* 1 Included in the UPPER DRUM ASSY of the ASSY DRUM.

The exchange every 4,000 hrs is recommended only when over 24H mode is used.

* 2 Included in the ASSY DRUM.

3 Means the UPPER DRUM ASSY and LOWER DRUM ASSY, excluding the VIDEO HEAD.

* 4 Included in the PCB-MAIN.

Note : 1. Check tape running functions and performance, such as picture and sound, concerning each mode at inspection.

2. Disassembly for repair is required when the operating time exceeds approx. 10,000 hrs.

3.

: Replace with new part at 4,000 hrs or three years.

Reference page

Others 31


32 Others



Specifications

General

Power Source

Power Consumption

Television System

100-230 V ac

±

10%, 50/60 Hz

(The included power cord is used for

120 V, 60 Hz.)

Approx. 18 Watts

CCIR standard 525 lines, 60 field

Color Signal

NTSC

Low frequency conversion, sub-carrier phase shift recording

Tape Format VHS 1/2” width high-density video cassette tape

Tape Speed and Recording

Fast Forward/Rewind Time

Operating Temperature

Relative Humidity

See below (*1)

Approx. 160 seconds with T-160 tape

41

°

F to 104

°

F (5

°

C to 40

°

C)

Max. 80 %

Dimensions (JOG dial included) 16.7 W x 12.4 D x 3.7 H in.

Weight

Heads-Video

Luminance Signal

Audio Track

Audio/Control

Erase

Motors

Battery Backup

(425 W x 314 D x 95 H mm)

9 lbs (4.2 kg)

4 rotary heads

Frequency modulation recording

1 track

1 stationary head

1 full-track head

3 motors-drum/capstan direct drive system

31 day

Audio

Input

Output

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Frequency Response

Video

Input

Output

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Horizontal Resolution

308 mV (rms), 50 k , RCA plug

388 mV (rms), 1 k , RCA plug

Better than 43 dB

70 Hz - 4 kHz (6H mode)

1.0 V (p-p), 75 , BNC plug

1.0 V (p-p), 75 , BNC plug

Better than 42 dB

More than 330 lines (black & white)

More than 240 lines (color)

Connectors

ALM Input

RST Input

REC Input

Screw terminal for starting alarm recording

Screw terminal for finishing alarm recording or for adjusting on-screen clock

Screw terminal for starting/finishing recording or for series recording

Screw terminal for ground GND

ALM Output Screw terminal for output while alarm recording is under way

CLK Output Screw terminal to command camera switching

MODE Output Screw terminal for indication of VCR selected mode

CALL Output Screw terminal for external warning device or for series recording

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

(*1)

Tape Speed and Recording Time:

MODE

T-120

6H (EP)

L18H (EP)

L30H (EP)

48H (EP)

72H (EP)

96H (EP)

120H (EP)

168H (EP)

240H (EP)

360H (EP)

480H (EP)

720H (EP)

960H (EP)

T-160

TIME

(hour:minute)

6:00

18:00

30:00

54:00

78:00

102:00

126:00

174:00

246:00

366:00

486:00

726:00

966:00

MODE

8H (EP)

L24H (EP)

L40H (EP)

64H (EP)

96H (EP)

128H (EP)

160H (EP)

224H (EP)

320H (EP)

480H (EP)

640H (EP)

960H (EP)

1280H (EP)

TIME

(hour:minute)

8:00

24:00

40:00

72:00

104:00

136:00

168:00

232:00

328:00

488:00

648:00

968:00

1288:00

TAPE

SPEED

(mm/s)

11.12

3.71

2.22

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

*1 Case of using Dedicated Micro’s MPX.

RECORDING

INTERVAL

(s/field)

NUMBER OF

RECORDING FIELDS

(fields/s)

0.0167

0.050

0.083

0.150

0.217

0.284

0.350

0.484

0.684

1.02

1.35

2.02

2.69

1.5

0.98

0.74

0.50

0.37

60

20

12

6.7

4.6

3.5

2.8

2.1

TAPE DRIVE

RECORDING

Continuous

Continuous (Slow)

Continuous (Slow)

Time Lapse

Time Lapse

Time Lapse

Time Lapse

Time Lapse

Time Lapse

Time Lapse

Time Lapse

Time Lapse

Time Lapse

AUDIO

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

MPX field delay setting *1

002

003

005

009

013

017

021

029

041

061

081

121

161

Note

If the VCR is not working correctly or showing an unusual indication on the fluorescent display, press the RESET button on the back panel using a pointed instrument. When pressed, Date/Present time/ALARM LIST/POWER LOSS LIST/Counter display/Recording and Playback mode will be set to the default setting and the VCR turns off.

To restart the VCR, press the POWER button to turn on the VCR, and then set the day and present time.

Reference page

Specifications 33

Focus ER1280TN Instruction Manual

1280-hour Time Lapse Recorder

Instruction Manual

WARNING

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

AVERTISSEMENT:

Important Safeguards

Caution and Care

Features

Contents

Controls and Functions

Front View

Fluorescent Display

Rear View

Connecting with CCD Camera, Monitor and Sensor

Language Selection

Setting the Clock

Loading/Unloading a Tape

Manual Recording

*

Playback

Recording Techniques

Additional Features

Special Effects Playback

Adjustment during Playback

Searching Techniques

Connections for Various Functions

Setting the Menus

Before Calling for Service

Installation

Function/operation

Recording

Recording

(continued)

Playback

Warning Display

Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit

Maintenance Guide

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